Author: Weeb Anime
Tokyo, Japan – ABC Animation, a prominent subsidiary of the Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings, has announced a significant strategic expansion with the establishment of its own music production company and label. This pivotal move signals a deeper integration of music within its animation projects, with the newly formed entity already set to produce the official theme songs for the upcoming “Shūkan Ranobe Anime Program” (Weekly Light Novel Anime). This initiative highlights a growing trend within the anime industry to consolidate production resources and exert greater creative control over all aspects of their intellectual property, from visual storytelling to auditory branding.…
The television landscape in Japan saw a diverse range of animated programming air between June 23 and June 29, with established long-running series continuing to draw significant viewership. Ratings are based on an estimate of the percentage of the population watching a given program in Japan’s Kanto region, excluding recorded viewings. Weekly Highlights During the week of June 23-29, several notable animated broadcasts achieved significant ratings. A special seven-night marathon re-run of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime, spanning from the Mugen Train Arc to the Hashira Training Arc, premiered on Fuji TV on Saturday, June 28, at 8:00…
For the week of June 23 to June 29, 2025, several Japanese animation programs captured the attention of TV audiences, with a mix of perennial favorites and special broadcasts dominating the ratings in the Kanto region. The viewership figures, provided by Video Research, represent the estimated percentage of households watching a given program and do not include recordings. Topping the animated film category was Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro, which aired on NTV on Friday, June 27, at 9:00 p.m. and achieved a 7.9% rating. A special rerun of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc to…
The Japanese animation television rankings for the week of June 23-29, 2025, show a varied viewership across different programming, with both regular series and special broadcasts capturing significant attention. These ratings are 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, and do not include recordings watched later. Top-Rated Animated Broadcasts During this week, several animated programs and films garnered notable ratings. The marathon re-run of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc to Hashira Training Arc debuted on Fuji TV on Saturday, June…
Tokyo, Japan – Japanese animation continued its strong performance in television viewership during the week of June 23-29, with popular reruns and new seasons capturing significant attention. Top Performers Leading the animated charge, reruns of Demon Slayer secured the top position in the rankings for the specified week. Following closely, the second season of The Apothecary Diaries made a notable return, landing at number four. Other Notable Airings In addition to the weekly series, the anime film The Ringing Bell was broadcast on NHK Educational on Tuesday, June 24, at midnight. The film garnered a 0.3% rating during its airing.
The Japanese animation television rankings for the week of June 23 to June 29, 2025, show a mix of long-standing favorites and popular recent entries. These ratings are 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 by Video Research. They do not account for recordings viewed later. Top-Ranked Anime Programs For the week in question, the top animated programs and their average household ratings are as follows: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc (Fuji TV, June 29, 7:00 p.m., 150 min): 6.6%…
For the week of June 23-29, 2025, Japanese television witnessed several anime programs and films vying for audience attention, with some long-standing favorites continuing to demonstrate strong viewership. The ratings, which estimate the percentage of the population watching a given program in Japan’s Kanto region, do not account for recordings viewed later. Top-Ranked Anime Series The top-performing animated television series for the specified week were: | Title | Station | Date | Time | Length | Average Household Rating | | :—————————————- | :——- | :———- | :—— | :—– | :———————– | | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment…
Japanese television viewership for animated programs during the week of June 23-29 saw established long-running series continue to dominate, with special anime film broadcasts also drawing significant audiences. The ratings, provided by Video Research, reflect household viewership in the Kanto region and do not account for delayed viewing through recordings. Top Animated TV Programs The long-standing animated series continue to demonstrate their enduring popularity among Japanese audiences. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc rerun, a 150-minute special, secured the highest viewership among the listed anime programming. Here is a breakdown of the top-rated anime for the week of…
The television ratings for Japanese animation programs and films for the week of June 23-29 have been released, based on data from a survey of households in Japan’s Kanto region. These ratings estimate the percentage of the population watching a given program and do not account for later recordings. Weekly Anime Series Rankings During the week, a special seven-night marathon re-run of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba began. The first night, featuring the Mugen Train Arc to Hashira Training Arc, aired on Fuji TV on Saturday, June 28, at 8:00 p.m. and achieved a 7.0% rating. Here is a list…