Warning: Spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 10 below.
Just when you thought the Culling Game couldn’t get any more intense, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 10 pulls the rug out from under us—and then dropkicks that rug through a concrete wall. Titled “Tokyo No. 1 Colony, Part 4,” this week’s installment finally shifts the spotlight to Megumi Fushiguro, and let me tell you, it was worth the wait.
After the emotionally draining courtroom drama of Yuji vs. Higuruma, Episode 10 serves as a palate cleanser and a reality check all at once. It’s brutal, it’s clever, and it features a comedic relief character who might actually be one of the most dangerous people in the entire series. MAPPA came to play, and the result is a 45-minute tactical chess match that reminds us why the Culling Game arc hits different .
Here’s everything you need to know about the episode that has the fandom absolutely losing it.
Megumi vs. The World: How a Negotiation Became a Bloodbath
Let’s rewind. Episode 10 picks up exactly where the last one left off: Megumi is face-to-face with Reggie Star and his crew, and things are about to go sideways fast. Reggie does what Reggie does best—he monologues about his theories regarding Kenjaku’s endgame, suggesting that once only the strongest players remain, the mastermind plans to drop a metaphorical bomb on the survivors .
Megumi? He’s not here for theories. He’s here for Tsumiki.
In a move that shocked absolutely no one who knows Megumi, he cuts through the chatter and drops an ultimatum: hand over all your points. All of them. Reggie has 41, Hazenoki has 35, Chizuru Hari has 28—combined, they represent the 100-point threshold Megumi needs to secure his sister’s safety .
Reggie’s response? A simple “no.” And just like that, the episode detonates.
What follows is a three-versus-one ambush that showcases exactly why Megumi is one of the most underrated fighters in the series. Chizuru Hari attacks from behind, but Megumi was never not ready. He’d already planted Nue in the shadows during the entire conversation—a detail that rewards attentive viewers and proves that Megumi’s battle IQ is off the charts .
Reggie Star’s Contract Re-Creation: The Most Creative Curse Yet
If you’re wondering why Reggie Star has become an instant fan-favorite villain, look no further than his cursed technique. Contract Re-Creation allows Reggie to materialize any physical object listed on a receipt he possesses . Kitchen knives, gasoline, surfboards, motorcycles, refrigerators—if he has the receipt, he has the weapon.
Yes, you read that correctly. This man fights with expense reports.
The creativity here is pure Gege Akutami genius. Reggie throws receipt papers at Megumi that transform into gasoline mid-air. His ally Hazenoki (more on him in a second) detonates his own teeth to ignite the fuel. The combo attack is devastating, and watching Megumi navigate this logistical nightmare is genuinely thrilling .
Reggie’s arsenal includes:
- Kitchen knives that appear mid-swing
- Gasoline for area denial and combo setups
- Surfboards for mobility
- Motorcycles for pursuit
- Drones for surveillance
- Household appliances as projectiles
This is Jujutsu Kaisen at its best: turning mundane concepts into life-or-death weapons.
Iori Hazenoki: The Man Who Bombs Himself
Speaking of creative techniques, let’s talk about Iori Hazenoki, who might have the most unsettling ability we’ve seen this season. Hazenoki can sever any part of his body and turn it into an explosive projectile . Teeth become grenades. Eyeballs become bombs. And thanks to reverse cursed technique, everything grows back.
There’s something deeply uncomfortable about watching a man pluck out his own eye and throw it at someone, and MAPPA animates this with horrifying detail. The explosion that scorches Megumi’s face early in the episode comes from exactly this, and it sets the tone for just how brutal the Culling Game really is .
Remi, the fourth member of Reggie’s group, tries to contribute with her scorpion-hair technique, but she’s clearly out of her depth. Megumi’s frustration with her is one of the episode’s few moments of levity—until it’s not. When Reggie and Hazenoki’s combined explosion nearly kills Remi along with Megumi, it becomes painfully clear that these ancient sorcerers don’t care about collateral damage. They never did .
Takaba’s Chaotic Debut: The Funniest (and Scariest) Entrance in JJK History
Just when Megumi is about to be overwhelmed by Hazenoki’s explosive tooth attack, a stranger steps in and takes the blast to the face.
Enter Fumihiko Takaba, age 35, aspiring comedian, zero points, and the most unpredictable character in the entire Culling Game .
Takaba’s introduction is pure gold. He claims the cowardly attack did zero damage to him—while blood pours profusely from his head. He tells Megumi he can judge people by their faces, then immediately declares that Megumi has a “bad face.” He attempts a joke (“mind your own wi-fi”) that lands with all the impact of a wet noodle .
It’s awkward. It’s cringe. It’s absolutely hilarious.
But then Takaba dropkicks Hazenoki through a building wall, and suddenly everyone’s paying attention. Reggie senses the massive spike in cursed energy and realizes this isn’t just some random civilian. This is something else entirely .
The Comedian Technique: Why Takaba Matters
For anime-only viewers, here’s what you need to know: Takaba’s cursed technique, Comedian, is reality manipulation based on humor . If Takaba genuinely finds something funny, it becomes real. No conditions, no limits—just pure, absurd reality warping.
Manga readers have been waiting for this moment, and the anime handles it perfectly. The episode doesn’t reveal the full extent of his power—it just lets him be weird, and that’s exactly the right call. His presence in the Culling Game is far more significant than his comedy routine suggests .
