Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 splits into two parts: Culling Game arc begins in January 2026

After waiting for months, it is confirmed that Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 will be divided into two parts (two cours). This is great news for fans as this upcoming arc is undoubtedly one of the best narratives by Gege Akutami. The upcoming season is going to have around 26 episodes, and it will be adapting the Culling Games arc. As MAPPA Studio has taken over the animation, fans are assured that the animation quality will be off the charts.

According to the official sources, we know that Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 will start premiering on January 13, 2026. This is going to be the titles under Culling Games Part 1, and we should expect the story to pick up from the end of Itadori’s Extermination Arc, the Perfect Preparation Arc, and then build the story towards the entirety of the Culling Game Arc.

The episodes will first be made available to people of Japan as they will be broadcast on local channels, but then they will soon be available to the rest of the world as part of a simulcast. Fans can watch the upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 on streaming platforms like Crunchyroll and Netflix. This new installment is like a significant milestone for anime-only fans as they are eager to see the endgame unfold.

Why is Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 split into two parts?

The decision to divide Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 into two cours isn’t just a scheduling choice; rather, it is a necessity. Those who have read the manga know that the Culling Games arc is over 60 chapters, and to adapt all of that in one go will be difficult.

We also know that MAPPA Studio is known for delivering quality animation that fans have come to love, but we should also know that delivering such high-level perfection in terms of animation takes time. Especially when it comes to bringing an action-packed arc to life, animators will be overworked.

Additionally, a single uninterrupted broadcast would make pacing incredibly difficult. By splitting Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 into two parts, MAPPA can ensure a more faithful adaptation. It is like they have learnt their lesson after Season 2’s controversy surrounding rushed schedules and exhausted animators.

What to expect from Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Part 1: Culling Games begins?

From Jujustu Kaisen Season 3 Part 1, we can expect the story to adapt the opening stages of the Culling Game. There could be the introduction of new players like Hajime Kashimo, showcasing Yuta’s reappearance, and highlighting Yuji and Megumi’s dangerous entry into the colonies. Without spoiling a lot, it is important to note that the early battles are fast, brutal, and pivotal for setting up the political and supernatural stakes of the arc.

With MAPPA also confirming a renewed production plan for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, as director Shota Goshozono and writer Hiroshi Seko. They have already worked in this franchise and know their way around to ensure that the animation is able to maintain consistency. Especially after delivering the acclaimed Shibuya Incident episodes, which fans have come to love.

Final thoughts

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For now, all of the fandom is thrilled about getting a full 26-episode season, especially with Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 poised to adapt the manga’s most ambitious storyline. The two-part broadcast gives the animation studio some of the breathing room it needs while giving viewers a deeper, more polished adaptation of Yuji, Megumi, Yuta, and Maki’s darkest battles yet.

The Culling Game begins in January 2026, and once the curtain rises, the world of Jujutsu Kaisen is going to have some major changes that will leave the viewers shocked and equally invested.

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