Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Release Date and Production
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 has been officially announced as the next television anime adaptation of Gege Akutami's manga series. The production is handled by Studio MAPPA, which also animated the previous seasons and the Jujutsu Kaisen Movie 0. The series is licensed for streaming by Crunchyroll, which lists the show in its global catalog alongside other MAPPA titles. The first key visual and trailer were shared by MAPPA and Shueisha, confirming the project is in active development with a future premiere date pending announcement by the studio and broadcaster.
The anime is based on the later arcs of the manga, which is serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump and published in English by VIZ Media. Shueisha and MAPPA coordinate release schedules through official channels, including the Jump Square and Shonen Jump social media accounts. Crunchyroll streams the series internationally, while other regional partners such as Muse Asia handle distribution in parts of Asia. The production committee typically includes Shueisha, MAPPA, and Sony Music Entertainment Japan, with broadcast partners such as Tokyo MX and other Japanese networks confirming air times closer to the premiere.
Main Cast and Character Details
The returning voice cast includes Yuichi Nakamura as Satoru Gojo, Yuma Uchida as Yuji Itadori, and Mikako Komatsu as Nobara Kugisaki. New characters introduced in the later story arcs are expected to be voiced by actors already credited in previous Jujutsu Kaisen projects. The cast is managed by the animation studio and announced through official trailers and the Jujutsu Kaisen anime website.
Key Characters and Their Roles
Satoru Gojo remains a central figure as the strongest jujutsu sorcerer, while Yuji Itadori continues his journey as a first-year student at Tokyo Jujutsu High. The series introduces and expands on antagonists from the Culling Game and the broader jujutsu society, with character designs adapted by animation director Tadashi Hiramatsu and character designer Tadashi Hiramatsu.
Story, Arcs, and Source Material
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 adapts material from the later volumes of the manga, including the Culling Game arc and related conflicts involving jujutsu sorcerers and cursed spirits. The narrative follows Yuji Itadori and his peers as they face escalating threats and internal politics within the jujutsu world. The story is written by Gege Akutami and published in tankobon volumes by Shueisha, with English volumes released by VIZ Media.
Adaptation Approach and Pacing
Studio MAPPA adapts the manga chapters into television episodes, with scripts and direction aligned to the source material's pacing and tone. The studio has previously adapted the Shibuya Incident arc and the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 movie, establishing a track record of following the manga's plot points closely. Official episode counts and arc coverage are confirmed by MAPPA and Shueisha as the season progresses.
Where to Watch and Streaming Details
Crunchyroll holds the primary streaming license for Jujutsu Kaisen in most regions, offering episodes in subbed and dubbed formats shortly after broadcast in Japan. The platform lists the series alongside other MAPPA anime and provides simulcast schedules for new episodes. Other legal streaming options may vary by territory, with regional distributors such as Muse Asia and Crunchyroll handling specific markets.
Viewers can access the series on Crunchyroll's website and app, which supports multiple devices and offers both free ad-supported and premium subscription tiers. The official Jujutsu Kaisen anime website and social media accounts provide updates on episode releases, broadcast times, and