As the Fall 2025 anime season continues to unfold, Japanese television audiences have shown strong engagement with both new premieres and established favorites during the week of October 6-12. While comprehensive, definitive weekly rankings for this precise period are still emerging, several key titles have garnered significant attention and viewership in early October.
Key Highlights from Early October 2025 Broadcasts
The beginning of October saw a blend of highly anticipated cinematic releases making their television debut and ongoing series maintaining their strong viewer base.
SPY×FAMILY Code: White’s Television Premiere
The anime film SPY×FAMILY Code: White made its much-anticipated television debut on TV Tokyo on Sunday, October 5, at 8:50 p.m.. The movie secured a 3.2% rating, indicating a solid performance for its premiere on broadcast television. This reflects the continued popularity of the SPY×FAMILY franchise, which also has its third season listed among the prominent titles for Fall 2025.
Enduring Popularity of Long-Running Series and Fall Season Contenders
While specific rankings for the October 6-12 week are consolidating, several anime series are noted for their strong presence in the Fall 2025 season:
- Ao no Orchestra Season 2: This drama, music, and school-themed anime is highlighted as one of the top ratings grabbers on Japanese TV, appealing particularly to a broader adult audience within Japan.
- SPY x FAMILY Season 3: Following the success of its film counterpart and previous seasons, the third season of SPY x FAMILY continues to be a significant player in the Fall 2025 lineup, known for its action, childcare, and comedy elements.
- Boku no Hero Academia FINAL SEASON: The latest installment of My Hero Academia maintains its high profile, with its action, school, and superpower themes resonating with fans.
- One-Punch Man Season 3: The return of One-Punch Man for its third season was met with enthusiasm, contributing to the strong performance of action-oriented anime this season.
These titles, alongside others like Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc which has been topping Japan’s box office, underscore a vibrant period for Japanese animation.
Understanding Japanese TV Ratings
It is important to note that the television ratings reported are typically estimates of the percentage of the population that watched a given program. These figures are based on data from surveys of households in Japan’s Kanto region and generally do not include viewers who watch recordings at a later time. This methodology provides a snapshot of live viewership trends in a significant metropolitan area.
As the Fall 2025 season progresses, the landscape of Japanese animation TV rankings remains dynamic, with both fresh content and established franchises vying for audience attention.
