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 .
🎯 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 Shōta 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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Yūichi 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.
🧨 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.
🎥 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.
📢 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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