Jujutsu Kaisen Celebrates 5th Anniversary: Special Program Highlights and Season 3 Teases

Jujutsu Kaisen’s 5th Anniversary:

A big day for Jujutsu Kaisen and Jujutsu Kaisen fans is coming closer, as they prepare to celebrate the franchise’s 5th-year anniversary. It's a milestone for the franchise—a popular shonen anime. As the clock ticks toward October 3, 2025—the date marking five years since the anime debuted—fans are excited and thrilled because an upcoming Special livestream event is being organized on August 31 2025. Before we dive into details about the event, let’s look back at the journey and hard work of the creator and his series .

The Journey So Far: From Manga to Main stream Anime

Jujutsu Kaisen manga is written by Gege Akutami, serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump from March 2018 and ending in September 2024. The series quickly gained attention for its unique worldbuilding related to sorcerers and curse-fighting in modern times, and how they balance peace and anomaly. It introduced iconic characters (Kit Kat, Hein Era Glazer, Todo, the lawyer who cooks, and many more) and unforgettable battles that will surely be remembered in the future.

Jujutsu Kaisen is animated by MAPPA, with the first season airing from October 2020 to March 2021, followed by the record-breaking prequel film Jujutsu Kaisen 0 in December 2021, and a second season in 2023. The anime’s popularity peaked in the second season because of its beautiful animation, choreography, and emotional depth, while the manga crossed the 100 million copies sold mark—a testament to its hype.

Aside From the Anime Legacy, Let’s Focus on the Main Point: Its 5th Anniversary Plans 

The 5th Anniversary Celebrations Special Livestream: Events, Reveals, and Community

The celebrations for Jujutsu Kaisen's 5th Anniversary Special Event are scheduled for August 31, 2025, at 8:30 PM JST. The event, streaming live on TOHO Animation’s YouTube channel, will feature the franchise’s beloved voice actors: Junya Enoki (Yuji Itadori), Yuma Uchida (Megumi Fushiguro), and Asami Seto (Nobara Kugisaki). Viewers can expect five major announcements, ranging from updates about the much-awaited third season—adapting the intense Culling Game arc—to exclusive previews of new key visuals and perhaps even fresh video footage.

Phantom Parade and Global Engagement

Part of the event includes special segments about Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade, the hit mobile game. Anniversary-themed events, rewards, and collaborative artwork have hooked fans’ engagement, offering new ways to experience the world of Jujutsu Kaisen and interact with its characters. Additionally, the program will include a nostalgic look back at the anime’s journey.

Stunning Anniversary Visual and Fan Reactions

MAPPA has shown a brand-new 5th anniversary visual for the occasion, featuring iconic characters from both Tokyo and Kyoto Jujutsu High, including Yuji, Gojo, Nanami, and others. The visual and the event announcement have caused thrill and hype in the fan community. Reddit and social media are flooded with posts expressing awe at the passage of time, excitement for season 3, and bittersweet nostalgia for the manga’s completion. The fandom is happy: from lively discussions about favorite arcs to shared anticipation for the new announcements, it’s clear that Jujutsu Kaisen has made a special place in the hearts of anime lovers.

What to Expect Next: The Culling Game Arc and Beyond

The upcoming season 3 of Jujutsu Kaisen anime will be the Culling Game arc—it has been confirmed, and fans are eagerly waiting for more details. After two seasons with a roller coaster of emotions—the Shibuya Incident and Hidden Inventory/Premature Death arcs—the Culling Game promises to raise the stakes, pushing Yuji and other Jujutsu sorcerers into a chaotic test of strength, will, and survival.

The Jujutsu Kaisen team promised five major announcements. MAPPA and the creative team are planning big on delivering excitement and keeping the series’ momentum strong as it enters a new season. Fans are speculating about what the anniversary announcements will be—will there be a another teaser trailer for season 3, new artwork, collaborations, or even surprises related to the completed manga or future spin-offs?

I personally think the voice actors will do a nostalgic and comedic conversation segment where they interact with fans, voice their iconic dialogue, and reveal a Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 release date.

The Legacy of Jujutsu Kaisen: Impact on Anime world and Fandom

In its five years, Jujutsu Kaisen has achieved a lot of popularity, unlike some other titles, because of its perfectly blended commercial success, interesting storytelling, and deep emotional impact among its viewers. The series is famous for its complex exploration of morality, its memorable characters, and its ability to maintain beautifully crafted action scenes without sacrificing character development.

As the anime celebrates five years, fans are talking about its influence on real life. Jujutsu Kaisen has inspired cosplay, art, fanfiction, conventions, and expo events—such as the packed panel at Anime Expo 2025—this proves its popularity and ability to unite anime lovers across borders and generations.

Looking Forward: The Timeless Appeal of Jujutsu Kaisen

With the original manga completed and the anime continuing to produce new seasons, Jujutsu Kaisen holds a special place in the anime community. The 5th anniversary of Jujutsu Kaisen is more than a celebration of past achievements—it’s about the adventures still to come. Whether you’re a longtime manga reader or a new anime fan, this is the perfect moment to join in, revisit favorite episodes, and look forward to the new surprises awaiting on August 31, 2025, and in the future.

Jujutsu Kaisen’s journey is far from over, and its legacy will continue to inspire, challenge, and bring together anime lovers everywhere.