Jujutsu Kaisen season 4 might not be dropping this year, but look on the bright side: it's only a few months until 2027, so not long to wait!
Much to the disappointment of fans, there was no season 4 news announced at this year's Anime Expo panel. However, we do already have a trailer to keep us going. So whether you're following along in the manga or are an anime-only viewer wanting to see what's next in the Sendai Colony and beyond, we're here for you – no points necessary.
Below, you'll find the latest Jujutsu Kaisen season 4 release speculation from us, plus a look ahead to which chapters of Gege Akutami's manga will be adapted next and what that tells us about the fourth season. We'll even dive into expected cast returnees, plus everything else out there about Culling Game Part 2. While we wait for Yuta and Yuji's next big battles, be sure to check out the new anime coming this season, plus all the recent movement on Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle 2.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 4 release date speculation: when is Culling Game Part 2 out?
As ever with anime, Jujutsu Kaisen season 4's unveiling comes bundled with plenty of questions. Officially, Toho has told us to 'Stay tuned for more updates,' but a glance at Jujutsu Kaisen's on-screen history (and the fact this is being marketed as a second part of an ongoing arc) at least gives us some idea of when Jujutsu Kaisen season 4 might release.
In my estimation, 2027 – particularly fall 2027 – is the most obvious landing point for Culling Game Part 2. Why? There is typically just over a two-year gap between one season ending and a new season beginning, but we're talking about a much shorter season this time.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 4 story: what manga chapters will Culling Game Part 2 adapt?
Jujutsu Kaisen season 4 will likely pick up chapter 181 of the manga, thanks to the third season definitively covering chapters 138-180 and the tail-end of the Sendai Colony fight with Yuta.
Culling Game Part 2 should adapt chapters 181-221, taking us to the very end of the Culling Game arc and towards the beginning of Jujutsu Kaisen's final arc, Shinjuju Showdown.
What does that mean for anime viewers? Well, we hesitate to go into spoiler territory (for obvious reasons – as major deaths and battles are very much Jujutsu Kaisen's selling point), the next part of the Culling Game will take us to new colonies and introduce us to fresh faces and high-concept battles. That even includes those who have their latent sorcerer abilities awakened, including budding manga author Charles Bernard. Kenjaku will also make their presence felt in one of the manga's more thrilling showdowns, though if the adaptation follows the manga beat by beat, Yuji will take more of a backseat this time until the end of the season.
As a refresher, the Culling Game is a country-wide battle royale that brings together sorcerers both modern and ancient (as well as newly awakened sorcerers) to seemingly bring about a large amount of Cursed Energy for series villain Kenjaku to utilize for his own ends. There are several rules to take into account, such as five points for a kill, but new regulations have been added, such as the ability to transfer points. Players on 100 points can also add new rules. Players must also gain points within 19 days, otherwise they will lose their cursed techniques. Confused? Don't worry, the actors behind the show say it's all OK and things will become clear as you watch.
The third season has also set things up nicely: Yuta has soundly defeated a trio of powerful sorcerers to pick up more points, while Megumi has unwittingly come into contact with Angel – the key figure needed to free Saturo Gojo and bring an end to Kenjaku's schemes and the Culling Game. Choso, as teased during the third season's closing montage, will also have a part to play in future proceedings.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 4 trailer
The first Jujutsu Kaisen season 4 trailer was released as part of a MAPPA 25th anniversary presentation in June.
There, we got an exciting taste of the next Culling Game battles. Intriguingly, at one point, Kenjaku even hints at his intention to end the Culling Game once and for all. What happened to his master plan?
Jujutsu Kaisen season 4 cast: likely returning characters for Culling Game Part 2
The Jujutsu Kaisen season 4 cast is still in flux, but Yuji, Yuta, Megumi, Choso, Angel, and Kenjaku are all part of the Culling Game's second part in the manga – and should return as normal here. There are also wildcards and newcomers, such as Charles Bernard, still to be cast.
The likely Culling Game Part 2 cast is as follows:
- Yuji Itadori – Junya Enoki/Adam McArthur
- Megumi Fushiguro – Yumi Uchida/Robbie Daymond
- Maki Zen'in – Mikaku Komatsu/Allegra Clark
- Choso – Daisuke Namikawa/Ray Chase
- Kenjaku – Takahiro Sakurai/Lex Lang
- Angel – Saori Hayami/Jad Saxton
- Yuta Okkotsu – Megumi Ogata/Kayleigh McKee
- Fumihiko Takaba – Satoshi Tsuruoka/Scott Whyte
- Hagane Daido – TBA
- Rokujushi Miyo – TBA
- Yorozu – TBA
Where can you watch Jujutsu Kaisen season 4?
While no official announcement is forthcoming (and likely won't be until the weeks leading up to release), Jujutsu Kaisen season 4 should be available to stream exclusively on Crunchyroll upon release. However, you'll need a paid membership to access Culling Game Part 2 episodes.
For more, check out the best anime on Crunchyroll, plus our guide on how to watch Jujutsu Kaisen in order.
