First Look: Psychic Battle Anime ‘Psyren’ Confirmed for 2026

Remow Co. Ltd. announced this weekend that an anime series adaptation of Psyren is in the works, due to debut in Japan in 2026 followed by a global streaming rollout.

The project is adapted from the psychic battle action manga by Toshiaki Iwashiro (serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump from 2008-2010), which as been nominated for AnimeJapan’s ‘Manga We Want to See Animated’ Ranking three times.

“It’s finally happening — Psyren is getting an anime! I’m overjoyed that I can finally share this news with my parents and family, something I wasn’t able to do about 15 years ago,” said creator Iwashiro. “Several young editors and anime production staff have come up to me with a fiery gleam in their eyes, telling me they loved Psyren when they were teenagers. Knowing that those same people, now grown, are involved in bringing this anime to life fills me with nothing but gratitude and emotion. I truly hope the excitement and thrill of PSYREN reaches everyone!

“I also had the opportunity to be involved in the script, and like all of you, I’m eagerly looking forward to seeing Ageha and the rest of the cast come to life — moving and speaking on screen.”

Synopsis: One day, high schooler Ageha Yoshina picks up a mysterious “red phone card” left behind in a public telephone booth. A few days later, his childhood friend and classmate, Sakurako Amamiya — who possessed the same card — suddenly vanishes without a trace.

In search of her, Ageha finds himself drawn into the rumors surrounding a nationwide string of mysterious disappearances, said to be the work of a secret organization known only as “Psyren.” When he accesses the group, a deadly game begins — one that will change his fate forever.

The show’s key staff and voice stars have been revealed, alongside a new teaser trailer and visual. Leading the project as director is Katsumi Ono, known for his work on the Symphogear series. The series composition is by Shin Yoshida, with character design by Akira Okuma. The music will be composed by Takashi Ohmama, Tatsuhiko Saiki and Shu Kanematsu. Animation production is handled by studio SATELIGHT (Aquarion, Macross).

Rikuya Yasuda will voice the protagonist Ageha Yoshina, and Mayuko Kazama will play Sakurako Amamiya.

“I’m Rikuya Yasuda, and I’ll be voicing Ageha Yoshina. I received the news that I passed the audition while I was at home — and I’m glad I was in a place where I could yell out loud, because I really did! Ever since that moment, the excitement of being part of the Psyren TV anime hasn’t left me, and I’m dying to share it with all of you.

Now, almost 15 years after the manga concluded, Psyren is heating up once again. I’ll be charging full speed ahead alongside Ageha into this wild, psychic world!”

“I’m Mayuko Kazama, and I’ll be playing the role of Sakurako Amamiya. Amamiya is known for her cool and composed demeanor — so much so that she’s earned the nickname ‘Ice Queen.’ But beneath that calm exterior lies a whirlwind of emotions.

During recording, I gave my all to explore her inner world and express her hidden layers as vividly as possible. Please look forward to the broadcast!”

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