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JJK Season 3 Episode 4: Will We Finally See Hakari’s “Fever”?

The Culling Game is no longer a looming threat—it’s a bloody reality. After the exposition-heavy setup of the first few episodes, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 4 is poised to bridge the gap between the fallout of Shibuya and the chaotic “Perfect Preparation” arc.

If you’re hunting for the English sub drop or wondering when the English dub will hit Crunchyroll, here is the breakdown from a perspective that knows exactly what Gege Akutami has in store for us.

Release Intel: Don’t Miss the Simulcast

MAPPA hasn’t missed a beat with the Winter 2026 schedule. Episode 4 is locked in for Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Subtitled (Simulcast): Expect the English sub to hit Crunchyroll around 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET.
English Dub: Traditionally, the dub lags by about two weeks. Expect the dubbed version of Episode 4 to arrive in early February, featuring the return of Adam McArthur as Yuji.

Expert Analysis: What’s Actually Happening in Episode 4?

While Episode 3 was a “rules dump,” Episode 4 is where the chess pieces actually move. Here is the deep dive into the plot threads coming our way:

1. The Search for the “Fever”: Kinji Hakari

The big question on every manga reader’s mind: Is this the episode we meet Hakari? With Gojo sealed, the “Big Three” of Jujutsu High are gone, leaving a massive power vacuum. Yuji and Megumi are heading to the underground fight clubs to find the suspended third-year, Kinji Hakari.

Why it matters: Hakari’s Cursed Energy isn’t just strong; it’s “rough.” His eventual Domain Expansion is one of the most mechanically complex (and visually insane) sequences MAPPA will ever have to animate.

2. Maki Zen’in and the “Perfect Preparation”

We’re reaching the tipping point for Maki. After being treated as a failure by the Zen’in clan for years, the narrative is shifting toward her return to the clan’s warehouse. If you thought the Shibuya fights were brutal, the “Zen’in Massacre” is going to redefine “dark” for this series.

3. Kenjaku’s Mastery

We’re starting to see the true scale of the Culling Game. This isn’t just a tournament; it’s a forced evolution of humanity. Episode 4 should clarify how Kenjaku has used the “Idle Transfiguration” he stole from Mahito to awaken thousands of new sorcerers across Japan.

How to Watch JJK Season 3 Episode 4 (Sub & Dub)

Official Stream: Crunchyroll is the primary home for JJK globally.
Netflix (Select Regions): In parts of Asia and India, Netflix usually carries the simulcast.
The “Dub” Delay: If you’re a dub-only viewer, avoid social media for the next two weeks. The spoilers for the Culling Game colonies are going to be everywhere.

Theory Crafting: Is the Animation Holding Up?

There’s been a lot of chatter in the fandom about MAPPA’s schedule. So far, Season 3 has maintained a gritty, cinematic aesthetic that fits the “Post-Shibuya” depression. Episode 4 will be a major test—if we get the Hakari vs. Yuji “audition” fight, watch for a shift in choreography style to reflect Hakari’s unique, brawling combat.

Topics included:

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 4 English Sub
JJK Season 3 Episode 4 English Dub
Culling Game Arc Episode 4
Kinji Hakari Anime Debut
MAPPA JJK Season 3 Schedule