MAPPA has recently revealed their involvement in the upcoming Culling Game arc of Jujutsu Kaisen. To offer a spoiler-free preview, let’s delve into what awaits viewers.
As the captivating second season concludes, showcasing the intense Shibuya Incident arc, MAPPA has excitingly announced the production of Season 3 through a special teaser video.
The forthcoming season promises thrilling fight sequences and impactful character developments, ensuring fans are in for an exhilarating experience.
Now, let’s explore the details of Jujutsu Kaisen’s Culling Game arc, shedding light on the ancient sorcerer and master manipulator central to the narrative.
What is the Jujutsu Kaisen: The Culling Game?
Masterminded by the malevolent sorcerer Kenjaku, who we’ll delve into later, the Culling Game unfolds as an expansive Battle Royale, enlisting a staggering 1000 sorcerers and curse users.
Commencing immediately after the conclusion of the Shibuya Incident arc, the Culling Game stands as an unparalleled act of Jujutsu terrorism, marking a dark and unprecedented chapter in the series.
The intricate structure of the game involves 10 colonies interconnected by boundary-binding barriers, forming a geographical line across Japan. Participants find themselves compelled to navigate stringent rules, engaging in lethal combat, with the consequence of elimination and potential loss of life looming for those who fail to adhere.
How are Players Selected?
Players are chosen for the Culling Games on two specific occasions. The first group comprises individuals who have consumed cursed objects, akin to Hajime Kashimo. The second group consists of those whose cursed techniques have awakened, exemplified by Hiromi Higuruma.
The former category primarily involves sorcerers who entered into a pact with Kenjaku many years ago. These sorcerers underwent a prolonged slumber while tethered to cursed objects. Subsequently, these objects would be introduced to an unwitting vessel, echoing the process by which Yuji Itadori became Sukuna’s vessel. This arrangement allowed the sorcerer to assume control over the vessel’s body.
The latter group encompasses ordinary individuals capable of harnessing cursed energy, illustrated by Megumi’s younger sister, Tsumiki Fushiguro. As the Culling Games progress, they emit increasing amounts of cursed energy, creating a pervasive field of cursed energy. Kenjaku’s objective is to induce a transformative process throughout humanity, pushing the boundaries of both human and cursed energy potential. Essentially, this signifies the unlocking of the limits inherent in human and cursed energy capabilities.
What are the Culling Game Rules?
Upon the commencement of the Culling Game, Kenjaku established eight irrevocable rules applicable to all participants. This design guarantees that no single entity controls the game, ensuring the continuity of Kenjaku’s scheme to harvest cursed energy even in the event of his demise.
The rules are as follows:
- Upon awakening their cursed technique, participants are obligated to join the Culling Game within a 19-day timeframe at a colony of their choosing. Failure to adhere to this initial rule will result in the removal of the cursed technique, leading to the participant’s demise.
- Any non-participating individuals who enter a colony during the game will automatically become players. However, civilians initially trapped within a barrier at the game’s outset will be permitted a safe exit.
- Points are earned by players through the act of eliminating other participants. The game master assigns points based on the perceived value of the player’s life, attributing five points to sorcerers and one point to non-sorcerers.
- Participants possess the option to utilize 100 points to introduce a new rule to the Culling Game. The game master is obliged to accept any new rule proposed, with the exception that it does not have a lasting effect on the game.
- If a participant’s point score remains unchanged for a consecutive 19-day period, their cursed technique will be extracted, leading to their demise.
Additionally, there is an undisclosed rule that was unveiled to the players only after the initiation of the game. This particular rule dictates that, due to the extensive reach of the barriers across Japan, every participant is randomly transported to a different location within the barrier upon entering it.
What is Kenjaku Planning?
Your likely query now is about Kenjaku’s overarching objective. Our current knowledge about Kenjaku is somewhat limited, encompassing his advanced age and the fact that he has meticulously devised the Culling Game over the span of 1000 years. Through this lengthy preparation, he forged pacts with formidable and ancient sorcerers like Hajime Kashimo, binding them to awaken within vessels for participation in the game.
Kenjaku’s ultimate goal appears to be steeped in curiosity, leading online enthusiasts to draw parallels with a mad scientist archetype. The Culling Game serves as Kenjaku’s tool to compel humanity to undergo a transformative evolution, with the ultimate aim of unifying the entire species into one singular cursed entity alongside Master Tengen.
As per Master Tengen’s revelation, the Culling Game harnesses the cursed energy of the players and the barriers for a ritual. This ritual, once concluded, readies humanity for a merger. Following the completion of the ritual, Master Tengen can be coerced into merging with the affected humans, instigating their evolution into an altered form.
End Result of the Culling Game?
Since Kenjaku isn’t the game master, his demise won’t bring about the end of the Culling Game. The unfortunate reality for Yuji and Megumi is that, owing to the specific binding vows set by Kenjaku, the game will persist until every player meets their demise, and there’s no remedy to halt its course.
To avoid divulging any spoilers, the conclusion of the arc awaits discovery in the manga. For those eager to unravel the unfolding events, delving into the manga is recommended.
To gain a comprehensive understanding of the narrative, viewers can catch Jujutsu Kaisen’s initial two seasons and film on Crunchyroll, encompassing the Cursed Child Arc, Fearsome Womb Arc, Gojo’s Past Arc, and the Shibuya Incident Arc.
Also Read: Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Ending Explained
