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Jujutsu Kaisen

The Jujutsu Kaisen anime is in its fourth season, covering the Culling Game Arc Part 2, with a new director. The manga concluded in September 2025, and the franchise is in the midst of its 5th anniversary celebrations, including multiple merchandise collaborations, events, and a stage play adaptation of the Shibuya Incident arc.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated 1d ago

The Jujutsu Kaisen franchise is in a period of sustained activity across media. The manga by Gege Akutami concluded in September 2025 after serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump since March 2018, with over 150 million copies in circulation worldwide. The anime's third season, covering the Culling Game arc, aired from January to March 2026, and the fourth season, covering the Culling Game Arc Part 2, has been announced with a teaser promotional video. Takeshi Sato, who served as assistant director and episode director on Season 3, takes over as director for Season 4.

The franchise is also expanding into new formats. A stage play adaptation of the Shibuya Incident arc, titled Butai Jujutsu Kaisen -Shibuya Jihen Zenpen-, will run in November 2026 in Tokyo and Osaka. A video game, Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton, developed by poncle (the studio behind Vampire Survivors), is scheduled for release in 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The game combines survival action with battle royale elements and supports up to eight players online.

The anime's 5th anniversary has been marked by a wide range of merchandise and events. These include pop-up shops, a theme cafe, collaborations with ZOZOTOWN, GiGO, and Yokohama City, and a multi-city experiential event. The franchise also continues to perform strongly on sales charts, with volume 30 topping U.S. adult graphic novel lists in May and June 2026, and the anime ranking first on U-NEXT's first-half 2026 viewership ranking. A sequel manga, Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo, set 68 years after the Culling Game, is scheduled for a physical English release in spring 2027.

Key facts

Manga status
The manga by Gege Akutami concluded in September 2025 after serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump since March 2018, with over 150 million copies in circulation worldwide. ↗
Anime current season
Season 4 covers the Culling Game Arc Part 2, with Takeshi Sato as director. ↗
Stage play
A stage play adaptation of the Shibuya Incident arc runs November 14-23 in Tokyo and November 28-29 in Osaka. ↗
Video game
Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton is developed by poncle and scheduled for 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. ↗
Sequel manga
Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo, set 68 years after the Culling Game, is scheduled for a physical English release in spring 2027. ↗
Sales performance
Volume 30 ranked #1 on Circana BookScan's Top 20 adult graphic novels list for June 2026. ↗
Streaming ranking
Jujutsu Kaisen: Culling Game Arc (Part 1) took first place on U-NEXT's first-half 2026 viewership ranking. ↗
5th anniversary events
The 5th anniversary includes a Yokohama collaboration finale, a pop-up shop, a theme cafe, and a multi-city experiential event. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Announced
super teaser visual for Season 4 (Culling Game Part 2) · 2026-09-02
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newly drawn art · 2026-08-15
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stage play adaptation of Shibuya Incident arc · 2026-07-27
Announced
The Jujutsu Kaisen Cafe 2026 5th Anniversary opens in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka (Jujutsu Kaisen Cafe 2026 5th Anniversary) · 2026-06-27
Announced
six-figure lineup as first GiGO exclusive crane game prizes · 2026-08-28
Announced
fifth anniversary collaboration with drugstore chain Seimus runs September 1 to October 31, 2026 · 2026-08-18
Announced
5th anniversary pop-up shop (Jujutsu Kaisen 5th Anniversary Pop Up Shop) · 2026-08-11
Announced
collaboration with Yokohama City (Jujutsu Kaisen Yokohama Collaboration) · 2026-07-19
Announced
live event Jujufes 2026 (Jujufes 2026) · 2026-07-19
Announced
second wave of 5th anniversary pop-up shop (5th anniversary) · 2026-07-09
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5th anniversary pop-up shop with new Japanese-style art and exclusive roulette game · 2026-06-30
Noted
Sega Lucky Kuji for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen launches in December 2026 · 2026-08-15
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included in Manga Million launch lineup · 2026-08-06
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went on sale July 31, 2026 · 2026-08-05
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includes six characters · 2026-08-05
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each figure stands about 90mm tall · 2026-08-05
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a single pack costs 1,100 yen, while a box of six costs 6,600 yen · 2026-08-05
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buyers who purchase a box at participating stores receive a bonus sticker set · 2026-08-05
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ranked #1 on Circana BookScan's Top 20 adult graphic novels list for June · 2026-07-19
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had multiple entries on the chart · 2026-07-19
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multiple entries on a monthly sales chart covering 85% of the U.S. print book market indicate its sustained popularity · 2026-07-19
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ranked first in U-NEXT's viewership ranking for the first half of 2026 · 2026-07-13
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The cafe's party concept features food and desserts inspired by characters from the anime's second season "Hidden Inventory / Premature Death" (Satoru Gojo, Suguru Geto, Shoko Ieiri), the film "Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie" (Yuta Okkotsu, Maki Zenin, Toge Inumaki, Panda), and the third season "Shibuya Incident" (Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Nobara Kugisaki). · 2026-06-27
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A revival menu item, the "Prison Realm Tiramisu" from the 2023 cafe, returns. · 2026-06-27
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The cafe also sells exclusive merchandise including can badges, acrylic keychains, postcard sets, clear files, glasses, and special bags. · 2026-06-27
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Advance reservations cost 660 yen per person and include a random ticket-style card. · 2026-06-27
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Drink orders come with a random paper coaster. · 2026-06-27
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An online shop opens July 9. · 2026-06-27
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The Tokyo location runs through September 27, Nagoya through August 23, and Osaka through September 6. · 2026-06-27
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The cafe's menu and merchandise span the anime's entire five-year run, from the first season through the currently airing third season, making it a retrospective event that ties together the franchise's major arcs for fans. · 2026-06-27
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Jujutsu Kaisen is included in the first week of ABEMA's Anime 200 Works Free Festival. · 2026-08-11
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The collaboration is the finale of the anime's 5th anniversary project. · 2026-07-19
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Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man maintain top positions on the NYT manga list · 2026-07-13
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Jujutsu Kaisen volume 30 at #1 · 2026-06-21
Release
special · July 9, 2026 (Tokyo, Nagoya); July 23, 2026 (Osaka) · 2026-06-27
Release
manga · September 2024 · Japan · 2026-08-28
Release
tv · 2026-08-05 · Japan · 2026-08-06
Release
manga · January 2027 · Japan · 2026-07-26
Release
manga · March 2027 · Japan · 2026-07-26
Release
manga · September 26, 2026 · Japan · 2026-07-03

