At Jump Festa 2026 on December 20, 2025, the main promotional trailer for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 dropped, delivering high-intensity action sequences and major announcements that have set the stage for the series' highly anticipated return
The trailer showcases intense battle sequences, including the entry of third-year students Kinji Hakari and Kirara Hoshi into the Culling Game, confrontations involving Choso and Naoya Zenin, and key moments featuring Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, and Yuta Okkotsu. A mysterious angelic figure also makes an appearance, hinting at deeper mysteries in the arc.
The new opening theme, titled AIZO, is performed by the acclaimed rock band King Gnu, who previously contributed the iconic SPECIALZ for Season 2's Shibuya Incident arc. Described as a cutting-edge rock tune representing a fresh evolution of the band's signature style, AIZO promises to deliver an explosive accompaniment to the season's high-octane action. Band member Daiki Tsuneta expressed pride in updating their classic sound and excitement for the upcoming arc.
Adding to the reveal, several new voice actors joined the cast for pivotal roles in the Culling Game. The newly announced cast includes Kazuya Nakai as Kinji Hakari, Yuki Sakakihara as Kirara Hoshi, Tomokazu Sugita as Hiromi Higuruma, Satoshi Tsurouka as Fumihiko Takaba, Yutaka Aoyama as Reggie Star, and Nico as Kogane.
Produced by MAPPA with director Shota Goshozono returning, Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 is set to premiere on January 8, 2026, with a special one-hour broadcast combining the first two episodes.
What is Jujutsu Kaisen: The Culling Game About?
Jujutsu Kaisen began as a manga series by Gege Akutami, serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump starting in March 2018. It follows Yuji Itadori, an athletic high schooler who becomes entangled in the world of jujutsu sorcery after ingesting a powerful cursed object, making him the vessel for the legendary curse Ryomen Sukuna. Training at Jujutsu High under mentors like Satoru Gojo, Yuji battles curses alongside allies such as Megumi Fushiguro and others, exploring themes of morality, sacrifice, and the nature of evil amid escalating supernatural threats.
The Culling Game arc picks up after the devastating Shibuya Incident, where the villainous Kenjaku initiates a deadly nationwide game. Japan is divided into colonies, forcing awakened sorcerers—both contemporary and ancient reincarnated players—to compete in a lethal battle royale under rigid rules that demand participation and reward eliminations. As protagonists navigate alliances, personal vendettas, and strategic combats, the stakes rise for the future of jujutsu society.
International viewers can watch Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 on Crunchyroll, with episodes available weekly starting January 8, 2026, shortly after the Japanese broadcast.
Sources: TOHO Animation YouTube channel & Official X account of Jujutsu Kaisen
