Sazae-san once again led the Japanese animation TV rankings for the week of July 7-13, 2025, securing a 6.0% average household rating. The long-running series was followed by Detective Conan and Chibi Maruko-chan, which garnered 5.0% and 4.1% ratings, respectively. The week also saw the premiere of Tougen Anki, entering the top rankings at number four.
Top Anime Programs by Household Rating
The following represents the average household ratings for animated television programs broadcast in Japan’s Kanto region from July 7 to July 13, 2025, as reported by Video Research. These ratings provide an estimate of the percentage of the population watching a given program and do not include recorded viewings.
- Sazae-san (Fuji TV, July 13, 18:30) – 6.0%
- Detective Conan (NTV, July 12, 18:00) – 5.0%
- Chibi Maruko-chan (Fuji TV, July 13, 18:00) – 4.1%
- Tougen Anki (premiere) (NTV, July 11, 23:00) – 3.1%
- One Piece (Fuji TV, July 13, 23:15) – 2.7%
- Yaiba: Samurai Legend (NTV, July 12, 17:30) – 2.6%
- You and Idol Precure♪ (TV Asahi, July 13, 08:30) – 2.5%
- Doraemon (TV Asahi, July 12, 17:00) – 2.5%
- Crayon Shin-chan (TV Asahi, July 12, 16:30) – 2.4%
- Oshiri Tantei (NHK-E, July 12, 09:00) – 1.8%
Notable Premieres and Long-Running Favorites
The week saw the debut of Tougen Anki on NTV, marking its entry into the top-rated anime. This premiere indicates the continued introduction of new series vying for viewership in the highly competitive Japanese animation landscape. Meanwhile, stalwart programs like Sazae-san, which has been in production since October 1969, continue to demonstrate remarkable longevity and consistent popularity, often topping weekly charts. Detective Conan and Chibi Maruko-chan also maintain their strong presence, reflecting the enduring appeal of established franchises to Japanese audiences.
Broader Context of Anime Popularity
Beyond weekly TV ratings, broader popularity trends in 2025 have seen titles like Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc, Uma Musume Cinderella Gray, and Lycoris Recoil: Friends Are Thieves of Time rank highly based on review services like Filmarks, which limit titles to those streamed or broadcast between January 1 and June 30, 2025. Other highly anticipated anime for 2025 include new seasons or adaptations such as Sakamoto Days, Fire Force (Season 3), and The Apothecary Diaries (Season 2). These broader popularity metrics, which often include streaming and review data, can sometimes differ from traditional terrestrial TV rankings, offering a more comprehensive view of audience engagement.
