The latest television viewership data for Japanese animation from June 16 to June 22 reveals the top-performing programs in Japan’s Kanto region, based on average household ratings compiled by Video Research. Long-standing favorites continue to dominate the rankings, with some newer entries also making an appearance.
Leading the Week: Established Classics
- Sazae-san maintained its strong viewership, securing the top spot with a 6.4% average household rating. Aired on Fuji TV on Sunday, June 22, at 6:30 p.m. for 30 minutes, this timeless narrative continues to captivate audiences.
- Detective Conan followed, ranking second with a 4.8% rating. The mystery series aired on NTV on Saturday, June 21, at 6:00 p.m. for 30 minutes, proving its consistent appeal among mystery enthusiasts.
- Chibi Maruko-chan was the third most-watched anime, earning a 4.4% rating. It aired on Fuji TV on Sunday, June 22, at 6:00 p.m. for 30 minutes, continuing to charm viewers with its heartwarming slice-of-life stories.
Other Notable Rankings
- A unique pairing of a variety show, Ueda to Onna ga DEEP ni Hoeru Yoru, with Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, collectively achieved a 3.2% rating. This hour-long block aired on NTV on Tuesday, June 17, at 11:59 p.m.
- Yaiba: Samurai Legend garnered a 2.9% rating, airing on NTV on Saturday, June 21, at 5:30 p.m. for 30 minutes.
- You and Idol Precure♪ secured a 2.7% rating, broadcast on TV Asahi on Sunday, June 22, at 8:30 a.m. for 30 minutes.
- The finale of The Dinner Table Detective on Fuji TV, airing on Friday, June 20, at 11:30 p.m. for 30 minutes, also earned a 2.7% rating.
- Perennial favorites Doraemon and Crayon Shin-chan both recorded a 2.5% rating. Doraemon aired on TV Asahi on Saturday, June 21, at 5:00 p.m., while Crayon Shin-chan was broadcast on TV Asahi on Saturday, June 21, at 4:30 p.m., both for 30 minutes.
- Your Forma ranked at number ten with a 2.4% rating, airing on TV Asahi on Wednesday, June 18, at 11:45 p.m. for 30 minutes.
- One Piece also had a 2.4% rating, airing on Fuji TV on Sunday, June 22, at 11:15 p.m. for 30 minutes.
- Oshiri Tantei on NHK-E, aired on Thursday, June 19, at 7:00 p.m. for 20 minutes, with a 1.5% rating.
These television ratings reflect 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, and do not include recordings viewed later.
