Jujutsu Kaisen Fans Won’t Be Seeing Yuji Again for a Very Long Time

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The current season of Jujutsu Kaisen is almost over, and it appears we won’t see much of Yuji Itadori for quite a while. While Jujutsu Kaisen: The Culling Game Part 1 is finishing up with the Winter 2026 anime lineup, it’s still unconfirmed if the show will return for a fourth season. With the season finale date set, fans shouldn’t expect much more from this season regarding Yuji’s story.

The third season of Jujutsu Kaisen is currently showing the Culling Game tournament. The recent episode featured a major battle between Yuji and Hiromi Higuruma, but this marks Yuji’s last appearance for a significant portion of the manga. This likely means Yuji won’t be featured for the remainder of the third season of the anime, and it could be a long time before he’s a central character again.

What’s Happening to Yuji in the Jujutsu Kaisen Anime?

In Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, Episode 9, Yuji concludes his battle with Higuruma, marking his first significant fight in the tournament. This corresponds to around chapter 167 of the original manga. Interestingly, Yuji doesn’t reappear in the manga until chapter 199, creating a 32-chapter gap where the story shifts focus to other participants in the Culling Game. This is common for tournament arcs in series like Shonen Jump, as they require dedicated time to develop each character’s story.

Yuji, Megumi, Hakari, Yuta, and Panda all entered the Culling Game tournament, marking their first big challenges. Now that Yuji’s fight is over, the focus shifts to the others. However, with only a few episodes left in the season, fans will have to wait longer to see everyone else battle it out.

When Is Yuji Coming Back to the Jujutsu Kaisen Anime?

With only three episodes left in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, fans are wondering if and when Season 4 will be announced. A significant delay between seasons would mean a longer wait to see Yuji Itadori take center stage again. While the current season features exciting fights with other characters, the break will likely be frustrating for viewers who are invested in Yuji’s story, as he’s currently playing a less prominent role.

Thankfully, Yuji becomes a key player in the second part of the Culling Game. This is when the story really begins building towards its epic conclusion and final fights, so his return will be impactful. Now, fans are just waiting to see when that happens in the anime.

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2026-03-11 22:10