Tokyo, Japan – The week of November 3-9, 2025, saw classic animated series continue to draw significant viewership in Japan, with “Sazae-san” once again leading the pack. While enduring favorites maintained their strong presence, a notable anime film, Mamoru Hosoda’s “Wolf Children,” also secured a respectable rating during its broadcast.
The television ratings, which are estimated based on data from a survey of households in Japan’s Kanto region and do not include recorded viewings, highlight the consistent appeal of long-running family-oriented animation.
Top Japanese Animation TV Rankings (November 3-9, 2025)
The latest data from Video Research (Kanto region) reveals the top-performing anime broadcasts for the week:
| Title | Station | Date | Time | Length | Average Household Rating |
| :————————– | :——– | :———— | :—— | :——- | :———————– |
| Sazae-san | Fuji TV | November 9 (Sun) | 18:30 | 30 min. | 8.0% |
| Detective Conan | NTV | November 8 (Sat) | 18:00 | 30 min. | 5.7% |
| Chibi Maruko-chan | Fuji TV | November 9 (Sun) | 18:00 | 30 min. | 5.5% |
| Wolf Children (Film) | NTV | November 7 (Fri) | 21:00 | – | 5.8% |
| One Piece | Fuji TV | November 9 (Sun) | 23:15 | 30 min. | 3.4% |
| My Hero Academia final season | NTV | November 8 (Sat) | 17:30 | 30 min. | 3.1% |
| Doraemon | TV Asahi | November 8 (Sat) | 17:00 | 30 min. | 2.9% |
| You and Idol Precure♪ | TV Asahi | November 9 (Sun) | 08:30 | 30 min. | 2.7% |
| Shabake | Fuji TV | November 7 (Fri) | 23:30 | 30 min. | 2.6% |
| Crayon Shin-chan | TV Asahi | November 8 (Sat) | 16:30 | 30 min. | 2.4% |
| Animated O-saru no George (Curious George) | NHK-E | November 8 (Sat) | 08:35 | 25 min. | 1.6% |
| The Place Promised in Our Early Days (Film) | Fuji TV | November 7 (Fri) | 00:45 | – | 0.8% |
Note: The length for films is not specified in the ranking source. “Wolf Children” and “The Place Promised in Our Early Days” are film broadcasts.
Enduring Popularity of Long-Running Series
“Sazae-san,” a Sunday evening staple, once again claimed the top spot with an impressive 8.0% average household rating. This consistent performance underscores the enduring cultural significance and broad appeal of the anime, which has been on air since 1969. Similarly, “Detective Conan” and “Chibi Maruko-chan” continue to be strong performers, securing 5.7% and 5.5% ratings, respectively. These series consistently rank among the most-watched animated programs, reflecting their intergenerational viewership.
Anime Films on Television
The broadcast of Mamoru Hosoda’s critically acclaimed film “Wolf Children” on NTV on Friday, November 7, at 9:00 p.m. garnered a 5.8% rating, placing it highly among the weekly rankings. This demonstrates the continued interest in popular anime films when aired on terrestrial television. In contrast, Makoto Shinkai’s “The Place Promised in Our Early Days,” shown late night on Fuji TV, earned a 0.8% rating.
Current Season and Other Notable Entries
The “My Hero Academia final season” broadcast on NTV on Saturday, November 8, at 5:30 p.m. achieved a 3.1% rating. This positions the popular shonen series solidly within the top ten, showcasing the continued engagement with its concluding narrative arc. Other consistent performers like “One Piece,” “Doraemon,” and “Crayon Shin-chan” also maintained their presence in the rankings, reaffirming their status as beloved animated content in Japan.
These rankings provide a snapshot of television viewership habits in Japan’s Kanto region, emphasizing the sustained popularity of established anime franchises and the occasional strong performance of featured films.
