by The upcoming TV anime PSYREN has revealed new details ahead of its October premiere, including its ending theme song “ICARUS” by Who-ya Extended, preview images from Episode 1, and updated streaming information.
Based on Toshiaki Iwashiro’s supernatural battle-suspense manga, PSYREN will finally receive its long-awaited TV anime adaptation more than 15 years after the original manga concluded.
The anime will begin broadcasting in Japan on October 5, 2026, at 11:00 p.m., with episodes airing on TOKYO MX and other networks. Streaming services will begin releasing the series from 11:30 p.m. on the same day.
The newly announced ending theme, “ICARUS,” is performed, written, composed, and arranged by Who-ya Extended. The song will be available for digital download and streaming from October 6, followed by a physical single release on November 18.
Meanwhile, the anime’s opening theme has already been announced as “WARNING!!” by CLAN QUEEN, giving the series two prominent musical acts for its debut season.
With its mysterious red telephone cards, supernatural powers, dangerous wasteland, secret organization, and life-or-death battles, PSYREN is shaping up to be one of the notable new supernatural anime adaptations of Fall 2026.
What Is PSYREN About?
PSYREN is a supernatural battle-suspense manga written and illustrated by Toshiaki Iwashiro.
The original manga was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump from 2008 to 2010 and concluded after a 16-volume run.
Even though the manga ended many years ago, it has continued to attract attention among manga readers. The series was nominated three times in AnimeJapan’s “Manga We Want to See Animated Ranking” project, reflecting the continued interest in an anime adaptation.
The story begins with an ordinary-looking object: a red telephone card.
High school student Ageha Yoshina discovers the mysterious card in a public telephone booth.
At first, it seems like an unusual but harmless object.
However, the situation quickly becomes much more serious.
Ageha’s childhood friend and classmate, Sakurako Amamiya, possesses the same type of telephone card and soon disappears.
As Ageha begins searching for her, he discovers rumors about a mysterious organization known as Siren.
The organization is said to be connected to a series of unexplained disappearances taking place across Japan.
Ageha’s investigation eventually pulls him into a strange and dangerous world.
A ringing public telephone becomes the gateway to something far beyond his ordinary life.
When Ageha answers the call, he is suddenly transported to an unfamiliar wasteland.
That moment marks the beginning of the life-or-death game known as PSYREN.
Who Is Ageha Yoshina?
Ageha Yoshina is the main protagonist of PSYREN.
He is a first-year high school student who has a strong desire to help people.
However, his personality is more complicated than that description suggests.
Ageha runs a small odd-jobs business, helping people solve problems and deal with various situations.
His motivation is not always completely selfless, though. The story presents him as a teenager who is searching for something exciting and meaningful in his otherwise ordinary life.
His life changes dramatically after he discovers the mysterious red telephone card.
When Sakurako disappears, Ageha’s investigation becomes personal.
His search eventually leads him to Siren and the mysterious entity known as Nemesis Q.
He is then pulled into a dangerous world where survival depends on his ability to understand his new surroundings and develop supernatural abilities.
In the anime, Ageha will be voiced by Rikuya Yasuda.
Who Is Sakurako Amamiya?
Sakurako Amamiya is Ageha’s childhood friend and classmate.
Her disappearance is one of the main events that pushes Ageha toward the mystery surrounding Siren.
Sakurako is not simply a character who needs to be rescued.
Her own connection to the supernatural world becomes increasingly important as the story progresses.
The relationship between Ageha and Sakurako provides an emotional foundation for the larger supernatural conflict.
In the anime, Sakurako is voiced by Mayuko Kazama.
What Is Siren?
One of the biggest mysteries in the story is the organization known as Siren.
Rumors describe Siren as a secret society connected to mysterious disappearances.
The organization is also associated with the enigmatic figure Nemesis Q.
According to the urban legend introduced in Episode 1, Siren and its messenger are said to lead people toward a mysterious “paradise.”
However, Ageha initially treats these stories as nothing more than an urban legend.
That changes when he becomes directly involved.
The series uses this mystery as the gateway into its supernatural world.
What begins as an investigation into a missing friend soon becomes a battle for survival.
Episode 1 Is Titled “Urban Legend”
The first episode of the TV anime is officially titled “Urban Legend.”
Episode 1 introduces viewers to Ageha’s ordinary life before gradually revealing the supernatural mystery surrounding him.
Ageha discovers a suspicious telephone card in a public phone booth.
The card is identical to one possessed by Sakurako.
Soon afterward, Sakurako disappears after asking Ageha for help.
Determined to find her, Ageha begins investigating the card.
His search leads him to an urban legend involving Siren and its mysterious messenger, Nemesis Q.
But the situation becomes dangerous when mysterious attackers appear while searching for the card.
Ageha becomes trapped and desperately searches for a way out.
Then he hears a telephone ringing.
He answers it.
