The anime "Jujutsu Kaisen" is based on the manga of the same name by Gege Akutami, which has surpassed 150 million copies in cumulative circulation. The story begins when Yuji Itadori (CV: Junya Enoki), who comes to share his body with the King of Curses "Ryomen Sukuna," transfers to the curse-specialized institution "Tokyo Metropolitan Jujutsu Technical High School."
Following a theatrical advance screening, TV anime season 3 "Culling Game Arc Part 1" began broadcasting in January 2026. Additionally, the spin-off "Jujutsu Kaisen ≡ (Modulo)" with the original work by Akutami and artwork by Yuji Iwasaki has been serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha) since September 2025.
Episode 48 "Execution" / Episode 49 "Once More"
【Synopsis】
In Tokyo, which has become a demon realm following the Shibuya Incident, Itadori and Choso silently hunt cursed spirits. Naoya Zenin, who aims for the position of head of the Zenin family and plots to assassinate Fushiguro, attacks them. Itadori learns from Naoya that his death sentence suspension has been revoked. Furthermore, Special Grade Sorcerer Yuta Okkotsu launches a sudden assault as Itadori's executioner. Itadori is cornered by Okkotsu's overwhelming cursed energy――.
(C)Gege Akutami/Shueisha
