Yuuji Itadori
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 9, 2026 – March 27, 2026
- Season
- Winter 2026
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- MAPPA
- Original creator
- Gege Akutami
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 86/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Urban Fantasy97%Curses96%Urban95%Shounen91%Death Game91%Super Power90%Battle Royale90%Survival83%Exorcism83%Male Protagonist82%
TVFINISHED2026 WINTER8.6 / 10 AniList score
JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1
呪術廻戦 死滅回游 前編• Jujutsu Kaisen: Shimetsu Kaiyuu - Zenpen
Synopsis
After the Shibuya Incident, a deadly jujutsu battle known as the Culling Game orchestrated by Noritoshi Kamo erupts across ten colonies in Japan. Haunted by guilt over the mass killings in Shibuya and wary of Sukuna’s interest in Fushiguro, Itadori chooses not to return to Jujutsu High. Instead, he teams up with Choso to exorcise the countless cursed spirits unleashed by Noritoshi Kamo. Amid this chaos, the Jujutsu Headquarters revokes Yuji Itadori’s suspended death sentence and appoints special-grade sorcerer Yuta Okkotsu as his executioner. Newly awakened modern sorcerers and resurrected ancient ones, now fighting as players in the Culling Game, collide with conflicting motives, driving the world once more toward an age ruled by jujutsu. (Source: TOHO Animation)
Trailer
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Should you watch JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1?
Yes, if you enjoy action, drama and supernatural, especially stories with urban fantasy, curses, urban.
Fans love it: 86/100 on AniList, with 88% of 91.4K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #55 highest-rated anime of all time.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 0.7% of viewers drop it.
Watch JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2 first: this continues its story.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Continue the story
Read on from Chapter 138 (Vol. 16)
Season 1 (Ch. 1-63) + Season 2 (Ch. 64-137) fully covered Hidden Inventory & Shibuya Incident. MAPPA faithfully animated all manga events with cinematic expanded combat (Sukuna vs Mahoraga, Yuji & Todo vs Mahito).
Manga arc guide →Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Gege Akutami
- Series composition
- Hiroshi Seko
- Character design
- Hiromi Niwa
- Character design
- Yousuke Yajima
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2 (2023), JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution -Shibuya Incident x The Culling Game Begins- (2025)
- Watch next: Jujutsu Kaisen: Shimetsu Kaiyuu - Kouhen
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“AIZO” by King Gnu · eps 1-11
Endings (1)
- ED1“Yoake no Uta” by jo0ji · eps 1-12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 FAQ
How many episodes does JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 have?
JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 finished?
Yes. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 has finished airing — the final episode aired March 27, 2026.
Is there a season 2 of JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1?
Yes — the story continues in Jujutsu Kaisen: Shimetsu Kaiyuu - Kouhen.
What should I watch before JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1?
Watch JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2 and JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution -Shibuya Incident x The Culling Game Begins- first — JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 is a direct sequel.
Is JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 based on a manga?
Yes. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 adapts the manga by Gege Akutami. See the continuation guide on this page for where the anime ends in the source.
Who animated JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1?
JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 was animated by MAPPA.
Who sings the opening of JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1?
The opening, "AIZO", is performed by King Gnu.
Where can I watch JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1?
JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 is listed on Crunchyroll, iQ, Bilibili TV, YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.