Mappa’s favorite child is back, and Season 3 is shaping up to be one of the wildest rides in anime. I’m here to break down what you can expect—just mild spoilers to keep the hype alive.
Previously on Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2…
After Kenjaku and his cursed crew massacred Shibuya just to seal away the GOAT, Gojo Satoru, he immediately set the next stage of his twisted plan into motion.
By combining his cursed technique with Mahito’s Idle Transfiguration, Kenjaku awakened sorcery in ordinary people across Japan. Ancient sorcerers were reborn. Random civilians woke up with cursed techniques overnight. And all of this chaos was leading to one thing…
The Culling Game Begins
Kenjaku isn’t just trying to spread cursed energy—he’s engineering survival of the fittest. The Culling Game is his battle royale, where new and old sorcerers are forced to fight to the death. Think Fortnite, but with domain expansions and curses.
But don’t expect it to kick off right away. The story takes its time—characters prepare, form alliances, and uncover Kenjaku’s deeper schemes. You can expect at least 5–6 episodes of buildup before the killing really begins.
Given Mappa’s track record, I’m confident they’ll adapt the entire arc.
Fresh, Reimagined Cursed Techniques
With new sorcerers awakened, the power system gets more creative than ever.
Seasons 1 and 2 mostly showed techniques designed for destruction—cursed energy blasts, slashes, and raw power. But in the Culling Game, expect abilities that reflect the modern world. Domains shaped like casinos, courtrooms, and more—clever, thematic expansions that make fights more unpredictable than ever.
Very, Very Cool Fight Scenes
Let’s be real—Mappa treats Jujutsu Kaisen like its crown jewel. Season 2 gave us entire episodes dedicated to fights that were only a single chapter in the manga. The same treatment is guaranteed for Season 3.
Personally, I can’t wait to see what they do with Maki’s storyline. No spoilers, but her moments in this arc are brutal, beautiful, and heartbreaking all at once.
The Ending WILL Shock You
If Season 3 adapts the full Culling Game arc, brace yourself: the ending will leave jaws on the floor. Sukuna, Megumi, and Gojo all play critical roles in how it unfolds.
Don’t be surprised if Mappa ends the arc with a bang—and maybe even sets up the next storyline as a movie.
Conclusion
As a Chainsaw Man fan, I’m still salty that it didn’t get the 24-episode treatment like Jujutsu Kaisen. But if that sacrifice means we get Mappa pouring their all into adapting one of JJK’s best arcs, I’ll take it.
Season 3 isn’t just another continuation—it’s where Jujutsu Kaisen cements itself as one of the greatest modern shonen ever.
