Are you ready to enter the Culling Game Arc — the most chaotic, fierce, and survival-oriented part of Jujutsu Kaisen? When Studio MAPPA officially confirmed that this arc would be adapted into the anime season 3 in 2026, the fan community immediately "went up in arms". What makes this story arc considered the biggest test for both the characters and the viewers?
Hobiverse will explore the setting, rules, and grand meaning behind this game – where each match is not just a victory but also a stepping stone to a new era of magic. And if you like anime with complex characters and mysterious settings – then Death Returns will definitely keep you hooked.
Background and Objective of the Game
After the Shibuya Incident, when Gojo was sealed and the world of jinx was shaken, the mastermind behind the scenes – Kenjaku (who possessed Geto Suguru's body) – created a game called the Culling Game. The goal was not just to kill to live, but to collect jinx from a series of deathmatches, aiming to unite all Japanese people with Tengen and open a new era of jinx.
The game takes place in many different zones – each zone is like a separate arena, where the rules of life and death are changed by points and victories. So when you learn about Culling Game, you will not only see violence and chaos, but also feel the terrifying conspiracy behind it – the price of power and survival.
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Special Rules of Death Return
Participants in the Culling Game are either forced or willing: modern-day sorcerers, ancient sorcerers reincarnated by Kenjaku, or newly awakened cursed power holders can all be drawn into the game.
Players score points by killing other players, especially opponents with powerful spells. Each player is given a starting score and must reach a certain score threshold to exit the game. Otherwise, they may lose their spell or die.
One particular rule that surprised many: players could use their points to add new rules to the game, making everything surprising and unpredictable.
For those who love anime/psychological complexity, this rule is like a double-edged sword: it creates a fierce fighting atmosphere, but also has a tactical nature, each choice can greatly affect the character's fate.
The Most Anticipated Moments in Arc Culling Game
The Culling Game Arc promises to bring a series of "emotional peak" scenes.
Itadori Yuji and Fushiguro Megumi are to infiltrate the barriers to save Megumi's sister – Tsumiki Fushiguro who was caught in the game, and find "Angel" – a sorcerer with the ability to dispel the "Gate of Hell" to free Gojo.
Additionally, this arc introduces many powerful new characters such as Hakari Kinji, Kashimo Hajime, Higuruma Hiromi, and Takaba Fumihiko, creating a variety of factions, alliances, and betrayals.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 will exploit the Culling Game arc and is expected to air in January 2026. This makes many anime fans more excited than ever - because not only is it a manga, but the new broadcast will bring moving images, sounds, and battle developments that you have only read about. With a setting like Culling Game, season 3 promises to be a big "party" for those who love fighting, strategy, and character psychology.
And while waiting for spring to come, fans should look forward to JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution – Shibuya Incident x The Culling Game Begins, which will be released in Japan on November 7, 2025, a much-anticipated gift at the end of this year.
If you are an anime lover and want to experience the story with full animation, Culling Game is the reason you cannot miss it.
Hobiverse believes that this will be the anime season that will make Jujutsu Kaisen fans relive the feeling of “goosebumps” every minute. Are you ready – the Culling Game Arc will begin soon!
