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Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 set the internet ablaze with a total run of 23 episodes. Fans were excited for the rest of the season after the first episode, which showed Gojo's youth as well as Geto and other characters. Additionally, the season's premiere episode received an average of 8.2 out of 10 ratings on IMDb shortly after it aired, demonstrating the season's strong fan base.
Many fans were interested in the season's release schedule and the number of episodes it will contain. The list of episodes and information on when the new episodes will be released for Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 is available below for fans to peruse.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from JJK season 2.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 release schedule explained
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Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 episode 1 was released on July 6, 2023, as stated below. The anime season is reported to feature 23 episodes.
The first episode of Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 was released on July 6, 2023. The above table summarizes the Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 release schedule. The date and time, however, are subject to change if the studio announces them in the near future.
The first season of the anime consisted of 24 episodes that covered over four arc stories, which are 64 chapters of the well-known Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga. The four arcs covered in the first season were the Fearsome Womb arc, the Vs. Mahito arc, the Kyoto Goodwill Event arc, and the Death Painting arc.
Now, with the start of season 2, it is expected to cover Gojo's Past arc as well as the infamous Shibuya Incident arc. These arcs span 15 and 58 chapters, respectively, for a total of 73 chapters.
According to reports, Gojo's Past arc will be adapted into five episodes, covering all of the chapters of Hidden Inventory and Premature Death, with the sixth episode beginning the Shibuya Incident arc and continuing to adapt the remaining episodes. However, the fandom can see above that the sixth episode is scheduled for August 31, 2023, following episode 5, which will air on August 3, 2023.
Also read: JJK season 2 episode 1 review
This is because Season 2 will take a break following the conclusion of the first cour. Thus, for the first two weeks, on August 10 and 17, the fandom will receive recaps of the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 movie and the Jujutsu Kaisen season 1 recap. After the screening of the Jujutsu Kaisen season 1 recap, there will be a one-week break, and the second cour of the season will return on August 31 with the Shibuya Incident arc.
Also read: Is JJK season 2 a prequel?
As for the times of the episode releases, they will occur every Thursday at 11:56 p.m. JST (conversion for other time zones is provided in the table above) and will be accessible on a variety of streaming services.
In Japan, the episodes will be available on several streaming platforms, including ABEMA, DMM TV, d Anime Store, Disney Plus, and Prime Video. International audiences can watch it on Crunchyroll, Ani-One Asia ULTRA, and Netflix in selected areas.
What can fans expect from Jujutsu Kaisen season 2?
As the Gojo's Past and Shibuya Incident arc will be featured in season 2, fans will first witness Gojo's past when he was in his second year of Jujutsu High. Additionally, it will be revealed that he and Geto were given a mission by Tengen Sama. Not only that, but viewers will be able to see Gojo and Geto's relationship.
The season will also witness some new characters being introduced to the audience. Since the season will have two cours, the second one will feature the Shibuya Incident arc, which will see the results of all the planning the Geto has done in season 1.
Also read: All Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 deaths
It will also reveal how Geto is alive after being killed in the film. Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 will have 23 episodes, with 5 devoted to Gojo's Past arc and the rest adapting the Shibuya Incident arc.
As of episode 10, Gojo Has been sealed and the first act of the Shibuya Incident arc has come to a close. With the pace that Mappa has set, Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 is expected to cover the entirety of the arc. Episode 16 saw the death of Jogo, while episode 17 marked the entry of Mahoraga and the conclusion of the Shibuya Massacre.
Episode 18 showcased Nanami Kento's death while episode 19 showcased Nobara's. The pacing has slowed down considerably with Mappa adding quite a bit of original content, especially in the flashback scenes.
Also read: Is Nobara Kugisaki dead?
Jujutsu Kaisen season 2, episode 20 witnessed Yuji losing all hope as he dealt with Nobara's death and the endless massacre around him. Todo arrives in time to save Yuji from Mahito. Arata gives hope for Nobara's survival, while Mechamaru sends Miwa and others on a train away from Shibuya to keep them safe.
Todo and Yuji finally drew close to defeating Mahito in Jujutsu Kaisen season 2, episode 21. Mahito resorted to the best of his techniques to kill Yuji and gain ultimate power. However, Todo kept Yuji's spirit up throughout the battle, even at the cost of his arm and Boogie Woogie. Yuji took down Mahito in his strongest form with a Black Flash and chased to finish him off. Mahito met Kenjaku at the last moment, who mockingly asked if the former needed saving.
Episode 22 began with Kenjaku using Uzumaki to swallow Mahito, thus killing him and acquiring his cursed technique. Choso realizes Yuji is his brother born from one of the Cursed Wombs and joins him as he faces off against Kenjaku. Uraume joins Kenjaku and the Kyoto sorcerers join Yuji in a stand-off. Uraume manages to freeze everyone except Yuji, who continues the fight. Yuki Tsukumo finally makes her entry in this episode.
The season finale finishes the previous stand-off while Yuki and Kenjaku debate over the future course of action. Kenjaku uses Mahito's cursed technique to begin the Culling Game and flees with Uraume. Yuta Okkotsu also arrives in Shibuya at this moment. He has taken the execution of Yuji on himself to prove his loyalty to the Jujutsu higher-ups.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 episode breakdown and review archive in chronological order
- Episode 1 - Hidden Inventory (Episode Analysis and Review)
- Episode 2 - Hidden Inventory, Part 2 (Episode Analysis and Review)
- Episode 3 - Hidden Inventory, Part 3 (Episode Analysis and Review)
- Episode 4 - Hidden Inventory, Part 4 (Episode Analysis and Review)
- Episode 5 - Premature Death
- Episode 6 - It's Like That (Episode Analysis and Review)
- Episode 7 - Evening Festival (Episode Analysis and Review)
- Episode 8 - The Shibuya Incident (Episode Analysis and Review)
- Episode 9 - Shibuya Incident: Gate - Open
- Episode 10 - Pandemonium (Episode 9 & 10 Analysis and Review)
- Episode 11 - Summon
- Episode 12 - Blunt Sword (Episode Analysis and Review)
- Episode 13 - Red Scale (Episode Analysis and Review)
- Episode 14 - Sway
- Episode 15 - Sway, Part 2
- Episode 16 - Thunderclap
- Episode 17 - Thunderclap, Part 2
- Episode 18 - Right and Wrong
- Episode 19 - Right and Wrong, Part 2 (Episode Analysis and Review)
- Episode 20 - Right and Wrong, Part 3 (Episode Analysis and Review)
- Episode 21 - Metamorphosis (Episode Analysis and Review)
- Episode 22 - Metamorphosis, part 2 (Episode Analysis and Review)
- Episode 23 - Shibuya Incident - Gate, Close
FAQs
Which arcs were covered in Jujutsu Kaisen season 2?
Season 2 covered Gojo's Past and the Shibuya Incident arcs of the manga. A brief trailer following the season 2 finale revealed production for the Culling Game arc has begun. There have yet to be any announcements regarding the release date.
Where to start the manga after Jujutsu Kaisen season 2?
Episode 23 concluded with Yuta's declaration of killing Yuji and the notice from Jujutsu HQ which commissioned Yuji's execution. This happens in chapter 137 of the manga, titled Hard and White. Fans can start reading ahead of that.
