‘Jujutsu Kaisen’: Will there be a Shinjuku Showdown arc in the anime?

Warning: This article contains major spoilers in the Jujutsu Kaisen manga.

The highly popular and record-breaking Jujutsu Kaisen manga has reached a critical point, as the Shinjuku Showdown Arc approaches its climax. Excitement is running wild among readers who are speculating about the series’ future, especially since a heap of characters have met their demise. With higher stakes than ever, fans of the manga eagerly anticipate an anime adaptation of this brutal and intense arc. 

The Shinjuku Showdown Arc so far

Kicking off in Chapter 222, the Shinjuku Showdown Arc has had readers on the edge of their seats for a thrilling 43 chapters. This arc follows the final showdown between the sorcerers and the formidable king of curses, Sukuna. Throughout the arc, readers have witnessed significant losses within the jujutsu society, with many sorcerers losing their lives. Several characters have met their end in almost every chapter, and readers have had to say goodbye to a few fan favorites. Most especially, chapter 236 delivered a gut punch with Gojo’s shocking death. Despite this, the story continues and Yuji still proves to be a worthy protagonist. Nonetheless, the manga has thrust the rest of the jujutsu sorcerers into the center of the battle as they face the challenging mission of battling Sukuna.

Is there an anime adaptation of the Shinjuku Showdown Arc?

The Jujutsu Kaisen anime has recently animated the Shibuya Incident arc, and it still has a few arcs to cover before reaching the Shinjuku Showdown. The arcs that need to be animated first include Itadori’s Extermination Arc, the Perfect Preparation Arc, and the Culling Game Arc. Given the pace at which the anime is progressing, it will take some time before it catches up to the Shinjuku Showdown Arc. However, fans can rest assured that Mappa Studios, known for its high-quality animation and faithful adaptations, will eventually bring this arc to the screen.

Therefore, as of writing, there is no anime adaptation of the Shinjuku Showdown Arc. Nonetheless, the studio’s dedication to capturing the essence of the manga has been evident in previous arcs, and there is no doubt that the Shinjuku Showdown will receive the same treatment. And while it will undoubtedly take a long time, as several other arcs have to be animated, fans of Jujutsu Kaisen can look forward to its eventual animation. Until then, readers can continue to enjoy the thrilling developments in the manga and speculate how this epic arc will unfold on screen.