The latest Japanese animation TV rankings for the week of June 16-22, 2025, reveal consistent viewership for long-running favorites, alongside notable performances from newer series. These ratings, sourced from Video Research in Japan’s Kanto region, provide an estimated percentage of the population watching a given program. It’s important to note that these figures do not account for recordings viewed later.
Top Performers
Leading the animated lineup for the week was Sazae-san, which aired on Fuji TV on Sunday, June 22, at 6:30 p.m. and garnered a 6.4% average household rating. This enduring series continues to be a staple in Japanese households. Following Sazae-san was Detective Conan, broadcast on NTV on Saturday, June 21, at 6:00 p.m., achieving a 4.8% rating. Chibi Maruko-chan, another beloved classic, secured a 4.4% rating from its Fuji TV broadcast on Sunday, June 22, at 6:00 p.m..
Mid-Tier and Niche Audiences
A unique pairing of the variety show Ueda to Onna ga DEEP ni Hoeru Yoru and Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX on NTV on Tuesday, June 17, at 11:59 p.m. captured a 3.2% rating, demonstrating an appeal to a diverse audience segment. Yaiba: Samurai Legend, airing on NTV on Saturday, June 21, at 5:30 p.m., achieved a 2.9% rating.
You and Idol Precure♪ on TV Asahi, broadcast on Sunday, June 22, at 8:30 a.m., and The Dinner Table Detective finale on Fuji TV, which aired Friday, June 20, at 11:30 p.m., both earned a 2.7% rating. The Dinner Table Detective concluded its run with this rating.
Consistent Favorites and New Entries
Perennial children’s favorites, Doraemon and Crayon Shin-chan, both aired on TV Asahi on Saturday, June 21, at 5:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., respectively, each maintaining a 2.5% rating. A newer entry, Your Forma, which aired on TV Asahi on Wednesday, June 18, at 11:45 p.m., recorded a 2.4% rating. This rating for Your Forma was also noted in a discussion about anime rankings. One Piece, a global phenomenon, broadcast on Fuji TV on Sunday, June 22, at 11:15 p.m., also achieved a 2.4% rating. Lastly, Oshiri Tantei on NHK-E, airing on Thursday, June 19, at 7:00 p.m., registered a 1.5% rating.
It is worth noting that a live-action morning drama series, Anpan, inspired by the life of Anpanman manga creator Takashi Yanase, also saw significant ratings. An episode aired on Friday, June 20, at 8:00 a.m. and achieved a 16.8% rating, while another episode on Tuesday, June 17, at 12:45 p.m. earned an 11.9% rating.
