Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 13 does not yet have an official release date. Culling Game Part 1 wrapped up on March 26, 2026 with its twelfth and final episode, and broadcasting schedule data points to January 2027 as the earliest window for Part 2 to begin airing.
jjk season 3 episode 13 release date — Culling Game Part 2 premiere schedule overview
MAPPA, the animation studio behind every season of Jujutsu Kaisen, has not issued a formal announcement confirming Part 2’s premiere. What we do have is a gap in the MBS/TBS late-night broadcast slot that JJK occupied throughout Part 1 — other series are scheduled to fill that slot through the end of 2026. That scheduling gap, first reported by Japanese broadcast tracking sources, is the strongest indicator fans have right now.
Below is a full breakdown of everything confirmed about the Culling Game arc’s continuation, the Part 1 episode schedule for reference, weekly air times across all time zones, episode count projections, and answers to every major question fans are searching for heading into the hiatus.
JJK Season 3 Episode 13 Release Date — Current Status
Episode 13 of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 has no confirmed release date as of March 2026. The Culling Game Part 1 aired its final episode — an extended 27-minute finale — on March 26, 2026, and MAPPA has not announced when Part 2 production will be ready for broadcast.
Why Episode 13 Is Not Airing Immediately
Season 3 follows the same split-cour structure that Season 2 used. Season 2 divided its 23 episodes between the Hidden Inventory arc (July-August 2023) and the Shibuya Incident arc (September-December 2023), with only a brief pause between them. Season 3’s gap looks significantly longer.
According to Japanese broadcasting schedule data reported by anime industry trackers, the MBS/TBS Thursday late-night slot that carried Culling Game Part 1 is already allocated to other series through at least the Fall 2026 season. That pushes the earliest realistic premiere for Part 2 into the Winter 2027 anime season, meaning a January 2027 start date.
MAPPA’s production pipeline is a factor here. The studio simultaneously handles multiple high-profile projects, and the Culling Game arc demands consistently high animation quality — Part 1’s action sequences, particularly during the colony battle episodes, set a visual standard that Part 2 will need to match or exceed.
The January 2027 Estimate
Multiple anime news outlets have reported that January 2027 is the most likely premiere window based on available broadcast slot data. This timeline would give MAPPA roughly nine months of production runway between Part 1’s conclusion and Part 2’s debut — comparable to the gap between other split-cour anime productions at the studio.
No official trailer, key visual, or episode count for Part 2 has been released. Fans should watch for announcements through Jujutsu Kaisen’s official X (Twitter) account and Crunchyroll’s news section, which broke the Part 1 premiere details in December 2025.
Culling Game Part 1 — Complete Episode Schedule
Part 1 ran for 12 episodes from January 8 through March 26, 2026, with the first two episodes premiering together as a double bill on Crunchyroll. Every subsequent episode followed a consistent weekly release on Wednesdays at 9:30 AM PT on Crunchyroll, simulcast shortly after the Japanese broadcast.
Full Episode Release Dates
| Episode | Title | Japan Air Date | Crunchyroll Simulcast |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One More Time | January 8, 2026 | January 8, 2026 |
| 2 | Tokyo No. 1 Colony, Part 1 | January 9, 2026 | January 8, 2026 |
| 3 | Tokyo No. 1 Colony, Part 2 | January 15, 2026 | January 14, 2026 |
| 4-5 | Sendai Colony Arc | January 22-29, 2026 | January 21-28, 2026 |
| 6-7 | Tokyo No. 2 Colony Arc | February 5-12, 2026 | February 4-11, 2026 |
| 8 | Sakurajima Colony | February 19, 2026 | February 18, 2026 |
| 9-10 | Mid-Season Episodes | February 26 – March 5, 2026 | February 25 – March 4, 2026 |
| 11 | Colony Battles Continue | March 12, 2026 | March 11, 2026 |
| 12 (Finale) | Extended 27-Minute Episode | March 26, 2026 | March 25, 2026 |
The premiere on January 8, 2026 debuted at 9:00 AM PT on Crunchyroll, but all subsequent episodes shifted to the regular 9:30 AM PT slot. The Part 1 finale ran 27 minutes instead of the standard 23-24 minutes, as confirmed by Anime News Network.
How Many Episodes Will JJK Season 3 Have in Total
MAPPA has confirmed 12 episodes for Culling Game Part 1 but has not disclosed the total episode count for the full season. Based on the remaining manga source material, anime industry analysts project 24 to 26 episodes for Season 3 overall — meaning Part 2 would likely contain 12 to 14 episodes.
Source Material Remaining
The Culling Game arc spans roughly chapters 159 through 226 of Gege Akutami’s manga. Part 1 adapted approximately the first half of that material, covering the initial colony battles and key character introductions within the Culling Game framework. The remaining chapters contain some of the arc’s most intense confrontations and plot revelations.
For context, Season 2 ran 23 episodes across two arcs (Hidden Inventory and Shibuya Incident). Season 1 had 24 episodes. A 24-26 episode count for Season 3 fits MAPPA’s established pattern for the franchise.
Previous Seasons at a Glance
| Season | Episodes | Arc(s) Covered | Air Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 24 | Cursed Child / Cursed Training / Goodwill Event / Origin of Obedience / Cursed Womb | October 2020 – March 2021 |
| Season 2 | 23 | Hidden Inventory / Shibuya Incident | July – December 2023 |
| Season 3 Part 1 | 12 | Culling Game (first half) | January – March 2026 |
| Season 3 Part 2 | 12-14 (projected) | Culling Game (second half) | January 2027 (projected) |
The Jujutsu Kaisen 0 movie, which adapted the prequel manga, aired theatrically in December 2021 in Japan and February 2022 internationally. A separate compilation film, Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution, covering the Shibuya Incident arc, had Japanese theatrical screenings in 2025 and international screenings announced by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures.
