The Japanese animation television landscape saw a continued strong performance from long-running staples during the week of June 16 to June 22, 2025, according to data from Video Research in the Kanto region. While established series maintained their viewership, newer titles also garnered attention, reflecting diverse audience preferences.
Top-Ranked Anime Series
Leading the pack once again was the enduring family favorite Sazae-san, which aired on Fuji TV on Sunday, June 22, at 6:30 p.m., achieving an average household rating of 6.4%. This consistent performance underscores its decades-long appeal to Japanese audiences.
Following Sazae-san was Detective Conan, broadcast on NTV on Saturday, June 21, at 6:00 p.m., securing a 4.8% average household rating. The detective series continues to draw mystery enthusiasts with its intriguing narratives.
Chibi Maruko-chan, another beloved classic, also performed strongly, airing on Fuji TV on Sunday, June 22, at 6:00 p.m. and earning a 4.4% rating. Its charming storytelling about everyday life continues to resonate with viewers.
Other Noteworthy Performances
Several other anime series recorded notable viewership during the week:
- Ueda to Onna ga DEEP ni Hoeru Yoru & Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (NTV, Tuesday, June 17, 11:59 p.m.): This unique combination of variety and science fiction garnered a 3.2% rating.
- Yaiba: Samurai Legend (NTV, Saturday, June 21, 5:30 p.m.): The historical samurai adventure attracted a 2.9% rating.
- You and Idol Precure♪ (TV Asahi, Sunday, June 22, 8:30 a.m.): This magical girl series achieved a 2.7% rating.
- The Dinner Table Detective (finale) (Fuji TV, Friday, June 20, 11:30 p.m.): The finale of this series earned a 2.7% rating.
- Doraemon (TV Asahi, Saturday, June 21, 5:00 p.m.): The classic robot cat series maintained a 2.5% rating.
- Crayon Shin-chan (TV Asahi, Saturday, June 21, 4:30 p.m.): Another long-running favorite, it also secured a 2.5% rating.
- Your Forma (TV Asahi, Wednesday, June 18, 11:45 p.m.): This series, a newer entry, recorded a 2.4% rating.
- One Piece (Fuji TV, Sunday, June 22, 11:15 p.m.): The globally popular pirate adventure achieved a 2.4% rating.
- Oshiri Tantei (NHK-E, Thursday, June 19, 7:00 p.m.): This children’s mystery anime received a 1.5% rating.
These television ratings represent an estimate of the percentage of the population that watched a given program, based on data from a survey of households in Japan’s Kanto region. It is important to note that these ratings do not include recordings that viewers watched later.
