The latest part of the hit anime series based on Gege Akutami's manga Jujutsu Kaisen is approaching its conclusion. The final episode of Jujutsu Kaisen: The Culling Game - Part 1 (Jujutsu Kaisen Shimetsu Kaiyū Zenpen) is set to air on March 26 and will be longer than usual, running for a total of 27 minutes. According to Anime News Network, this special-length episode promises to wrap up the first half of the Culling Game arc with a dramatic and emotional finish.
The current season premiered on January 8 and continues to be produced by the acclaimed animation studio MAPPA, known for its ambitious visuals and intense fight choreography. Fans have praised the studio for faithfully adapting the high-stakes atmosphere and kinetic energy of Akutami’s manga, especially through the Culling Game storyline, which pits sorcerers against one another in a deadly competition of strength and strategy.
The original manga began serialization in March 2018 in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine and concluded in September 2024. Across its 30 collected volumes, Jujutsu Kaisen has become a global phenomenon, with total sales - including digital copies, the prequel Jujutsu Kaisen 0, and related spin-offs - surpassing 150 million copies. Its mix of modern urban fantasy, supernatural horror, and deeply human storytelling has helped it stand among the most influential manga of its generation.
The franchise continues to grow beyond the original storyline. Following the main series, Akutami collaborated with artist Yuji Iwasaki to create a new manga titled Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo, expanding the universe with fresh characters and darker themes. This sequel explores the lingering consequences of the Culling Game and the fragile balance between cursed energy and human emotion.
With the anime entering its climax and the manga’s legacy firmly established, Jujutsu Kaisen remains one of the defining works of modern shonen storytelling. Its combination of intricate world-building, philosophical undertones, and breathtaking action ensures that even as one chapter ends, the excitement surrounding the series shows no sign of fading.
