Image: Gege Akutami/Shueisha, Jujutsu-Kaisen-Produktionskomitee
AMBot | 08/29/2026 | Reading Time: 4 Min.
To kick off the two-day anniversary event "Juju Fest 2026 -5th anniversary-", the organizers of the TV anime "Jujutsu Kaisen" released a new super teaser visual for the fourth season on August 29, 2026. This season is titled "The Culling Game Part 2" (Japanese: "Shimetsu Kaiyū Kōhen") and continues the story arc of the same name from the third season. The motif shows Ryomen Sukuna, the King of Curses, appearing to approach the viewer from a dark, water-filled scene with a sharp gaze and outstretched hand. Accompanying this is the line directed at the viewer: "Do you remember? I said you'd get to see something interesting." The official announcement states that the "Culling Game" is entering a new phase and sinking further into chaos.
The image was unveiled on the first day of the event at the K-Arena Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture, where the creators celebrate the fifth anniversary of the anime adaptation. In parallel, Studio MAPPA and the official X account of the anime released the visual online; the unveiling sequence shown in the hall was also subsequently published.
Along with the visual, the production team provided further details about the plot. In the killing game staged by Kenjaku among curse users, the "Culling Game," Yuji Itadori and his allies seek a way to revive Satoru Gojo and save Megumi Fushiguro's sister Tsumiki. In Tokyo Colony No. 1, Yuji won over the newly awakened curse user Hiromi Higuruma and enacted an additional rule allowing the transfer of points. Meanwhile, Megumi defeated Reggie Star's gang but then lost consciousness, having briefly encountered the "Angel"—the figure who holds the key to Gojo's return. In Sendai Colony, Yuta Okkotsu defeated several opponents and secured 190 points. In the second half of the arc, the protagonists' paths now cross: Kinji Hakari and Panda head to Tokyo Colony No. 2 to confront the 100-point player Hajime Kashimo; Maki Zenin pursues her own goal after the destruction of the Zenin clan; Choso and Yuki Tsukumo guard Tengen, who is hidden in a secret location; and Sukuna seems to be plotting something in the background.
For the fourth season, Takeru Sato has taken over as director, having previously worked as episode director and assistant director on the third season. Shota Goshozono remains with the project as chief director. The series continues to be produced at Studio MAPPA, with Hiroshi Seko handling series composition. The voice cast includes Junya Enoki as Yuji Itadori, Yuma Uchida as Megumi Fushiguro, Junichi Suwabe as Ryomen Sukuna, Kazuya Nakai as Kinji Hakari, Daisuke Namikawa as Choso, Ryohei Kimura as Hajime Kashimo, Noriko Hidaka as Yuki Tsukumo, and Takahiro Sakurai as Kenjaku.
The source material is by Gege Akutami and was serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" from March 2018 to September 2024; the story was completed in 30 volumes, with total circulation now exceeding 150 million copies. The first anime season aired from October 2020 to March 2021, the film "Jujutsu Kaisen 0" hit Japanese theaters in December 2021 and grossed approximately 26.5 billion yen worldwide. The second season followed from July to December 2023, and the third season "The Culling Game Part 1" aired from January to March 2026. As early as June 2026, a first teaser trailer hinted at, among other things, the duels between Hakari and Kashimo as well as the battle of Maki, Choso, and Yuki against Kenjaku. At that time, the new director Sato also commented, speaking of the responsibility he feels daily given the popular source material; the team is working with full commitment to animate the strengths of the series in the best form.
An official broadcast date for "The Culling Game Part 2" is still pending. Studio MAPPA recently stated that production is underway; international industry media speculate about a premiere in early 2027. Further announcements are likely to follow in the coming months.
The image was unveiled on the first day of the event at the K-Arena Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture, where the creators celebrate the fifth anniversary of the anime adaptation. In parallel, Studio MAPPA and the official X account of the anime released the visual online; the unveiling sequence shown in the hall was also subsequently published.
Along with the visual, the production team provided further details about the plot. In the killing game staged by Kenjaku among curse users, the "Culling Game," Yuji Itadori and his allies seek a way to revive Satoru Gojo and save Megumi Fushiguro's sister Tsumiki. In Tokyo Colony No. 1, Yuji won over the newly awakened curse user Hiromi Higuruma and enacted an additional rule allowing the transfer of points. Meanwhile, Megumi defeated Reggie Star's gang but then lost consciousness, having briefly encountered the "Angel"—the figure who holds the key to Gojo's return. In Sendai Colony, Yuta Okkotsu defeated several opponents and secured 190 points. In the second half of the arc, the protagonists' paths now cross: Kinji Hakari and Panda head to Tokyo Colony No. 2 to confront the 100-point player Hajime Kashimo; Maki Zenin pursues her own goal after the destruction of the Zenin clan; Choso and Yuki Tsukumo guard Tengen, who is hidden in a secret location; and Sukuna seems to be plotting something in the background.
For the fourth season, Takeru Sato has taken over as director, having previously worked as episode director and assistant director on the third season. Shota Goshozono remains with the project as chief director. The series continues to be produced at Studio MAPPA, with Hiroshi Seko handling series composition. The voice cast includes Junya Enoki as Yuji Itadori, Yuma Uchida as Megumi Fushiguro, Junichi Suwabe as Ryomen Sukuna, Kazuya Nakai as Kinji Hakari, Daisuke Namikawa as Choso, Ryohei Kimura as Hajime Kashimo, Noriko Hidaka as Yuki Tsukumo, and Takahiro Sakurai as Kenjaku.
The source material is by Gege Akutami and was serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" from March 2018 to September 2024; the story was completed in 30 volumes, with total circulation now exceeding 150 million copies. The first anime season aired from October 2020 to March 2021, the film "Jujutsu Kaisen 0" hit Japanese theaters in December 2021 and grossed approximately 26.5 billion yen worldwide. The second season followed from July to December 2023, and the third season "The Culling Game Part 1" aired from January to March 2026. As early as June 2026, a first teaser trailer hinted at, among other things, the duels between Hakari and Kashimo as well as the battle of Maki, Choso, and Yuki against Kenjaku. At that time, the new director Sato also commented, speaking of the responsibility he feels daily given the popular source material; the team is working with full commitment to animate the strengths of the series in the best form.
An official broadcast date for "The Culling Game Part 2" is still pending. Studio MAPPA recently stated that production is underway; international industry media speculate about a premiere in early 2027. Further announcements are likely to follow in the coming months.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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