Story arcs
Jujutsu Kaisen arcs in order.
Every Jujutsu Kaisen story arc from Fearsome Womb Arc to Culling Game Arc, with the episodes it covers and the manga chapters it adapts.
- 7 story arcs
- 59 episodes
All 7 Jujutsu Kaisen arcs in order
| # | Arc | Episodes | Length | Manga chapters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fearsome Womb Arc | Jujutsu Kaisen ep. 1–8 | 8 | 1–18 |
| 2 | Vs. Mahito Arc | Jujutsu Kaisen ep. 9–13 | 5 | 19–31 |
| 3 | Kyoto Goodwill Event Arc | Jujutsu Kaisen ep. 14–21 | 8 | 32–54 |
| 4 | Death Painting Arc | Jujutsu Kaisen ep. 22–24 | 3 | 55–63 |
| 5 | Gojo's Past Arc | Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 ep. 1–5 | 5 | 65–79 |
| 6 | Death Painting Arc | Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 ep. 6 | 1 | 79–80 |
| 7 | Shibuya Incident Arc | Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 ep. 7–23 | 17 | 80–139 |
| 8 | Culling Game Arc | Jujutsu Kaisen: The Culling Game Part 1 ep. 1–12 | 12 | 138–181 |
Arc names and episode ranges: Jujutsu Kaisen Wiki on Fandom (CC BY-SA) (CC BY-SA), read through the wiki’s API. Chapters come from each episode’s “adapted from” field.
Jujutsu Kaisen arcs by the numbers
The 8 arcs average 7.4 episodes each, but the spread is wide: Shibuya Incident Arc runs 17 episodes while Death Painting Arc lasts only 1 episode. 4 arcs take six episodes or fewer. They are spread over 3 seasons, so arcs that cross a season break are shown once with both parts.
None of the 8 arcs is filler from start to finish, so every arc here moves the main story forward.
Culling Game Arc is the densest adaptation: chapters 138–181 fit into 12 episodes, about 3.7 chapters per episode.
| Average arc length | 7.4 episodes (median 6.5) |
|---|---|
| Longest arc | Shibuya Incident Arc (17 episodes) |
| Shortest arc | Death Painting Arc (1 episode) |
| Most manga per episode | Culling Game Arc |
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About these arcs
Long series are easier to follow arc by arc. This list puts every Jujutsu Kaisen arc, across all 3 seasons, on one timeline in story order. An arc that carries on into the next season is shown once, with both parts.
Arc names and episode ranges come from the Jujutsu Kaisen fan wiki, read through its official API. Nothing is estimated: where the wiki doesn’t give chapters for an episode, the chapter column is left blank.
Frequently asked questions
How many arcs are in Jujutsu Kaisen?
7 story arcs across 59 episodes and 3 seasons.
What is the longest Jujutsu Kaisen arc?
Shibuya Incident Arc, at 17 episodes (Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 ep. 7–23).
Does Jujutsu Kaisen have filler arcs?
No. None of the arcs listed here are filler.
What is the final Jujutsu Kaisen arc in the anime?
Culling Game Arc (Jujutsu Kaisen: The Culling Game Part 1 ep. 1–12).
How long is the average Jujutsu Kaisen arc?
7.4 episodes on average across 8 arcs; the middle value is 6.5 episodes. The range runs from 1 episode (Death Painting Arc) to 17 (Shibuya Incident Arc).
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