Tokyo, Japan – The latest television viewership data for Japanese animation from September 22-28, 2025, reveals established family favorites continue to dominate the airwaves, alongside the finale of a popular action series. Sazae-san once again secured the top spot, demonstrating its enduring popularity among Japanese households.
Top Anime Programs by Household Rating
For the week of September 22-28, 2025, the following animated programs garnered the highest average household ratings in Japan’s Kanto region, according to Video Research:
| Title | Station | Date | Time | Length | Average Household Rating (%) |
| :——————————- | :——– | :—————— | :——– | :——- | :————————— |
| Sazae-san | Fuji TV | September 28 (Sun) | 18:30 | 30 min. | 6.7 |
| Detective Conan | NTV | September 27 (Sat) | 18:00 | 30 min. | 5.8 |
| Chibi Maruko-chan | Fuji TV | September 28 (Sun) | 18:00 | 30 min. | 4.7 |
| You and Idol Precure♪ | TV Asahi | September 28 (Sun) | 08:30 | 30 min. | 3.0 |
| One Piece | Fuji TV | September 28 (Sun) | 23:15 | 30 min. | 2.6 |
| Tougen Anki | NTV | September 26 (Fri) | 23:00 | 30 min. | 2.5 |
| Doraemon | TV Asahi | September 27 (Sat) | 17:00 | 30 min. | 2.3 |
| Yaiba: Samurai Legend (finale) | NTV | September 27 (Sat) | 17:30 | 30 min. | 2.3 |
| Fermat Kitchen (finale) | TV Asahi | September 27 (Sat) | 23:30 | 30 min. | 2.3 |
| Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube (finale) | TV Asahi | September 24 (Wed) | (Time not specified) | (Length not specified) | 2.0 |
Please note: The television ratings are an estimate of the percentage of the population watching a given program, based on data from a survey of households in Japan’s Kanto region. These ratings do not include recordings viewed later.
Enduring Appeal of Classic Anime
Long-running series like Sazae-san, Detective Conan, and Chibi Maruko-chan consistently rank among the most-watched animated programs in Japan, reflecting their deep cultural integration and broad generational appeal. Sazae-san, in particular, frequently leads the rankings, underscoring its status as a Sunday evening staple.
Finales Impact Ratings
The week also saw the finales of several animated series, including Yaiba: Samurai Legend and Fermat Kitchen, both of which garnered a 2.3% rating. Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube also concluded, pulling in a 2.0% rating. These finales often attract increased viewership as fans tune in to see the culmination of their favorite stories.
Prime Time and Late-Night Viewership
While traditional family programming dominates earlier slots, series like One Piece maintain strong viewership even with a late Sunday broadcast at 11:15 p.m., securing a 2.6% rating. Tougen Anki also drew a respectable 2.5% during its Friday 11:00 p.m. slot. These figures highlight the dedicated audience for prime-time and late-night anime offerings.
