Voice acting has always been one of Jujutsu Kaisen’s strongest weapons, giving weight to its brutality, humor, and emotional turns.

With the story escalating into its most complex arc yet, our favorite Japanese Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 voice actors are stepping into roles that will define the Culling Game and the characters caught inside it.

Season 3 raises the stakes not just through larger-scale conflicts, but by introducing a wave of new fighters whose personalities and motivations demand equally commanding performances.

For longtime fans and newcomers alike, knowing who brings these characters to life adds another layer of appreciation to the series’ growing intensity. As the cursed world expands, so does the importance of the cast shaping it.

What you need to know about Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3

Season 2 of Jujutsu Kaisen closed on a decisive turning point, leaving the jujutsu world fractured after the Shibuya Incident and its far-reaching consequences.

With power structures destabilized and long-standing rules broken, the series pivots into the Culling Game, an arc defined by large-scale conflict, shifting alliances, and moral ambiguity rather than straightforward hero-versus-villain battles.

Season 3 significantly expands the scope of the story by introducing a new roster of sorcerers and reincarnated players, many of whom quickly establish themselves as standout figures.

These characters are not only central to the arc’s escalating violence and strategy but are written with distinct personalities, ideologies, and emotional weight. As a result, their impact depends heavily on the performances behind them.

This is where Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 places renewed emphasis on its voice cast. With returning characters pushed into unfamiliar roles and newcomers entering the spotlight, the selection of voice actors becomes critical in grounding the arc’s intensity.

For viewers, understanding who voices these characters provides deeper context for how the series conveys tension, conviction, and identity throughout the Culling Game.

Full list of Japanese Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 voice actors

Returning JJK characters

CHARACTER	DESCRIPTION	VOICE ACTOR	OTHER FAMOUS ROLES
Megumi Fushiguro	A reserved jujutsu sorcerer whose decisions carry heavier consequences during the Culling Game.	Yuma Uchida	Haruka Sakura (Wind Breaker) Reo Mikage (Blue Lock) Ash Lynx (Banana Fish) Hisashi Otomo (Twilight Out of Focus) Kawaki (Boruto) Kyo Sohma (Fruits Basket 2019)
Yuji Itadori	The series’ protagonist, forced to confront the moral weight of the Culling Game.	Junya Enoki	Caelus (Honkai Star Rail) Totomaru Isshiki (Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions) Lawrence Bluewer (Black Butler: Public School Arc) Seishu Inui (Tokyo Revengers) Pannacotta Fugo (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure)
Sukuna	Sukuna is the King of Curses, an ancient sorcerer reborn through Yuji Itadori	Junichi Suwabe	Victor Nikiforov (Yuri!!! on ICE) Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez (Bleach) Undertaker (Black Butler) Shota Aizawa (My Hero Academia) Shoei Barou (Blue Lock)
Satoru Gojo	The strongest jujutsu sorcerer, sealed after the Shibuya Incident.	Yuichi Nakamura	Hawks (My Hero Academia) Buddha (Record of Ragnarok) Hajime Umemiya (Wind Breaker) Shidou Ryusei (Blue Lock)
Choso	A Death Painting with a deep familial bond to Yuji and a growing role in the conflict.	Daisuke Namikawa	Ulquiorra (Bleach) Toru Oikawa (Haikyuu!!) Kei Uzuki/X/Slur (Sakamoto Days) Pig God (One Punch Man) Hisoka (Hunter x Hunter 2011) Ban (The Seven Deadly Sins) Ran Haitani (Tokyo Revengers)
Suguru Geto	A pivotal figure whose ideology continues to shape the arc’s events.	Takahiro Sakurai	Giyu Tomioka (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba) Cloud Strife (Final Fantasy VII) Zombieman (One Punch Man) Griffith (Berserk) Reigen Arataka (Mob Psycho 100) Uta (Tokyo Ghoul)
Narrator	Provides exposition during key Culling Game developments.	Yoshiko Sakakibara	Haman Karn (Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ) Integra Hellsing (Hellsing)
Yuta Okkotsu	A special-grade sorcerer whose involvement escalates the arc’s stakes.	Megumi Ogata	Shinji Ikari (Evangelion) Kurama (Yu Yu Hakusho) Sailor Uranus (Sailor Moon) Yukito Tsukishiro and Yue (Cardcaptor Sakura)
Mai Zenin	A former Zenin clan member whose legacy continues to affect the story.	Marina Inoue	Yanqing, Cyrene (Honkai Star Rail) Momo Yaoyorozu (My Hero Academia) Yoko Littner (Gurren Lagann) Armin Arlert (Attack on Titan) Elysia (Honkai Impact 3rd) Tohka Yatogami (Date A Live)
Maki Zenin	A physically dominant sorcerer whose arc reshapes the Zenin clan’s fate.	Mikako Komatsu	Mavuika (Genshin Impact) Lupusregina Beta (Overlord) Maam (Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai) Shihori Sugamoto (Blue Reflection)
Yuki Tsukumo	A special-grade sorcerer operating independently from headquarters.	Noriko Hidaka	Kikyo (Inuyasha) Akane Tendo (Ranma ½) Satsuki Kusakabe (My Neighbor Totoro) Erica Fontaine (Sakura Wars)

