Jujutsu Kaisen has two completed television anime seasons, plus the prequel film Jujutsu Kaisen 0. Season 1 aired in 2020–2021 and Season 2 in 2023; a third season, adapting the Culling Game arc, has been announced.
How many Jujutsu Kaisen seasons are there?
The main television series currently has two released seasons. Season 1 contains 24 episodes, while Season 2 contains 23. The film Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is a separate prequel, not a season, and should be counted separately when planning a full watch.
Season 1 first aired from October 2020 to March 2021. Season 2 aired from July to December 2023. The story is based on Gege Akutami’s manga, and the anime is produced by MAPPA. The announcement of Season 3 means more television episodes are planned, but an announced season is not the same as a released season. Check current official listings for release dates and availability, which can vary by country and change over time.
What each season covers
Season 1 introduces Yuji Itadori, a high-school student who becomes involved in the world of jujutsu sorcerers after swallowing a cursed object: one of Ryomen Sukuna’s fingers. Yuji enters Tokyo Jujutsu High and trains alongside Megumi Fushiguro and Nobara Kugisaki under Satoru Gojo. The season establishes the series’ central ideas, including cursed energy, curses, and the risks of containing Sukuna.
The first season moves through several major story sections, including the school’s joint exchange event and the confrontation with Mahito. It mixes action with character development and explains enough of the supernatural rules to make later conflicts easier to follow. Its final episodes set up the larger threats that come into focus in Season 2.
Season 2 adapts two major manga storylines. Its opening section, often called the Hidden Inventory/Premature Death arc, looks back at Gojo and Suguru Geto as students. The later Shibuya Incident arc returns to the present and follows a large-scale confrontation in Tokyo. Because the season includes a substantial flashback before the Shibuya events, it is useful to watch its episodes in their original order rather than jumping between story arcs.
Where the movie fits
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 follows Yuta Okkotsu, a student who joins Tokyo Jujutsu High while struggling with a powerful curse connected to his childhood friend, Rika. The film adapts the manga prequel Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical School, which was later published as Jujutsu Kaisen 0. Its events take place before Yuji’s story, and it introduces characters and relationships that matter to the wider series.
There are two sensible ways to watch it:
- Release order: Season 1, Jujutsu Kaisen 0, then Season 2. This follows the order in which the anime was released and preserves the series’ original introductions and reveals.
- Chronological order: Season 2’s Hidden Inventory/Premature Death episodes, then Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Season 1, and the Shibuya Incident episodes. This follows the broad timeline of events, but it splits Season 2 and is less convenient for a first viewing.
For most newcomers, release order is the clearest choice. The film works without extensive background knowledge, but watching Season 1 first helps make its setting and supporting cast more familiar. The story does not require a viewer to watch the movie to understand every Season 2 plot point, but it adds useful context.
Recommended watch order and episode count
A straightforward first-time watch is:
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 (24 episodes)
- Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (one feature-length film)
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 (23 episodes)
That is 47 television episodes and one movie. The film is not an extra episode or a third season; it has its own beginning and ending. Viewers rewatching the series may prefer chronological order, especially if they want to follow the characters’ earlier history before Yuji’s arrival, but it is not necessary for understanding the main release-order experience.
Season 3 and what comes next
A third season adapting the Culling Game arc has been announced. The Culling Game follows the consequences of the Shibuya Incident and expands the conflict involving jujutsu sorcerers and cursed techniques. It continues the main story after Season 2 rather than serving as another prequel.
Do not confuse a season announcement, a promotional trailer, or a theatrical compilation with a season that has begun airing. Release schedules can shift, and streaming services may list announcements differently across regions. For the latest status, consult the anime’s official channels or the catalogue of a licensed local distributor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 out?
Season 3 has been announced, but it is separate from the two seasons already released. Check current official announcements for its latest release timing and regional streaming details.
Should I watch Jujutsu Kaisen 0 before Season 1?
You can, because the film’s events occur earlier in the story. For a first watch, however, Season 1 followed by the film is a simple release-order sequence that introduces the series through Yuji’s story first.
How many episodes are in Jujutsu Kaisen?
The first two seasons total 47 episodes: 24 in Season 1 and 23 in Season 2. The prequel film is additional and is not included in that count.
Is Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Season 2?
No. It is a feature film adapting a prequel story. Season 2 is the 23-episode television season that covers Hidden Inventory/Premature Death and the Shibuya Incident.
Can I skip the movie?
You can follow the main television story without it, but the movie adds background about Yuta and other characters. Watching it between the two seasons is a useful way to experience the released anime in order.
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