Weekly Air Times and Where to Watch JJK Season 3
During Part 1, new Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 episodes dropped every Wednesday at 9:30 AM Pacific Time on Crunchyroll, simulcast shortly after the Japanese broadcast on MBS/TBS. Part 2 is expected to follow the same simulcast model when it returns.
Episode Release Times by Time Zone
| Region | Time Zone | Weekly Release Time (Part 1) |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | JST (UTC+9) | Thursday 00:26 AM (late-night Wednesday slot) |
| US Pacific | PT (UTC-8) | Wednesday 9:30 AM |
| US Eastern | ET (UTC-5) | Wednesday 12:30 PM |
| United Kingdom | GMT (UTC+0) | Wednesday 4:30 PM |
| Central Europe | CET (UTC+1) | Wednesday 5:30 PM |
| India | IST (UTC+5:30) | Wednesday 10:00 PM |
| Australia (East) | AEST (UTC+10) | Thursday 2:30 AM |
Crunchyroll holds the primary simulcast license for Jujutsu Kaisen across North America, the United Kingdom, Latin America, and most of Europe. A paid subscription (Fan, Mega Fan, or Ultimate Fan tier) is required to watch episodes on release day. Free-tier users typically face a one-week delay.
Outside Crunchyroll’s territory, availability varies by region. Netflix carries earlier seasons of Jujutsu Kaisen in select markets including Japan. Fans looking for legal anime streaming alternatives can check regional distributors, though Crunchyroll remains the fastest path to new episodes globally.
From Season 2 to Season 3 — How the Shibuya Incident Set Up the Culling Game
Season 3’s Culling Game arc is a direct consequence of the Shibuya Incident. The catastrophic events of Season 2’s finale — Gojo sealed, cursed spirits unleashed across Tokyo, mass civilian casualties — forced the surviving sorcerers into a new deadly framework designed by Kenjaku.
Fan reactions to the Season 2-to-Season 3 transition were intense. The Shibuya Incident arc generated massive social media engagement, trending globally on X during its final episodes. Season 3’s premiere in January 2026 carried enormous expectations, and Part 1’s colony battle sequences largely delivered on them, with MAPPA maintaining the high-quality animation that defined the Shibuya Incident’s most memorable fights.
The gap between Season 2 (ended December 2023) and Season 3 (started January 2026) was roughly two years — filled by the Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution compilation film and growing anticipation from manga readers who knew the Culling Game arc’s biggest moments were still ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is JJK Season 3 out yet?
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Part 1 (Culling Game Part 1) is fully released — all 12 episodes aired between January 8 and March 26, 2026 on Crunchyroll. Part 2, which begins with Episode 13, has not premiered yet and is projected for January 2027.
Will JJK have a Season 3?
Season 3 already exists. Culling Game Part 1 finished airing on March 26, 2026. The season is confirmed to continue with Part 2, though MAPPA has not announced an official premiere date. Broadcasting schedule data suggests January 2027 as the most likely start.
What time do new JJK episodes come out?
During Part 1, new episodes dropped on Crunchyroll every Wednesday at 9:30 AM Pacific Time (12:30 PM Eastern, 4:30 PM GMT). The Japanese broadcast aired slightly earlier, on the late-night Wednesday/Thursday slot at 00:26 JST. Part 2 is expected to follow a similar schedule.
What days do JJK episodes come out?
JJK Season 3 Part 1 episodes aired on Wednesdays for Crunchyroll viewers in North America and Europe. In Japan, the broadcast technically falls on Thursday (past midnight), which is listed as the late-night Wednesday slot in Japanese TV scheduling.
How many episodes will JJK Season 3 be?
Part 1 had 12 confirmed episodes. The full Season 3 is projected at 24 to 26 episodes based on remaining manga source material, meaning Part 2 would add approximately 12 to 14 more episodes covering the second half of the Culling Game arc.
When did JJK Season 3 Episode 1 release?
Episode 1 of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 premiered on January 8, 2026, on Crunchyroll alongside Episode 2 as a special double-bill launch. The premiere aired at 9:00 AM PT, with all subsequent episodes shifting to the regular 9:30 AM PT Wednesday slot.
Is JJK Season 3 Episode 13 the season finale?
No. Episode 13 is the first episode of Part 2, not the season finale. With 24-26 total episodes projected, the season still has roughly half its story left to tell. Episode 12 was the Part 1 finale, not the overall season finale.
Where can I catch up on JJK Season 3?
All 12 episodes of Culling Game Part 1 are available on Crunchyroll with a paid subscription. Earlier seasons (Season 1 and Season 2) are also streaming on Crunchyroll. At roughly 23 minutes per episode, the entire Season 3 Part 1 run takes under five hours to complete.
What to Watch For Next
The wait for JJK Season 3 Episode 13 comes down to one thing: MAPPA’s production timeline for Culling Game Part 2. January 2027 is the strongest estimate based on Japanese broadcast slot data, but no official confirmation exists yet.
Keep an eye on Jujutsu Kaisen’s official social media accounts and Crunchyroll’s news section for the first Part 2 trailer and premiere date announcement. Based on how Season 2 and Part 1 were marketed, expect a formal reveal two to three months before the actual premiere — likely in the October-November 2026 window if the January 2027 timeline holds.
The Culling Game arc’s second half covers some of the manga’s most significant plot developments, and fan anticipation is already building. The anime release date tracking pattern across major franchises suggests MAPPA will aim for a high-profile Winter 2027 premiere.