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Claim activity

When a claim about Jujutsu Kaisen was confirmed, debunked, or disputed against open-web sources. The record stays even after a claim drops off the facts list.

  • Debunked movie 2026-06-05 worldwide Aug 30 · source
  • Debunked tv 2026-07-03 Japan Jun 21 · source
  • Confirmed S.H.Figuarts Yuji Itadori 120% Potential figure and Sukuna rerelease May 31 · source
  • Debunked manga 2026-05-16 North America May 28 · source
  • Confirmed jujutsu kaisen scored by gege akutami May 28 · source

All coverage

1d ago

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Teams With Jujutsu Kaisen Anime for September Collab

KRAFTON announced a collaboration between PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen, starting with the September 10 update. Costumes and progressive weapon skins themed around Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Nobara Kugisaki, and Satoru Gojo will appear, along with limited-time events. Anime visuals will be added to areas of Erangel. The PC version runs September 10 to October 14, the console version September 17 to October 22.

1d ago

Shueisha Games Brings Jujutsu Kaisen RUMBLE: SURVIVATON and UN:Me to TGS 2026

Shueisha Games announced on September 8 its Tokyo Game Show 2026 booth lineup, with two playable titles at booth 05-C10 in Hall 5 of Makuhari Messe. Jujutsu Kaisen RUMBLE: SURVIVATON, developed by poncle, the studio behind Vampire Survivors, gets a world-first playtest. The mode is an online battle royale for up to eight players, who compete for points before the top two face off in a one-on-one duel for the win. The booth will carry live commentary from e-sports casters on its screens. UN:Me, developed by Historia, gets a Japan-first demo. The game is a soul triage adventure in which a girl hosts four souls and dialogue scenes search for the true owner of her body. The demo adds motion capture, which noticeably improves the girl's movement and expressions in conversation, and lets players meet three of the four souls before a major decision. A hands-on area called the Anxiety Corridor lets visitors explore a dim corridor meant to evoke the work's mental labyrinth. Novelties include poncle-designed pixel stickers, an uchiwa with MAPPA-drawn Yuji Itadori art, trauma face stickers, and a trauma instant cooling pack. Tokyo Game Show 2026 runs September 17 to 21, with public days from September 19.

