Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 4: Maki Zenin’s Clan Annihilation Stuns Viewers

The airing of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, Episode 4, has immediately generated massive fan reaction, with many calling it the best episode the franchise has ever produced. Titled "Perfect Preparation," the episode focused entirely on Maki Zenin’s brutal solo assault against her own family, marking a pivotal moment in the series.

Studio MAPPA delivered an intense, continuous sequence that compressed manga chapters 148 through 153 into a single, cinematic runtime. Maki returned to the Zenin compound seeking cursed tools before the Culling Games, but the visit quickly escalated into a final confrontation with the clan that had long rejected her for lacking cursed energy.

The episode depicted Maki’s complete transformation as her Heavenly Restriction finally maximized. This process eliminated her remaining cursed energy, turning her into an unstoppable force capable of wiping out the clan. The result was visceral: by the time the credits rolled, the majority of the Zenin Clan had been decimated by the member they cast aside.

Director Shōta Goshozono previously confirmed at Anime Expo 2024 that this was the episode he was most anticipating. To maximize the impact, MAPPA cut both the standard opening and ending sequences, allowing the full 28 minutes to run as one continuous fight. The visual style, featuring moody red color grading and relentless action, is already drawing comparisons to sequences found in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill. Fans are already calling it a serious contender for best episode of 2026. This high-stakes episode finally gave the fan-favorite character the spotlight she deserved after her introduction in Jujutsu Kaisen 0.