Jujutsu Kaisen (the anime) first came out on October 3, 2020, when episode 1 of season 1 premiered in Japan.

Key dates for JJK

  • The manga began serialization in Weekly Shōnen Jump in March 2018, marking JJK’s official debut as a series.
  • The anime season 1 aired from October 2020 to March 2021, starting with its premiere on October 3, 2020.
  • The prequel movie Jujutsu Kaisen 0 later released in Japanese theaters on December 24, 2021.

Latest news and timing

  • A third anime season , adapting the Culling Game arc, is scheduled to premiere in January 2026, continuing the story after season 2.
  • As of late 2025, the franchise includes multiple seasons, a prequel film, light novels, and games, making it one of the best‑selling modern shōnen series with over 150 million copies in circulation.

Quick forum-style scoop

People asking “when did JJK come out” are usually talking about the anime, which dropped back in early October 2020 and kicked off the whole mainstream hype wave.

  • If you’re starting now , watching in release order (Season 1 → Movie 0 → Season 2, then Season 3 when it drops) is the most common recommendation.
  • With Season 3 hitting in 2026, JJK is still very much a current, trending topic in anime discussions and forums.

TL;DR:

  • Manga started: March 2018.
  • Anime first came out: October 3, 2020 (Season 1, Episode 1).
  • Big new content: Season 3 premieres January 2026.

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