Is the Jujutsu Kaisen Anime Finished?#
If you are looking for a definitive conclusion solely through the anime, the short answer is no. While the series has seen significant growth, it is still ongoing. As of mid-2026, teaser videos have been released for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4: The Culling Game Part 2, meaning the animated journey is still unfolding.
However, for those who cannot wait for the anime to catch up, there is good news: the original source material is complete. The Jujutsu Kaisen manga ran from March 5, 2018, to September 30, 2024. If you want to know exactly how the story ends right now, you can buy the manga to get the full experience.
What is Jujutsu Kaisen About?#
Jujutsu Kaisen is a high-octane blend of action, horror, and psychological thriller. Set in a world where negative human emotions manifest as dangerous “Curses,” the story follows students at a specialized school who learn to harness supernatural powers and martial arts to fight these monsters.
Who is this for?#
This series is best suited for viewers who enjoy:
- Dark Fantasy and Horror: With themes of gore and tragedy, it doesn’t shy away from the grim reality of its world.
- Complex Power Systems: Those who like mystery and psychological depth in their supernatural battles will find plenty to love.
- Modern School Settings: It balances the supernatural chaos with a school-based environment.
If this sounds like your kind of show, you can watch the anime on Prime Video to start your journey.
Navigating the Watch Order#
Because Jujutsu Kaisen includes prequels, sequels, and compilation films, the order can seem confusing. You can refer to the relationship tree below the article for a visual map, but here are the best ways to experience the series:
The Release Order#
For those who want to experience the series as the world did, follow the release dates:
- Jujutsu Kaisen (Season 1)
- Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (Movie)
- Jujutsu Kaisen (Season 2)
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4: The Culling Game Part 2
The Completionist Order#
If you want every single piece of content, including the extras and compilations, use this path:
- Start with Season 1.
- Watch Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (the prequel movie).
- Proceed to Season 2.
- Watch the compilation films: JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie and Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution.
- Watch the spinoff Gekijōban Sōshūhen Juju Sanpo.
- Complete the story with Season 3 and Season 4.
The “Fast Track” to the Manga#
If you aren’t opposed to reading, you can watch the anime seasons to enjoy the high-quality animation and then jump straight into the manga for the conclusion. Since the manga finished in 2024, this is the fastest way to reach the end of the narrative.
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Extra Content and Merchandise#
Beyond the main story, the franchise continues to expand. There is a spinoff manga titled Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo (running from 2025 to 2026), which even received a special PV adaptation in May 2026.
For fans who want to bring a piece of the supernatural world home, you can buy Jujutsu Kaisen merchandise to complete your collection.
Jujutsu Kaisen • manga • 2018-03-05 to 2024-09-30 (Weekly Shonen Jump, 2018 #14 - 2024 #44)
└─(adaptation)→ Jujutsu Kaisen • anime • 2020-10-02
└─(prequel)→ Jujutsu Kaisen 0 • anime • 2021-12-24
└─(sequel)→ Jujutsu Kaisen • anime • 2023-07-06
└─(sequel)→ Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 • anime • 2026-01-08
└─(sequel)→ Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4: The Culling Game Part 2 • anime •
└─(compilation)→ JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie • anime • 2025-05-30
└─(spinoff)→ Gekijōban Sōshūhen Juju Sanpo • anime • 2025-05-30
└─(compilation)→ Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution • anime • 2025-11-07
└─(prequel)→ Jujutsu Kaisen 0 • manga • 2017-04-28 to 2017-07-28 (Shonen Jump Giga, 2017 vols. 1-4)
└─(spinoff)→ Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo • manga • 2025-09-08 to 2026-03-09 (Shonen Jump, 2025 #41 - 2026 #15)
└─(adaptation)→ Jujutsu Kaisen ≡ Saishū 3 Kan Hatsubai Kinen Special PV • anime • 2026-05-01
