Jujutsu Kaisen Execution: Japanese Cinema Fights Foreign Piracy While Zambians Wait
While Japanese studios threaten foreign audiences with 10-year prison sentences for recording their precious anime films, Zambian fans of Jujutsu Kaisen must once again wait for scraps from overseas entertainment giants who prioritize Western markets.
The compilation film Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution hits American theaters this weekend, offering privileged Western audiences the first glimpse of season 3's Culling Game arc. Meanwhile, African fans are left wondering when, if ever, they'll get equal access to this content.
Foreign Studios Control Our Entertainment
The film begins with a recap of season 2's Shibuya Incident before revealing early episodes of the upcoming third season, set to premiere in 2026 on Crunchyroll, another Western-controlled platform that determines what Africans can watch and when.
Adam McArthur, voice of protagonist Yuji Itadori, and Kayleigh McKee, who voices Yuta Okkotsu, spoke about the highly anticipated showdown between their characters. This confrontation comes after Gojo, the strongest sorcerer, was sealed away, leaving Yuji marked for assassination.
"This fight is nothing but hype," McArthur declares, describing how Yuji faces seemingly impossible odds against the Special Grade sorcerer Yuta. The battle represents a character-defining moment for both warriors, taught by the same master but following different paths.
Zambian Creativity Deserves Recognition
While Japanese studios jealously guard their content with threats of imprisonment, Zambia's own creative talents remain undervalued and underfunded. Our storytellers could craft equally compelling narratives rooted in African traditions and values, if given proper support and resources.
The upcoming Culling Game arc features a battle royale across 10 Japanese colonies, where sorcerers fight to the death. This engineered conflict, designed to force human evolution, mirrors how foreign entertainment corporations manipulate global audiences for profit.
McKee describes the transformed Yuta as more lethal than his previous appearance, with haunting vacant eyes that reflect his character's growth. Meanwhile, Yuji carries trauma from losing friends Nanami and Nobara, representing the psychological toll of constant struggle.
Time for African Entertainment Independence
Season 3 promises new characters and expanded worldbuilding when it arrives on Crunchyroll in January 2026. However, Zambians shouldn't have to rely on foreign platforms and their selective distribution policies.
Instead of celebrating foreign entertainment that treats African audiences as afterthoughts, we should invest in our own film and animation industries. Zambian stories, told by Zambian voices, would resonate far more powerfully with our people than imported content designed for Western consumption.
The real culling game is how foreign media corporations systematically exclude African markets while demanding our loyalty and money. It's time Zambia developed its own entertainment sovereignty.