Jujutsu Kaisen has taken the anime world by storm with its gripping story, stunning animation, and unforgettable characters. After the explosive events of Season 2, fans are eagerly awaiting Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, particularly the adaptation of the Culling Game arc. But is Season 3 releasing in April 2025? In this article, we’ll dive into release date speculation, cast details, plot expectations, and everything you need to know about the upcoming season.
Will Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Release in April 2025?
As of April 16, 2025, there is no official confirmation that Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 will release in April 2025. Despite high anticipation, MAPPA, the studio behind the series, has remained tight-lipped about an exact release date. Major anime events like Jump Festa 2025 (December 2024) and Anime Japan 2025 (March 2025) provided no concrete updates, disappointing fans hoping for a trailer or release window. Based on the production timeline of previous seasons, speculation points to a likely release in late 2025 or early 2026.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Expected Cast
While MAPPA hasn’t officially confirmed the cast, the core voice actors are expected to reprise their roles. Here’s what we know:
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Junya Enoki as Yuji Itadori: The heart of the series, Yuji will face new challenges in the Culling Game.
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Yuma Uchida as Megumi Fushiguro: Megumi’s mission to save Tsumiki drives much of the arc’s emotional weight.
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Yuichi Nakamura as Satoru Gojo: Though sealed in the Prison Realm, Gojo may appear in flashbacks or key moments.
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Takahiro Sakurai as Geto/Kenjaku: The mastermind behind the Culling Game, Kenjaku remains a central antagonist.
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Megumi Ogata as Yuta Okkotsu: Fresh from Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Yuta plays a significant role post-Shibuya.
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Saori Hayami as Tsumiki Fushiguro: Megumi’s step-sister, whose involvement in the Culling Game raises the stakes.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Expected Plot
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 will adapt the Culling Game arc (chapters 159–221 of Gege Akutami’s manga), following the devastating Shibuya Incident. It may also cover the shorter Itadori’s Extermination arc (chapters 137–143) and Perfect Preparation arc (chapters 144–158) to set the stage. Here’s a breakdown of the plot:
Culling Game Arc Overview
The Culling Game is a brutal, battle-royale-style tournament orchestrated by the villain Kenjaku (posing as Geto). His goal is to generate massive cursed energy to evolve humanity and merge Japan’s population with Master Tengen. Sorcerers and non-sorcerers are pitted against each other in a deadly survival game, with no easy way out.
