Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 Original Broadcast and Streaming Release Date
The anime adaptation of Gege Akutami's manga premiered in Japan on October 3, 2020, airing on MBS and TBS as part of the Super Animeism block. The series ran for 24 episodes, concluding on March 27, 2021, with a compilation film released later. International simulcast was available immediately on Crunchyroll and Funimation, with a home video release following in 2021.
Streaming availability remains consistent across major platforms, with Crunchyroll hosting the full season in multiple regions. The service lists the complete 24-episode run, including the unaired episode 0 bundled with the final Blu-ray volume. Physical media releases from Shueisha and licensed distributors continue to support the series globally.
Production Studio, Source Material, and Key Creators
Studio MAPPA produced the adaptation, with director Sunghoo Park overseeing the series composition and character designs. The project adapted the first 7 volumes of Gege Akutami's manga, which began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in March 2018. MAPPA's work established the studio as a leading anime production house, with the series ranking among the most-watched titles on streaming platforms in 2020 and 2021.
The creative team included composer Hiroaki Tsutsumi, who scored the soundtrack alongside artists like King Gnu and Dropkick Murphys. The opening theme "Kaikai Kitan" by Eve and the ending theme "Lost in Paradise" by ALI became widely recognized. The production budget and MAPPA's scaling efforts are documented in industry reports from Anime News Network and company filings.
Global Distribution, Licensing, and Commercial Impact
Crunchyroll LLC, a subsidiary of Sony's Funimation Global Group, holds the primary streaming license for North America, Europe, and Latin America. The platform reported Jujutsu Kaisen season 1 as one of its top-performing titles during its initial run. Sony's acquisition of Crunchyroll in 2021 consolidated distribution rights for MAPPA's catalog, including this series.
The series' commercial success is reflected in manga volume sales, with the franchise crossing 80 million copies in circulation by 2023, according to publisher Shueisha. The anime's influence on merchandise, music, and global viewership metrics is tracked by industry analysts. For the latest updates on the franchise, visit the official Jujutsu Kaisen website or MAPPA's production page.