Tokyo, Japan – October 17, 2025 – While official comprehensive television viewership rankings for all Japanese animation TV series for the week of October 6-12, 2025, are typically released with a slight delay, early indicators and broadcast data for the beginning of October point to strong performances for several key titles. Notable among these is the continued popularity of the SPY x FAMILY franchise and the solid viewership of ongoing series.
SPY x FAMILY Dominates Early October Viewing
The highly anticipated television debut of the film SPY×FAMILY Code: White on TV Tokyo on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 8:50 p.m. JST, secured a 3.2% rating, showcasing the franchise’s significant appeal. This premiere was a major event for fans and highlights the continued strong viewership for the series. Furthermore, SPY x FAMILY Season 3 has reportedly taken the top spot in early Fall 2025 anime popularity rankings for the week of October 11, reinforcing its status as a fan favorite. The series, which premiered its third season on October 4, 2025, continues to garner critical acclaim for its storytelling, humor, and animation.
Other Notable Performances in Fall 2025
Beyond SPY x FAMILY, other anime series are also making their mark in the Fall 2025 season. Ao no Orchestra Season 2 is highlighted as one of the top ratings grabbers on Japanese television, appealing broadly to Japanese audiences. The series, which premiered on October 5, 2025, continues to be considered a strong performer in the competitive anime landscape.
While full, detailed rankings for the specific week of October 6-12, 2025, are still pending, the early part of October also saw reruns of the live-action series A Solitary Gourmet achieve impressive ratings. Broadcasts on Tokyo TV on September 30, October 1, and October 2, each at 5:55 p.m., secured ratings of 3.8%, 3.9%, and 3.7% respectively, demonstrating a robust viewer base for the franchise.
Understanding Japanese TV Ratings
It is important to note that television ratings in Japan, particularly those cited, are generally estimates of the percentage of the population that watched a given program. These figures are typically based on data from a survey of households in Japan’s Kanto region and do not include viewers who watch recordings at a later time. These estimates provide valuable insight into broadcast popularity but do not encompass the full scope of viewership across all platforms, including streaming services. As the Fall 2025 anime season continues, more comprehensive data on viewership trends for new and returning series are anticipated.