New JJK Season 3 characters

CHARACTER	DESCRIPTION	VOICE ACTOR	OTHER FAMOUS ROLES
Kinji Hakari	A rogue sorcerer with a high-risk cursed technique and unconventional mindset.	Kazuya Nakai	Roronoa Zoro (One Piece) Hijikata Toushirou (Gintama) Akitaru Obi (Fire Force) Shinjiro Aragaki (Persona 3) Jin Sakai (Ghost of Tsushima)
Hiromi Higuruma	A former lawyer whose sense of justice defines his role in the Culling Game.	Tomokazu Sugita	Gintoki Sakata (Gintama) Gyomei Himejima (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba) Taro Sakamoto (Sakamoto Days) Gundham Tanaka (Danganronpa) Hideki Motosuwa (Chobits) Yusuke Kitagawa (Persona 5)
Kirara Hoshi	Hakari’s close ally, supporting him behind the scenes during the Culling Game.	Yuki Sakakihara	Nanaki Ralei (The Genius Prince’s Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt) Asahi Ikusaba (My One-Hit Kill Sister) Yako Amano (Ayaka: A Story of Bonds and Wounds) Jyushi Aimono (Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle: Rhyme Anima)
Jin Itadori	Yuji Itadori’s grandfather, central to the story’s emotional foundation.	Toshiyuki Toyonaga	Yuri Katsuki (Yuri!!! on Ice) Jiaoqiu (Honkai Star Rail) Mikado Ryuugamine (Durarara!!) Lahan (The Apothecary Diaries) Asahi Shiina (Free!) Mitsuki Kiryu (Wind Breaker)
Kaori Itadori	Yuji’s mother, tied closely to the series’ deeper mysteries.	Megumi Hayashibara	Hello Kitty (Hello Kitty) Rei Ayanami (Neon Genesis Evangelion) Lina Inverse (Slayers) Faye Valentine (Cowboy Bebop) Sailor Galaxia (Sailor Moon Cosmos)
Kogane	A shikigami responsible for administering the Culling Game’s rules.	Neeko (Isuzu Nishihagi)	Lynn (Lazarus) Elmelaura (Granblue Fantasy, 2014)
Reggie Star	A contract-based cursed technique user participating in the Culling Game.	Yutaka Aoyama	Hayashi (Detective Conan) Yasochika Iemura (Bleach) Ogasawara Sadamune (The Elusive Samurai)
Fumihiko Takaba	A sorcerer whose comedic ability masks unexpected influence.	Satoshi Tsuruoka	Caster (Fate/Zero) Arash (Fate/Grand)
Master Tengen	An immortal sorcerer central to the structure of jujutsu society.	Yoshiko Sakakibara	Haman Karn (Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ) Integra Hellsing (Hellsing)
Naoya Zenin	A major antagonist tied to the Zenin clan’s internal collapse.	Kouji Yusa	Gin Ichimaru (Bleach) Tyki Mikk (D.Gray-man) Akira Midousuji (Yowamushi Pedal) Oken (Ranking of Kings) Shoma Toriashi (Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii)
Ogi Zenin	Ogi Zenin is a member of the Zenin Clan and the father of Maki and Mai Zenin. A bitter and prideful sorcerer, he values the clan’s status above his own daughters and embodies the cruelty and corruption at the heart of the family.	Keichi Sonobe	Igaram, Rayleigh Silvers, Slap Woop, McKinley, Terracotta, Lucas Thalassa, Onigumo, Mekao, Rapanui Pasqua, And, Bushon, Spoil, Mars Marcus, King, Noko, Tailor Zombie, (One Piece)
Jinichi Zenin	Jinichi Zenin is a member of the Zenin Clan, though his exact connection to the family remains unclear. He is implied to be closely related to Toji Zenin, possibly as his brother.	Hiroshi Shirokuma	Gazef Stronoff (Overlord) Julius Reinhold (Kengan Ashura) Kushimaru Kuriarare (Naruto)
Nobuaki Zenin	Nobuaki Zenin is a member of the Zenin Clan and the captain of the Kukuru Unit. He is an arrogant and self-important sorcerer who underestimates others and places himself above those beneath him.	Hinata Tadokoro	Franklin Perkin (Spy x Family) Rokurouta (Hell’s Paradise)
Ranta Zenin	Ranta Zenin is a member of the Zenin Clan and part of its elite Hei unit. More reserved than most of his relatives, he remains loyal to the clan and ultimately sacrifices himself while trying to stop Maki.	Shoya Chiba	Sethos (Genshin Impact) Akihiko Nirei (Wind Breaker) Taiki Inomata (Blue Box) Sigma (Bungo Stray Dogs 4) Eiji Mishima (Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Disturbance) Sing Soo-Ling (Banana Fish) Yu (Fire Force)
Ryu Ishigori	Ryu Ishigori is a powerful sorcerer known for possessing the highest cursed energy output among the players in the Culling Game. A thrill-seeker who lives for excitement and battle, he searches for an opponent strong enough to finally satisfy him.	Hikori Tochi	Teppei Sugo (Psycho-Pass) Tesshin Kataoka (Diamond no Ace) Hisashi Suo (Chihayafuru) Pantherlily (Fairy Tail)
Hajime Kashimo	Hajime Kashimo is an ancient sorcerer who entered the Culling Game in search of a worthy fight against the strongest opponents. Fierce, battle-hungry, and obsessed with strength, he lives for combat and seeks fulfillment through overwhelming power.	Ryohei Kimura	Chobei Aza (Hell’s Paradise) Kohei Imamura (Grand Blue) Koutaro Bokuto (Haikyuu)
Kurorushi	Kurourushi is a special grade cockroach curse that appears as one of the deadliest threats in the Sendai Colony. Driven purely by instinct and hunger, it attacks with overwhelming brutality and spreads swarms of cursed insects to devour its prey.	Yukihiro Nozuyama	Gantetsusai Tamiya (Hell’s Paradise) Ryouhei Hayashi (Tokyo Revengers) Do N-Yuk (Star Wars Visions)
Iori Hazenoki	Iori Hazenoki is a reincarnated sorcerer who takes part in the Culling Game and fights using a grotesque self-harming cursed technique. Calm yet unhinged in battle, he weaponizes parts of his own body as explosive projectiles against his opponents.	Ryota Osaka	Eljun Sawamura (Diamond no Ace) Kouki Sawatari (MF Ghost) Tasuku Tsubakino (Wind Breaker) Gyutaro (Demon Slayer) Marco Bott (Attack on Titan)
Remi	Remi is a Culling Game player who survives by manipulating others rather than relying on raw strength. Cunning and self-serving, she aligns herself with stronger sorcerers when it benefits her.	Ari Ozawa	Nichika Ubuyashiki (Demon Slayer) Moeha Fujiwara (Love is War)
Takako Uro	Takako Uro is a reincarnated sorcerer and former captain of the Sun, Moon, and Stars Squad. Proud and intense, she manipulates the sky itself in battle and harbors deep resentment tied to her past.	Nana Mizuki	Seiko Ayase (Dandadan) Vanessa Enoteca (Black Clover) Tamao Tamamura (Shaman King) Ann Takamaki (Persona 5 the Animation) Hinata Hyuuga (Naruto) Wrath (Full Metal Alchemist)

Where to watch Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3

Watch Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 anime streaming on Crunchyroll and Netflix with weekly episode releases.

First published January 7, 2026 at 11:04 pm.

That’s why the idea of a Jujutsu Kaisen sequel inevitably carries high expectations, especially after how definitive the original story felt.

A sequel isn’t just about continuing the story — it needs a reason to exist.

After reading Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo, it raises the uncomfortable question of whether this continuation meaningfully adds to the story—or simply exists for the sake of it.

What Is Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo?

Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo is a sequel manga to Jujutsu Kaisen, written by Gege Akutami and illustrated by Yūji Iwasaki.

It was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, beginning on September 8, 2025, and concluded on March 9, 2026, with a total of 25 chapters.

Set in the year 2086, the story takes place roughly 68 years after the events of the original series. Instead of continuing directly with the original cast, the sequel shifts its focus to a new generation—primarily the descendants of Yuta Okkotsu and Maki Zenin.

The story introduces a new global conflict through an extraterrestrial race known as the Simurians, whose understanding of cursed energy differs from that of humans.

This creates a large-scale clash that expands the scope of the series beyond Japan, blending supernatural elements with a more science-fiction-driven premise.

As multiple factions collide, the story builds toward a resolution that directly impacts the existence of cursed energy itself.

Did we need a Jujutsu Kaisen sequel?

In my opinion, Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo has a lot of interesting ideas, but very few of them are explored deeply enough to justify its existence as a sequel.

