Fans of Jujutsu Kaisen can expect exciting new updates regarding the much-anticipated Culling Game sequel anime at the upcoming Jump Festa 2025 event, scheduled for December 21-22. The highly anticipated event will feature fresh details about the sequel, which follows the success of the anime’s second season. The Culling Game sequel’s reveal will take place on the first day of the event, alongside the premiere of the Hidden Inventory / Premature Death compilation movie, slated for release in 2025.
The Jump Festa 2025 stage will also feature appearances from the anime’s four main voice cast members: Junya Enoki (Yuji Itadori), Yuma Uchida (Megumi Fushiguro), Asami Seto (Nobara Kugisaki), and Yuichi Nakamura (Satoru Gojo).
The Return of Studio MAPPA for the Culling Game Sequel
Following the conclusion of the second season, which covered the Hidden Inventory/Premature Death arc, the announcement of the Culling Game sequel came as no surprise. Studio MAPPA, renowned for its exceptional animation quality, will return to animate the next phase of the series. The studio recently shared a special illustration of the character Satoru Gojo to commemorate his birthday on December 7.
What to Expect from the Sequel
The Culling Game arc sequel follows the epic Shibuya Incident arc that concluded the second season. The cast will once again be led by the core characters, with Junya Enoki, Yuma Uchida, Asami Seto, and Yuichi Nakamura reprising their roles. Other key voice actors include Takahiro Sakurai (Suguru Getou), Kenjiro Tsuda (Kento Nanami), and Mikako Komatsu (Maki Zenin), among others.
The main creative staff for Jujutsu Kaisen season two includes director Shota Goshozono, assistant director Ryota Aikei, and series composer Hiroshi Seko, with Tadashi Hiramatsu serving as character designer. Yoshimasa Terui returns as the music composer for the series.
The End of Gege Akutami’s Manga and Future Plans
In a significant milestone for the Jujutsu Kaisen franchise, Gege Akutami’s manga officially concluded its serialized run on September 30, 2024. The manga, which began in March 2018, wrapped up after 30 volumes, with the final two volumes, 29 and 30, set for release on December 25, 2024.
Alongside the Culling Game sequel anime, the Hidden Inventory/Premature Death compilation movie will offer fans an opportunity to revisit key events from the series.
Global Reach of the Franchise
The Jujutsu Kaisen anime, animated by Studio MAPPA, has continued to enjoy global success, with streaming rights held by Crunchyroll. The franchise has captivated audiences with its thrilling action sequences, complex characters, and intricate storytelling. The story follows Yuji Itadori, a young man with extraordinary physical strength, who joins a school for jujutsu sorcerers after an encounter with Megumi Fushiguro, Satoru Gojo, and the powerful curse Sukuna Ryomen. Yuji’s task is to locate and consume all of Sukuna’s cursed fingers, the final one being the key to ridding the world of Sukuna’s lingering influence.
The Culling Game sequel is expected to continue the legacy of Jujutsu Kaisen’s dynamic storytelling and high-stakes action, making Jump Festa 2025 a must-attend event for fans worldwide.
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