10 Most Anticipated Culling Game Arc Battles in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3

Jujutsu Kaisen poster from the manga panel
Jujutsu Kaisen poster from the manga panel (Image Source: Shueisha)

Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 unleashes Kenjaku's twisted tournament, where ancient sorcerers clash with modern warriors in a survival bloodbath. Ten colonies transform into death arenas as reincarnated legends emerge from history's shadows to hunt points and eliminate competitors.

Gojo's imprisonment has shattered the balance, leaving Tokyo's strongest students to navigate this nightmarish game where losing means erasure. These ten confrontations promise to deliver unprecedented carnage and character development.


1. Reggie Star vs. Megumi Fushiguro

Chapters: 170-172

Location: Tokyo No. 1 Colony

Megumi uses his Domain Expansion against Reggie (Image Source: Shueisha)
Megumi uses his Domain Expansion against Reggie (Image Source: Shueisha)

Megumi's encounter with the reincarnated sorcerer Reggie Star showcases the Shadow Technique user's growth throughout the series. Reggie’s Contractual Recreation technique lets him summon real-world items based on the receipts he keeps.

Megumi's incomplete Domain Expansion, Chimera Shadow Garden, will finally get its moment to shine as it outmaneuvers its creative opponent through tactical brilliance. This battle serves as a perfect introduction to the intensity of the Culling Game.


2. Hakari Kinji vs. Hajime Kashimo

Chapters: 186-190

Location: Tokyo No.2 Colony

Hakari and Kashimo as seen in the manga (Image Source: Shueisha)
Hakari and Kashimo as seen in the manga (Image Source: Shueisha)

The dropout sorcerer Hakari faces off against the legendary Thunder God in what promises to be one of the most electrifying battles in Jujutsu Kaisen season 3. Kashimo's mastery over electricity creates a perfect contrast to Hakari's gambling-based abilities, resulting in a high-octane close-quarters combat experience.

Hakari’s Domain Expansion, Idle Death Gamble, turns the fight into a pachinko-style game where his survival hinges on pure chance. The continuous jackpots that grant him "unkillable mode" create a thrilling cat-and-mouse dynamic.


3. Maki Zenin's Rampage Against the Zenin Clan

Chapters: 148-152

Location: Zenin Family Estate

Maki kills her father and starts the cleaning of the Zenin Clan (Image Source: Shueisha)
Maki kills her father and starts the cleaning of the Zenin Clan (Image Source: Shueisha)

While not technically part of the Culling Game itself, Maki's methodical elimination of the Zenin clan sets the stage for her later battles. This brutal sequence displays Maki's shift into a warrior rivaling Toji Fushiguro's legendary strength, free from the constraints of cursed energy.

The massacre in Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 will present the consequences of years of abuse and discrimination, as Maki finally claims her rightful place as the strongest Zenin. Her newfound abilities and ruthless efficiency make this segment both shocking and satisfying.


4. Yuki Tsukumo and Choso vs. Kenjaku

Chapters: 203-208

Location: Tombs of the Star

Yuki and Choso try to pin down Kenjaku (Image Source: Shueisha)
Yuki and Choso try to pin down Kenjaku (Image Source: Shueisha)

This emotional battle represents Yuki's last stand against one of the series' primary antagonists. Joined by Death Painting Choso, Yuki fights against overwhelming odds to shield Master Tengen from being absorbed by Kenjaku.

The fight reveals Yuki's Star Rage technique and her ability to manipulate virtual mass. Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 will need to handle this heartbreaking moment with the emotional weight it deserves.


5. Yuji Itadori and Maki vs. Sukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3

Chapters: 212-216

Location: Shinjuku Showdown

Sukuna in Megumi's body fights Yuji and Maki (Image Source: Shueisha)
Sukuna in Megumi's body fights Yuji and Maki (Image Source: Shueisha)

The King of Curses faces two of the show's most discerned fighters in a battle that portrays their utmost growth. Yuji’s enhanced fighting abilities, paired with Maki’s rising strength, make them a powerful duo against the near-unstoppable Sukuna.

