Tokyo, Japan – The latest Japanese animation TV rankings for the week of October 20-26 reveal the continued dominance of beloved long-running series, alongside notable performances from popular seasonal titles and even a classic film broadcast. The rankings, based on data from Video Research in Japan’s Kanto region, offer a snapshot of what anime captured the most viewers during the period.
Top Performers: Enduring Classics and Seasonal Hits
Leading the pack once again was Sazae-san, which aired on Fuji TV on Sunday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m. and secured an impressive 19.8% average household rating. This reflects the enduring appeal of the iconic family anime that has been a Sunday evening staple for decades.
Close behind, Detective Conan (NTV, October 25, 6:00 p.m.) garnered a strong 6.0% rating, reaffirming its consistent viewership. The beloved Chibi Maruko-chan (Fuji TV, October 26, 6:00 p.m.) also performed well with a 5.7% rating.
Key Anime Series Ratings (October 20-26)
- Detective Conan (NTV, October 25, 6:00 p.m.): 6.0%
- Chibi Maruko-chan (Fuji TV, October 26, 6:00 p.m.): 5.7%
- Doraemon (TV Asahi, October 25, 5:00 p.m.): 3.4%
- My Hero Academia final season (NTV, October 25, 5:30 p.m.): 3.3%
- One Piece (Fuji TV, October 26, 11:15 p.m.): 3.1%
- Crayon Shin-chan (TV Asahi, October 25, 4:30 p.m.): 2.9%
- You and Idol Precure♪ (TV Asahi, October 26, 8:30 a.m.): 2.8%
- Tougen Anki (NTV, October 24, 11:35 p.m.): 2.2%
- Oshiri Tantei (NHK-E, October 25, 9:00 a.m.): 1.8%
- Animated O-saru no George (Curious George) (NHK-E, October 25, 8:35 a.m.): 1.7%
Noteworthy Broadcasts and Film Viewership
Beyond regular series, a special broadcast of Makoto Shinkai’s anime film 5 Centimeters Per Second on Fuji TV on Friday, October 24, at 12:45 a.m., achieved a 1.2% rating. This indicates a continued interest in critically acclaimed anime films even during late-night slots.
Separately, the live-action movie Resident Evil: Afterlife (known as Biohazard 4 Afterlife in Japan) also aired on TV Asahi on Sunday, October 26, at 9:00 p.m., securing a 12.0% rating. While not an anime, its strong performance on a major network provides context for the broader television landscape during the week.
Understanding the Ratings
These television ratings represent an estimated percentage of the population watching a given program, specifically based on data collected from a survey of households in Japan’s Kanto region. It’s important to note that these figures account for live viewership and do not include recordings that viewers might watch at a later time.
