Which Jujutsu Kaisen Figures to Collect While You Watch (2026 Guide)
If you are starting or re-watching Jujutsu Kaisen in 2026, this guide pairs the anime's watch order with the figures worth collecting at each stage of the story. Instead of one flat shopping list, it maps characters to where they matter most on screen: the first-year trio in Season 1, Yuta in the prequel film, the past-and-Shibuya arcs in Season 2, and the newcomers of the Culling Game in Season 3. Every recommendation is framed by line and character so you can chase what fits your shelf and your budget, not just what is loudest. It is spoiler-safe at the arc level, names no plot twists, and ends with a formats cheat-sheet and where to buy Jujutsu Kaisen figures safely from Japan.
How to watch Jujutsu Kaisen in order (2026)
The short answer: watch in release order. Season 1, then the film, then Season 2, then Season 3. Season 2 opens with a flashback arc that predates the movie, but release order keeps the reveals in the sequence the anime intends.
| Entry | Year | Arc(s) | Episodes | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2020–2021 | Cursed Womb / Vs. Mahito / Kyoto Goodwill Event | 24 | Crunchyroll, Netflix |
| Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (film) | 2021 | Prequel: Yuta & Rika | 1 film | Crunchyroll, Netflix |
| Season 2 | 2023 | Hidden Inventory / Premature Death, then Shibuya Incident | 23 | Crunchyroll |
| Season 3 (Culling Game Part 1) | 2026 | Culling Game, first half | 12 | Crunchyroll |
Season 3, officially The Culling Game: Part 1, aired in Japan from January 9 to March 27, 2026 (12 episodes, directed by Shōta Goshozono). Immediately after the finale, a fourth season — The Culling Game: Part 2 — was announced, with Takeru Satō taking over as director; no premiere date has been confirmed yet. If you want the full breakdown of every arc and streaming split, see our Jujutsu Kaisen watch order guide. Akibato ships Jujutsu Kaisen figures from Japan, so you can start a shelf as you catch up.
How to match a figure to where you are in the story
A collect-while-you-watch approach means buying the character you have just met on screen, while the moment is fresh, rather than front-loading spoiler characters you have not seen yet. Jujutsu Kaisen figures come in a few formats at very different price points, and knowing which is which keeps you from overpaying.
- Prize figures (Bandai Spirits Ichiban Kuji and Ichibansho): sold through Japanese lottery and claw-machine channels, with the top tier branded MASTERLISE for sharper paint and dynamic poses.
- Scale figures (Kotobukiya ARTFX J, MegaHouse G.E.M.): 1/7 or 1/8 statues, the most detailed and the most expensive.
- Nendoroid and figma (Good Smile Company, Max Factory): chibi poseable and articulated action formats respectively.
- POP UP PARADE (Good Smile Company): a fixed size at a friendly price, ideal for a first purchase.
- Trading figures and gashapon (Bushiroad Creative PalVerse, MegaHouse Lookup, Bandai capsule lines): small, cheap, blind-boxed or random, great for filling out a cast.
If you are new to these categories, our types of anime figures explained and what MASTERLISE means guides define every term used below. For a full catalogue of lines by character, see our Jujutsu Kaisen figures guide.
Season 1 (24 episodes): the 3 figures that define the cast
Season 1 introduces the main cast and the two characters you will want on the shelf first. It is the safest place to start collecting because nearly every line has covered these designs.
Yuji, Megumi, and Nobara — the first-year trio
- Yuji Itadori: the protagonist. Look for him in POP UP PARADE and figma for an affordable, expressive first pick.
- Megumi Fushiguro: his Ten Shadows technique makes for dynamic action poses; figma and prize lines both suit him.
- Nobara Kugisaki: the trio's third member, well served by Nendoroid and scale statues from Kotobukiya's ARTFX J.
Satoru Gojo and Ryomen Sukuna — the two you will chase hardest
Gojo, the strongest sorcerer, and Sukuna, the King of Curses, are the franchise's most-produced characters. If a new Ichiban Kuji or scale line launches, one of these two usually anchors it, so expect to pay a premium and check stock early.
- Gojo Satoru: blindfolded and unblindfolded variants exist across almost every format, including MASTERLISE prize figures.
- Ryomen Sukuna: his awakened design is a recurring MASTERLISE and scale-figure highlight.