The dynamic stakes are extremely high for Yuji in Jujutsu Kaisen season 3, who must confront the monster that has caused so much destruction by exploiting his body.


6. Yuta Okkotsu vs. Ryu Ishigori vs. Takako Uro

Chapters: 176-180

Location: Sendai Colony

A clash of three Domain Expansion (Image Source: Shueisha)
A clash of three Domain Expansion (Image Source: Shueisha)

The Sendai Colony becomes a three-way battlefield as special-grade sorcerer Yuta faces two powerful reincarnated warriors simultaneously. Ryu's overwhelming cursed energy output and Uro's reality-warping abilities create an unprecedented challenge for the former protagonist.

This battle showcases the first illustration of three Domain Expansions clashing simultaneously, building a visual spectacle that Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 will indeed capitalize on. Yuta's ability to mirror techniques becomes crucial as he adapts to his opponents' abilities while summoning the fearsome Rika.


7. Sukuna vs. Yorozu

Chapters: 217-219

Location: Culling Game Arena

Sukuna defeats Yorozu along with her Domain Expansion (Image Source: Shueisha)
Sukuna defeats Yorozu along with her Domain Expansion (Image Source: Shueisha)

Sukuna clashes with a devoted admirer, igniting a fight built on centuries of unresolved obsession and conflict. Yorozu's reincarnation into Tsumiki's body adds emotional weight for Megumi, whose sister becomes collateral damage in this supernatural romance.

Sukuna's use of Megumi's Ten Shadows Technique against Yorozu's insect armor creates a strategic masterclass in cursed technique application. The psychological warfare between these ancient sorcerers adds depth to what could have been a simple power struggle in Jujutsu Kaisen season 3.


8. Kenjaku vs. Fumihiko Takaba

Chapters: 239-243

Location: Comedy Battlefield

Fumihiko Tabata and Kenjaku as seen in the manga (Image Source: Shueisha)
Fumihiko Tabata and Kenjaku as seen in the manga (Image Source: Shueisha)

During Jujutsu Kaisen season 3, the ancient curse user faces his strangest opponent yet in the form of a failed comedian whose cursed technique revolves around humor. Takaba's Reality Manipulation ability creates unpredictable scenarios that even Kenjaku struggles to counter through conventional means.

This battle stands out for its unique blend of comedy and genuine threat. The fight serves as a crucial distraction, allowing other characters to prepare for the final confrontation.


9. Maki Zenin vs. Cursed Spirit Naoya

Chapters: 191-199

Location: Sakurajima Colony

Maki kills Naoya a second time within his Domain Expansion (Image Source: Shueisha)
Maki kills Naoya a second time within his Domain Expansion (Image Source: Shueisha)

The anticipated climax of Maki's character arc arrives when she faces Naoya, who has returned as a vengeful cursed spirit. It represents the final confrontation between old traditions and new possibilities, as Maki must prove her worth against her family's most persistent tormentor.

Naoya's Domain Expansion, Time Cell Moon Palace, creates temporal distortions that should immobilize any opponent, except Maki's complete lack of cursed energy makes her immune to its effects. Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 will showcase Maki's evolution into a warrior capable of standing alongside the series' strongest fighters.


10. Yuji Itadori vs. Hiromi Higuruma

Chapters: 164-166

Location: Tokyo No. 1 Colony

Higuruma and Yuji as seen in the manga (Image Source: Shueisha)
Higuruma and Yuji as seen in the manga (Image Source: Shueisha)

Former attorney Hiromi Higuruma adds a legal twist to the combat by shaping his Domain Expansion into a courtroom setting. This battle tests Yuji's moral character like his fighting abilities, forcing him to face the consequences of Sukuna's actions.

Higuruma's Deadly Sentencing technique strips away Yuji's cursed energy, leaving him to rely on his physical prowess and perseverance. The philosophical undertones of justice and obligation make this face-off particularly exciting for Jujutsu Kaisen season 3.

As such, Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 assures to provide these incredible battles with the animation quality and expressive depth that fans have come to hope for. The Culling Game represents a critical turning point, where shifting alliances and power upheavals change the course of the story forever.

Edited by Amey Mirashi