Jujutsu Kaisen season 2: Release date, cast, trailer, and news
There will be blood.
It's time for Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 and fans can't wait.
It's a classic tale: boy swallows a demon's finger, boy gets cursed, boy joins demon-hunting school to find the demon's other body parts and exorcise said curse.
Same old, same old, except Jujutsu Kaisen is anything but boring. When season 1 debuted in 2020, it quickly rose up the ranks to become one of anime's most popular new shows in a very long time.
Anticipation is high for Yuji Itadori's sophomore year, so join us as we head back to school and break down everything we know so far about Jujutsu Kaisen season 2.
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Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 release date
Jujutsu Kaisen will finally return to our screens as part of the summer season on Thursday 6th July 2023 on Crunchyroll.
The second series was confirmed by the show’s official social media accounts back in March 2023, alongside the release of the first visual posters and exclusive character visuals.
Crunchyroll has confirmed that the series will be subtitled and dubbed in all of its territories, with new episodes premiering every week after its broadcast in Japan.
How many episodes will Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 have?
Like the first season, these new episodes will arrive in two batches, which means we're most likely going to have 24 episodes in total this time around again as well.
The two cours (as they’re also known) will air back to back, meaning fans can expect new Yuji and Gojo content well into 2024.
What is the plot of Jujutsu Kaisen season 2?
Crunchyroll has confirmed that season 2 will be told over two consecutive cours, with the first part of the story recounting Gojo’s and Geto’s past in the “Hidden Inventory / Premature Death” arc.
The official synopsis reads: "This is the innocent spring that the two strongest lost forever. Itadori Yuji took Ryomen Sukuna into his own body in June 2018. Okkotsu Yuta freed Orimoto Rika from her curse in December 2017. And now it's spring 2006. Gojo Satoru and Geto Suguru, two peerless jujutsu sorcerers from Jujutsu High, have been given two missions by Tengen, an immortal known as the cornerstone of the jujutsu community.
"One mission is the escorting and erasure of the "Star Plasma Vessel", Amanai Riko, the girl chosen as the best match to merge with Tengen. So the two of them set out on their escort mission in order to keep the jujutsu community going, but an assassin calling himself Fushiguro interferes in an attempt to assassinate the Star Plasma Vessel. The pasts of Gojo and Geto, the ones who would later be known as the most powerful jujutsu sorcerer and the most evil curse user, are about to be revealed…"
Season 2 is directed by Shota Goshozono.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 cast: who will return?
The confirmed cast for Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 is:
- Yuichi Nakamura as Satoru Gojo
- Takahiro Sakurai as Suguru Geto
- Anna Nagase as Riko Amanai
- Takehito Koyasu as Toji Fushiguro
- Aya Endo as Shoko Ieiri
Why is Jujutsu Kaisen so popular?
Since bursting onto screens in 2020, it’s no surprise that Jujutsu Kaisen is now one of the most popular anime shows in recent years.
The fact that the show revolves around a unique power system makes it a refreshing watch, using cursed energy that originates from any negative emotions.
Fans have also stated that the action in Jujutsu Kaisen always feels fresh, with plenty of world-building and plot points to enjoy.
Where to watch Jujutsu Kaisen in the UK
In the UK, you can watch season 1 of Jujutsu Kaisen on Crunchyroll, alongside the show’s feature film, Jujutsu Kaisen 0.
Season 2 of Jujutsu Kaisen will also be exclusively available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Is there a trailer for Jujutsu Kaisen season 2?
The first trailer for Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 was released alongside the air date announcement, with a second teaser trailer released.
The latest season 2 trailer release confirms new character designs for the Shibuya incident arc, alongside how Gojo’s past is going to be explored.
Also featured is the title track “Ao no Sumika” by Tatsuya Kitani.
You can catch Jujutsu Kaisen on Crunchyroll. Check out the rest of our Sci-Fi and Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to see what’s on tonight.
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David Opie is a freelance entertainment journalist who writes about TV and film across a range of sites including Radio Times, Indiewire, Empire, Yahoo, Paste, and more. He's spoken on numerous LGBTQ+ panels to discuss queer representation and strives to champion LGBTQ+ storytelling as much as possible. Other passions include comics, animation, and horror, which is why David longs to see a Buffy-themed Rusical on RuPaul's Drag Race. He previously worked at Digital Spy as a Deputy TV Editor and has a degree in Psychology.
