Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 has been officially confirmed for 2026, according to Weekly Shonen Jump and MAPPA Studio.
The next season will adapt the Culling Game arc, one of the most violent and emotionally devastating storylines in the manga’s history.
Following the events of the Shibuya Incident, this new chapter plunges sorcerers into a deadly survival game with consequences that will reshape the entire jujutsu world.
Who: Returning protagonists include Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, and Yuta Okkotsu.
What: The story centers on the Culling Game — a large-scale battle royale orchestrated by Kenjaku.
When: Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 premieres in 2026.
Where: The series will broadcast globally through MAPPA and Crunchyroll.
Why: The arc explores the devastating aftermath of Shibuya’s chaos and the ethical decay of the jujutsu system.
How: Through brutal sorcerer duels, moral dilemmas, and irreversible losses.
According to Weekly Shonen Jump, several beloved characters will meet tragic ends during this arc.
Tsumiki Fushiguro awakens only to be possessed by the ancient sorcerer Yorozu. Her fatal battle against Sukuna — while he controls her brother Megumi’s body — delivers one of the story’s most heartbreaking moments.
The centuries-old manipulator Kenjaku finally meets his end after centuries of scheming. His downfall comes at the hands of Yuta Okkotsu, who decapitates him in a shocking surprise attack.
These moments serve as emotional and thematic cornerstones for the upcoming season.
Anime analyst Hiroshi Tanaka told Anime Press Japan, “The Culling Game is where Jujutsu Kaisen evolves beyond shonen tropes. It’s chaotic, tragic, and deeply philosophical.”
Meanwhile, fans have flooded social media with mixed reactions — excitement for the spectacle and dread for the confirmed deaths. Hashtags #JJKSeason3 and #CullingGameArc began trending within hours of the official reveal.
The Culling Game arc marks a watershed moment for Jujutsu Kaisen. It raises the emotional and physical stakes to unprecedented levels, forcing its characters to confront despair, loyalty, and survival.
For MAPPA Studio, the season represents one of its most ambitious projects yet — blending large-scale battles, supernatural strategy, and raw human emotion.
If executed successfully, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 could become a defining chapter in modern shonen storytelling.
The first official trailer is expected in mid-2026, followed by major promotional events at Anime Japan 2026.
Additional casting announcements, theme song reveals, and global streaming dates will follow closer to release.
In the meantime, fans are encouraged to revisit Jujutsu Kaisen 0 and Season 2 for crucial context leading up to the Culling Game arc.
Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha)
MAPPA Studio Official Website
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