Yuta Okkotsu and Yuji Itadori in stills from ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Season 3
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The makers of the popular action anime Jujutsu Kaisenunveiled the teaser of the much-awaited third season on Monday (September 1). Referred to as Jujutsu Kaisen The Culling Game, adapted from the manga arc of the same name, the third season will release in January 2026.
Crunchyroll revealed the teaser and release date during a live-streamed fifth anniversary special for the Crunchyroll Anime Award-winning series.
Jujustu Kaisen revolves around the fight between the Jujutsu sorcerers and curses. The teaser for the third season showcases protagonist Yuji Itadori grappling with conflict and despair after believing he killed numerous people during the Shibuya Incident.
The preview also features an intense battle between Yuji and Yuta Okkotsu, the main character from the prequel film Jujutsu Kaisen 0, along with a heated confrontation between new character Naoya Zen’in and Choso. Brief appearances by Megumi Fushiguro, Yuki Tsukumo and Maki Zen’in are seen in the teaser.
The upcoming season is directed by Shota Goshozono and Hiroshi Seko, handling series composition and script writing. The Japanese voice cast includes Junya Enoki as Yuji Itadori, Yuma Uchida as Megumi Fushiguro, Daisuke Namikawa as Choso and Megumi Ogata as Yuta Okkotsu.
Based on Gege Akutami’s manga, Jujutsu Kaisen has sold over 100 million copies worldwide, according to Variety. The manga concluded its run in Weekly Shonen Jump in September 2024.
The first anime season aired from October 2020 to March 2021, followed by a second season covering the Hidden Inventory/Premature Death and Shibuya Incident arcs from July to December 2023. The theatrical film Jujutsu Kaisen 0 won Best Anime Film at the 2023 Crunchyroll Anime Awards and grossed approximately 180 million USD at the global box office.
Published – September 01, 2025 04:29 pm IST
