Although the hit manga series Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami has officially concluded, the anime adaptation is still going strong. The highly anticipated third season will kick off in early 2026. More specifically, Jujutsu Kaisen: Deadly Migration Part 1 (Jujutsu Kaisen Shimetsu Kaiyū Zenpen) will premiere on January 8. Just ahead of the release, a brand-new trailer was unveiled, giving fans a glimpse of the intense new arc and an exciting preview of the upcoming opening theme performed by the band King Gnu.
Animation studio MAPPA continues to handle the adaptation, bringing Akutami’s dark supernatural world to life with its signature dynamic animation and cinematic storytelling. Known for their work on titles like Chainsaw Man and Attack on Titan Final Season, MAPPA has become a powerhouse name in the anime industry, celebrated for pushing technical and artistic boundaries.
The original manga ran from March 2018 to September 2024 in Weekly Shonen Jump, encompassing 30 volumes. It became one of the most successful modern shonen series, selling over 150 million copies worldwide across print, digital, and spin-off volumes such as Jujutsu Kaisen 0. Its combination of emotional storytelling, creative power systems, and unpredictable battles helped redefine the supernatural action genre for a new generation of readers.
A continuation of the story, Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo, began serialization in September 2024. The new manga is written by Akutami and illustrated by Yuuji Iwasaki, promising to expand the universe with fresh characters and darker twists. Fans can look forward to more revelations about the cursed world that made Jujutsu Kaisen a global sensation. For dedicated followers looking to celebrate the series, check out the stylish selection of Jujutsu Kaisen mouse pads that capture the spirit of the show’s intense energy.