The Culling Game officially turns into a hunting ground as Yuji Itadori and Megumi Fushiguro enter Tokyo Colony No. 1, only to face immediate separation, a new game-changing rule from an ancient sorcerer, and a creepy revelation from Kenjaku about his connection to Yuji.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 7, titled “Tokyo No. 1 Colony, Part 1,” arrived on February 12, 2026, and it did not hold back. After weeks of preparation and recruitment, the deadly battle royale orchestrated by Kenjaku is now fully underway. The episode throws viewers straight into the chaos as Yuji and Megumi step inside the barrier, but nothing goes as planned. From the moment they enter, the game shows its true, brutal nature.
The episode picks up right after the recruitment of Kinji Hakari. The team finally has the help they need, but the situation changes in an instant. A floating Shikigami known as Kogane, which acts as the rulekeeper for the Culling Game, announces that a participant has added a brand-new rule. This rule, the ninth one, allows every player to access detailed information about others, including their names, how many points they have, how many rules they have added, and which colony they are currently in. This immediately removes any element of surprise and turns the entire game into open season .
Yuji and Megumi quickly use this new rule to check who added it. They discover that a sorcerer named Hajime Kashimo is responsible. Kashimo already has 200 points, which means he has killed at least 40 people since the game began . Even worse, his stated goal is to find and fight Sukuna, which puts a massive target on Yuji’s back .
Megumi’s Plan to Save His Sister Faces Impossible Odds
With the rules changing, Megumi Fushiguro focuses on his main goal: saving his sister, Tsumiki. She is trapped inside the Culling Game, and the current rules mean she could die if she does not kill others. Megumi comes up with a smart strategy. He does not want to kill anyone to collect points. Instead, he wants to find a player who already has 100 points and convince them to add a new rule. This new rule would allow players to transfer points to others. If that works, they could then add another rule letting players leave the game entirely without dying .
The only two players with enough points to make this happen are Hajime Kashimo, who is clearly dangerous, and another sorcerer named Hiromi Higuruma. The team decides to enter Tokyo Colony No. 1 to find Higuruma and also look for Hana Kurusu, the “Angel” who might be able to unseal Satoru Gojo from the Prison Realm .
Yuji Itadori’s Brutal Entry into Tokyo Colony No. 1
The moment Yuji and Megumi cross into Tokyo Colony No. 1, everything falls apart. The barrier itself has an unspoken rule: players are randomly transported to one of nine different locations inside the colony . Yuji and Megumi get separated immediately.
Yuji literally falls from the sky, and before he can even get his bearings, another player attacks him mid-air. The attacker, a sorcerer named Hanyu, smashes Yuji through multiple buildings. The impact is brutal, but Yuji gets right back up like it was nothing . He quickly turns the tables by charging debris with cursed energy and taking Hanyu down. Another sorcerer named Haba tries to ambush him, but Yuji counters effortlessly.
What stands out in this episode is how Yuji fights. He is holding back, trying not to kill anyone. He wants to clear the game while keeping his humanity intact. But the Culling Game is designed to force players to kill, and it is clear that Yuji’s resolve will be tested severely .
Kenjaku’s Sinister Revelation About Yuji’s Parentage
While the action in the colony is intense, the episode also delivers one of the creepiest moments involving the main villain. Kenjaku is shown escorting Yuji’s old friend from high school, Sasaki, out of a barrier. She seems confused and scared, but Kenjaku acts calm and almost polite.
Then he thanks her for being friends with “his son” . This confirms what manga readers already know, but for anime-only viewers, it is a massive and disturbing revelation. Kenjaku is Yuji’s parent. The way he says it, with such casualness while committing atrocities, makes the moment even more unsettling. It adds a deeply personal and horrifying layer to Yuji’s story. He is not just a random kid caught up in this war. He is the child of the mastermind behind it all .
Megumi Fushiguro Shows His Darker Side
While Yuji struggles with not killing, Megumi Fushiguro shows a different approach. Once inside the colony, Megumi makes it clear that he is willing to do whatever it takes. He implies that if he needs to score 100 points to save Tsumiki, he has no problem with killing other players to get there .
This contrast between Yuji and Megumi is central to the episode. Yuji is trying to hold on to his humanity and find a way out that does not involve murder. Megumi, on the other hand, is laser-focused on his goal. He is willing to become a killer if that is what it takes to rescue his sister. It shows how much Megumi has changed and how far he will go for family .
Hajime Kashimo Changes the Game Forever
The addition of Rule #9 by Hajime Kashimo completely changes the Culling Game. Before this rule, players had to search blindly. Now, everyone can see everyone else. It turns the colonies into actual hunting grounds. Players can track specific targets, avoid strong opponents, or hunt down weak ones for easy points .
Kashimo himself is a major threat. As an ancient sorcerer from 400 years ago, he possesses immense power and experience. He already has 200 points, meaning he has been extremely active and deadly since entering. His declared interest in finding Sukuna means he will eventually come for Yuji. The episode sets him up as one of the biggest obstacles in the arc .
What the New Rules Mean for the Team’s Mission
With the new rule in place, Yuji and Megumi can now see that Hiromi Higuruma is also in Tokyo Colony No. 1 and has 100 points. Their mission becomes clearer but also more dangerous. They need to find Higuruma and convince him to help them. But now, every other player in the colony can also see where Higuruma is and might try to kill him for his points .
The episode also reminds viewers of the bigger picture. Even if they save Tsumiki, they still need to find the Angel to free Gojo. Without Gojo, the jujutsu world has no chance against Kenjaku and the ancient sorcerers flooding into the colonies .
Episode 7 Marks a Hiatus Before the War Continues
After the intense events of Episode 7, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 will take a short break. The series is going on a one-week hiatus, meaning Episode 8 will not air on February 19. Instead, it will return on February 26, 2026 .
Studio MAPPA is taking this planned break to ensure the animation quality stays at the highest level for the upcoming battles. The Culling Game arc is known for its non-stop action, and the studio wants to deliver properly. A recap episode may air in Japan during the break, but it is unclear if international fans will see it on Crunchyroll .
For global audiences, the episode is available on Crunchyroll with subtitles in multiple languages. In India, fans can also watch it on Netflix, though Crunchyroll remains the fastest option for same-day streaming. The episode dropped at 9:00 AM Pacific Time, 12:00 PM Eastern Time, and 10:30 PM IST on February 12 .
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Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 7 marks the true beginning of the Culling Game. The setup is over, and the survival horror has started. Yuji and Megumi are separated, facing deadly opponents in an unfamiliar colony. Kenjaku’s revelation about Yuji adds an emotional weight that will only grow heavier as the story continues.
With Hajime Kashimo hunting for Sukuna and Hiromi Higuruma holding the key to saving Tsumiki, the stakes have never been higher. The episode ends with the clear message that this game will break people, and it is only a matter of time before it breaks our heroes too.
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