The latest data for Japanese Animation TV rankings for the week of August 18-24, 2025, reveals a mix of classic films and popular ongoing series capturing the attention of viewers in Japan’s Kanto region. Studio Ghibli’s “Ponyo” led the film broadcasts, while long-running animated shows continued to perform strongly.
Top Anime TV Rankings (August 18-24, 2025)
The following table outlines the top-performing animated programs based on average household ratings in the Kanto region, as reported by Video Research:
| Title | Station | Date | Time | Length | Average Household Rating (%) |
| :——————— | :——– | :————— | :—– | :—– | :————————— |
| Ponyo (Film) | NTV | August 22 (Fri) | 21:00 | – | 8.3 |
| Sazae-san | Fuji TV | August 24 (Sun) | 18:30 | 30 min | 6.4 |
| Detective Conan | NTV | August 23 (Sat) | 18:00 | 30 min | 5.1 |
| Chibi Maruko-chan | Fuji TV | August 24 (Sun) | 18:00 | 30 min | 4.2 |
| You and Idol Precure♪ | TV Asahi | August 24 (Sun) | 08:30 | 30 min | 2.7 |
| One Piece | Fuji TV | August 24 (Sun) | 23:15 | 30 min | 2.7 |
| Tougen Anki | NTV | August 22 (Fri) | 23:15 | 30 min | 2.6 |
| Doraemon | TV Asahi | August 23 (Sat) | 17:00 | 30 min | 2.4 |
| Crayon Shin-chan | TV Asahi | August 23 (Sat) | 16:30 | 30 min | 2.3 |
| Animated O-saru no George (Curious George) | NHK-E | August 23 (Sat) | 08:35 | 25 min | 1.5 |
| The Adventures of Paddington | NHK-E | August 23 (Sat) | 08:10 | 25 min | 1.4 |
Note: Ratings represent an estimate of the percentage of the population watching a given program, based on data from a survey of households in Japan’s Kanto region. These ratings do not include recordings viewed later.
Notable Broadcasts and Performances
The week saw a strong performance from Studio Ghibli’s beloved film “Ponyo,” which aired on NTV on Friday, August 22, at 9:00 p.m., achieving an 8.3% rating. While not strictly an animation TV ranking, it’s worth noting the impressive 17.1% rating for an episode of “Anpan,” the newest installment in NHK’s “Renzoku Terebi Shōsetsu” (Serialized TV Novel) franchise, which aired on Tuesday, August 19, at 8:00 a.m. This live-action morning series is inspired by the life of “Anpanman” manga creator Takashi Yanase.
Traditional Sunday evening anime staples like “Sazae-san” and “Chibi Maruko-chan” continued their consistent viewership, securing 6.4% and 4.2% ratings respectively. “Detective Conan” also maintained a solid position with a 5.1% rating on Saturday evening.
Newer titles and late-night broadcasts also made an appearance, with “Tougen Anki” on NTV garnering a 2.6% rating in its Friday late-night slot. The consistent presence of titles like “Doraemon” and “Crayon Shin-chan” highlights their enduring appeal across different demographics.
