The latest Japanese television rankings for animated programs, based on household viewership data from the Kanto region, reveal consistent favorites continuing to draw significant audiences between June 16 and June 22. These rankings, derived from Video Research data, offer insight into the most-watched anime on broadcast television.
Top-Ranked Animated Series
The enduring appeal of long-running family-oriented anime remains evident in the viewership figures for the week.
Leading Shows by Average Household Rating
- Sazae-san (Fuji TV): Aired on Sunday, June 22, at 6:30 PM for 30 minutes, securing an average rating of 6.4%. This long-standing favorite continues to captivate viewers with its timeless narrative and family-friendly content.
- Detective Conan (NTV): Broadcast on Saturday, June 21, at 6:00 PM for 30 minutes, achieving an average rating of 4.8%. The intriguing mysteries and clever deductions of Detective Conan ensure it remains a staple for mystery enthusiasts.
- Chibi Maruko-chan (Fuji TV): Shown on Sunday, June 22, at 6:00 PM for 30 minutes, with an average rating of 4.4%. Its charming storytelling excellently captures the heartwarming tales of everyday life.
- Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (NTV): Aired alongside a variety show on Tuesday, June 17, at 11:59 PM for 60 minutes, recording an average rating of 3.2%. This appeals to a diverse audience segment with its science fiction elements.
- Yaiba: Samurai Legend (NTV): Broadcast on Saturday, June 21, at 5:30 PM for 30 minutes, earning an average rating of 2.9%. The historical allure of samurai narratives offers thrilling action blended with cultural exploration.
- You and Idol Precure♪ (TV Asahi): Aired on Sunday, June 22, at 8:30 AM for 30 minutes, with a 2.7% rating.
- Doraemon (TV Asahi): Shown on Saturday, June 21, at 5:00 PM for 30 minutes, achieving a 2.5% rating. Both Doraemon and Crayon Shin-chan maintain their iconic status among younger audiences.
- Crayon Shin-chan (TV Asahi): Broadcast on Saturday, June 21, at 4:30 PM for 30 minutes, also with a 2.5% rating.
- Your Forma (TV Asahi): Aired on Wednesday, June 18, at 11:45 PM for 30 minutes, registering a 2.4% rating.
- One Piece (Fuji TV): Shown on Sunday, June 22, at 11:15 PM, with an average rating of 2.4%. This global phenomenon continues to enchant fans with its adventurous spirit and engaging storylines.
- Oshiri Tantei (NHK-E): Broadcast on Thursday, June 19, at 7:00 PM for 20 minutes, earning a 1.5% rating.
These ratings are estimates of the percentage of the population watching a given program, based on survey data from households in Japan’s Kanto region, and do not include recordings viewed later.
