Image: Gege Akutami / Shueisha, Jujutsu Kaisen Production Committee
Mb | Jan 9, 2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
For the third season of the anime series Jujutsu Kaisen, which bears the title Culling Game: Part One, an official key visual has now been released. It shows protagonist Yuji Itadori at the center, surrounded by several new and familiar characters who will play a role in the upcoming story arc. In parallel, the theme songs for the new episodes have been announced.
The key visual produced by Studio MAPPA presents, alongside Yuji Itadori, several characters who play a decisive role in the so-called "Culling Game". These include the students Hajime Kashimo and Hana Kurusu as well as the participants Kenjaku and Takuma Ino. The visualization gives a first impression of the intense plot that follows the events of the "Shibuya Incident" arc.
The musical design of this season is handled by two notable artists:
- The opening sequence is accompanied by the song "AIZO" by the band King Gnu.
- For the emotional conclusion of each episode, the title "Yoake no Uta" (in German approximately "Song of the Dawn") by the artist jo0ji is used.
The artist jo0ji stated that the song was written to reflect the emotional state of Yuji Itadori after the traumatic events in Shibuya. A preliminary translation of the dark and reflective lyrics shows themes of remorse, destruction, and inner emptiness that shape Itadori's path.
The release of the ending song and its accompanying animation was enthusiastically received by the fan community. In online discussions, many viewers expressed that the sequence has a strong emotional impact and highlights the artistic execution. Some comments emphasize the profound portrayal of Yuji Itadori's inner struggle.
The first episodes of this new season have already been streamed, with the premiere being a one-hour special. For collectors, the song "Yoake no Uta" by jo0ji will also be physically available on CD in three different editions, whose release is announced for March 4th.
Note: This article is based on information from public announcements by the production studio and established news portals.
The key visual produced by Studio MAPPA presents, alongside Yuji Itadori, several characters who play a decisive role in the so-called "Culling Game". These include the students Hajime Kashimo and Hana Kurusu as well as the participants Kenjaku and Takuma Ino. The visualization gives a first impression of the intense plot that follows the events of the "Shibuya Incident" arc.
The musical design of this season is handled by two notable artists:
- The opening sequence is accompanied by the song "AIZO" by the band King Gnu.
- For the emotional conclusion of each episode, the title "Yoake no Uta" (in German approximately "Song of the Dawn") by the artist jo0ji is used.
The artist jo0ji stated that the song was written to reflect the emotional state of Yuji Itadori after the traumatic events in Shibuya. A preliminary translation of the dark and reflective lyrics shows themes of remorse, destruction, and inner emptiness that shape Itadori's path.
The release of the ending song and its accompanying animation was enthusiastically received by the fan community. In online discussions, many viewers expressed that the sequence has a strong emotional impact and highlights the artistic execution. Some comments emphasize the profound portrayal of Yuji Itadori's inner struggle.
The first episodes of this new season have already been streamed, with the premiere being a one-hour special. For collectors, the song "Yoake no Uta" by jo0ji will also be physically available on CD in three different editions, whose release is announced for March 4th.
Note: This article is based on information from public announcements by the production studio and established news portals.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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