6d ago

Jujutsu Fest 2026 Closes 5th Anniversary with Full Cast Finale

Jujutsu Fest 2026, the finale event closing the Jujutsu Kaisen anime's fifth anniversary, ran August 29-30 at K Arena Yokohama. Day 2 brought the full cast on stage, ALI opening with 'LOST IN PARADISE,' a Takada-chan live set, the Demmy Awards, and a music relay through the Culling Game. In closing remarks, Yuji Itadori voice actor Junya Enoki said he wants to deliver the animation's continuation soon.

6d ago

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4 Teaser Visual Revealed at 5th Anniversary Fest

The Jujutsu Kaisen anime closed its 5th anniversary with Jujutsu Fest 2026 at K Arena Yokohama on August 29 and 30. Day 1 brought the main cast on stage, live songs from Who-ya Extended, KITANI TATSUYA and jo0ji, a fan-voted awards corner, and a new super teaser visual for TV anime Season 4, the Culling Game Part 2, centered on Ryomen Sukuna. Yuichi Nakamura told the crowd to wait for the next season to begin.

Aug 31

Jujutsu Kaisen RUMBLE: SURVIVATON Adds Kenjaku and Naoya Zenin as Bosses

At Juju Fest 2026, Shueisha Games unveiled a new key visual for Jujutsu Kaisen RUMBLE: SURVIVATON, drawn by MAPPA. Kenjaku and Naoya Zenin join as boss characters. The survivors' roguelike launches in 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. A playtest will appear at Tokyo Game Show 2026.

Aug 29

Jujutsu Kaisen 5th Anniversary FINAL Ichiban Kuji Lineup Revealed

BANDAI SPIRITS revealed the full prize lineup for Ichiban Kuji Anime 'Jujutsu Kaisen' 5th Anniversary FINAL! The set includes MASTERLISE figures of Yuji Itadori and Yuta Okkotsu, an acrylic board with newly drawn illustrations, big acrylic stands, clear posters, rubber charms, and a Satoru Gojo MASTERLISE figure as the Last One Prize. Each ticket costs 800 yen including tax. In-store sales start September 26, 2026, with online sales beginning October 8, 2026.

Aug 28

POP MART and Toho Jujutsu Kaisen Mini Figures Hit GiGO as First Crane Prizes

POP MART Japan and Toho are releasing a six-figure Jujutsu Kaisen lineup as the first GiGO exclusive crane game prizes. The figures arrive Saturday, September 19, 2026, at roughly 320 GiGO Group stores nationwide and on the GiGO ONLINE CRANE service. The set includes Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Yuta Okkotsu, Maki Zenin, Choso, and Naoya Zenin. GENDA GiGO Entertainment, POP MART, and Toho are collaborating on the project, which marks the first time POP MART figures appear as crane game prizes after previously selling through directly managed stores, EC platforms, and ROBO SHOPS. The companies have partnered since November 2021, when a POP MART ROBO SHOP vending machine opened at GiGO Akihabara 3rd Building, with a second installation at GiGO Osaka Dotonbori Main Store in 2024. Beyond Japan, blind box merchandise sales are planned for overseas markets, including two GiGO Shanghai locations. The figures use POP MART's sculpting technology to reproduce characters from the globally popular anime, which concluded its manga serialization in September 2024 and is currently airing its third season.

Aug 18

Jujutsu Kaisen 5th Anniversary Seimus Collab Runs September 1 to October 31

The Jujutsu Kaisen anime's fifth anniversary collaboration with drugstore chain Seimus runs September 1 to October 31, 2026. Purchases earn original stickers, postcards, acrylic charms, mini pouches, and clear files, with a lottery for a BIG cushion and acrylic diorama. The campaign features Yuta Okkotsu, Inumaki Toge, Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Satoru Gojo, and Suguru Geto.

Aug 15

Jujutsu Kaisen Culling Game Lucky Lottery Puts Five Characters on Face Cushions

Sega Lucky Kuji for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen, themed on the Culling Game arc, launches in December 2026. The prize lineup runs from A to H plus a Last Lucky prize. The A through E prizes are face cushions of Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Yuta Okkotsu, Choso, and Naoya Zenin. Newly drawn art was revealed on the official X account.

Aug 11

Jujutsu Kaisen 5th Anniversary Pop Up Shop Opens August 21

A pop-up shop commemorating the 5th anniversary of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime will run at five venues nationwide, starting with Nagoya PARCO and Fukuoka PARCO on August 21, 2026. Original goods feature a newly drawn illustration called 'closed space' and a new mini character line called 'Hakopuchi Series.' Plushie mascots will be sold online in advance.

