Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 is already going on a break after just six episodes

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Culling Game will return after an 'intermission'

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(Image credit: Gege Akutami/Shueisha, JUJUTSU KAISEN Project)

We may only be six episodes into Jujutsu Kaisen season 3, but the hit shonen anime is already putting its feet up for a brief break.

With rumors of a recap episode swirling around social media, the official Jujutsu Kaisen Twitter account moved to confirm an 'intermission' would take place on February 19.

Instead of a new episode, we're getting a recap with 'newly recorded' narration – presumably a run-through of the Culling Game so far, as well as the preceding Shibuya Incident arc.

It's a shame, too, as Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 was really picking up steam. That's after a two-episode premiere that most die-hard fans had likely already watched as part of the Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution compilation film, and a glacially-paced episode that featured a laborious recounting of the Culling Game rules.

Mercifully, a three-minute chibi recap was later released, making the whole concept a lot more palatable.

Jujutsu Kaisen isn't the only major show that has a disappointingly brief season in the winter 2026 season. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 is only slated for 10 episodes, a major decrease from the first season's 28 episodes.

For more from the world of anime, our guide to new anime will take you through the next 12 months of movie and show releases. Then, dive into all the latest on Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle 2.

Bradley Russell
Bradley Russell

I'm the Senior Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you'll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution.

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