Aoi Todo and the Kyoto Goodwill Event
Season 1's back half stages the Kyoto Goodwill Event, a school-vs-school tournament that expands the roster. These characters see fewer figures than the core trio, so prize and trading lines are usually where they show up first.
- Aoi Todo: Yuji's bombastic ally, a fan-favourite whose figures tend to sell out fast when produced.
- Maki Zenin and the Kyoto students: better suited to Nendoroid and trading formats than premium scale statues.
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (2021 film): Yuta and Rika
The prequel film introduces Yuta Okkotsu and the cursed spirit Rika, plus a young Suguru Geto. Watched after Season 1 in release order, it deepens the world before Season 2's flashbacks.
- Yuta Okkotsu: figures pair him with Rika, making for a striking two-piece display; scale statues capture this best.
- Maki, Toge, and Panda: the second-year students appear here and recur throughout, so they are a good value target in Nendoroid or prize lines.
Season 2 (2023): Hidden Inventory and the Shibuya Incident
Season 2 splits into two very different halves. The first is a past arc; the second is the series' most intense stretch and drives most of the recent figure demand.
Hidden Inventory / Premature Death — young Gojo and Geto
This arc rewinds to Gojo and Geto as students. Their younger designs are distinct enough that collectors treat them as separate figures from the modern versions, and several scale and prize lines have produced them.
- Young Gojo Satoru: long-haired student design, a favourite for scale statues.
- Suguru Geto: his arc here reframes the whole series, making his figures newly popular.
- Toji Fushiguro: the Sorcerer Killer introduced in this arc has a striking design that scale and prize lines have both picked up.
Shibuya Incident — Mahito, Nanami, and awakened Sukuna
The Shibuya arc adds villains and pushes existing characters to their limits. Expect a surge of figures tied to this arc's key moments.
- Mahito: the arc's central antagonist, produced across figma and prize formats.
- Kento Nanami: a fan-favourite adult sorcerer, well suited to scale statues.
- Choso and the cursed spirits (Jogo): rounder out a Shibuya-themed display shelf.
- Kenjaku: the arc's mastermind, whose importance to the plot makes his figures a collector target despite fewer releases.
Because the Shibuya Incident is the most in-demand arc, it also draws the most re-releases and resale markups. If a Shibuya-era figure is out of stock, checking the current prize calendar often beats paying an inflated secondary price.
Season 3 (2026): Culling Game Part 1 figures to watch for
Season 3 adapts the first half of the Culling Game and introduces a new wave of sorcerers. Because the arc is recent, dedicated figures are still rolling out, so prize and trading lines are the most reliable way to collect these characters right now.
- Hiromi Higuruma: a breakout newcomer whose design has quickly drawn collector interest.
- Kinji Hakari: another Culling Game standout expected to feature in upcoming lines.
- Yuta Okkotsu: now central again, bridging the film and this arc for display purposes.
- Panda: a recurring second-year student whose unusual design makes for a distinctive shelf piece.
If a Season 3 character has no scale figure yet, a Bandai Ichiban Kuji or a Bushiroad PalVerse box is usually the first place they appear. Watching the prize calendar is the fastest way to catch them, and with Culling Game: Part 2 already confirmed for a later season, demand for these designs is likely to keep growing.
Bandai vs Good Smile: which maker suits which character
Two makers dominate Jujutsu Kaisen shelves, and they specialise in different things. Choosing by maker is often easier than choosing by character.
- Bandai Spirits runs the Ichiban Kuji and Ichibansho prize lines, including the MASTERLISE tier. This is where arc-timed, action-posed figures of Gojo, Sukuna, and new villains appear first, usually at a mid price.
- Good Smile Company handles Nendoroid, POP UP PARADE, and (through Max Factory) figma. Pick these for poseable, expression-swappable, or budget-friendly display pieces that stay in catalogue longer than prize figures.
- Kotobukiya and MegaHouse cover the premium scale statues (ARTFX J and G.E.M.) when you want a single centrepiece.
- Bushiroad Creative makes the PalVerse deformed trading figures, the cheapest way to collect a whole arc's cast.
In short: chase Bandai for arc-fresh action figures, Good Smile for lasting display staples, and PalVerse or gashapon when you want the whole cast without breaking the budget.