Aug 11

ABEMA Runs Four-Week Free Anime Festival With 200 Works Starting August 3

ABEMA announced a special project called the Anime 200 Works Free Festival Every Week, running four consecutive weeks in August. The first week, starting August 3, focuses on anime broadcast in 2026, including Oshi no Ko, Jujutsu Kaisen, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, and Classroom of the Elite. About 200 works will stream free, with themed weeks and marathon distributions.

Aug 6

Shueisha Launches Manga Million Digital Platform Worldwide With Titles in 100+ Languages

Shueisha announced on Thursday the launch of Manga Million, a global digital manga platform offering over one million pages of translated manga from approximately 400 titles in more than 100 languages. The service is available worldwide for a limited time, free of charge and without registration. The launch lineup includes One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Jujutsu Kaisen, Kingdom, Oshi no Ko, Spy x Family, Chainsaw Man, Nana, and Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, among others. More than 150 of the titles are shojo manga. According to Shueisha, nearly 300 titles are receiving their first-ever translations, and 50 works have been translated into multiple languages. The platform also includes special chapters and one-shots, such as Tatsuki Fujimoto's Look Back. Shueisha confirmed to Anime News Network that AI translation was not used for the project. The initiative is part of Shueisha's 100th anniversary celebration. Shuhei Hosono, Editor-in-Chief of Manga Plus by Shueisha, initiated the project, which was developed across Shueisha's editorial divisions with support from international licensing partners.

Aug 6

MAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary Reveals Reze Arc, Attack on Titan, Jujutsu Kaisen Exhibits

MAPPA has partially revealed the exhibition contents for the Chainsaw Man - Reze Arc, Attack on Titan The Final Season, and Jujutsu Kaisen areas at MAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary, which opens on Wednesday, August 5. The event commemorates the 15th anniversary of the studio's founding and will display all 23 titles MAPPA has produced. In the Chainsaw Man - Reze Arc area, the story from Denji and Reze's meeting through the battle between Chainsaw Man and Bomb will be traced with production materials, including original drawings. A life-size figure of Bomb will be shown for the first time, illuminated in darkness. The Attack on Titan The Final Season area will feature original background art painted in watercolor in the "That Hill" corner, and a sculptural display recreating the Rumbling with video and three-dimensional art. The Jujutsu Kaisen area will showcase iconic battle scenes, with first-half exhibits from Season 1 and Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie, and second-half exhibits from Season 2 and Season 3. A life-size figure of Yuji Itadori will be displayed in a train interior setting. Exhibition-exclusive goods, including A3 posters, acrylic panels, and tote bags with newly drawn illustrations, will be sold at the venue. Tickets go on sale August 8 at 12:00 PM via Lawson Ticket.

Aug 5

PalVerse Deformed Figures Bring Jujutsu Kaisen and Frieren to Palm Size

Bushiroad Creative has added two anime series to its PalVerse line of palm-sized deformed figures. The Jujutsu Kaisen set, which went on sale July 31, 2026, includes six characters: Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Yuta Okkotsu, Choso, Kenjaku, and Sukuna. Each figure stands about 90mm tall. A single pack costs 1,100 yen, while a box of six costs 6,600 yen and guarantees a complete set when unopened. Buyers who purchase a box at participating stores such as the Bushiroad Online Store, Animate, and Hobby Zone receive a bonus sticker set. The Frieren: Beyond Journey's End lineup, also six characters, features Frieren, Fern, Stark, Himmel, Heiter, and Eisen. Packs are 1,210 yen and boxes are 7,260 yen. Reservations for the Frieren set close August 4, with a release scheduled for November 27. Both lines use random packing, but box purchases ensure collectors get all six types.

Jul 27

Jujutsu Kaisen Stage Play Adapts Shibuya Incident Arc in November

The official website for the Jujutsu Kaisen stage plays announced a new production titled Butai Jujutsu Kaisen -Shibuya Jihen Zenpen-, adapting the Shibuya Incident arc. The play runs November 14-23 in Tokyo and November 28-29 in Osaka. Cast and staff details were revealed, including returning and new performers.

