When Season 3 featuring the Culling Game arc was officially revealed in January 2026, a heated debate erupted across Jujutsu Kaisen (JJK) forums. It all started with a YouTuber named TKOhhh posting a reaction video titled “Is Jujutsu Kaisen the Solo Leveling of 2026?”.
For loyal fans of Gege Akutami, comparing JJK to the straightforward power-leveling structure of Solo Leveling was “an unacceptable insult.” They argued this comparison undermines a series known for its layered storytelling, intense character psychology, and haunting tragedies.
Many pointed out that while Solo Leveling focuses on Sung Jin-woo’s personal power growth, JJK is an epic about cursed spirits, psychological trauma, and survival philosophy. This analogy essentially dismisses JJK’s narrative depth and reduces it to a mere “light show” from studio MAPPA.
Ironically, TKOhhh’s original video only had about 10,000 views, but thanks to the wave of backlash from JJK fans, the posts criticizing him have now racked up hundreds of thousands of interactions.
Under public pressure, the YouTuber issued a clarification. He explained his original intent was simply to highlight JJK as the breakout hit of early 2026, similar to how Solo Leveling dominated the scene last year. TKOhhh also sarcastically added, “People only see what they want to see… anyway, thanks for giving me this huge free boost in engagement!”
Despite ongoing debates over the animation quality between the two giants MAPPA and A-1 Pictures, the hype around this masterpiece remains strong. There’s no denying that Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is the absolute focal point of the anime world this early year.