Itadori Negotiates with Higuruma: What are His Options? Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 56 Preview Images and Synopsis Released

The preview images and synopsis for Episode 56 of the anime Jujutsu Kaisen have been released.

Jujutsu Kaisen is based on the manga by Gege Akutami, which was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha) and has surpassed a cumulative circulation of 150 million copies (including digital versions). The TV anime adaptation began in 2020, with the 2021 film Jujutsu Kaisen 0 grossing 26.5 billion yen worldwide. In 2023, the second season of the TV anime, Hidden Inventory / Premature Death and the Shibuya Incident arc, was broadcast. In 2025, the release of the compilation film "JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie" and revival screenings of past works took place.

Episode 56: Tokyo No. 1 Colony, Part 3
[Synopsis]
After encountering Higuruma, Itadori attempts to negotiate, asking for his cooperation to end the Culling Game. However, Higuruma, who sees potential in the Culling Game, refuses and activates his Domain Expansion: Deadly Sentencing. With the appearance of the Shikigami "Judgeman," a trial targeting Itadori begins. "Silence," "Confession," or "Denial." Faced with the charges brought against him, Itadori is given three choices—

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