The latest television viewership figures for Japanese animation in the Kanto region, covering the week of June 16 to June 22, reveal that long-standing classics continue to dominate the ratings. The data, sourced from Video Research, provides insight into the preferences of Japanese audiences.
Top-Rated Animated Programs
Leading the pack for the week was the iconic Sazae-san, which aired on Fuji TV on Sunday, June 22, at 6:30 PM, securing an impressive average rating of 6.4%. This enduring family-oriented anime consistently maintains a strong viewership base.
Following Sazae-san was Detective Conan, broadcast on NTV on Saturday, June 21, at 6:00 PM, with an average rating of 4.8%. The popular mystery series continues to engage audiences with its intricate plots and deductive reasoning.
Chibi Maruko-chan, another beloved classic, garnered a 4.4% average rating. This charming show, depicting the everyday life of a young girl, aired on Fuji TV on Sunday, June 22, at 6:00 PM.
Niche and Family Favorites
While the top three maintained their strong positions, other anime programs also performed notably during the week. The combination of the variety show Ueda to Onna ga DEEP ni Hoeru Yoru and Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX on NTV, which aired on Tuesday, June 17, at 11:59 PM, achieved a 3.2% rating. Yaiba: Samurai Legend, broadcast on NTV on Saturday, June 21, at 5:30 PM, secured a 2.9% rating.
Children’s favorites Doraemon and Crayon Shin-chan both recorded a 2.5% average rating. Both shows aired on TV Asahi on Saturday, June 21, at 5:00 PM and 4:30 PM respectively, reaffirming their enduring popularity among younger audiences. Additionally, You and Idol Precure♪ on TV Asahi on Sunday, June 22, at 8:30 AM, received a 2.7% rating.
Other Notable Rankings
The global phenomenon One Piece, airing on Fuji TV on Sunday, June 22, at 11:15 PM, registered a 2.4% average rating. The Dinner Table Detective finale on Fuji TV on Friday, June 20, at 11:30 PM, also earned a 2.7% rating. Your Forma, which aired on TV Asahi on Wednesday, June 18, at 11:45 PM, had a 2.4% rating. Oshiri Tantei on NHK-E, Thursday, June 19, at 7:00 PM, achieved a 1.5% rating.
It is important to note that these ratings are estimates based on a survey of households in Japan’s Kanto region and do not account for recordings viewed later.
