JUJUTSU KAISEN is officially returning on January 8, 2026, with Season 3 on Crunchyroll, but if the Shibuya Incident Arc left you emotionally drained, wait until you’re pulled into the world of the Culling Game Arc.
Welcome to the Culling Game
Taking place after the Shibuya incident left hearts and cities broken. Season 3 drops viewers headfirst into Kenjaku’s twisted plan, the Culling Game. Envision a battle royale imbued with sorcerers, wherein the only way to survive is based on how skillfully you can evade death by upgrading the demonic energy inside you.
Gojo is sealed, the dominion of Sukuna is on the rise, & Yuji is about to go through an experience that will seem like child’s play compared to eating the cursed finger.
A Little Treat (and Trauma) Early: Jujutsu Kaisen Hits Theaters First
Not able to wait until January? Well, you won’t have to, because on December 5, JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution bursts onto select theaters, offering fans the premiere of the first two episodes of season 3.
You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll think about cutting a deal with Sukuna to skip the rest of the season.
This is the exceptional cinematic preview that weaves the destructive chaos of the Shibuya Incident with the frantic opening of the Culling Game itself. All the screaming, trauma, sorcery, and chaos will be happening on the screen in glorious 4K quality.
Start Your Villain Era: Binge, Read, Repeat
In the mood for a refresher? Or perhaps you’re ready to bring your own friend into the fold of the JJK cult? Seasons 1 & 2 are available on Crunchyroll, waiting to shatter hearts once again!
You can also immediately jump into the world of the manga itself. Crunchyroll Manga provides some chapters to prepare you, or not, for the upcoming chapters.
And, just in case you are new to the world of curse sorcery chaos, let me give you a crash course on everything:
Yuji Itadori is a powerful and kind-hearted high school student who swallows the finger of the cursed demon Ryomen Sukuna to save his friends. Of coudevourshe downs the leftovers of the demon, just like he’s taking an afternoon snack! With Sukuna inhabiting his body, he attends Tokyo Jujutsu High, advised by the unbelievably strong yet breathtakingly beautiful Satoru Gojo. Along with his classmates, Yuji fights off the evil curses that plan to devour humanity!
The Global Takeover Continues. JJK Won’t Let Up
“Industry-altering” animation, “God-level” storytelling, and characters that will force you to tearfully weep before drooling uncontrollably, JUJUTSU KAISEN is without question one of the greats in the world of anime. Picture Attack on Titan levels of severity, Demon Slayer levels of spectacle, and
The Culling Game Arc is one of the best arcs in the manga, chock-full of battles that dwarf the ones seen in Shibuya in terms of their ferocity, coupled with character development that will always bring you back to the reality that Gege Akutami is merciless.
JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3 is set to air on January 8, 2026. Until then, go to the theaters on December 5 to bear the opening salvoes. Just… bring tissues. And emotional support from friends. And perhaps a good luck charm.
