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There’s good news for Jujutsu Kaisen fans who have been anxiously awaiting news about the third installment of the anime! The official announcement of Season 3: Culling Game Part 1’s January 2026 premiere date has rekindled community excitement.
Release Date
MAPPA and related producers finally revealed the January 2026 release window for Season 3, Culling Game Part 1, at a special anime fifth anniversary event.
Alongside the announcement, a teaser trailer was released, showcasing dramatic sequences such as Yuji’s internal struggle and a confrontation between Yuji and Yuta Okkotsu. Prior to this, Anime Expo 2025 production updates verified that recording was in progress—voice lines had begun, even though no visuals had been unveiled at the time.
What to Expect?
The extensive Jujutsu Kaisen Culling Game arc from Gege Akutami’s manga, which roughly spans chapters 137 to 221, is being prepared for adaptation in Season 3. This arc includes:
- Yuji’s sentencing after the Shibuya Incident is discussed in Itadori’s Extermination (Ch. 137–143).
- Perfect Preparation (Ch. 144–158): The stage before the fatal competition begins.
- Culling Game proper (Ch. 159–221): A bloody battle royale between awakened non-sorcerers and sorcerers throughout Japan.
With its promise of intense drama, fresh characters, and emotional payoffs, this arc is generally considered to be among the series’ darkest and most action-packed.
Voice Cast & Production Team
Returning cast members confirmed include:
- Junya Enoki as Yuji Itadori
- Yuma Uchida as Megumi Fushiguro
- Megumi Ogata as Yuta Okkotsu
In the meantime, MAPPA remains in charge, with Yoshimasa Terui writing the score, Hiroshi Seko managing series composition, Yosuke Yajima and Hiromi Niwa handling character design, and Shōta Goshozono directing.
Reasons for the Delay
The longer production schedule guarantees animation quality, especially for a complex arc like Culling Game, given MAPPA’s full schedule, which includes projects for Chainsaw Man, Vinland Saga S3, and Attack on Titan.
Although the January 2026 window is now official, production sources and analysts believe that early to mid-2026 is the most reasonable time frame.
Conclusion
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: Culling Game Part 1 will premiere in January 2026, and all indications point to an exciting comeback. Anticipate the trademark high-octane battles, a darker tone, and an expanded cast and stakes. There’s reason for fans to be thrilled and eagerly awaiting the day. Catch the upcoming season on Crunchyroll.
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