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 anti-curse specialized institution "Tokyo Metropolitan Jujutsu Technical High School."

Following theatrical advance screenings, TV anime season 3 "The Culling Game Part 1" began broadcasting in January 2026. Additionally, the spin-off "Jujutsu Kaisen ≡ (Modulo)" with original story by Akutami and artwork by Yuji Iwasaki has also been serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha) since September 2025.

Episode 48 "Execution" / Episode 49 "Once Again"
【Synopsis】
In Tokyo, which has turned into a demonic realm after the Shibuya Incident, Itadori and Choso silently hunt curses. They are attacked by Naoya Zenin, who aims for the position of head of the Zenin family and plots to assassinate Fushiguro. Itadori learns from Naoya's mouth that his own death penalty suspension has been revoked. Furthermore, special grade sorcerer Yuta Okkotsu suddenly attacks as Itadori's executioner. Itadori is cornered by Okkotsu's overwhelming amount of cursed energy――.

(C)Gege Akutami/Shueisha

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