Jujutsu Kaisen season 3: what time is episode 5 out on Crunchyroll? Global release time

A brand new episode of Jujutsu Kaisen is set to explode onto streaming in just a matter of hours. The blockbuster anime has returned for its highly anticipated third season this winter.

Yuji Itadori and the sorcerers are back and having barely survived the Shibuya Incident, the dangers are not slowing down. The Culling Game has arrived and the stakes are huge - especially with Satoru Gojo still sealed away.

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Eager fans were able to experience the first two episodes of the new season in cinema as part of the Execution compilation film last year. However, the show has now caught up, and it is on a weekly release schedule once again.

But when can you catch the latest episode of Jujutsu Kaisen? Here’s all you need to know:

What to expect from Jujutsu Kaisen season three?

Following the conclusion of the blockbuster Shibuya Incident arc in December 2023, fans faced a more than two year wait to find out what would happen next. However, JJK is finally back and the new season carries the subtitle - The Culling Game Part 1.

Season three is expected to adapt the "Itadori's Extermination", "Perfect Preparation", and "Culling Game" arcs from the manga. The first season had 24 episodes with the second having 23.

It has not been confirmed how long season three of JJK will be.

When does Jujutsu Kaisen season three come out?

The hit dark fantasy anime wrapped up its second season back in December 2023 and Mappa took their time with the third series. Jujutsu Kaisen finally returned earlier this month - and it is set to continue today (January 29) in the US and the UK.

New episodes will be released one per week on Thursdays. Those who prefer to binge watch are set for a bit of a wait before they can dive in.

What time is Jujutsu Kaisen season three out this week?

The global release timings are as follows

• United States - 9am PT/ 12pm ET - January 29
• United Kingdom - 5pm GMT - January 29
• Europe - 6pm CEST - January 29
• Japan - 2am - January 30
• Australia - 4am AEST - January 30

How many episodes are out this week?

Fans who had been waiting two years for new episodes were handed quite the treat earlier in January in the form of an hour-long premiere. Both episode 1 and 2 of the third series were released back on January 8 and were part of the Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution movie that was released in cinemas last year.

The compilation film also included some of the biggest moments from the Shibuya Incident in series two. Before giving eager fans a tease of what to expect from series three.

Jujutsu Kaisen will release just one episode per week for the rest of the first part of its third season - and that includes today (January 29). Episode six will come out next Thursday (February 5).

How to watch Jujutsu Kaisen season three?

In parts of Asia, Jujutsu Kaisen will be available to watch on Netflix. However, for the rest of the world, including the UK and US, the show is set to be available on Crunchyroll.

The English dub for the first two episodes of season three have landed on the streaming service, for those who prefer to experience the show that way.

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