Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami is, without a doubt, a viral modern animanga series that surpassed the popularity of popular series like One Piece, Naruto, AoT, and several others. JJK even became a Guinness World Record holder for the most in-demand anime among modern anime viewers. If you are looking to visit Japan filled with sorcerers and curses, we have compiled a dedicated guide about Jujutsu Kaisen arcs in order. So, find out the number of JJK arcs with chapters, episode count, and movies in the series.
How Many Arcs in Jujutsu Kaisen Manga?
Jujutsu Kaisen is a dark supernatural and action manga series by Gege Akutami. It follows the life story of Itadori Yuji, who accidentally becomes the cursed vessel to the King of the Curses, Sukuna. Though he is classified as a threat and is supposed to be disposed of immediately, his mentor Gojo Satoru has him join Jujutsu High School. There, he is tasked with training and gathering Sukuna’s remaining fingers with his new friends, Megumi and Nobara, so that he can eat them and then be exorcised to remove the curse from existence.
Full List of Jujutsu Kaisen Arcs
If you are new to the sorcerer world, the Jujutsu Kaisen manga officially ended on September 29, 2024. Throughout its run, JJK spanned across a total of 11 arcs and 275 chapters, including Jujutsu Kaisen: 0 which tells the origin story of one of the most important sorcerers, namely Yuta Okkotsu.
That being said, here are the Jujutsu Kaisen arcs in order:
JJK Arc Titles Manga
ChaptersAnime
AdaptationCursed Child Arc 0.1-0.4 Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie Fearsome Womb Arc 1-18 1 – 8 Versus. Mahito Arc 19-31 9 – 13 Kyoto Goodwill Event Arc 32-54 14 – 21 Death Painting Arc 55-64 22 – 24
(End of season 1)Gojo’s Past Arc 65-79 25 – 29 Shibuya Incident Arc 79-136 30 – 47
(End of Season 2)Itadori’s Extermination Arc 137-143 TBA Perfect Preparation Arc 144-158 TBA Culling Game Arc 159-221 TBA Shinjuku Showdown Arc 222-271 TBA Total: 11 Arcs 275 TBA
Which Arc Is Jujutsu Kaisen Anime Currently In?
The Jujutsu Kaisen anime, which is produced by the renowned MAPPA Studios, has covered up to the Shibuya Incident arc with two seasons.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 is currently in production and will adapt three manga arcs, namely Itadori’s Extermination Arc, Perfect Preparation Arc, and the Culling Game arc. Therefore, JJK season 3 will likely adapt a total of 80 chapters (from 137 to 221). There are a number of twists in the Culling Game arc, including two major developments that anime fans wouldn’t expect.
Where to Watch Jujutsu Kaisen Anime?
The first two seasons of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime are available to watch on some of the best anime streaming platforms. So, if you are new to Akutami’s sorcerer world or a veteran fan who’s planning to dive into the anime series again, you can stream JJK on the following platforms — Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Prime Video.
The availability of the anime series may vary depending on your region, so do check that out before picking up a paid subscription.
Where to Read the Jujutsu Kaisen Manga?
Much like streaming, the popularity of Jujutsu Kaisen has made sure that the manga is available to read on popular manga reading apps. If you want to breeze through Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen manga, you can read it on Viz Media’s Shonen Jump and Shueisha’s Manga Plus app.
Now that you have learned about the story arcs in Jujutsu Kaisen, I suggest you check out our guide on how to watch Jujutsu Kaisen in order, where we have listed the anime in both chronological and release order. So, which is your favorite arc in Jujutsu Kaisen? Let us know in the comments below.
