The third season of Jujutsu Kaisen, streaming on Crunchyroll, has left viewers wondering about the whereabouts of its protagonist, Yuji Itadori. Following the intense events of the “Culling Game” arc, the narrative is set to shift its focus to other key characters. This means Yuji will be absent from the screen for a considerable period, a fact already familiar to avid manga readers.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Finale Details
According to the anime release schedule for the winter 2026 season, the third season of Jujutsu Kaisen is slated to conclude with its 12th episode on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Recent episodes showcased the spectacular confrontation between Yuji and Hiromi Higuruma, one of the initial and most gripping battles within the Culling Game tournament. This memorable encounter also marks the last time we’ll see Itadori for quite a while.
Yuji Itadori’s Absence and Anticipated Return
In the original manga, Yuji Itadori’s battle against Hiromi Higuruma concludes approximately around chapter 167. After this pivotal fight, Yuji does not reclaim a central role in the Jujutsu Kaisen storyline until chapter 199. This considerable gap spans 32 manga chapters, during which the narrative primarily focuses on other characters who also entered the Culling Game, such as Megumi Fushiguro, Yuta Okkotsu, Hakari, and Panda.
Since the main group of protagonists has split up to cover different colonies, the Jujutsu Kaisen anime must dedicate significant screen time to exploring the progress and conflicts of these other participants. With only about three episodes remaining in the current season, it is technically improbable that the anime will reach the point of Yuji’s return before its conclusion.
The timing of Yuji Itadori’s reappearance in the Jujutsu Kaisen anime largely depends on two crucial factors. Firstly, MAPPA’s fidelity to adapting the source material: there’s a possibility that for a potential fourth season of Jujutsu Kaisen, they might reorder certain story events to introduce Yuji’s return earlier, perhaps at the beginning of the season. The second factor is the production timeline for the next installment. This remains uncertain, as MAPPA studio has not yet confirmed work on a new (or fourth) season for Jujutsu Kaisen, although they are known to be preparing new episodes for Ranma 1/2 and adapting a new arc for Chainsaw Man.
Yuji Itadori’s Role in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4
Considering the factors outlined above, it’s important to observe that between the first and ninth episodes of Jujutsu Kaisen’s third season, MAPPA adapted a total of 29 manga chapters. If this adaptation pace continues, Yuji Itadori’s return to the anime would likely not occur until the later stages of the subsequent season, following Gege Akutami’s original work.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 10 Release Schedule
The tenth episode of Jujutsu Kaisen’s third season is scheduled to premiere on Thursday, March 19. For fans in various regions, the simultaneous release is set to occur at the following times:
- Mexico: 10:30 AM
- Colombia: 11:30 AM
- Spain: 5:30 PM
