PSYREN Anime Release Date, Time & Where to Watch
PSYREN joins the Fall 2026 anime schedule on October 5. Check local availability as release timing can differ by territory.
The long-awaited anime adaptation of PSYREN premieres October 5, 2026. Crunchyroll lists the international simulcast for 7:30 a.m. PT, outside Japan and China.
What time does PSYREN Episode 1 release?
Crunchyroll has confirmed the international simulcast for October 5 at 7:30 a.m. PT, available worldwide outside Japan and China. In Japan, the TV broadcast starts at 11:00 p.m. JST and participating Japanese streaming services begin from 11:30 p.m. JST.
PSYREN episode schedule
Episode 1 begins the anime on October 5. Crunchyroll has confirmed the premiere time, while AniNextUp will add later episode dates only as official scheduling information becomes available.
What is PSYREN?
Ageha Yoshina’s life changes after he finds a mysterious red phone card and his childhood friend Sakurako Amamiya disappears. His search pulls him into a deadly mystery connected to the secret organization known as Psyren.
Where to watch
The series will stream internationally on Crunchyroll in supported regions, worldwide outside Japan and China. In Japan, the official site lists services including Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, ABEMA and others from October 5 at 11:30 p.m. JST, with some services potentially using different start times.
What to know before watching
PSYREN is a new adaptation, so you do not need to watch an earlier anime first. It adapts Toshiaki Iwashiro's completed Weekly Shonen Jump manga, which ran for 16 collected volumes. The production has also announced that the anime is intended to adapt the original manga through its ending.
Studio and main staff
Satelight produces the animation. Katsumi Ono directs, Shin Yoshida handles series composition, Akira Okuma is responsible for character designs, and the music team includes Takashi Ohmama, Tatsuhiko Saiki and Shu Kanematsu.
PSYREN FAQ
Is PSYREN a remake?
No. This is the first TV anime adaptation of Toshiaki Iwashiro's manga.
Do I need to read the manga first?
No. The anime begins Ageha Yoshina's story from the start, so newcomers can begin with Episode 1.
Will the anime adapt the full manga?
Yes. The production has announced plans to adapt the original manga through its conclusion.
Is an English dub confirmed?
Crunchyroll lists the dub airtime as TBA. AniNextUp will update this guide when a release date is announced.
Latest update: October 5, 2026 · Information checked against the official release and streaming announcements.
Watch the official PSYREN trailer
Official subtitled PSYREN teaser from It's Anime powered by REMOW.