The next moment, he finds himself in a strange and unfamiliar wasteland.
This sudden transition from everyday life to a supernatural survival environment establishes the central premise of PSYREN.
Episode 1 Preview Images Released
Alongside the announcement of the ending theme, official preview images from Episode 1, “Urban Legend,” have also been released.
The preview material highlights Ageha’s discovery of the mysterious telephone card and the events that eventually lead him into the unknown world of Siren.
The images also provide an early look at the atmosphere of the anime, which combines ordinary modern locations with mysterious supernatural environments.
For longtime manga readers, the preview offers a first look at how the opening chapters of Iwashiro’s manga are being adapted for television.
For newcomers, it provides a glimpse of the mystery without revealing too much about the story’s later developments.
Who-ya Extended Performs the Ending Theme “ICARUS”
The ending theme for PSYREN has been confirmed as “ICARUS,” performed by Who-ya Extended.
The song was created specifically for the anime and is written, composed, and arranged by Who-ya Extended.
The group is a creators’ unit centered around vocalist Who-ya.
Who-ya Extended made its major debut in 2019 with “Q-vism,” the opening theme for PSYCHO-PASS 3.
The group later gained even wider recognition through “VIVID VICE,” the opening theme for Jujutsu Kaisen.
According to Sony Music’s announcement, the group’s music has accumulated more than 200 million worldwide streaming plays.
Their involvement with PSYREN is therefore particularly fitting, given the series’ dark atmosphere, supernatural themes, and action-focused story.
What Does “ICARUS” Represent?
Who-ya Extended explained that the song was created after reading the original manga.
The group said they wanted to express the idea of moving forward along the path and toward the future that you choose yourself, even if doing so means getting hurt, rather than simply following someone else’s definition of what is right.
That theme connects naturally with Ageha’s journey.
At the beginning of the story, Ageha is an ordinary teenager.
He does not fully understand what is happening around him.
Yet circumstances force him to make choices and move forward into an unfamiliar world.
The idea of choosing one’s own path despite uncertainty is therefore closely connected to the central themes of PSYREN.
When Will “ICARUS” Be Released?
Fans will not have to wait until the anime’s physical soundtrack release to hear the full song.
“ICARUS” will be available digitally from October 6, 2026, with full download and streaming availability beginning at midnight, although exact timing may vary slightly by platform.
The physical single will then be released on November 18, 2026.
“ICARUS” Release Schedule
- October 5: PSYREN TV anime premieres
- October 6: “ICARUS” begins digital streaming and download
- November 18: Physical single release
The release closely follows the anime’s premiere, allowing viewers to hear the complete ending song shortly after the first episode airs.
PSYREN Also Has a New Opening Theme
The ending theme is not the only major music announcement surrounding the anime.
The opening theme has been confirmed as “WARNING!!” by CLAN QUEEN.
The song was written specifically for the PSYREN anime.
The contrast between the opening and ending artists gives the series a diverse musical identity.
While “WARNING!!” is designed to introduce viewers to the series, “ICARUS” provides the ending theme and a more reflective musical connection to the characters’ journey.
PSYREN Anime Staff
The main production staff includes several experienced anime creators.
- Director: Katsumi Ono
- Series Composition: Shin Yoshida
- Character Design: Shiro Okuma
- Music: Takashi Omama, Tatsuhiko Saiki, Shu Kanematsu
- Animation Production: Satelight
The involvement of Satelight is particularly notable because the studio has worked on numerous action, science-fiction, and fantasy anime.
The studio’s experience with large-scale action animation makes it a natural fit for a series built around supernatural battles and unusual environments.
When Does PSYREN Start Streaming?
The anime will also be available through multiple streaming platforms.
Streaming begins at 11:30 p.m. on October 5, 2026, shortly after the Japanese television broadcast.
The announced subscription streaming services include:
- ABEMA
- Amazon Prime Video
- d Anime Store
- DMM TV
- FOD
- Hulu
- J: COM STREAM
- Lemino
- milplus
- TELASA
- U-NEXT
- Anime Times
- Anime Hodai
- Bandai Channel
- Flat Video
There are also rental and pay-per-view options through several platforms.
For free catch-up viewing, ABEMA, TVer, and Niconico Live are among the announced services.
International availability can differ from Japan, so viewers outside Japan should check the streaming services available in their region.
NTT East Announces a Special PSYREN Public Telephone Event
One of the most unusual promotional events connected to the anime is a collaboration with NTT East.
The event, titled “Connecting Public Phones – Siren Immigration Inspection,” will recreate one of the most recognizable elements of the PSYREN story: the public telephone.
Under NTT East’s supervision, an original public telephone has been developed for the event.
Visitors will be able to enter a specially prepared telephone booth, pick up the receiver, and take part in a questionnaire called the “Siren Immigration Inspection.”
The experience will also include exclusive character voice clips that can only be heard at the event.