One of the most interesting ideas going into Modulo is how it handles legacy characters. The concept of Yuta Okkotsu and Maki Zenin ending up together and having descendants is compelling on paper because it opens the door for entirely new combinations of abilities and techniques.

When it came to narrative execution, however, it feels like the series leans too heavily on its proven formula by going back to “what worked”.

Yuka Okkotsu inheriting the Ten Shadows Technique, and Tsurugi Okkotsu being born with a Heavenly Restriction similar to Maki and Toji, are ideas we have already seen before.

Instead of expanding the system of cursed techniques, the sequel recycles familiar concepts. While this does tap into nostalgia, it does not really push the possibilities forward.

In my opinion, it would have been better to give these abilities to side characters instead of the main cast, so the sequel could introduce new techniques rather than rely on familiar ones. For example, having these abilities show up through Yuka and Tsurugi’s parents, who may not have been exceptional sorcerers themselves, could have added more depth.

It keeps the original characters relevant without actually evolving the world they helped build, and that is where it starts to feel limiting.

It would highlight how rare and refined these abilities were in the hands of characters like Megumi, Maki, and Toji. By comparison, giving those same techniques directly to the new protagonists makes them feel less special, rather than reinforcing how unique they originally were.

That said, the premise of Modulo is one of its strongest aspects. Introducing the Simurians, an alien race with a fundamentally different understanding of cursed energy, immediately raises the stakes.

It expands the conflict beyond what the original series established and introduces a new kind of threat that is not bound by the same rules. Unlike curses, which are born from human negativity, the Simurians operate under their own system, forcing sorcerers to adapt to something unfamiliar.

Another layer to this conflict is their motivation. The Simurians are searching for a new home, which puts them in a position where they either take over Earth or attempt to coexist with humans. This ambiguity works well: it creates tension without making them outright villains, and adds unpredictability to how the conflict might unfold.

Characters like Dabura Karaba and the Val Vol Yelvori brothers, Cross and Maru, are interesting in their own right. Dabura, in particular, being positioned as a warrior comparable to Ryomen Sukuna, sets expectations for something major.

Disappointingly, the series never quite reaches that level.

Compared to the original Jujutsu Kaisen, where the motives and backstory of Kenjaku’s group of sorcerers and special grade curses are developed over time, these new characters do not receive the same depth. They are introduced quickly, given strong concepts, and that’s about it.

Dabura is a perfect example. The climax of the series was clearly building toward one question: how does this new generation deal with a Sukuna-level threat?

It was compelling to see Yuka summon Eight-Handled Sword Divergent Sila Divine General Mahoraga, one of the strongest entities in the series. Mahoraga has always been used as a last-resort trump card, and its ability to adapt to anything keeps the outcome unpredictable.

But that is also the problem. Mahoraga has always felt like an incomplete character. It does not speak, show emotion, or have any personal motivation.

Having it act as the main opponent against Dabura makes the fight feel less appealing. It works as an appetizer, but not the main course.

What’s even more confusing is that the story definitely felt like it was keen on serving up a main course at the climax that we were so looking forward to. With Yuji entering the fray, Modulo seemed to be setting up its version of a “strongest versus strongest” fight, similar to Gojo versus Sukuna.

Instead, that confrontation is never realized. All we got is buildup without a payoff.

After Dabura reaches his realization and decides to fight on his own terms rather than as a weapon, he leaves Earth after recognizing that the conflict was never truly his to begin with.

He determines that it lies with the Deskunte on his home planet, Simuria. He then returns, takes control of the Deskunte as its new leader, and that is where his story ends.

Because of that, both his character arc and the larger conflict between the Simurians and the jujutsu sorcerers resolve in a way that feels completely unsatisfying.

An ending that was rushed

Maru’s cursed technique is one of the most interesting abilities introduced in Modulo. It operates on two concepts:

• Chaos, which allows him to manipulate physical laws like gravity and trajectory, and
• Harmony, which enables him to align or connect individuals and groups.

In theory, it is one of the most versatile abilities ever seen in the series.

Yuji’s plan revolves around using this Harmony to create balance between humans, cursed spirits, and the Simurians, essentially ending the cycle that produces curses. It is a major shift in direction, moving away from extermination toward coexistence.

Unfortunately, the narrative execution of his plan completely falls short.

The explanation is heavily reliant on exposition, and even then, it is not entirely clear how far Maru’s ability can actually go.

It is stated that his technique cannot fully eliminate cursed energy, yet the solution presented leans heavily on that assumption. For something that fundamentally changes the entire world of Jujutsu Kaisen, the resolution feels too easy.

A big part of that comes down to how much time the series spends explaining rather than showing. From chapters 21 to 25, a large portion of the story is dedicated to explaining, reasoning, and ultimately accepting this decision.

Considering the series only runs for 25 chapters, that is a significant amount of time spent on exposition, especially for an ending that is supposed to carry the most impact.

It also does not help that this decision comes from a conversation between two characters who barely know each other. Their encounter at the end was the first and only time Yuji and Maru met. The scale of the decision does not match the way it is delivered.

For me, that is where Modulo misses what made Jujutsu Kaisen work in the first place. The original series was at its best when it built anticipation and followed through on it.

The Culling Game and Shinjuku Showdown arcs are good examples of this, where each chapter pushed things forward in a way that made you want to see what happened next.

Modulo sets up that same sense of anticipation, but instead of delivering on it, it slows down at the finish line. By the time it reaches its conclusion, it feels less like a payoff and more like an explanation.

One clear improvement in Modulo, however, is the art.

Yuji Iwasaki’s illustrations are noticeably more polished compared to the original series. The linework is cleaner, the action is easier to follow, and the overall presentation feels more refined.

Visually at least, the sequel does feel like an evolution, even if the storytelling does not always match that level of advancement.

Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo is a sequel that raises more questions than answers

Ultimately, Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo feels like a sequel that was not given enough time to fully justify itself.

It introduces big ideas, a new generation, a global conflict, and the potential end of cursed energy, but does not explore them deeply enough.

Instead of expanding the world in a meaningful way, it resolves its biggest conflicts too quickly, leaving behind more questions than answers.

One of the biggest gaps is the absence of Megumi Fushiguro. For a character so central to the original story, not even being mentioned stands out in a way that is hard to ignore.

In the end, Modulo is not a bad sequel, but it feels incomplete. With more time, more chapters, and a slower pace, it could have been something much more impactful.

As it stands, it shows potential, but never fully delivers on it, coming to an unsatisfying end.

Jujutsu Kaisen has quickly become one of the biggest breakout shonen hits of the decade, turning into a must-watch title for all anime fans.

If you’re wondering where to watch Jujutsu Kaisen, the good news is that the series is available across several major streaming platforms.

With plenty of sub and dub options, finding a legal way to dive into curses and sorcerers is much easier than it looks.

