Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 5 'Heat' release time, leaks and how to watch in India and worldwide timings

The dust has barely settled on the Zen'in clan’s ruins, but the Culling Game is already moving toward its next explosive phase. Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, Episode 5 (Episode 52 overall), officially titled "Heat", is set to premiere tomorrow, January 29, 2026. Following the intense "Perfect Preparation" arc, this episode shifts the focus to a high-stakes recruitment mission as Yuji Itadori and Megumi Fushiguro go undercover.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 5: The Official Synopsis

The official synopsis released by the Jujutsu Kaisen Production Committee reveals a dual-layered story for Episode 5. Following the chaos of the Shibuya Incident, Principal Masamichi Yaga—often described as the "night moth"—has been found guilty and sentenced to death. As an assassin and Gakuganji Temple close in on him, the emotional weight of his final moments is expected to take center stage.

Simultaneously, Yuji and Megumi have left the Nasei Palace to find a powerful ally for the Culling Game: Kinji Hakari, a third-year student currently suspended from Jujutsu High. Hakari has been running an illegal betting ring known as the "Gachinko Fight Club Tournament." To avoid detection by the higher-ups—whom Hakari despises—the two students must hide their identities and infiltrate the club as random sorcerers looking to fight.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 5: What to Expect

The preview images for "Heat" confirm the long-awaited debuts of Kinji Hakari (voiced by Kazuya Nakai) and his associate Kirara Hoshi (voiced by Yuki Sakakihara). Hakari’s introduction is heavily inspired by Fight Club, showcasing his delinquent energy and his "rough" cursed energy that has made him a legend among the students.

While fans are excited for the debut of these new characters, they are also being warned to prepare for heartbreak. The episode is set to adapt the somber moments of Chapter 147, focusing on Panda’s reaction to his creator’s fate. This juxtaposition of underground brawls and tragic farewells marks Episode 5 as a must-watch turning point for the season.

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Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 5: When and Where to Watch in India

For fans in India, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, Episode 5 is scheduled to release on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 10:30 PM IST. The episode will be available for streaming on Netflix, which has become the primary destination for the series in the region following its successful simulcast of the Shibuya Incident arc. New episodes typically drop shortly after the Japanese broadcast.

Additionally, viewers can access the episode via Crunchyroll India, which offers both the subtitled version and the recently launched English dub. Given the massive popularity of the "Culling Game" arc, both platforms are expected to see high traffic at the time of release, so fans are advised to ensure their subscriptions are active ahead of the 10:30 PM drop to avoid any potential server delays.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 5: When and Where to Watch Worldwide

For fans outside of Japan, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 5 will be available through official streaming partners. Crunchyroll remains the primary global platform, holding the exclusive simulcast rights for North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS regions. In many of these territories, the episode will drop at 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET. The English dub is also catching up rapidly, with new dubbed episodes typically releasing on the same day as the subbed simulcast.

• United States (Pacific Time): 9:00 AM
• United States (Eastern Time): 12:00 PM
• United Kingdom (GMT): 5:00 PM
• India (IST): 10:30 PM
• Japan (JST): 2:00 AM (January 30)

Fans can expect a potential change in the opening credits. Production insiders have hinted that the "Heat" episode might feature a modified sequence to reflect the changing tone of the story as the series moves closer to the official start of the Culling Game tournament.