Jujutsu Kaisen [Season 3 Episode 7]

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 7: Yuji’s Unstoppable Rise and the End of Mahito’s Chaos

If you thought Yuji Itadori was done after the Shibuya Incident, think again. Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 7—part of The Culling Game arc—throws fans right back into the thick of it, and let’s just say: Mahito didn’t stand a chance. Premiering in Fall 2026, this season dives into the deadly Culling Game orchestrated by Noritoshi Kamo, a battle across ten Japanese colonies where sorcerers and curses clash for survival. But Episode 7? It’s all about Yuji finally stepping back into the spotlight as the main character—and he’s not holding back.

First off, let’s talk about the elephant in the room: Mahito’s return… and his brutal defeat. Fans on MyAnimeList are losing it over how one-sided the fight was. “Yuji fucked up Mahito just like the good old days,” one user wrote, and honestly? That’s an understatement. Mahito, the shape-shifting curse who’s tormented Yuji since Season 1, thought he could go toe-to-toe with our favorite sorcerer—but Yuji’s power has skyrocketed. Another fan joked, “Mahito thought his ahh was goin stand a chance against Goatuji 😭😭,” and yeah, Mahito’s ego got checked hard. The double-page spread of Yuji’s counterattack? “Fire,” “sick,” “better than any I’ve seen in JJK”—fans can’t stop raving about the art. Yuji Iwasaki’s work here is next-level, making every punch feel visceral and every moment of Mahito’s downfall satisfying.

But it’s not all just action. The episode dives deep into the moral mess of the Culling Game. Yuji and Maru (a key player in the arc) debate two options to end cursed spirits forever: either remove cursed energy entirely or turn everyone into sorcerers. They pick the first one, and fans are split. “Who cares about curse energy being a new energy source? Just use nuclear power bros,” one user quipped, while another worried, “We’re messing with future potential resources here.” It’s a heavy topic—removing cursed energy would mean no more curses, but what about the sorcerers who rely on it? Yuji even mentions he might live 300 more years if the plan works, which adds a bittersweet layer to his resolve. He’s ready to carry the burden, even if it means outliving everyone he loves.

Of course, fans had some lighter takes too. “Yuji! Take off the damn jacket and show your face,” one person begged, a running joke about Yuji’s always-covered head. Others found Mahito’s defeat almost too easy: “I was both impressed and disappointed,” a user admitted. “Having my favorite villain return just to get one-shotted does make me sigh.” But most agreed: Mahito got what he deserved. “Poor Mahito… dude didn’t stand a chance,” another fan wrote, though some wished Yuji had been pushed harder to show off more of his new skills.

The episode also hints at the endgame—with only three chapters left (as one user pointed out), things are ramping up fast. Yuji’s domain expansion is still MIA, and fans are dying to see it: “Can’t wait for Yuji’s Domain expansion,” someone commented. There’s also curiosity about side characters like Tsurugi and Yuka—what’s their fate? And let’s not forget the ongoing debate about the plan to eliminate cursed energy. “Even regular people generate cursed energy when stressed or dying,” a fan noted. “Removing it might only slow things down, not stop them.”

Overall, Episode 7 is a rollercoaster of emotions: satisfying action, deep moral questions, and that classic Jujutsu Kaisen edge. Yuji’s back as the MC, Mahito’s gone (for now?), and the Culling Game’s end is in sight. As one fan put it: “The ending seems to be near.” Whether you’re here for the fights, the feels, or the art, this episode delivers—even if it leaves you craving more of Yuji’s full potential.

So, if you haven’t watched it yet? Drop everything. Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 7 is a must-see for any fan—and proof that Yuji Itadori is just getting started.