Still, platform availability can vary depending on your region, which can make the search a little tricky. We’ll break down every streaming service currently offering JJK so you can jump in without any cursed energy complications.

What Is Jujutsu Kaisen?

JJK is a dark fantasy shonen series created by Gege Akutami, who first launched the story as Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical School, a short prequel run published in Jump GIGA in 2017.

This prequel later became known as Jujutsu Kaisen 0, and after its positive reception, the main series officially began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in March 2018.

At its core, JJK follows Yuji Itadori, a high school student who becomes entangled in the world of Curses after consuming one of the deadly fingers of Ryomen Sukuna, the “King of Curses.” The story blends exorcism, supernatural battles, and emotionally driven character arcs while maintaining a sharp pacing that defines many of Weekly Shonen Jump’s biggest titles.

The anime adaptation premiered in October 2020, produced by MAPPA, the studio known for dynamic action series such as Attack on Titan’s final seasons and Chainsaw Man.

JJK quickly gained global attention for its high-energy directing style and complex power system, with Domain Expansions, high-stakes sorcerer battles, and the tension between the series’ strongest characters becoming some of its most defining and widely discussed moments.

Is Jujutsu Kaisen on Netflix?

Yes, Jujutsu Kaisen is available on Netflix, but the exact contents you see depends on the country you’re in.

In countries such as the Philippines, Japan, India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand, Netflix currently streams season 1, season 2, and the prequel film Jujutsu Kaisen 0.

Availability outside these countries may differ depending on Netflix’s licensing rights.

Season 1 aired from October 3, 2020 to March 27, 2021, followed by the release of Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie on December 24, 2021.

Season 2 ran from July 6, 2023 to December 28, 2023, and the anime continues Season 3, which premiered on January 8, 2026.

Where to watch Jujutsu Kaisen

Before choosing a streaming service, it helps to know exactly which arcs and releases are available, so here’s a full overview of JJK’s seasons, movie, and where each one is currently streaming.

Where to stream Jujutsu Kaisen

Whether you’re catching up or starting fresh, this overview breaks down each season, the arcs they cover, and all available streaming platforms.

First published November 30, 2025 at 1:33am.

The Culling Game scatters powerful sorcerers across multiple colonies, each dominated by fighters who have already accumulated enough points to establish themselves as the strongest players in their territory.

Naturally, these high-scoring sorcerers quickly draw the attention of Yuji, Megumi, Yuta, and the others, leading to confrontations that feel like boss battles in every colony.

The result is some of the most intense and memorable moments the series has delivered so far. With that in mind, here are the best Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 fights that fans can look forward to seeing animated.

Spoiler Warning: Major spoilers ahead for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 cour 1. This list is based on events from the manga, as the anime is still airing and certain scenes may play out differently on screen.

Best Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 fights

5. Choso versus Naoya Zenin

At first glance, this fight looks completely one-sided.

Naoya Zenin’s Projection Sorcery makes him one of the fastest fighters in the series, allowing him to move in precise 24-frame intervals that overwhelm most opponents before they can react.

Early in the fight, Naoya toys with Choso, landing repeated blows while casually fixing his hair mid-battle, a moment that the anime turned into one of the biggest Jujutsu Kaisen memes because of how effortlessly arrogant he looks.

But the fight quickly revealed that Choso is far more dangerous than Naoya initially assumes.

His existence embodies the first stage of decomposition, “distension,” which gives him a physiology completely different from ordinary sorcerers. Because of this, he can manipulate his blood with incredible precision while also weaponizing its toxic properties against his opponents.

As a special-grade Cursed Womb: Death Painting, Choso is a unique hybrid of human and cursed spirit with the ability to use the Kamo clan’s Blood Manipulation.

That adaptability becomes the turning point of the fight. Instead of trying to match Naoya’s speed head-on, Choso carefully limits the space where Projection Sorcery is most effective, forcing Naoya into tighter movement paths where his advantage is reduced.

By manipulating the battlefield and controlling the flow of blood around him, Choso gradually traps Naoya in a scenario that favors him.

The moment Naoya overcommits, Choso detonates his scattered blood with Supernova, catching the Zenin prodigy off guard. What begins as Naoya’s showcase of dominance quickly shifts once Choso turns the environment itself into his weapon.

4. Maki Zenin versus the Zenin Clan

Few moments in Jujutsu Kaisen are as shocking as the fall of the Zenin clan.

After Mai sacrifices herself to save her sister, Maki undergoes a complete transformation. Her Heavenly Restriction fully awakens, granting her physical abilities comparable to Toji Fushiguro, the infamous sorcerer killer who possessed no cursed energy yet rivaled the strongest fighters in the series.

Armed with this newfound power, Maki returns to the Zenin clan estate.

What follows is less a traditional fight and more a relentless purge. The clan that spent years rejecting and humiliating her suddenly finds itself facing someone who has surpassed them all.

Maki tears through the Zenin compound, defeating elite clan members and dismantling the very family structure that once oppressed her.

The brutality of the Zenin massacre is on another level even by Jujutsu Kaisen standards. The sequence is fast, violent, and emotionally cathartic.

Many fans also noticed that the framing and visual storytelling strongly evoke classic revenge films like Kill Bill, with Maki cutting through waves of enemies in a sequence that feels both cinematic and deeply personal.

By the time it ends, one of the big three jujutsu families has effectively been erased.

3. Yuji Itadori versus Hiromi Higuruma

Few fights in Jujutsu Kaisen are structured like this one.

Hiromi Higuruma’s Domain Expansion, Deadly Sentencing, transforms the battlefield into a courtroom overseen by Judgeman, a shikigami that determines the verdict of the trial.

Instead of exchanging blows immediately, Yuji Itadori is forced into a legal proceeding where accusations are presented and evidence is examined.

The trial exposes Yuji’s connection to Sukuna’s massacre in Shibuya, forcing him to confront the guilt he carries from that tragedy.

When Judgeman declares him guilty, Yuji temporarily loses access to cursed energy and must rely purely on his raw physical strength to survive against Higuruma’s Executioner’s Sword.

While the fight is already powerful in the manga, the anime looks to elevate it with dramatic visual direction and fluid animation. The courtroom atmosphere, the tension of the verdict, and the sudden bursts of combat all combine to make the confrontation feel far more intense on screen.

More than just a physical battle, this fight stands out because of Yuji’s honesty. Instead of denying responsibility, he accepts the verdict and the weight of Sukuna’s actions, a decision that ultimately earns Higuruma’s respect.

2. Megumi Fushiguro versus Reggie Star

Megumi’s battle with Reggie Star is one of the most strategic fights in the entire Culling Game arc.

Reggie’s cursed technique, Contractual Re-Creation, allows him to materialize objects written on receipts. Anything from vehicles to weapons can suddenly appear in the middle of battle, turning ordinary purchases into dangerous tools.

At first, the ability feels overwhelming. Reggie constantly reshapes the battlefield with unexpected attacks and traps, forcing Megumi into a defensive position.

