by The TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, titled “Death Migration Part 1”, is currently airing to massive fan attention. The series broadcasts every Thursday at 12:26 a.m. on the “Super Animeism TURBO” programming block across 28 MBS/TBS network affiliates, beginning January 8, 2026.
As the story reaches one of its most emotionally intense arcs, an official interview with Mikako Komatsu (voice of Zen’in Maki) and Marina Inoue (voice of Zen’in Mai) has been released via Animate Times. The interview offers deep insight into the tragic fate of the Zen’in twins and the emotional weight behind Episode 51—one of the most talked-about episodes of the season.
About Jujutsu Kaisen: A Global Phenomenon
Jujutsu Kaisen, created by Gege Akutami, was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from March 2018 to September 2025. Over its six-and-a-half-year run, the manga surpassed 150 million copies in circulation worldwide, including digital editions.
Anime & Film Success Timeline
- Season 1 (2020–2021): Established the anime as a global hit
- Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie (2021): Earned ¥26.5 billion worldwide
- Season 2 (2023): Featured the highly praised Hidden Inventory / Shibuya Incident arcs
- 2025: Compilation films and revival screenings brought the series back to theaters
- Season 3 (2026): Adapts the Culling Game / Death Migration arc, one of the darkest chapters of the story
Season 3 continues to elevate the series with intense character drama, moral dilemmas, and devastating emotional consequences.
Season 3 Focus: The Zen’in Sisters’ Tragedy
Episode 51 places a powerful spotlight on Maki and Mai Zen’in, twin sisters born into the prestigious yet deeply toxic Zen’in clan.
In jujutsu society, twins are considered a taboo, believed to weaken cursed energy. This superstition shaped the sisters’ lives, forcing them into cruel roles from birth.
Interview Highlights: Mikako Komatsu & Marina Inoue
Mai’s Question That Changed Everything
One of the most memorable moments in Episode 51 is Mai’s heartbreaking question to Maki:
“Why didn’t you fall into despair with me?”
Marina Inoue (Mai) explained that, for Mai, this moment represented her truest wish:
“For Mai, that might have been the happiest possibility. Even if they couldn’t be sorcerers, as long as they could stay together.”
Mai never sought greatness—only escape. She wanted a quiet life with her sister, free from the cruelty of the Zen’in family.
Maki’s Resolve: Fighting Even When It Hurts
Mikako Komatsu (Maki) shared her interpretation of Maki’s mindset:
“Being born a twin turned love into a curse. Maki’s rebellion against her family and bloodline became part of her reason for living.”
While Mai wanted to run away, Maki refused to accept injustice. She fought to change the system itself, even if it meant sacrificing personal happiness.
Komatsu explained that Maki’s greatest conflict was loving Mai while believing she must destroy everything—including herself—to protect her.
Love, Misunderstanding, and a Cruel Irony
The interview highlights a painful irony:
- Mai believed Maki abandoned her
- Maki believed she had to become stronger for Mai’s sake
This misunderstanding led to a tragic “entrustment” between them—one that ultimately created Maki’s ideal form as a sorcerer, while destroying the Zen’in clan.
“It’s ironic,” Komatsu said, “that the ideal form of magic and family came from such loss. But perhaps that’s why Maki was able to destroy everything.”
The Final Scene: Maki, Mai, and Their Mother
The episode’s ending scene featuring Maki, Mai, and their mother together—left many viewers shaken.
Marina Inoue noted:
“From Mai’s perspective, it was shocking. She didn’t know what had happened to her mother.”
Komatsu added that the scene invites multiple interpretations:
- A memory
- A moment of emotional release
- Or a symbolic breaking of the Zen’in curse
The mother’s line—“I’m glad I gave birth to you…”—carries deep ambiguity. It could be regret, acceptance, or the echo of a rare moment of love buried beneath years of resentment
Why the Zen’in Arc Resonates with Fans
This arc has struck a chord because it explores:
- Family trauma and generational abuse
- The cost of self-sacrifice
- The difference between survival and true freedom
For beginners, this storyline clearly shows that Jujutsu Kaisen is not just about battles, but about emotional scars and difficult choices
What’s Next in Death Migration Part 1
As Season 3 continues:
- The Culling Game intensifies
- Characters face irreversible consequences
- Maki’s transformation becomes central to the story’s future
The emotional impact of Episode 51 will continue to influence events moving forward
Final Thoughts
The official interview with Mikako Komatsu and Marina Inoue adds essential emotional context to one of Jujutsu Kaisen’s most tragic arcs. Their insights deepen our understanding of the Zen’in sisters—not as rivals or victims, but as two people trapped by love, fear, and a broken system.
As Death Migration Part 1 unfolds, Jujutsu Kaisen once again proves why it stands at the top of modern anime storytelling.=
