Tokyo, Japan – The latest television ratings for Japanese animation from November 17 to November 23, 2025, reveal familiar favorites continuing to draw significant viewership in the Kanto region. Long-standing anime series like Sazae-san and Detective Conan maintained their strong presence, while the final season of My Hero Academia also secured a notable spot. These ratings provide an estimate of the percentage of households watching a given program and are based on data from Video Research.
Top Anime Programs Hold Steady
During the week of November 17-23, 2025, the evergreen family anime Sazae-san once again led the pack, demonstrating its consistent popularity among Japanese audiences. Following closely were other perennial hits that regularly feature in the top rankings.
Sazae-san Remains #1
Airing on Fuji TV on Sunday, November 23, at 6:30 p.m., Sazae-san achieved an average household rating of 7.2%. This performance underscores the enduring appeal of the slice-of-life anime, which has been a staple of Japanese television for decades.
Detective Conan Continues Strong Performance
Detective Conan (also known as Case Closed) broadcast on NTV on Saturday, November 22, at 6:00 p.m., secured the second position with a 5.8% rating. The detective series consistently ranks high, testament to its engaging mysteries and dedicated fanbase.
Chibi Maruko-chan and My Hero Academia Round Out the Top
Chibi Maruko-chan, another beloved family anime, aired on Fuji TV on Sunday, November 23, at 6:00 p.m., and garnered a 4.9% rating. The final season of the popular action series My Hero Academia aired on NTV on Saturday, November 22, at 5:30 p.m., achieving a 3.5% rating.
Full Ranking Breakdown (November 17-23, 2025)
Here’s a detailed look at the Japanese animation TV rankings for the specified week, based on average household ratings in the Kanto region:
- Sazae-san (Fuji TV, November 23, 6:30 p.m.) – 7.2%
- Detective Conan (NTV, November 22, 6:00 p.m.) – 5.8%
- Chibi Maruko-chan (Fuji TV, November 23, 6:00 p.m.) – 4.9%
- My Hero Academia final season (NTV, November 22, 5:30 p.m.) – 3.5%
- One Piece (Fuji TV, November 23, 11:15 p.m.) – 2.9%
- Doraemon (TV Asahi, November 22, 5:00 p.m.) – 2.5%
- You and Idol Precure♪ (TV Asahi, November 23, 8:30 a.m.) – 2.3%
- Crayon Shin-chan (TV Asahi, November 22, 4:30 p.m.) – 2.2%
- Oshiri Tantei (NHK-E, November 22, 9:00 a.m.) – 1.6%
- Oshiri Tantei (NHK-E, November 20, 7:00 p.m.) – 1.4%
It is important to note that these television ratings measure live viewership and do not account for recordings watched later. The data provides a snapshot of real-time audience engagement with televised anime in Japan’s Kanto region.
Other Notable Broadcasts
Beyond the regular anime series, the live-action Thermae Romae film aired on Fuji TV on Saturday, November 22, at 9:00 p.m., securing a 5.8% rating. Additionally, Mamoru Hosoda’s anime film BELLE was broadcast on NTV on Friday, November 21, at 9:00 p.m., earning a 5.4% rating. These film airings highlight the continued appeal of both live-action adaptations and critically acclaimed anime movies on terrestrial television.
