Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 casts veteran voice actor Yoshiko Sakakibara as Tengen

Fans are hyped for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, and as the days get closer, we are receiving exciting news that just adds to the anticipation. According to the latest news, the official anime website has confirmed who is going to be lending their voice for Tengen. It is none other than legendary voice actress Yoshiko Sakakibara who will voice Master Tengen in The Culling Game Part 1.

This is the same voice actor who also played the role of the narrator in Season 2. While they will continue narrating the story in this season will also be leading her voice as Tengen, the immortal sorcerer whose existence shapes the foundation of the entire jujutsu world. Since this announcement made its way onto social media platforms, fans have responded with positive comments.

When it comes to casting anyone to play this role of Tengen, it was important that someone experienced was chosen because there is some gravitas to his personality. With Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 set to premiere on January 8, the reveal comes at a perfect time as MAPPA gears up for one of the most challenging arcs in the story.

A perfect casting for a vital character making a reappearance in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3

The name Yoshiko Sakakibara is popular in the voice acting community. She has given her voice to countless anime characters, and with years of experience, fans believe she was indeed the best choice. For those who do not know who this voice actor is, she is known for iconic roles such as

• Lady Kushana (Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind)
• Haman Karn (Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam)
• Integra Hellsing, and Shinobu Nagumo (Patlabor)

Sakakibara is popularly known to bring an unmatched gravitas to every performance. Additionally, her involvement has also confirmed something Jujutsu Kaisen manga readers long suspected: Tengen’s soft, composed identity aligns perfectly with Sakakibara’s mature vocal tone.

Fan reactions and what comes next

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 has been looked forward to by fans for a huge reason; MAPPA has been on the radar of anime fans because of how they oversee every small detail with near perfection. All the voice actors match the character, and it just elevates the viewing experience. Similarly, since this news was revealed, fans are overjoyed. Some common fan reactions towards her addition in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 are:

"Another amazing voice casting!!🙌🏻. Need that Ogi, Jinichi and Maki mom casting!!. JJK Greatness in full effect🐐🔥🔥🔥," said one fan.

"so she out here explaining AND existing in the same universe 😭 multiverse of voice acting 💀," added another fan.

"Narrator playing a character sounds dope, I hope they keep a very similar tone," stated yet another fan.

As the Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 release date is getting closer, Sakakibara’s involvement in this season as Tengen is a great way to set up the foundation of the Culling Games. A few things that fans should expect from this upcoming season are high stakes, stunning animation, and unforgettable performances.

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Final thoughts

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 will first air in Japan and then shortly be made available to the rest of the world on multiple streaming platforms like Crunchyroll and Netflix. Looking at where the story had ended, the third season will resume with the chaos left behind by the Shibuya Incident, thrusting Yuji, Megumi, Yuta, and other sorcerers into the deadly Culling Game orchestrated by Kenjaku.

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