Following the explosive conclusion of Season 2’s Shibuya Incident, MAPPA and TOHO Animation have officially confirmed a third season that adapts the iconic Culling Game Arc from Gege Akutami’s manga.
The announcement, made via a teaser video on the official Jujutsu Kaisen website, dropped right after the Season 2 finale aired—marking the next major chapter in the series .
π― What We Know So Far
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Arc Covered: This season adapts the Culling Game Arc, spanning manga Chapters 159–221, which begins with Yuji's sentencing and leads directly into the deadly tournament-style battles planned by Kenjaku.
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Teaser & Visuals: A brief teaser debuted in December 2023, featuring early sketch-style visuals and a new key visual released at Jump Festa 2025.
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Production Studio: MAPPA returns for Season 3 under the direction of ShΕta Goshozono, with script supervision by Hiroshi Seko and character designs by Sayaka Koiso & Tadashi Hiramatsu, maintaining continuity with previous seasons.
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Cast: Returning voice talents include:
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Junya Enoki (Yuji)
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Yuma Uchida (Megumi)
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YΕ«ichi Nakamura (Gojo)
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Megumi Ogata (Yuta), among others
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Nobara and Nanami may return via flashbacks, given their uncertain fates.
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⏰ When Will It Air?
Despite the official confirmation, no exact release date has been announced yet.
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Industry speculation suggests a mid-to-late 2025 debut or perhaps early 2026, due to MAPPA's busy schedule with other projects like Chainsaw Man and Dorohedoro.
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Fans are anticipating further announcements during events like Jump Festa or AnimeJapan, but as of now we only have teaser sketches and a vague “coming soon” timeframe.
𧨠Why This Season Matters
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Epic Storytelling: The Culling Game arc is a massive expansion in scale and stakes—(23 chapters rich in lore, battles, and character growth).
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High Production Expectations: MAPPA continues to push quality after Season 2’s acclaimed animation—hopes are high for balanced pacing and faithful adaptation.
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Series Continuity: With the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 film and compilation releasing earlier this year, momentum is building toward Season 3.
π₯ What to Watch For
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Trailer & Title Reveal – Likely during major anime events.
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Key Visuals & Art – Teaser sketches already show Kanji imagery and dynamic poses.
Episode Count & Format – Expected to span 23–24 episodes, covering side arcs like "Perfect Preparation" before the main tournament.
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Returning Voice Cast & Possible Changes – Especially for Gojo, Nobara, and others affected by post-Shibuya events.
✅ Final Take
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is officially confirmed, adapting one of the manga’s most intense arcs. With MAPPA’s skilled team returning and high fan expectations, we can anticipate a season filled with dramatic battles and emotional depth. While a definitive release date remains elusive, the stage is set for another blockbuster chapter in this anime powerhouse.
π’ Sound Off Below!
Which character are you most excited to see in the Culling Game? Who’s your favorite cursed technique? Let’s get the discussion rolling!

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