Jul 26

Jujutsu Kaisen's Choso Joins S.H.Figuarts Line With Piercing Blood Effect Parts

BANDAI SPIRITS has opened pre-orders for a new S.H.Figuarts action figure of Choso from Jujutsu Kaisen. The figure, priced at 9,900 yen, stands approximately 150mm tall and includes a set of effect parts to recreate the Blood Manipulation ultimate technique Piercing Blood. It also comes with an interchangeable right arm part and a blood blade. Pre-orders begin at general retail stores on August 3, 2026, with a scheduled release in January 2027. In a separate announcement, BANDAI SPIRITS also confirmed reprints of three earlier Jujutsu Kaisen S.H.Figuarts figures: Satoru Gojo (Jujutsu High days), Suguru Geto (Jujutsu High days), and Toji Fushiguro. All three reprints are priced at 9,350 yen each, except Toji at 9,900 yen, and are scheduled for release in March 2027. The Toji figure includes a bonus set of interchangeable head parts for the separately sold Gojo figure.

Jul 19

Jujutsu Kaisen Leads Bookscan's June Adult Graphic Novel List With 17 Manga Volumes

The 30th volume of Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga ranked #1 on Circana BookScan's Top 20 adult graphic novels list for June. The chart featured 17 manga volumes, including multiple Jujutsu Kaisen entries, Chainsaw Man volume 21 at #2, Gachiakuta volume 1 at #6, and The Summer Hikaru Died volume 1 at #8. Other titles include Witch Hat Atelier, One Piece, Demon Slayer, Dandadan, Blue Lock, and The Apothecary Diaries.

Jul 19

Jujutsu Kaisen Yokohama Collaboration Spans Multiple Landmarks for 5th Anniversary Finale

A collaboration between Jujutsu Kaisen and Yokohama City begins August 1, 2026, at locations including Yokohama Cosmo World, YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN, and Yokohama Marine Tower. The event features photo spots and a sticker giveaway. It is the finale of the anime's 5th anniversary project. The live event Jujufes 2026 will be held at K Arena Yokohama on August 29-30.

Jul 16

Jujutsu Kaisen World Experience Event to Tour Four Cities Starting August 2026

Bandai Namco Experience Inc. will hold the Jujutsu Kaisen World event at Bandai Namco Cross Store Tokyo from August 7 to September 27, 2026. The experiential event features attractions, mini-games, original goods, and food themed on the anime's first two seasons. Newly drawn illustrations by Tomoya Mizoguchi will be used. The event will then tour Osaka, Hakata, and Yokohama through June 2027.

Jul 13

Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, More Manga on NYT July Bestseller List

The New York Times' July Graphic Books and Manga bestseller list includes five manga volumes: Jujutsu Kaisen volume 30 at #3, Chainsaw Man volume 21 at #4, Jujutsu Kaisen volume 1 at #10, Gachiakuta volume 1 at #12, and The Summer Hikaru Died volume 1 at #15. The KPop Demon Hunters: The Movie comic adaptation also appears at #11.

Jul 13

Sequels Dominate U-NEXT's First Half 2026 Anime Viewership Ranking

U-NEXT released its viewership ranking for the first half of 2026, covering January 1 to June 8. The top 10 is heavy on sequels, with Jujutsu Kaisen: Culling Game Arc (Part 1) taking first place, followed by Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4. Spring premieres Yomi no Tsugai and Nihon Sangoku also made the list.

Jul 9

Jujutsu Kaisen Pop-Up Shop Second Wave Features Suit-Clad Gojo, Geto, and More

The second wave of the Jujutsu Kaisen 5th anniversary pop-up shop will run from July 18 to August 23, 2026, at Shibuya MODI and Kobe Marui. Newly drawn illustrations of Satoru Gojo, Suguru Geto, Yuta Okkotsu, and Toge Inumaki in suits will be featured on a range of goods, including acrylic stands, tapestries, and badges. A purchase bonus illustration card will be given for purchases of 3,000 yen or more.

Jun 30

MAPPA to Exhibit at Anime Expo 2026 With Exclusive Merchandise

MAPPA will exhibit at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles from July 2 to 5, showcasing production materials for Chainsaw Man - Reze Arc, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, Attack on Titan: The Final Season, and Dorohedoro Season 2. The booth will also sell convention-exclusive goods including happi coats, T-shirts, keychains, skateboard decks, and Mappa caps.

