Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 7 Breakdown

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 fans only have a little over a week left before Episode 7 drops, and honestly, the wait feels longer than it should. The Culling Game arc has been delivering non-stop action since the season kicked off in January, and next week's episode looks like it's going to keep that momentum going strong. Let's break down everything you need to know about the release and what's coming.

Episode 7 Drops February 12

Mark your calendars because Episode 7 hits screens on Thursday, February 12, 2026. That's just 8 days away from today. You can catch it on Crunchyroll at the usual times: 9am PT, 12pm ET, and 5pm GMT for viewers in the UK.

There's one small thing to mention though. The Japanese broadcast is running a bit late for this episode, airing at 12:36am JST instead of midnight. It shouldn't really mess with Crunchyroll's international release times too much, but there might be a tiny delay. Nothing major, but worth keeping in mind if you're refreshing the page right at 5pm.

Megumi Takes Center Stage

Based on how the season's been pacing things out, Episode 7 should cover manga chapters 156 to 158. This means we're getting the payoff to Megumi's fight with Kirara, and it's about time. Megumi's been working overtime trying to figure out Kirara's cursed technique, and this episode is where he finally pieces it together. The intensity isn't surprising considering Junya Enoki, who voices Yuji Itadori, revealed at Anime Expo that,

"I started recording already, and I can tell you, the battle scenes are on a whole different level." - Junya Enoki, VA of Yuji Itadori

The highlight everyone's looking forward to is when Megumi pulls out Rabbit Escape. It's one of those moments that reminds you why Megumi's such a smart fighter compared to everyone else. On the other side, Yuji's still trying to have an actual conversation with Hakari, which goes about as well as you'd expect when someone's actively trying to punch your lights out. The dynamic between strategy and brute force really shines here.

Full Release Schedule Through March

If you want to plan your viewing all the way through Part 1, here's the complete breakdown:

1. Episode 1 - January 8, 2026 (Out now)
2. Episode 2 - January 8, 2026 (Out now)
3. Episode 3 - January 15, 2026 (Out now)
4. Episode 4 - January 22, 2026 (Out now)
5. Episode 5 - January 29, 2026 (Out now)
6. Episode 6 - February 5, 2026
7. Episode 7 - February 12, 2026
8. Episode 8 - February 19, 2026
9. Episode 9 - February 26, 2026
10. Episode 10 - March 5, 2026
11. Episode 11 - March 12, 2026
12. Episode 12 - March 19, 2026

We’ve also written a full preview for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 6 if you want to see what to expect before it airs.

Recap Episode on the Way

Here's something interesting. A special recap episode with brand new narration will air between Episodes 7 and 8, and is expected to release on February 19, 2026. It's basically a chance for anyone who's behind to catch up, or for regular viewers to see everything that's happened so far presented in a fresh way. These recap episodes can actually be pretty helpful when an arc has this many moving parts and characters.

The season's following a similar pattern to Season 2, with the Culling Game split into parts. Part 1 wraps up on March 19 with 12 episodes total, then we're probably looking at a break until late June before Part 2 starts up. That's the standard approach for longer anime arcs these days.

The Stakes Keep Rising

What makes the Culling Game arc so gripping is how different it feels from everything before it. Gojo's still trapped, Kenjaku's running the show, and the main cast is basically thrown into a deadly free-for-all. Episode 7 continues pushing the story toward some really heavy moments that change everything for certain characters.

MAPPA's doing solid work with the pacing, fitting around 3 chapters into each episode. It keeps things moving without feeling rushed, and the animation quality for the fight scenes has been top-notch. If you're into dark fantasy anime, you might also want to check out our recent article on This Monster Wants to Eat Me Season 2, which has a similarly intense vibe.

The Culling Game arc is shaping up to be one of the most brutal stretches in the entire series. Episode 7 might seem like just another step forward, but it's laying groundwork for the chaos that's still to come. Eight more days until we see how it all plays out!