Psyren

(stylized as PSYЯEN) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Toshiaki Iwashiro. It was serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump from December 2007 to November 2010, with its chapters collected in 16 volumes. The series follows Ageha Yoshina, a high school student chosen to compete in the Psyren games—a deadly contest set in another world. In North America, Viz Media licensed the series for English release and serialized it in its Shonen Jump magazine. An anime television series adaptation produced by Satelight is set to premiere in October 2026.

== Plot == After defeating a bully for ¥10,000, Ageha Yoshina heads home, expecting a reprimand from his sister for breaking curfew. On the way, a nearby pay phone rings, and upon answering, he hears only his own echo. Dismissing it, he hangs up but discovers a mysterious calling card inscribed with the word Psyren. Intrigued, he visits his school's Occult Club and learns that Psyren is an urban legend promising a ¥500 million reward to anyone who uncovers its truth. Later, he finds a classmate's wallet—belonging to Sakurako Amamiya—which had been hidden by other students. Inside, he spots an identical Psyren card. After returning it, Sakurako flees, whispering "Save me" before vanishing. The next day, she is reported missing.