The Naruto Tribute Everyone’s Talking About
In one of the most delightful moments of the episode, Takaba squares up against Hazenoki and, after disappearing from his opponent’s sight, reappears behind him in the classic Naruto pose. What follows is the legendary “One Thousand Years of Death” —the finger thrust that needs no introduction .
Yes, Takaba actually uses the Konoha Secret Taijutsu technique on Hazenoki. The fandom reaction has been explosive (pun intended). It’s a loving tribute to one of anime’s most iconic gags, and it fits Takaba’s character perfectly. Of course the aspiring comedian would pull a prank from another series .
Rule Ten Changes Everything
Mid-fight, a Kogane appears with an announcement: a new rule has been added to the Culling Game. Rule Ten allows players to transfer points to other players .
Megumi immediately checks and confirms it was Higuruma—meaning Yuji succeeded. The relief on his face is palpable. Tsumiki won’t have to kill to survive. He can fight differently now.
This is the turning point. Megumi confirms Chizuru Hari is dead (he killed him off-screen after their confrontation), eliminating him permanently and securing five points. More importantly, he now has permission to go all out .
The Zenin blood in Megumi surfaces in this moment. Maki’s massacre of the clan in Episode 4 proved that their bloodline doesn’t hesitate, and Megumi is no different. He kills without theatrics, without guilt spirals, without the existential crisis that Yuji experienced in Shibuya. He simply does what needs to be done .
Megumi Fushiguro: The Strategist’s Strategist
What makes Megumi’s fights so compelling is that he never wins through brute force. He outthinks everyone.
Against Reggie, Megumi cycles through shikigami at remarkable speed:
- Max Elephant to control space with water
- Nue for aerial strikes and surveillance
- Rabbit Escape as cover for repositioning
- Divine Dog: Totality for direct assault
- Great Serpent for grappling
Each summon tests Reggie’s responses, catalogues his patterns, and sets up the next move. It’s like watching a chess grandmaster play three-dimensional chess while also dodging kitchen knives .
Reggie, to his credit, keeps up. He recognizes that Megumi is predictable in some ways—the young sorcerer telegraphs certain moves—but that predictability becomes a weapon in itself. Megumi lures Reggie into thinking he understands the pattern, then breaks it at the perfect moment .
The Domain Expansion Cliffhanger
The episode’s climax arrives when Megumi lures Reggie into a school gymnasium. Reggie thinks he has the advantage—enclosed space, limited mobility, perfect for his receipt-based arsenal.
He’s wrong.
Megumi reveals that the entire fight has been building to this moment. The environment, the positioning, the psychological pressure—all of it was setup. And then, with calm confidence that sends chills down your spine, Megumi activates his Domain Expansion: Chimera Shadow Garden .
Reggie’s face says everything. Domain Expansion is supposed to be the pinnacle of jujutsu, reserved for the strongest of the strong. Yet here’s this teenager, battered and exhausted, pulling it out at the exact right moment.
The episode ends before we see the domain’s full effects, leaving us on a cliffhanger that feels less like a tease and more like the satisfying click of a trap snapping shut. Reggie walked into checkmate and didn’t even realize it until it was too late .
Fan Reactions: The Internet Loses It
As expected, social media exploded within minutes of the episode airing.
“Megumi fight were always fire” one fan posted, perfectly summarizing the sentiment . Others are calling this “potentially the best fight of the season,” with some manga readers arguing it’s one of the best in the entire Culling Game arc .
Takaba, unsurprisingly, is trending. His combination of awkward comedy and genuine menace has fans divided in the best way. Some find him annoying (which is the point), while others are already declaring him their favorite new character. The Naruto tribute has racked up millions of views across platforms, with clips of the “One Thousand Years of Death” sequence going viral .
“JJK fans can’t even look at the word ‘potential’ normally anymore” one user joked, referencing how often Megumi has been described as having “potential” throughout the series. This episode proves that potential is finally being realized .
What This Means for the Culling Game Moving Forward
With Megumi now established as a major player and Takaba in the mix, the Tokyo No. 1 Colony is about to get even more chaotic. The addition of Rule Ten opens up new strategic possibilities, and Megumi’s willingness to kill marks a significant character evolution.
For Yuji, his success with Higuruma means he can now focus on accumulating points through transfer rather than killing. But knowing Yuji, nothing will be that simple .
And for Takaba? His partnership with Megumi is built on mutual incomprehension, but it works. Megumi doesn’t care what Takaba does as long as he wins, and Takaba just wants to be entertaining. It’s the oddest couple in jujutsu history, and we’re here for every second of it.
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Final Decision: A Must-Watch Episode
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 10 earns a solid 4.8/5 from critics and fans alike . It balances brutal action with genuine humor, advances multiple character arcs, and sets up what promises to be an incredible conclusion to Megumi’s first major Culling Game fight.
MAPPA’s animation is, as always, exceptional. The fight choreography feels kinetic and deliberate, the cursed techniques are visualized with creative flair, and the comedic beats land perfectly. This is a studio at the top of its game, adapting source material with love and precision .
Whether you’re here for Megumi’s tactical genius, Takaba’s chaotic energy, or just want to watch sorcerers beat each other up with increasingly absurd abilities, Episode 10 delivers on every level.
What did you think of Megumi’s Domain Expansion? Are you Team Takaba or do you find him annoying? Drop your thoughts in the comments below—we want to hear your hot takes!
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