Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is coming but there is a catch

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is the biggest release of 2026. With the anime returning after almost 3 years, it's no wonder that so many fans are eager to watch it. The new season of the show will cover the much-awaited Calling Game arc, which is packed with action.

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While excitement is certainly at its peak, there is one thing that has gone under the radar. This issue is linked to how the third season of MAPPA is being handled Jujutsu Kaisen.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is split into two parts

• JJK Season 3 is divided into two parts

• Jujutsu Kaisen will return on January 3, 2026

When Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 was announced, everyone was so excited by the news that almost no one noticed one small detail, and it had to do with the new installment being split into two parts. That's right. JJK Season 3 is split, and only the first part will air in January 2026. MAPPA has not shared any information about the second part, as it wants fans to stay focused on the initial course. Since the third season is split, it's safe to say it won't cover the entire Calling Game arc. The first part will probably end on a cliffhanger to keep the fans interested. The rest of the arc will be covered in the second part of the anime.

JJK fans are not happy with season 3

The decision to split the third season of JJK is a bit shocking, especially since the last season aired almost 3 years ago in 2023. It's possible that MAPPA made up its mind long ago, as the studio is busy with other projects. Recently, the studio released Chainsaw Man Movie: Reze Arc, and it was a huge success among fans. They were extremely pleased with the quality of the animation as well as the pacing. It also managed to earn a rating above 9 on MyAnimeList, topping Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. In addition to Chainsaw Man, the studio also had to tackle four more projects, including Hell's Paradise Season 2, Dorohedoro Season 2, Zenshuu, and Ranma ½.

So it's clear why the studio took so long to finish production on JJK Season 3 and why the new season was split. Despite the split, fans shouldn't be upset, as the decision is likely to benefit the adaptation. If the studio was forced to finish all the episodes of season 3, there is a possibility that the quality will decrease, which will only anger the viewers. The second part gives the studio more time, so staff members don't have to work as much.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is going to break records

Fans are free to scold MAPPA for its approach to Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, but there's no denying that it will be one of the best anime of 2026. MAPPA will do its best to make sure the animation quality is amazing, as it doesn't want to disappoint fans by waiting for years. Aside from the animation, fans should also look forward to the debut of several characters in Season 3, including the Ancient Wizards.

Culling game action will be complete

As Kenzaku pulls the strings for the Calling Game, he's going to include several big names in the game. As an ancient wizard himself, Kenzaku has a thorough knowledge of everything from the Heian era. So, it's clear he knows who to bring back. Some of the new characters in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 are as follows:

• Naoya Genin

• Kinji Hakari

• Yorozu

• Hajime Kashimo

• Fumihiko Takaba

• Hana Kurusu

• In Hiromi Higuru

Image by MAPPA Studio

Of course, the new characters will be in the limelight, but Gozo Satoru's absence will definitely be felt. After all, he is the strongest magician in the world. Sealed to him, the entire world of Jujutsu Kaisen is about to undergo a major change. Cursed souls may come out of their hiding places, as sorcerers are dealt a great blow. However, Itadori Yuji would be the first to notice Gojo Satoru's absence. Itdori was the only person to stop the upper echelons from killing Yuji. Now that he is no longer available, Yuji is exposed and must fend for himself.

Jujutsu Kaisen

Release date

October 3, 2020

network

TBS, MBS, CBC, Tulip Television, BSN, tys, NBC, HBC, RKK, i-Television, SBS, IBC, BSS, MRO, OBS, TUF, RSK, TUY, tbc, RKB, SBC, KUTV, RBC, UTY, RCC, MRT, atv, MBC

directors

Ryohei Takashita, Masataka Akai, Chie Nishizawa, Daisuke Tsukushi, Tomomi Kamiya, Kakushi Ifuku, Ken Takahashi

The authors

Hiroshi Seko

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  Yuichi Nakamura

  Satoru Gojo