But Megumi gradually begins to identify the limits of Reggie’s technique.

Using his incomplete Domain Expansion, Chimera Shadow Garden, Megumi floods the battlefield with shadows, allowing him to move unpredictably and summon multiple shikigami simultaneously. Rather than overpowering Reggie directly, Megumi wins through patience, positioning, and careful calculation.

The fight perfectly captures what makes Megumi such a dangerous sorcerer. Even when facing an opponent with an incredibly versatile ability, he remains calm, analytical, and willing to take risks that others wouldn’t consider.

More importantly, the battle shows Megumi growing as a sorcerer, as he begins to better understand the full potential of his Domain Expansion, Chimera Shadow Garden. Rather than treating it as an incomplete trump card, Megumi learns to use the domain creatively to control the battlefield and overwhelm his opponent through strategy.

1. Yuta Okkutsu versus Dhruv Lakdawalla versus Kurourushi versus Takako Uro versus Ryu Ishigori

The Sendai Colony battle royale stands as the most explosive fight in Jujutsu Kaisen, not just season 3.

When Yuta Okkutsu enters the colony, it is already locked in a tense stalemate between several powerful players.

Dhruv Lakdawalla controls territory through powerful shikigami, Kurourushi spreads destruction with swarms of cursed cockroaches, Takako Uro manipulates the sky itself to distort space, while Ryu Ishigori wields one of the highest cursed energy outputs in the entire Culling Game.

Each opponent presents a completely different challenge.

Kurourushi forces Yuta into a grotesque battle against a special grade cursed spirit: Uro bends the sky to warp space and redirect attacks, while Ishigori turns the fight into a devastating exchange of raw cursed energy blasts.

Despite the chaos, Yuta handles each encounter with remarkable composure. He adapts quickly, counters multiple techniques, and unleashes overwhelming power whenever the moment calls for it.

This Sendai Colony clash was one of the sequences manga readers were most excited to see animated. It’s essentially a showcase of Yuta fighting several grade 1 and special grade-level opponents in succession, a rare solo performance that reminds everyone why he’s considered one of the strongest sorcerers alive and the most promising apprentice of Satoru Gojo.

The best Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 fights highlight just how chaotic and unpredictable the Culling Game arc truly is. Each colony introduces powerful players with unique abilities, forcing the main characters to adapt in battles that are as strategic as they are explosive.

From the brutal fall of the Zenin clan to Yuta Okkutsu’s incredible performance in the Sendai Colony, these fights showcase the series at its absolute peak.

Even Yuji’s encounter with Hiromi Higuruma carries major weight, especially considering the manga later reveals that Higuruma possesses raw talent as a sorcerer that rivals even Satoru Gojo.

And if the anime continues to faithfully adapt the manga, fans can expect even more unforgettable battles as the Culling Game unfolds.

Jujutsu Kaisen has never been subtle about raising the stakes, and Season 3 is no exception.

This Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 guide is here to help you make sense of everything—from shifting storylines to the growing roster of characters and the voices bringing them to life.

As the series moves into one of its most complex arcs yet, keeping track of what matters can feel overwhelming.

Think of this as your central hub, where you can get the big picture before diving into deeper breakdowns.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 guide: Plot and production

Based on the manga series by Gege Akutami and produced by animation studio MAPPA, Jujutsu Kaisen returns for its third season at a turning point for its world and characters.

Season 3 picks up in the aftermath of the Shibuya Incident, an event that permanently altered the balance of power within jujutsu society. With Satoru Gojo (Yuichi Nakamura) sealed inside the Prison Realm, the world is forced to confront a reality without its strongest sorcerer.

This sudden vacuum creates instability, giving rise to new ambitions, rivalries, and long-buried agendas.

As the established order begins to fracture, more sorcerers see this moment as an opportunity to reshape the jujutsu world to their liking. At the center of it all is Kenjaku, whose long-term plan finally comes into motion through the Culling Game, a massive, rule-based conflict meant to “bring back the golden age of jujutsu.”

Rather than focusing on a single villain or threat, Season 3 explores what happens when power, ideology, and survival collide on a massive scale.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 episodes

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is set to adapt three major arcs from the manga: the Itadori Execution arc, the Perfect Preparation arc, and the Culling Game arc.

The season is planned as a two-cour release, allowing the story to unfold over a longer period rather than being condensed into a single run.

The first episode aired on January 8, 2026, marking the beginning of Part 1. This structure gives the series more room to explore multiple storylines, introduce new characters, and develop long-form conflicts without rushing major moments.

As more episodes are released, we’ll be maintaining an updated list that includes episode titles, air dates, and brief summaries in our full episode guide.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 characters and their relationships

Season 3 shifts its focus toward the different clans, factions, and alliances that shape the jujutsu world.

After the Shibuya Incident, the existing power structure begins to break down, creating tension between the major families, independent sorcerers, and those operating outside the traditional system. Rather than centering on a single group, the story shows how these sides clash and overlap within the Culling Game.

The major jujutsu clans, including the Zenin family, remain key players, while unaffiliated sorcerers and reincarnated participants form temporary alliances based on shared goals or survival.

This makes Season 3 less about individual rivalries and more about how these groups compete for influence in a changing world.

Where to watch Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3

Watch the Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 streaming worldwide on Crunchyroll and Netflix.

Figuring out the right Jujutsu Kaisen watch order can be tricky, especially in a story filled with time jumps, flashbacks, and characters whose pasts are just as important as their present.

Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen has earned its place as one of the most captivating modern shonen series, featuring a rich cast of sorcerers, curses, and intertwined histories.

The narrative shifts between different points in time, following Yuji Itadori’s present-day journey while exploring the origins of powerful figures like Gojo Satoru and Suguru Geto.

With so many overlapping arcs and timelines, we’ll help break down the best ways to watch Jujutsu Kaisen, whether you prefer to follow it chronologically or in release order.

Breaking down the Jujutsu Kaisen watch order, release dates, and timeline

Jujutsu Kaisen follows Yuji Itadori, an ordinary high school student whose life changes after he becomes the host of Ryomen Sukuna, the King of Curses. From there, he’s thrust into the world of Jujutsu sorcery, where battles between humans and curses define the fragile balance of their world.

While Yuji’s story takes place in the present timeline, Jujutsu Kaisen also explores the pasts of several major characters. Gojo Satoru, Suguru Geto, and even Sukuna each have their own timelines that reveal how the world of Jujutsu came to be.

Gojo’s pupil, Yuta Okkotsu, and the Zenin family’s Maki also play key roles in this web of cursed users who are either striving to maintain peace or challenging the existing order of the Jujutsu world.

The anime’s storytelling doesn’t move in a straight line. Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 first aired in Japan on October 3, 2020, and ran until March 27, 2021, introducing viewers to Yuji and his initiation into the world of sorcery. The 2021 film Jujutsu Kaisen 0, released on December 24, 2021, served as a prequel based on Gege Akutami’s original one-shot manga, showing events that take place before Yuji’s story begins.