Jun 27

Jujutsu Kaisen Cafe 2026 5th Anniversary Opens in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka

A limited-time theme cafe celebrating the fifth anniversary of the TV anime adaptation of Gege Akutami's "Jujutsu Kaisen" will open in three Japanese cities. The "Jujutsu Kaisen Cafe 2026 5th Anniversary" runs from July 9, 2026, at venues in Tokyo and Nagoya, and from July 23 in Osaka. The cafe's party concept features food and desserts inspired by characters from the anime's second season "Hidden Inventory / Premature Death" (Satoru Gojo, Suguru Geto, Shoko Ieiri), the film "Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie" (Yuta Okkotsu, Maki Zenin, Toge Inumaki, Panda), and the third season "Shibuya Incident" (Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Nobara Kugisaki). A revival menu item, the "Prison Realm Tiramisu" from the 2023 cafe, returns. The cafe also sells exclusive merchandise including can badges, acrylic keychains, postcard sets, clear files, glasses, and special bags. Advance reservations cost 660 yen per person and include a random ticket-style card. Drink orders come with a random paper coaster. An online shop opens July 9. The Tokyo location runs through September 27, Nagoya through August 23, and Osaka through September 6.

Jun 21

Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 30 Tops Bookscan's May Adult Graphic Novel List

Circana BookScan's Top 20 adult graphic novels list for May 2026 features 15 manga volumes, with Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 30 at #1. Other ranked titles include Witch Hat Atelier, Gachiakuta, Kagurabachi, One Piece, Steel Ball Run, The Summer Hikaru Died, and Demon Slayer.

Jun 20

Jujutsu Kaisen ZOZO Collaboration Items Feature First Season End Illustrations

To mark the fifth anniversary of the Jujutsu Kaisen TV anime, ZOZOTOWN will sell collaboration items starting July 3. The apparel and accessories use newly drawn illustrations in the style of the first season's ending animation, featuring 13 characters including Yuji Itadori, Satoru Gojo, and Yuta Okkotsu. A pop-up shop runs July 3-12 in Tokyo.

Jun 19

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4 Culling Game Arc Part 2 Teaser PV Released

The teaser promotional video for TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4, covering the Culling Game Arc Part 2, has been released. The fourth season continues the battle royale among sorcerers orchestrated by Kenjaku. The teaser shows Kinji Hakari fighting Hajime Kashimo, Maki Zenin in combat, Yuki Tsukumo and Choso confronting Kenjaku, and Yuji Itadori and Megumi Fushiguro in distress. Takeshi Sato, who served as assistant director and episode director on Season 3, takes over as director for Season 4. Sato commented that he feels the weight of responsibility handling the work and that the staff is working with sincerity. The announcement was made alongside a special Juju Talk stream on MAPPA's YouTube channel featuring voice actors Junya Enoki and Megumi Ogata. The manga by Gege Akutami concluded in September 2025 after serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump since March 2018, with over 150 million copies in circulation worldwide. Season 3 aired from January to March 2026.

Jun 17

Jujutsu Kaisen Gets Zozotown Apparel Line for 5th Anniversary

To mark the 5th anniversary of the TV anime's broadcast, Jujutsu Kaisen is collaborating with ZOZOTOWN on a line of apparel featuring newly drawn illustrations in the style of the first season's ending theme. Pre-orders open July 3, 2026, for 22 items including T-shirts, hoodies, caps, and bags. A pop-up shop in Tokyo runs July 3-12.

Jun 15

Jujutsu Kaisen 5th Anniversary GiGO Collaboration Launches July 31

The Jujutsu Kaisen anime's fifth anniversary collaboration with GiGO game centers runs from July 31 to September 6, 2026, featuring exclusive crane game prizes, a pop-up shop, and themed taiyaki including a Sukuna's Finger flavor. Rabbit costume mascot plushies of Yuji, Megumi, Nobara, and Gojo are the highlight.

Jun 15

MAPPA Launches 15th Anniversary Projects With Lineup Stream and Exhibition

MAPPA celebrated its 15th anniversary on June 14 with a special website, a June 19 lineup presentation stream, and a fall 2026 exhibition. The studio, founded in 2011 by Masao Maruyama, has produced major hits including Attack on Titan The Final Season, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Chainsaw Man. The presentation will feature new title information and a commemorative movie with a song by PEOPLE 1.

Jun 13

Kingdom Manga Tops Oricon's Monthly Comic Ranking for May 2026

Oricon announced its Monthly Comic Ranking for May 2026 on June 4, covering estimated print sales from May 4 to May 31. The 79th volume of Yasuhisa Hara's Kingdom led the chart with 356,559 copies. The top 20 includes Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo, The Five Star Stories, Kagurabachi, and Blue Box.

