Who-ya Extended Recorded Psyren Anime Theme Song
The musical group Who-ya Extended has been selected to perform the closing theme for the upcoming Psyren anime series.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Science Fiction
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Who-ya Extended will perform the ending theme song for the television adaptation of the Psyren manga. The series is scheduled to debut on October 5, 2026, at 11:00 p.m.
Why it matters
The anime aims to fully adapt the original Psyren manga through its narrative conclusion. This production brings the story of the 16-volume manga series to a global audience.
The Psyren manga concluded its initial run in 2010 after 16 total volumes. Viz Media managed the English-language release of these 16 volumes between 2011 and 2014.
The players
Who-ya Extended
This is a musical group known for contributing theme songs to various anime productions.
Toshihisa Kaiya
He is the director responsible for overseeing the adaptation of the Psyren manga at studio feel.
Viz Media
This publishing company holds the rights to the English-language distribution of the original manga volumes.
studio feel
This animation studio is tasked with the production of the new Psyren series.
The details
Directed by Toshihisa Kaiya at studio feel, the anime will be broadcast and streamed internationally excluding Japan and China. A special screening of the series' second episode will take place at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California, during the Global Stage Hollywood Film Festival.
Timeline
The Psyren manga was originally serialized from 2007 to 2010.
Viz Media released the English translation of the manga from 2011 to 2014.
The Global Stage Hollywood Film Festival hosts a screening on October 3, 2026.
The anime makes its television debut on October 5, 2026, at 11:00 p.m.
Industry Dynamics
This adaptation reflects a broader industry trend of revisiting complete manga works for long-form television production. The studio is positioning the show to capture global audiences familiar with the source material from the 2011-2014 English release window.
International viewers can access the anime on major streaming platforms starting October 5, 2026, though the show will be unavailable in Japan and China. Those attending the Global Stage Hollywood Film Festival can view the second episode early on October 3.
The takeaway
Fans of the original series can anticipate a complete retelling that spans the entire scope of the manga's run. The addition of Who-ya Extended to the production team signals a focus on maintaining high energy for the show's closing sequences.
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