JJK Season 2 premiered on July 6, 2023, and concluded on December 28, 2023, adapting both the Hidden Inventory and Shibuya Incident arcs, and diving even further back in time to Gojo and Geto’s student days.

In 2025, two compilation films were released in Japan. The first, Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death, premiered on May 30, 2025, and recapped the first part of Season 2, focusing on Gojo and Geto’s formative years.

Later that year, Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution hit theaters on November 7, 2025. This film compiled the latter half of the Shibuya Incident arc and featured an early preview of Season 3, where Yuta sets out to hunt Yuji following the aftermath of Shibuya.

These time jumps give additional context to the story, but can also get confusing since they pinpoint pivotal moments for some characters that shape the ideologies they carry with them into the present timeline. Because of these shifts, there isn’t just one correct way to watch Jujutsu Kaisen.

Some viewers prefer to follow the story chronologically to better understand the timeline, while others enjoy experiencing it in the order the anime was released, preserving the series’ intended pacing and reveals.

Jujutsu Kaisen watch order by release date

Jujutsu Kaisen chronological watch order

As part of a limited-time Jujutsu Kaisen ramen collaboration in Japan, a major ramen chain is offering Sukuna finger food, a hyper-realistic dish inspired by the cursed object that sits at the center of the series.

Yes, it’s an actual, edible Sukuna finger, recreated with unsettling detail. Alongside it is a full lineup of character-themed ramen and side dishes that lean heavily into the anime’s imagery.

Even by anime collaboration standards, this one goes all in.

Sukuna finger food is now real

The centerpiece of this collaboration is the Sukuna finger food, a hyper-realistic recreation of one of Jujutsu Kaisen’s most infamous cursed objects.

In the series, Sukuna’s Fingers are not just dangerous relics — they are fragments of Ryomen Sukuna, the King of Curses and widely regarded as the strongest sorcerer in history.

Because of that connection, they are deemed the most dangerous cursed objects in existence, capable of granting overwhelming power while corrupting or killing those who consume them.

This concept sits at the very core of Jujutsu Kaisen. At the start of the series, Yuji Itadori swallows one of Sukuna’s Fingers to save others, becoming Sukuna’s vessel and setting the entire story in motion.

That single act establishes the series’ central tension between survival, power, and control, which is why seeing Sukuna’s Finger recreated as real food feels especially surreal for longtime fans.

Kamukura’s version translates that unsettling idea into an actual dish, recreating the finger’s twisted appearance with striking detail. According to the company, the item is made using chicken cartilage wrapped in char siu pork and enoki mushrooms, all marinated in a soy sauce, based seasoning.

Despite its intentionally disturbing look, it is designed to be enjoyable to eat, offering a crunchy texture and deep umami flavor. Unlike Yuji, diners are encouraged to take their time and savor it rather than swallowing it whole.

What makes this even more surprising is the company behind it. Dotonbori Kamukura is not a novelty pop-up or short-term themed café, but a long-running ramen chain founded in Osaka in 1986. It has grown into a nationwide staple with dozens of locations across Japan.

Seeing a long-running ramen chain recreate one of the series’ most disturbing elements makes the edible Sukuna finger stand out as more than a novelty item.

Anime collaborations often stop at themed colors or character names, but this Sukuna finger food commits directly to Jujutsu Kaisen’s darker identity. It’s uncomfortable by design, faithful to the source material, and unmistakably aimed at fans who understand exactly what that finger represents.

Full Jujutsu Kaisen ramen collaboration menu

Beyond the Sukuna finger food, this Jujutsu Kaisen ramen collaboration features a rotating lineup of character-inspired dishes released in multiple waves.

According to Kamukura’s official site, there are nine total collaboration items, with seven confirmed menu dishes and two mystery items tied to characters appearing in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3.

Each wave has its own sales period, making the full lineup available only for a limited time.

Yuji Itadori’s Keitaiken Ramen

Inspired by Yuji’s signature orange color, this ramen uses a tomato-based soup topped with roasted cheese.

The dish balances acidity and richness, reflecting Yuji’s straightforward nature layered with emotional depth as Sukuna’s vessel.

Choso’s Fried Karaage With Swollen Red Scales

This karaage is coated in a sweet-and-spicy Yangnyeom-style sauce and topped with thread chili peppers.

The visual and flavor profile reference Choso’s Blood Manipulation technique, specifically Red Scale, which enhances his physical abilities by accelerating blood flow.

Megumi Fushiguro’s Dark Garden Dandan Noodles

A jet-black sesame-based noodle dish inspired by Megumi Fushiguro’s Domain Expansion, Chimera Shadow Garden. The darker color palette and layered flavors reflect Megumi’s restrained but complex fighting style.

Mystery characters’s Hot Egg-Covered Fried Rice

This item is currently listed as “coming soon” and shown only as a bowl marked with text. The description hints at a heat-forward fried rice finished with egg and a rich bean paste, though the character connection has not yet been officially revealed as of writing.

Yuta Okkotsu’s Pure Love White Ramen

A pale, creamy ramen dish tied to Yuta’s theme of “pure love,” referencing his bond with Rika, the Queen of Curses. The clean appearance contrasts with the heavy emotional weight of Yuta Okkotsu’s story.

Panda Dumplings

Dumplings served with a rich black sesame sauce, leaning into Panda’s unique construction and playful presence within the series.

Sukuna’s Finger Roasted Pork — Special menu item (February 25 – May 20, 2026)

Available throughout the entire collaboration period, this remains the most striking item on the menu and the centerpiece of the event.

Two Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 mystery items

Spoiler Warning: The following references contain spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3.

Two additional items will be available from March 25 to May 20, 2026 inspired by characters debuting in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3.

While their official names have not been revealed, their visual hints strongly suggest connections to Fumihiko Takaba and Hiromi Higuruma.

One item features a Wi-Fi icon, widely believed to reference Takaba, whose cursed technique, Comedian, manifests through humor.

The other displays a gavel and block, aligning with Higuruma’s background as a defense attorney and his cursed technique involving the shikigami Judgeman, which subjects opponents to trials and legal penalties.

All Jujutsu Kaisen Kamukura menu items

All items in the Jujutsu Kaisen ramen collaboration are only available at select Kamukura locations, and availability may vary by store.

Kamukura advises customers to check its official website for participating locations and menu timing.

“How Yuji avoided Gojo’s mistake” becomes a crucial question once that era ends and the consequences of depending on a single, strongest sorcerer become clear.

Gojo’s presence kept the jujutsu world stable, but it also influenced how decisions were made and how responsibility was distributed.

What Yuji Itadori does differently in Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo points to a darker approach that completely changed the jujutsu world.

Gojo’s mistake and the cost of being the strongest

Gojo’s strength was absolute in a way the jujutsu world had never seen before. His mastery of the Limitless technique and the Six Eyes made him untouchable in direct combat, and his presence alone discouraged large-scale threats from ever taking shape.

