Jujutsu Kaisen season 3

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Jujutsu Kaisen
Season 3
Jujutsu Kaisen (Japanese) logo.svg
No. of episodesTBA
Release
Original network MBS, TBS
Original releaseJanuary 2026 (2026-01)
Season chronology
 Previous
Season 2
List of episodes

Jujutsu Kaisen is an anime television series based on Gege Akutami's manga series of the same name. The anime series was announced in the 52nd issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump published in November 2019. [1]

Following the ending of season two on December 28, 2023, [2] the production for a third season was announced, and was set to be released in 2026, following a delay proposed by MAPPA. [3] Shōta Goshozono is credited as the director of the season. [4] It is expected to adapt the manga's "Itadori's Extermination Arc", "Perfect Preparation Arc" and "Culling Game Arc" story arcs. [5] [6] The plot following the Jujutsu sorcerers entering the Culling Game, [7] [8] with their main intention of fighting off Kenjaku, [9] and freeing Satoru Gojo from the Prison Realm. [10] Yuta Okkotsu, the main protagonist in Gege Akutami's manga Jujutsu Kaisen 0 , is expected to return. Additionally, a new JJK special edition movie is also slated for premiere on November 7, 2025, which includes a recap of the Shibuya arc and the first two episodes of season 3. [11]

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References

  1. Pineda, Rafael Antonio (November 24, 2019). "Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network . Archived from the original on June 14, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  2. Mateo, Alex (December 28, 2023). "Jujutsu Kaisen Anime Gets Sequel Adapting 'Culling Game' Arc". Anime News Network . Archived from the original on December 28, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  3. Chakrabarty, Arunava (March 27, 2025). "Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Delayed Until 2026? MAPPA's Packed Schedule Spells Bad News For Fans!". Koimoi. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  4. "Jujutsu Kaisen Director Goshozono Is Most Excited To Adapt Maki's Scenes In Season 3". Animehunch. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  5. Fang, Sam; Aravind, Ajay (April 22, 2024). "Everything to Expect In Jujutsu Kaisen's Culling Game Arc". CBR . Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  6. Harding, Daryl (December 28, 2023). "Jujutsu Kaisen TV Anime Announces Culling Game Sequel Series". Crunchyroll . Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  7. Hodgkins, Crystalyn (December 20, 2024). "Jujutsu Kaisen Anime Reveals May 30 Debut for Season 2 Arc's Compilation Film, Visual for 'Culling Game' Arc". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  8. Marable, Lawrence (July 23, 2025). "Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory's Post-Credits Scene Just Proved That JJK Is Far From Finished". CBR. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  9. Egan, Toussaint (December 28, 2023). "Jujutsu Kaisen confirmed for season 3". Polygon. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  10. Samaddar, Arpita (June 4, 2025). "Major Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Announcements Could be Made This July at Anime Expo 2025". IGN India. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  11. "Yuji vs Yuta showdown is on: 'Jujutsu Kaisen' season 3 sets premier date, teaser unveiled. Watch video". The Economic Times.