Jujutsu Kaisen Darkest Chapter Just Got Real And You Won’t Believe What’s Coming Next!
Before the next chapter of Jujutsu Kaisen hits in 2026, there’s one part of the story every fan needs to revisit — The Shibuya Incident. This isn’t just another arc. It’s the moment that flipped the entire series upside down and redefined what fans thought they knew about Yuji Itadori, Satoru Gojo, and the world of curses.
Crunchyroll’s hit anime, based on Gege Akutami’s manga, follows Yuji Itadori — a kind-hearted teen who accidentally becomes the host of the ancient curse Ryomen Sukuna after swallowing one of his fingers. Instead of being destroyed by Sukuna, Yuji somehow keeps control, catching the attention of sorcerer Satoru Gojo. Together, they hunt down the rest of Sukuna’s fingers to end his curse for good.
With its incredible animation from MAPPA and brutally emotional fight scenes, Jujutsu Kaisen has earned its spot as one of the best modern anime series. But nothing prepared fans for the chaos that hit during The Shibuya Incident.
The Arc That Broke the Internet
Halloween night in Shibuya wasn’t just creepy — it was catastrophic. Gojo’s old friend, Suguru Geto, returned to the scene, though something about him was off. It turned out that Geto’s body had been taken over by the curse Kenjaku, who joined forces with Mahito to trap Gojo.
As curses poured into the city, Gojo unleashed his power — only to be sealed away in a prison realm. For a character known as the strongest sorcerer alive, that moment stunned fans. And while Gojo was gone, everything else began to fall apart.
Yuji faced an impossible battle. Worn down from constant fights, he was force-fed ten of Sukuna’s fingers — allowing the deadly curse to finally take full control. Sukuna went on a rampage, battling Megumi Fushiguro’s shikigami, Mahoraga, and unleashing his Domain Expansion across a 140-mile radius. The destruction was unimaginable.
By the end of it, Yuji lost his friends Kento Nanami and Nobara Kugisaki. The devastation shattered him — and fans too. The Shibuya Incident wasn’t just another storyline; it was the emotional and moral turning point of Jujutsu Kaisen.
What’s Next: The Fallout in Season 3
Season 3 will dive straight into the aftermath with the Culling Game arc. This deadly competition takes place across ten colonies in Japan, turned into curse-infested battle zones by the sorcerer Noritoshi Kamo. Yuji, Megumi, and other sorcerers are forced to fight for survival while uncovering Kenjaku’s next twisted plan.
Adding more tension, Yuta Okkotsu — once the hero of Jujutsu Kaisen 0 — is ordered to eliminate Yuji, whom the higher-ups now see as too dangerous to keep alive. With Gojo still sealed, Yuji faces his toughest battles yet, both inside and out.
A Big-Screen Return Before Season 3
Fans won’t have to wait long to relive the chaos. This December, Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution hits theaters — a movie version of The Shibuya Incident arc that will also include a sneak peek at the first two episodes of Season 3.
It’s not the series’ first trip to the big screen. Jujutsu Kaisen 0 adapted Gojo and Geto’s early years, exploring how their bond — and eventual betrayal — shaped the world we see now. With MAPPA once again handling the visuals, fans can expect Execution to look jaw-dropping on the big screen.
If you’ve somehow missed The Shibuya Incident or just want to relive the pain, chaos, and brilliance, now’s the time. Catch up on Jujutsu Kaisen streaming on Crunchyroll before the story dives even deeper into darkness this December.