As long as Gojo stood at the center of the system, order was maintained.

That stability, however, came at a cost. Because Gojo could solve almost any problem on his own, the rest of jujutsu society slowly stopped developing solutions that did not involve him.

Decisions made by the higher-ups, the three great jujutsu families, and even field sorcerers routinely factored Gojo into the process, whether directly or indirectly.

In some cases, this influence was explicit, such as when Gojo postponed Yuji Itadori’s execution after he became Ryomen Sukuna’s vessel at the start of Jujutsu Kaisen.

This reliance also extended into clan politics. Naobito Zenin, the head of the Zenin clan, altered his will so that Megumi Fushiguro would inherit leadership instead of his son Naoya Zenin, a decision made in response to Gojo’s sealing and the shifting balance of power that followed.

Maintaining good relations with Gojo became more important than developing long-term solutions. Risk management became reactive instead of proactive. The jujutsu world did not prepare for a future without Gojo because it never believed that future would arrive.

Gojo did not intend to create this imbalance — and it became his greatest mistake. By being visible, reachable, and unquestioned, he allowed the system to grow comfortable.

When he was sealed, the consequences of that comfort became impossible to ignore.

Understanding how Yuji avoided Gojo’s mistake starts with recognizing that Gojo was not wrong to be strong. Rather, the problem was how openly the world leaned on that strength.

Spoiler Warning: Contains major plot details from Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo.

How Yuji avoided Gojo’s mistake in Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo

At the end of Jujutsu Kaisen, Yuji Itadori defeats Sukuna and becomes the strongest sorcerer alive. In Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo, set 68 years later, it is clear that Yuji has only grown stronger.

He has not aged, and his abilities now include firing multiple Convergence Piercing Blood attacks at once and freely using Sukuna’s techniques, such as Dismantle and Cleave.

On paper, Yuji is everything Gojo once was, and more. The key difference is how Yuji chooses to exist within the world.

When the jujutsu world is challenged by the Sumerians and their champion Dabura Karaba, Yuji cannot be reached. He does not answer calls for help, and he does not place himself at the head of the conflict.

To many, this absence looks like abandonment. In reality, it is the core of how Yuji avoided Gojo’s mistake.

Rather than becoming a visible safeguard, Yuji works in isolation. He quietly exorcises curses that escape Tokyo. He observes the growing tension between jujutsu sorcerers and the Sumerians, who believe their sacred Kalyan creatures are being slaughtered.

It’s clear that Yuji only intervenes directly when escalation becomes unavoidable.

Crucially, he does this without positioning himself as the solution everyone can rely on. He does not coordinate through jujutsu society, and he does not allow institutions to factor him into their decision-making.

By staying distant, Yuji forces the system to function without assuming his involvement.

This is how Yuji avoided Gojo’s mistake — he refuses to let his strength become a safety net. Sorcerers still have to act. Leaders still have to negotiate. Consequences still exist.

Yuji’s power protects the world, but it does not excuse it from responsibility.

While Gojo maintained peace by being present everywhere. Yuji maintains stability by being present only where he must be, and invisible everywhere else.

In Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo, the strongest sorcerer does not rule from the center. Instead, he watches from the edges, ensuring that the world does not grow dependent on him again.

In the end, Yuji learned that being the strongest is not about solving every problem — it is about making sure the world does not stop solving problems on its own.

From reincarnated veterans to modern prodigies, power during the Culling Game isn’t just about raw strength, it’s about matchups, versatility, and how far a character can push their limits.

This list ranks the 5 strongest Culling Game characters in Jujutsu Kaisen, counting down from fifth to first.

Not everyone here crosses paths directly, but based on feats, portrayal, and what the story shows us, these are the fighters who stand above the rest.

Spoiler Warning: Major spoilers ahead for the Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 anime and manga, including post-Shibuya Incident arc and the Culling Game events.

5 strongest Culling Game characters in Jujutsu Kaisen

5. Ryu Ishigori

Ryu Ishigori earns the fifth spot because he represents pure offensive power taken to its extreme. He is explicitly stated in the manga to possess the highest cursed energy output of any sorcerer, a distinction that immediately places him among the most dangerous fighters in the Culling Game.

His innate technique, Cursed Energy Discharge, allows him to fire devastating beams of cursed energy, most notably his Granite Blast, which overwhelms opponents through sheer force rather than finesse.

That power is not just theoretical. During the Sendai Colony battle, Ryu was able to trade blows directly with Yuta Okkotsu and Rika, enduring heavy damage while continuing to fight and even injuring Rika in close combat.

Very few characters can claim they pushed Yuta that far in a prolonged engagement, and Ryu’s durability and stamina are as notable as his firepower.

Ryu’s dominance also translated into results within the Culling Game itself. He amassed 77 points in just 12 days, creating a deadlock among Sendai’s strongest players and shaping the balance of power in the colony.

What keeps him from ranking higher is his straightforward approach. Against fighters with layered techniques or complex strategies, his reliance on raw output becomes predictable. Still, when it comes to head-on destruction, Ryu Ishigori stands near the top.

4. Hajime Kashimo

Hajime Kashimo ranks fourth because he is one of the most lethal pure combatants introduced in the Culling Game. His cursed energy trait manifests as electricity, turning even basic physical contact into a deadly exchange.

Combined with centuries of reincarnated experience, Kashimo fights with brutal efficiency and relentless pressure, excelling in close-quarters combat.

In the Culling Game, Kashimo quickly established himself as a top-tier threat by accumulating dozens of kills and even forcing rule changes to seek out stronger opponents.

His fight against Kinji Hakari showcased both his strengths and limits, Kashimo repeatedly pushed Hakari to the brink, adapting mid-fight and exploiting openings with frightening precision. Few fighters could have survived that encounter as long as Hakari did.

What keeps Kashimo from ranking higher is a critical limitation: his cursed technique can only be used once. While activating it would likely allow him to defeat almost anyone on this list, its single-use nature caps his long-term dominance. Without it, Kashimo’s ceiling becomes clearer, placing him just outside the top three despite his terrifying matchup potential.

3. Hiromi Higuruma

Hiromi Higuruma stands out not because of raw power, but because of how unnaturally fast he grasped jujutsu.

A former defense attorney, Higuruma awakened as a sorcerer during the Culling Game and developed a Domain Expansion in an impossibly short time. He was even compared to Satoru Gojo in terms of talent, a statement that immediately elevates his status.

Higuruma’s Domain, Deadly Sentencing, allows him to put opponents on trial and enforce verdicts that can confiscate cursed techniques or cursed energy altogether.

During his confrontation with Yuji Itadori, he demonstrated how effectively he could dismantle a fighter without overpowering them physically. His intelligence, composure, and moral framework make him uniquely dangerous in structured confrontations.

His placement at number three comes down to experience. While Higuruma’s technique and growth rate are extraordinary, he lacks the long-term combat refinement of higher-ranked fighters. Given more time, his ceiling could rival the very top, but as he appears during the Culling Game, he remains just below the strongest veterans.

