Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4, The Culling Game Part 2, has been revealed by MAPPA. See staff changes, story details, and when the anime may return.
Studio MAPPA has officially unveiled Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4: The Culling Game Part 2 during the MAPPA 15th Anniversary Lineup Reveal, showcasing the first teaser trailer and confirming key staff changes for the next chapter of the anime. While the season does not yet have a release date, early details indicate a continuation of the intense battles and character arcs introduced in Season 3.
Table of Contents
- What Is Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4
- Who Is Directing Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4
- What Did Season 3 Cover
- When Is Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4 Expected to Release
- What Is the Current Status of the Manga
What Is Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4 continues the anime adaptation of Gege Akutami’s globally acclaimed manga, picking up directly where Season 3 left off in the Culling Game arc. This new season will adapt the second half of the arc, which features some of the manga’s most explosive battles, emotional turning points, and major character evolutions.
The newly revealed teaser highlights the escalating chaos of the Culling Game and sets the tone for a darker, more intense continuation.
Who Is Directing Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4
MAPPA confirmed that Takeru Satō will direct Season 4. Satō previously served as assistant director on Season 3, giving him direct experience with the tone, pacing, and visual style of the Culling Game storyline.
Season 4’s core staff includes:
- Director: Takeru Satō
- Animation Studio: MAPPA
- Original Creator: Gege Akutami
This shift marks a notable change from Season 3, which was directed by Shota Goshozono.
What Did Season 3 Cover
Season 3 premiered on January 9, 2026 with a special one hour broadcast that combined its first two episodes. The season adapted:
- Itadori’s Extermination arc
- Perfect Preparation arc
- First half of the Culling Game arc
These episodes introduced new rules, new fighters, and the escalating stakes that will carry directly into Season 4.
When Is Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4 Expected to Release
Although MAPPA has not announced a release date, fans have already noticed a key scheduling detail. The Japanese broadcast calendar is fully booked until January 2027, which strongly suggests that Season 4 will not air before that timeframe.
The earliest realistic window for the anime’s return is early 2027, assuming production remains on track.
What Is the Current Status of the Manga
The Jujutsu Kaisen manga concluded on September 30, 2024, after six and a half years of serialization and a total of 30 volumes. The spin off series Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo also recently ended after 25 chapters.
With the manga complete, MAPPA now has a clear roadmap for adapting the remainder of the story.