Jun 12

Viz Media Announces Spring 2027 Print Releases Including Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo

Viz Media announced a slate of manga and novel print releases for spring 2027, led by the physical English debut of Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo, the sequel to Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen. The series, set 68 years after the Culling Game, follows siblings Yuka and Tsurugi Okkotsu as an alien race arrives on Earth. It features a story by Akutami and art by Yuji Iwasaki. The three-volume series concluded in Japan in May 2026. Other spring 2027 releases include a Detective Conan 3-in-1 edition with original Japanese names, a Slam Dunk Deluxe Edition with reordered story arcs and new covers, Takemitsu Zamurai by Taiyo Matsumoto and Issei Eifuku, Junji Ito: Dissection, a hardcover career retrospective, and the yuri romantic comedy #Gal x Gal Yuri. Shuzo Oshimi's autobiographical work Sins is scheduled for fall 2027. The Ichinose Family's Deadly Sins will receive a digital release in spring 2027. The announcements were made via Viz Media's X/Twitter account on June 12.

Jun 10

Sega Fave Reveals New Prize Figures at 84th Prize Fair

Sega Fave displayed nine new prize items at the 84th Prize Fair in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, including Evangelion, Jujutsu Kaisen, Hatsune Miku, Monogatari, and Detective Conan figures. The prizes are scheduled for release from October to December 2026.

Jun 9

Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton Announced by Vampire Survivors Developer

Shueisha Games announced Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton during the June 9 Nintendo Direct livestream. The game is developed by poncle, the studio behind Vampire Survivors, and combines the survival action genre with battle royale elements. It supports up to eight players online or solo play against CPU opponents. Players control over 20 characters from the series, including Yuji Itadori and Satoru Gojo, who use signature abilities and Domain Expansions. Matches begin with a 15-minute phase where players fight cursed spirits in separate fields to earn points, then the top two players face off directly. Every 100 points earned allows a "Rule Addition" that can interfere with other players, such as disabling attacks or reversing movement controls. Attacks are automatic; movement is the only manual input. Leveling up grants random skill upgrades. The game is scheduled for release in 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

Jun 8

Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 29 Tops US Manga Sales for April 2026

The NPD BookScan Top 20 adult graphic novels for April 2026 has 16 manga volumes, led by Jujutsu Kaisen volume 29. Gachiakuta volume 1 debuts at fourth. Five manga titles also appear on the New York Times Best Sellers list for May 2026.

Jun 8

Jujutsu Kaisen 5th Anniversary Pop-Up Runs at Baseyard Tokyo From June 10

The Jujutsu Kaisen anime 5th anniversary special pop-up will run sequentially at seven baseyard tokyo stores nationwide starting June 10, 2026. The event gathers all three previously released 5th anniversary visuals and offers exclusive goods, including trading items and character-specific acrylic stands. A limited art card is given with purchases of 2,000 yen or more.

Jun 5

Crunchyroll Adds Jujutsu Kaisen Compilation Film and Given English Dubs

Crunchyroll announced it has begun streaming the Jujutsu Kaisen "Hidden Inventory / Premature Death" compilation film with Japanese audio and English, German, and Spanish dubs. The service also added English dubs for both Given sequel films. Crunchyroll Manga will add 23 Kodansha titles on June 8.

Jun 5

MAPPA 15th Anniversary Lineup Presentation Set for June 19 Stream

MAPPA will stream a 15th anniversary lineup presentation on its official YouTube channel on June 19 at 20:00 JST. The event will reveal new information on works including Chainsaw Man and Dorohedoro, plus new projects. Kenjiro Tsuda will navigate, and Kotono Mitsuishi will narrate. An anniversary movie set to the song Seikatsu by PEOPLE 1 will debut. Segments include cast talks for Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan The Final Season, Oblivion Battery season two, and Ranma 1/2 season three.

May 31

S.H.Figuarts Yuji Itadori 120% Potential Figure Announced, Sukuna Rerelease Set

Bandai Spirits has announced a new S.H.Figuarts action figure of Yuji Itadori from Jujutsu Kaisen, depicting him at 120% of his latent potential during the Shibuya Incident arc. The figure, priced at 8,250 yen, includes a newly sculpted head, interchangeable hair parts, and a Black Flash effect piece. Pre-orders open June 1, 2026, with a November 2026 release. Alongside this, the company is rereleasing the S.H.Figuarts Sukuna figure, originally sold in April 2023, also for 8,250 yen. The Sukuna rerelease pre-orders begin the same day, with a December 2026 ship date. The Sukuna figure comes with a bonus face part compatible with the separately sold standard S.H.Figuarts Yuji Itadori. Both figures stand approximately 150mm tall and are made of PVC and ABS. The announcement comes as the Jujutsu Kaisen anime's third season, the Culling Game arc, premiered on January 8, 2026.

