During the week of June 16-22, Japanese television audiences in the Kanto region tuned in to a variety of animated programs, with perennial favorites continuing to dominate the viewership landscape. These ratings provide an estimated percentage of the population watching a given program, based on data from a survey of households, and do not include later recordings.
Top Animated Programs
The top-ranking animated show for the week was Sazae-san, which aired on Fuji TV on Sunday, June 22, at 6:30 p.m., securing a 6.4% average household rating. This long-standing favorite continues to demonstrate its enduring appeal to Japanese viewers.
Following Sazae-san was Detective Conan, broadcast on NTV on Saturday, June 21, at 6:00 p.m., achieving a 4.8% rating. The series remains a staple for enthusiasts of mystery and clever deductions. Chibi Maruko-chan, another Fuji TV classic, aired on Sunday, June 22, at 6:00 p.m., garnering a 4.4% rating.
Other Notable Rankings
Several other animated series also made it into the top rankings for the week:
- Ueda to Onna ga DEEP ni Hoeru Yoru & Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (NTV, June 17, 11:59 p.m.) secured a 3.2% rating, representing a unique combination of variety entertainment and science fiction that appeals to a diverse audience.
- Yaiba: Samurai Legend (NTV, June 21, 5:30 p.m.) achieved a 2.9% rating, showcasing the enduring appeal of historical samurai narratives.
- You and Idol Precure♪ (TV Asahi, June 22, 8:30 a.m.) earned a 2.7% rating.
- The finale of The Dinner Table Detective (Fuji TV, June 20, 11:30 p.m.) also received a 2.7% rating.
- Doraemon (TV Asahi, June 21, 5:00 p.m.) and Crayon Shin-chan (TV Asahi, June 21, 4:30 p.m.) both registered a 2.5% rating, maintaining their iconic status among younger audiences.
- Your Forma (TV Asahi, June 18, 11:45 p.m.) and One Piece (Fuji TV, June 22, 11:15 p.m.) both received a 2.4% rating. One Piece, a global phenomenon, continues to captivate fans with its adventurous spirit.
- Oshiri Tantei (NHK-E, June 19, 7:00 p.m.) concluded the list with a 1.5% rating.
These ratings, compiled by Video Research in the Kanto region, offer insights into the viewing habits and preferences of the Japanese television audience for the specified week.