2. Yorozu

Yorozu earns the second spot as a terrifying example of Heian-era sorcery at its peak. Her mastery of the Construction cursed technique far surpasses modern users, allowing her to create complex weapons and structures with extreme efficiency. Unlike others who struggle with the technique’s cursed energy cost, Yorozu wields it freely and creatively.

Her strength is most clearly demonstrated in her battle against Sukuna, where she is able to meaningfully engage him and force him to respond seriously.

Yorozu also possesses a Domain Expansion that amplifies her constructions into guaranteed-hit attacks, turning the battlefield itself into a weapon. This combination of raw power, technique mastery, and experience makes her overwhelming in most matchups.

Yorozu falls just short of the top spot because her strength is still situational compared to the fighter ranked above her. While she is devastating in direct combat, her toolkit lacks the same breadth and adaptability seen in the number one pick. Even so, few Culling Game participants can match her destructive capability when she goes all out.

1. Yuta Okkotsu

Yuta Okkotsu sits at number one as the most complete and dominant fighter actively participating in the Culling Game.

As a special-grade sorcerer, he possesses immense cursed energy reserves, exceptional combat instincts, and access to Rika, an entity that functions as both a partner and a massive power amplifier. Few characters can match his baseline strength alone.

During the Sendai Colony conflict, Yuta proved his superiority by breaking a stalemate between elite players, defeating Dhruv Lakdawalla, exorcising Kurourushi, and overcoming both Takako Uro and Ryu Ishigori in succession.

His cursed technique, Copy, allows him to adapt to opponents mid-fight, giving him answers regardless of range or fighting style.

What ultimately places Yuta above everyone else is consistency. He doesn’t rely on a single win condition, a one-time technique, or a specific matchup. Against nearly any opponent in the Culling Game, Yuta can adjust, endure, and overwhelm. Among those fighting for control of the colonies, he stands as the clear apex.

Honorable mentions

Fumihiko Takaba deserves special mention despite not ranking in the top five. His cursed technique allows anything he finds genuinely funny to become reality, a power with virtually no defined ceiling. On paper, this makes it one of the most broken abilities in Jujutsu Kaisen.

Takaba’s appearances during the Culling Game are limited, and he does not pursue dominance or victory through traditional combat. His lack of awareness and intent prevents his technique from being used optimally, keeping him out of the main rankings.

Still, if Takaba ever fought with clear intent or understanding of his own power, our list of strongest Culling Game characters Game would change instantly. That potential alone earns him an honorable mention among the strongest.

Meanwhile, one exclusion needs to be made clear. Ryomen Sukuna is not included in this list. While he does appear during the Culling Game, he isn’t competing for control of the colonies in the same way as the other participants.

Including him would flatten our picks of the strongest Culling Game characters, so this list focuses on the sorcerers actively shaping the outcome of the different colonies.

While viewers were focused on the high-energy visuals teasing the Culling Game arc, the sequence quietly nods to both Western and Japanese art.

Shots echo John Everett Millais’ Ophelia, Edvard Munch’s The Scream, and Egon Schiele’s Dead Mother to name a few, each reflecting the characters’ struggles and emotional stakes. MAPPA’s mix of anime action and painterly imagery turns the opening into more than just a teaser — it’s a reward for anyone paying close attention.

However, one subtle reference has largely gone unnoticed, probably because it appears so briefly and the link hasn’t been recognized — until now.

Spoiler warning: The following sections contain narrative and character details revealed in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3.

The one Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 opening reference no one is talking about

Red is a symbolic color in JJK Season 3

One of the very first frames in the Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 opening that lingers is a scene showing Tokyo shrouded in ominous red light with dark, black shadows.

The colors and highly contrasting tones foreshadow the Culling Game arc — one that’s filled with unpredictability, violence, bloody deaths, and mysteries waiting to be uncovered.

The color red itself is likely referencing the idiom “paint the town red,” where you expect people to go out, have fun, be loud, and maybe a little reckless.

It’s used ironically here, of course, because there’s nothing fun about Sorcerers and humans going out into the colonies and being forced to kill each other for the sake of survival. The only person having fun, really, is Kenjaku, who observes from above.

Surveillance and imprisonment are major themes in JJK Season 3

The all-seeing Kenjaku eye

Kenjaku’s eye — well, technically, Suguru Geto’s — keeps popping up in the Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 opening sequence. As it fixes its gaze on Yuji, it feels as though it’s also staring straight at us: an ominous reminder that we’re no longer just observers, but witnesses to what’s coming in the Culling Game arc.

The imagery strongly recalls the Eye of Sauron in one of the most epic fantasy stories of all time, the Lord of the Rings.

JRR Tolkien’s legendary tale follows a small group of Hobbits tasked with destroying a powerful ring that would allow an ancient dark force to dominate the world.

Just like in Season 3, a small group of sorcerers are brought together by circumstance — Yuji Itadori, Yuta Okkotsu, Megumi Fushiguro, Maki Zenin, Choso, and Yuki Tsukumo — as they attempt to stop Kenjaku from merging all humans in Japan with Master Tengen and, at the same time, figure out how to free Satoru Gojo from the Prison Realm.

As they make their moves, Kenjaku watches ominously, much like the Eye of Sauron, a symbol of constant surveillance and an unrelenting desire for total control.

The symbolism deepens when, later on in the opening sequence, we see Kenjaku observing rows and rows of brightly lit security monitors, all showing the same image: Master Tengen.

The constant surveillance and looming inevitability suggests an all-seeing presence, creating the uneasy sense that nothing escapes its notice, not even the audience watching from the outside.

But it’s not just Tengen or humans that he wants control over. His goal is process itself, depicted in the opening sequence where we see him place a tube onto the city as if looking through a microscope.

Kenjaku creates his very own panopticon in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3

The panopticon is a philosophical concept rooted in an 18th-century prison design proposed by Jeremy Bentham, where a single unseen watcher could observe all inmates without them knowing when they were being watched — exactly like Kenjaku’s Culling Game.

In theory, the panopticon prison is a circular structure with cells arranged around the outer edge and a central watchtower at its core.

From this tower, a single guard can observe every prisoner, while the prisoners themselves can never know when they are being watched.

The circular structure Kenjaku places over the city therefore, references the panopticon prison’s central design as he peers down its core, observing his Culling Game prisoners.

Philosopher Michel Foucault built on the panopticon metaphor, using it as a critique of modern power structures and arguing that the constant possibility of surveillance leads people to regulate their own behavior.

This invites us to consider how the characters in Jujutsu Kaisen are shaped not only by the brutal conditions of the Culling Game, but also by the knowledge that they are constantly being watched by their enemy.

Over time, the panopticon has become shorthand for systems of control built on visibility, uncertainty, and psychological pressure rather than direct force — making it a fitting lens for the themes driving Season 3.