Kapanlagi.com - Winter 2026 is a moment eagerly awaited by anime fans, especially with the return of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3. Since it started airing on January 8, 2026, this anime has immediately captured attention thanks to the beginning of the major Culling Game arc.
The Culling Game arc features intense battles and the introduction of new characters that enrich the storyline. Each episode brings significant developments that keep viewer enthusiasm growing.
However, amidst this momentum, the news of the delay for Episode 8 has been officially announced. This schedule change occurs between the airing of Episode 7 and Episode 8, which was originally scheduled to air on February 19, 2026.
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1. Season 3 Begins January 8, 2026 with the Culling Game Arc

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 8 has officially been postponed for a week (credit:imdb)
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 officially premieres on January 8, 2026. This latest season immediately opens the long-awaited Culling Game arc for manga readers and anime viewers. From the start of the airing, the storyline evolves rapidly and introduces many new characters.
Each episode showcases the escalating conflict that becomes increasingly intense within the deadly game. The Culling Game arc is described as starting off very strong and action-packed. This makes the series one of the hottest animes of the winter 2026 season.
2. Episode 8 Was Initially Scheduled to Air on February 19, 2026

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 8 has officially been postponed for a week (credit:imdb)
According to the initial schedule, Episode 8 was supposed to air on Thursday, February 19, 2026. That date is right after the airing of Episode 7 in the weekly release pattern. However, during that week, no new episode was aired.
Instead, the studio announced that Season 3 will take a one-week break. This decision officially postponed Episode 8 from its original schedule. Thus, February 19 is no longer the release date for the new episode.
3. Recap of the Episode Officially Replacing the Premiere of Episode 8

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 8 has officially been postponed for a week (credit:imdb)
Instead of presenting Episode 8, a special recap episode will air on February 19, 2026. This episode has been officially announced as a temporary replacement before the story continues. The detailed content of the recap episode has not been explained in detail.
However, it is highly likely that the recap will summarize the first seven episodes of Season 3 or highlight significant events from the previous season that are relevant to the Culling Game. This recap is referred to as a one-time break in the first part of Season 3. There are no plans for additional breaks in this year's first cour.
4. Episode 8 Rescheduled to Air on February 26, 2026

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 8 has officially been postponed for a week (credit:imdb)
After a one-week break, Episode 8 now has a new release date. Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 8 is scheduled to air on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Starting from that date, the anime will return to its regular weekly airing pattern.
This delay is only temporary and does not change the overall structure of the season. With this new release, the story of the Culling Game will continue. The real big battles are said to be starting soon after this episode.
5. Episode 8 Anticipated for the Debut of Hiromi Higuruma

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 8 has officially been postponed for a week (credit:imdb)
The postponement of Episode 8 is disappointing for many fans as a significant moment is expected to occur at this point. The title of Episode 7 is "Tokyo No.1 Colony Part-1," so Episode 8 is likely to be "Tokyo No.1 Colony Part-2."
Manga fans are anticipating the appearance of a new sorcerer awakened in the Culling Game, Hiromi Higuruma. This character is known for having a strong sense of justice and the powerful curse technique Deadly Sentencing.
This technique allows Higuruma to pass judgment through a Domain Expansion that is said to be very dangerous. He is expected to play an important role in the continuation of the Culling Game arc.
6. Popular Q&A About Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3
Q: Why was Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 8 postponed?
A: Episode 8 was postponed because on February 19, 2026, a special recap episode will air as a temporary replacement.
Q: When will Episode 8 of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 air?
A: Episode 8 is scheduled to be re-released on February 26, 2026.
Q: Will Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 have 25 episodes?
A: Season 3 is expected to have a total of 25 episodes divided into two cours.
Q: Will there be another break after this?
A: The break on February 19 is referred to as a one-time break for the first part and no similar break is planned.
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