Jujutsu Kaisen Dominates Week 4 Winter 2026 Rankings, Frieren Holds Strong

MAPPA’s Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game has secured the top spot for Week 4 of the Winter 2026 anime season, according to the latest viewer data released by Niconico. This confirms the massive domestic impact of Yuji Itadori’s return as the series dives into the high-stakes Culling Game arc. Japanese audiences clearly tuned in for the sheer scale of the battles as Yuji fights to stop Kenjaku and free Satoru Gojo from the Prison Realm.

This performance marks a significant shift from the Fall 2025 charts, which were topped by the much quieter Crayon Shin-chan spinoff, Lunch Style. The current season is heavily favoring action and large-scale conflict.

Despite JJK’s commanding lead, the competition remains fierce. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is proving incredibly resilient, holding firm in the upper ranks and demonstrating sustained viewership. Oshi no Ko is also keeping pace, rounding out the top contenders in a competitive field.

The battle for second and third place remains tight as the season progresses, but JJK’s opening weeks have set a high bar that competitors are finding difficult to clear. International viewers can track all three heavy hitters, as they are currently streaming on Crunchyroll.