This makes the promotion more than a conventional anime display.
Instead, fans can physically interact with an element that plays an important role in the story.
PSYREN x NTT East Event Details
The collaboration event is scheduled for:
Date: October 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Last admission: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Shibuya Mark City EASTMALL, 1F Mark Event Square
Admission: Free
Participants will also receive limited-edition merchandise.
The announced gifts include:
- A limited card inspired by the telephone cards featured in PSYREN
- An original collaboration sheet titled “Learn How to Use a Public Telephone with Ageha Yoshina!”
The participation procedure was scheduled to be announced through the anime’s official website and official social-media accounts.
Why the Public Telephone Is Important to PSYREN
For people unfamiliar with the original manga, the focus on public telephones may seem unusual.
However, telephones are closely connected to the story’s mystery.
The red telephone card discovered by Ageha becomes the first major clue leading him toward Siren.
The telephone itself eventually becomes a gateway between the ordinary world and the mysterious world of PSYREN.
Because of this, recreating a public telephone for the promotional event is more than a nostalgic reference.
It directly connects the real-world event to one of the central symbols of the original story.
It also reflects how dramatically communication technology has changed since the manga began serialization in 2008.
Why PSYREN Is Getting an Anime Adaptation Now
The original PSYREN manga concluded around 15 years before the anime adaptation.
Its continued popularity among manga readers has kept interest in an animated version alive.
The series was nominated three times in AnimeJapan’s “Manga We Want to See Animated Ranking,” showing that the demand for an adaptation persisted for years after the manga ended.
The anime’s 2026 arrival also comes at a time when older manga properties are increasingly being revisited for new adaptations.
For longtime fans, this provides an opportunity to finally see characters such as Ageha, Sakurako, Hiryu, Oboro, and Kabuto brought to life through animation.
For new viewers, it offers a chance to discover a supernatural battle series that originally appeared during the late 2000s.
What Makes PSYREN Different From Other Supernatural Anime?
At its core, PSYREN combines several genres.
It is:
- A supernatural battle story
- A mystery
- A survival thriller
- A science-fiction fantasy
- An adventure series
- A character-driven drama
The story begins with a relatively simple mystery involving a missing girl and a strange telephone card.
It then expands into a much larger conflict involving supernatural powers, dangerous enemies, unexplained phenomena, and an unfamiliar world.
This gradual expansion is one of the reasons the series has retained interest among fans.
Rather than introducing the entire supernatural world immediately, the story allows Ageha—and the audience—to discover it step by step.
What Can New Viewers Expect From Episode 1?
If you have never read the manga, Episode 1 should introduce the basic mystery without requiring previous knowledge.
Viewers can expect to learn:
- Who Ageha Yoshina is.
- Why he helps people through his odd-jobs business.
- Who Sakurako Amamiya is.
- What the mysterious red telephone card means.
- Why Sakurako’s disappearance is important.
- What people say about the secret organization Siren.
- Who Nemesis Q is.
- How Ageha enters the mysterious wasteland.
- Why his ordinary life suddenly changes.
The first episode essentially serves as the doorway into the larger PSYREN story.
The Long-Awaited Anime Adaptation Begins
The upcoming anime is particularly significant for fans of the original manga because the series has remained without a television anime adaptation for more than a decade.
The original manga ended in 2010, but the demand for animation continued.
Now, in 2026, Ageha’s journey is finally moving from the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump to the television screen.
The combination of an experienced production team, a strong voice cast, new theme songs, and a major promotional campaign suggests that the anime is being positioned as a major revival of the franchise.
The upcoming PSYREN anime has revealed another major piece of its promotional lineup with the announcement of “ICARUS” by Who-ya Extended as the ending theme.
The song will begin streaming on October 6, 2026, one day after the anime’s television premiere, and will receive a physical single release on November 18.
At the same time, preview images and the synopsis for Episode 1, “Urban Legend,” have been released, introducing viewers to Ageha Yoshina, Sakurako Amamiya, the mysterious red telephone card, and the secret organization Siren.
The anime will premiere on October 5 at 11:00 p.m., with streaming beginning at 11:30 p.m. on the same day. Mie Television will join the broadcast lineup from October 7.
The NTT East collaboration also adds an unusual real-world element to the launch, allowing fans in Shibuya to experience a recreated public telephone inspired by the series and participate in a “Siren Immigration Inspection.”
With CLAN QUEEN’s “WARNING!!” opening theme, Who-ya Extended’s “ICARUS” ending theme, and a story that combines supernatural powers, mystery, survival, and adventure, PSYREN is ready to introduce a new generation of viewers to Toshiaki Iwashiro’s long-running fan-favorite manga.
For longtime readers, it is an opportunity to revisit a beloved story in a new format. For newcomers, the anime provides a fresh entry point into the strange and dangerous world waiting beyond a ringing public telephone.