4 figure formats explained: which to pick
Use this cheat-sheet to match a format to your budget and shelf space before you buy.
| Format | Typical height | Relative price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scale (ARTFX J, G.E.M.) | 20–27 cm | Highest | A centrepiece of your favourite character |
| POP UP PARADE | ~17–18 cm | Low–mid | A first figure or matching a set |
| Prize / Ichiban Kuji (MASTERLISE) | ~15–25 cm | Mid | Dynamic poses tied to a specific arc |
| Nendoroid / figma | ~10–15 cm | Mid | Poseable displays and expression swaps |
| Trading / gashapon (PalVerse, Lookup) | ~5–10 cm | Lowest | Collecting the whole cast cheaply |
Not sure between the two poseable options? Our Nendoroid vs figma comparison and POP UP PARADE explainer break down the differences in size, price, and articulation.
A watch-and-collect order: 3 stages, 3 pickups
If you want a simple plan rather than a full cast, here is a low-cost path that grows with the story:
- Stage 1 — through Season 1: pick up a POP UP PARADE or trading figure of Yuji or Gojo. Cheap, iconic, and available in almost every format.
- Stage 2 — after the film and Season 2: add a Sukuna or young Gojo/Geto piece to mark the arcs that reframe the series.
- Stage 3 — during Season 3: chase a Culling Game newcomer through the current prize or PalVerse lines while they are new.
Three figures, one per major story beat, keeps the shelf meaningful without buying everything at once.
Preorder or buy in stock? A quick buying checklist
Jujutsu Kaisen figures sell through two channels, and knowing which you are looking at prevents both overpaying and missing out.
- Preorder newly announced scale and POP UP PARADE figures at the listed retail price, and expect a wait of several months until release. This is the cheapest way to secure a popular design before resale markups hit.
- Buy in stock for prize figures, trading boxes, and anything from an arc that has already aired. These are available now but stock is finite, so the earlier you buy after an arc airs, the closer to retail you pay.
- Check the maker's name on every listing. A figure with no stated manufacturer is the clearest bootleg warning sign.
- Confirm the shipping origin. Figures sourced directly from Japan are the safest route to authentic product and accurate stock counts.
Where to buy Jujutsu Kaisen figures from Japan
Buy from sellers that source directly in Japan so you get authentic product and current stock rather than bootlegs. Akibato's Jujutsu Kaisen collection ships from Japan and currently includes a Bushiroad Creative PalVerse trading box, a MegaHouse Lookup Miniature Collection set, and a 5th Anniversary gashapon charm — a low-cost way to start on any of the arcs above.
For arc-specific prize figures, the rotating Ichiban Kuji collection is where MASTERLISE and Last One prizes land first. Fans of Jujutsu Kaisen often also collect other MAPPA and Shonen Jump titles, so a related in-stock line is an easy add if a specific character is sold out. Stock changes, so check the collection pages for what is available at the time you read this.
5 quick answers (FAQ)
What is the best Jujutsu Kaisen figure line for beginners?
POP UP PARADE offers the best balance of quality and price for a first figure, while trading figures and gashapon like PalVerse let you collect several characters cheaply.
What does MASTERLISE mean on a Jujutsu Kaisen figure?
MASTERLISE is Bandai Spirits' top-quality tier for Ichiban Kuji prize figures, meaning sharper sculpting and paint than standard prize figures. It is a prize-figure grade, not a separate brand.
Do I need to watch Jujutsu Kaisen 0 before Season 2?
In release order, yes: watch Season 1, then the film, then Season 2. Season 2's Hidden Inventory arc is a flashback that predates the film, but release order preserves the intended reveals.
Where can I watch Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 in 2026?
Season 3, The Culling Game: Part 1, streams on Crunchyroll. Season 1 and the film are also available on Netflix in many regions.
How do I avoid bootleg Jujutsu Kaisen figures?
Buy from sellers that source in Japan and identify the manufacturer (Bandai Spirits, Good Smile Company, Kotobukiya, MegaHouse, Bushiroad Creative). Unbranded listings well below market price are the biggest red flag.
Key takeaways
- Watch in release order: Season 1 → Jujutsu Kaisen 0 → Season 2 → Season 3 (Culling Game Part 1, 2026).
- Start with Yuji or Gojo in an affordable format, then add arc-defining characters (Sukuna, young Gojo/Geto) as you progress.
- Prize and trading lines are the fastest way to collect recent Season 3 newcomers like Higuruma and Hakari.
- Match the format to your budget: POP UP PARADE and trading figures for value, scale statues for a centrepiece.
- Buy from Japan-sourced sellers to guarantee authenticity and current stock.