May 31

Anime Producers Build In-House Film Distribution Systems

Anime production companies are moving away from relying on legacy theatrical distributors like Toho, Shochiku, and Toei, instead forming their own domestic film distribution systems to retain a larger share of box office earnings. This week, Sony-owned Aniplex and publishing giant Kadokawa announced a joint venture called Animec for anime film distribution and promotion. The following day, Bandai Namco Filmworks established a new film distribution division, building on early success with the short film "Milky Subway: The Galactic Limited Express," which opened in fourth place at the Japanese box office last month despite screening in only 73 theaters and has earned over ¥400 million (US$2.5 million) domestically. Bandai Namco Filmworks also plans to use its distribution expertise to redistribute older films in its catalog. The shift comes as anime's fourteen highest-grossing films in 2025 earned a cumulative ¥90.1 billion (US$573 million) at the Japanese box office, with at least half of that going to distributors.

May 30

Netflix Details Anime Partnership With Chainsaw Man Studio MAPPA

Netflix has shared new details about its recently announced strategic partnership with MAPPA, the Tokyo-based anime studio behind *Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc* and *Jujutsu Kaisen*. During a content presentation in Tokyo on Tuesday, Netflix's Kaata Sakamoto, head of content for the streamer in Japan, said multiple projects are already underway, spanning story development through merchandise. The partnership, first unveiled on Jan. 21, is designed to operate outside the traditional production committee system that typically governs Japan's anime industry. Sources close to the deal told The Hollywood Reporter that bypassing the committee model, where multiple companies pool funds to spread risk, will give MAPPA greater creative control over its titles while also giving Netflix a larger voice in the process. MAPPA president and CEO Manabu Otsuka, speaking when the partnership was announced, emphasized the importance of independence for Japanese animation studios as they court global audiences. Netflix framed the deal as a natural next step, noting that more than half of its members now watch anime and that overall anime viewership on the service has tripled over the past five years.

May 29

Mappa Recruiting New Graduates for 2027 Fiscal Year, Deadline May 31

MAPPA is recruiting new graduates for the 2027 fiscal year, seeking CG creators, visual artists, and R&D personnel. Applications close on May 31, 2026. The studio, which employs 562 people as of April 2026, operates studios in Tokyo, Sendai, and Osaka. Upcoming works include 'Jujutsu Kaisen' Season 3 and 'Hell's Paradise' Season 2 in 2026.

May 25

Jujutsu Kaisen, Gachiakuta Manga Rank on NYT May Bestseller List

The New York Times released its monthly Graphic Books and Manga bestseller list for early May, featuring multiple volumes of Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen and the first volume of Kei Urana's Gachiakuta. Jujutsu Kaisen volume 29 ranked at #6, followed by Gachiakuta volume 1 at #9, Jujutsu Kaisen volume 1 at #10, volume 28 at #11, and volume 26 at #15. The list also included the KPop Demon Hunters: The Movie comic adaptation at #4. Separately, Circana BookScan's Top 20 adult graphic novels list for April placed Jujutsu Kaisen volume 29 at #1. That list featured 16 manga volumes, with Gachiakuta volume 1 at #4, and other titles such as Dandadan, One Piece, Witch Hat Atelier, Chainsaw Man, Demon Slayer, The Summer Hikaru Died, and My Dress-Up Darling also appearing. The BookScan chart covers approximately 85% of the U.S. trade print book market and ranks by piece sales.

May 19

Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Gets New PV From MAPPA

A new promotional video for the Jujutsu Kaisen sequel manga Modulo was released, animated by MAPPA and directed by Shun Miyakawa. The PV commemorates the final volume's release on May 1. The spin-off, set 68 years after the Culling Game, follows an alien race seeking coexistence with jujutsu sorcerers.

May 16

Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 30 English Release Now Available

Viz Media has released the English version of Jujutsu Kaisen volume 30, the final volume of the manga, in North America. The standard edition is available everywhere, with five store-exclusive variant covers at retailers including Barnes & Noble, Crunchyroll, Walmart, and Kinokuniya. The book costs $11.99.