The television ratings for Japanese animation programs in the Kanto region for the week of June 16-22, 2025, reveal consistent viewership for long-standing favorites, alongside notable performances from newer entries. These ratings are an estimate of the percentage of the population watching a given program, based on data from a survey of households, and do not include recordings viewed later.
Top-Ranked Animated Series
The enduring popularity of classic anime series is evident in the top positions of the weekly ranking.
Sazae-san Leads the Pack
- Sazae-san (Fuji TV, Sunday, June 22, 6:30 p.m., 30 min) maintained its strong viewership, securing the top spot with an average household rating of 6.4%. This long-running series continues to captivate audiences with its timeless narrative and family-friendly content.
Detective Conan and Chibi Maruko-chan Follow
- Detective Conan (NTV, Saturday, June 21, 6:00 p.m., 30 min) ranked second with a 4.8% average household rating. The intriguing mysteries and clever deductions of this series ensure its status as a staple for mystery enthusiasts.
- Chibi Maruko-chan (Fuji TV, Sunday, June 22, 6:00 p.m., 30 min) garnered a 4.4% rating, taking the third position. Its charming storytelling continues to resonate, capturing heartwarming tales of everyday life.
Other Noteworthy Performances
Several other anime programs registered in the top rankings, showcasing a diverse range of genres and time slots.
Late-Night and Early-Morning Viewership
- A combined listing of Ueda to Onna ga DEEP ni Hoeru Yoru (variety show) and Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (NTV, Tuesday, June 17, 11:59 p.m., 60 min) achieved a 3.2% rating. This unique blend of entertainment appeals to a diverse audience segment.
- Yaiba: Samurai Legend (NTV, Saturday, June 21, 5:30 p.m., 30 min) registered a 2.9% rating.
- You and Idol Precure♪ (TV Asahi, Sunday, June 22, 8:30 a.m., 30 min) earned a 2.7% rating.
- The finale of The Dinner Table Detective (Fuji TV, Friday, June 20, 11:30 p.m., 30 min) also secured a 2.7% rating.
- Doraemon (TV Asahi, Saturday, June 21, 5:00 p.m., 30 min) and Crayon Shin-chan (TV Asahi, Saturday, June 21, 4:30 p.m., 30 min) both received a 2.5% rating.
- Your Forma (TV Asahi, Wednesday, June 18, 11:45 p.m., 30 min) and One Piece (Fuji TV, Sunday, June 22, 11:15 p.m., 30 min) both had a 2.4% rating.
- Oshiri Tantei (NHK-E, Thursday, June 19, 7:00 p.m., 20 min) recorded a 1.5% rating.
The rankings provide insight into the viewing habits of Japanese audiences within the Kanto region, with long-running series continuing to dominate, while other popular anime series maintain steady viewership across various time slots.
