Sazae-san once again led the weekly Japanese animation TV rankings for the week of November 10-16, 2025, securing the top spot with a strong viewership rating. Long-running favorites continued to dominate the list, with Chibi Maruko-chan and Detective Conan also ranking high.
The television ratings are based on an estimate of the percentage of the population watching a given program in Japan’s Kanto region, as provided by Video Research. These ratings do not account for recordings that viewers might watch at a later time.
Top Japanese Animation TV Programs (November 10-16, 2025)
The latest data reveals the consistent popularity of established anime titles among Japanese audiences.
- Sazae-san (Fuji TV, Sunday, 18:30) garnered a 7.6% average household rating for its 30-minute broadcast.
- Chibi Maruko-chan (Fuji TV, Sunday, 18:00) followed closely, achieving a 5.7% rating during its 30-minute slot.
- Detective Conan (NTV, Saturday, 18:00) secured a 5.7% rating for its 30-minute episode.
Other Notable Rankings and Special Broadcasts
Beyond the perennial chart-toppers, other animated features and regular series also made an impression during the week.
- Mamoru Hosoda’s anime film The Boy and The Beast aired on NTV on Friday, November 14, at 9:00 p.m., though its specific rating for this broadcast was not immediately available in the provided snippets.
- Newer entries also appeared, with My Hero Academia earning a 3.3% rating and Wandance achieving a 2.4% rating.
The Japanese Animation TV rankings continue to highlight the enduring appeal of classic series while also tracking the performance of contemporary anime on broadcast television.
