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Jujutsu Kaisen seasons

The Jujutsu Kaisen anime is made by MAPPA and adapts Gege Akutami's manga, which ran in Weekly Shōnen Jump from March 2018 to September 2024 and fills 30 volumes. As of October 2026 there are three seasons with 59 episodes in total, plus the film Jujutsu Kaisen 0, released in Japan in December 2021, which tells Yuta Okkotsu's story. Season 3 covers the first half of the Culling Game arc, and a fourth season has been announced to finish it. Crunchyroll streams the series worldwide outside Asia.

Season	Premiere	End	Episodes	Studio
Season 1	October 3, 2020	March 27, 2021	24	MAPPA
Jujutsu Kaisen 0	December 24, 2021			MAPPA
Season 2	July 6, 2023	December 28, 2023	23	MAPPA
Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1	January 9, 2026	March 27, 2026	12	MAPPA

Season 1

Yuji swallows Sukuna's finger, enrolls at Tokyo Jujutsu High and forms a trio with Megumi and Nobara under Gojo. The season covers their first missions, the threat of Mahito and the exchange event with the Kyoto school. 24 episodes, aired October 3, 2020 to March 27, 2021.

Season 2

Two arcs. Hidden Inventory goes back in time to show Gojo and Geto as students on an escort mission. Then the Shibuya Incident pulls every sorcerer into a large-scale attack in Tokyo's Shibuya district on Halloween night. 23 episodes, aired July 6 to December 28, 2023.

Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1

The Culling Game, Part 1. After the events in Shibuya, Yuji and his allies enter a deadly game held inside barrier-sealed zones across Japan, where sorcerers and newly awakened players are forced to fight. 12 episodes, aired January 9 to March 27, 2026.

Next season Announced

Season 4, The Culling Game Part 2, was announced right after the season 3 finale aired in Japan on March 27, 2026. Its first teaser came out on June 19, 2026 at MAPPA's 15th anniversary showcase, naming Takeru Satō, season 3's assistant director, as director. As of October 22, 2026 there is no premiere date. The series is booked for the Jump Festa 27 Super Stage on December 19-20, 2026.

FAQ

How many seasons of Jujutsu Kaisen are there?

There are three seasons with 59 episodes in total: 24 in season 1, 23 in season 2 and 12 in season 3. There is also the 2021 film Jujutsu Kaisen 0, a prequel set before season 1.

Will there be a Jujutsu Kaisen season 4?

Yes. Season 4, The Culling Game Part 2, was announced in March 2026 and got a teaser in June. MAPPA had not announced a premiere date as of October 2026.

What order should I watch Jujutsu Kaisen in?

Release order works best: season 1, the film Jujutsu Kaisen 0, season 2, then season 3. If you prefer chronological order, watch the film first, since it takes place a year before Yuji's story.

Who is the main character of Jujutsu Kaisen?

Yuji Itadori, a high school student who becomes the vessel of Ryomen Sukuna after swallowing one of his fingers. Junya Enoki voices him in Japanese.

Has the Jujutsu Kaisen manga ended?

Yes. Gege Akutami's manga ended in Weekly Shōnen Jump in September 2024 with 30 volumes. The anime is still adapting the Culling Game arc, so a good part of the story is still to come.

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Updated October 22, 2026