Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 8 release date confirmed after the break as Higuruma finally arrives

Fans who have been waiting to tune in and watch Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 8 are slightly disappointed as they will have to wait a little longer, as this week we have no new episode.

After the series has set up its narrative, where characters are in an intense situation, by the end of Episode 7 is seems like Culling Games is more dangerous than anyone could have anticipated. Instead of a new episode this week, viewers are getting a limited-time recap special, with the main story resuming next week.

According to official announcements, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 8 will now release on February 26, 2026, after originally being scheduled for February 19. The reason why MAPPA Studio has taken a break is that they want to focus on maintaining the production quality of the Culling Game arc. Because fans did not have any new content to watch, the production team has released a limited-time special recap episode, which is available to watch on YouTube.

This recap special covers all the important events that have taken place since Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 started. We have some new narrative and curated scenes where all the intense plotlines have been addressed. It is a good opportunity for fans to watch an episode, as this collection has perfectly captured the intensity of the narrative.

What to expect from Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 8

The preview for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 8 already confirms one thing: Hiromi Higuruma is finally stepping into the spotlight. This character, in particular, is one of the most anticipated characters of the Culling Game arc. He is a defense lawyer who is now a sorcerer and is popular because of his complex ideology.

Episode 7 skipped portions of his backstory from Chapter 159, so Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 8 is expected to properly introduce him before launching into a confrontation. The preview also hints at two parallel developments:

• Yuji may face Higuruma directly, setting up an ideological and physical clash.
• Megumi appears to be walking into a trap, potentially involving Reggie Star, another powerful incarnated sorcerer.

In the end, if Higuruma challenges Yuji’s moral compass, this could become one of the most emotionally charged fights of the season.

Fan reaction to the preview and recap

The limited episode recap has taken over the fandom because a few fans believe that the iconic Kashimo shot has been cut. But soon they were surprised to see that it had been preserved. While they wanted to see new content, this special recap was an interesting watch as the pacing of this episode was made in a way that a viewer will feel the same level of excitement they would with the new episode.

All the scenes that have been included are fan-faviorates and to get to watch them in one go was a bold move by MAPPA Studio.

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There has also been widespread excitement over the updated character designs. Viewers noticed that several characters appear more physically imposing this season, especially Reggie Star. Whether intentional stylistic evolution or simply MAPPA flexing its animation muscle, fans are definitely paying attention. More than anything, though, anticipation is sky-high for Higuruma.

Even one of the animators reportedly hyped the Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 8 as a must-watch, which only adds fuel to the excitement.

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