Detective Conan Tops Weekly TV Anime Ratings
The most recent television ratings for anime programs in Japan's Kanto region have been published, reflecting viewership over a recent period. These ratings offer an estimate of the percentage of the population that watched specific programs. Data compiled by Video Research outlines the performance of various animated series and films aired across several broadcasting networks. These reported figures capture live viewership during the initial broadcast and do not account for recordings watched at a later time.
Leading Programs This Week
Detective Conan emerged as the top-rated program for this reporting week. The popular detective series was broadcast on NTV on Saturday, March 7. Its scheduled airtime was 18:00, and the episode ran for a duration of 30 minutes. This particular airing of Detective Conan achieved an average household rating of 6.8 percent.
Sazae-san, a long-standing animated series, secured the second position in the ratings. This program was shown on Fuji TV on Sunday, March 8. Its broadcast began at 18:30 and lasted for 30 minutes. Sazae-san recorded an average household rating of 6.6 percent.
Chibi Maruko-chan also demonstrated a strong performance, ranking third among the programs. The series aired on Fuji TV on Sunday, March 8. Its broadcast commenced at 18:00, just before Sazae-san, and also had a 30-minute runtime. Chibi Maruko-chan registered an average household rating of 4.6 percent.
Mid-Tier and Weekend Favorites
Blue Miburo season 2 garnered significant viewership during its broadcast. This program was featured on NTV on Saturday, March 7. The episode aired at 17:30 and had a running time of 30 minutes. Blue Miburo season 2 secured an average household rating of 3.5 percent.
Doraemon, a consistently popular animated series, also appeared in the weekly ratings. It was broadcast on TV Asahi on Saturday, March 7. The program's airtime was 17:00, and it spanned 30 minutes. Doraemon achieved an average household rating of 3.2 percent.
Star Detective Precure! attracted a notable audience during its Sunday morning slot. The series was broadcast on TV Asahi on March 8. Its airtime was 08:30, and the episode ran for 30 minutes. Star Detective Precure! achieved an average household rating of 3.1 percent.
Crayon Shin-chan also ranked among the programs with significant ratings. This series was shown on TV Asahi on Saturday, March 7. Its broadcast began at 16:30 and lasted for 30 minutes. Crayon Shin-chan registered an average household rating of 3.1 percent.
Late Night and Weekday Showings
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 aired in a later time slot but still commanded a substantial audience. The program was broadcast on NTV on Friday, March 6. Its airtime was 24:00, which is midnight, and it had a duration of 30 minutes. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 garnered an average household rating of 3.0 percent.
Oshiri Tantei appeared in the ratings with two separate broadcasts. One episode was shown on NHK Educational on Thursday, March 5. This airing took place at 19:00 and ran for 20 minutes, earning an average household rating of 1.5 percent.
A second broadcast of Oshiri Tantei was observed on NHK Educational on Saturday, March 7. This particular airing was scheduled for 09:00 and also had a 20-minute length. It recorded an average household rating of 1.4 percent.
Animated O-saru no George, known in English as Curious George, was also broadcast on NHK Educational. This program aired on Saturday, March 7. Its start time was 08:35, and it ran for 25 minutes. Animated O-saru no George achieved an average household rating of 1.4 percent.
Featured Anime Film Airings
In addition to regular series, two anime films received special television broadcasts during this period. Gisaburo Sugii's Night on the Galactic Railroad anime film aired on NHK Educational on Saturday, March 7. Its broadcast time was 2:40 p.m., and it secured a 1.1 percent rating.
The Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato anime film was broadcast on Fuji TV on March 6. This film airing commenced at 12:45 a.m., which is in the early hours of March 7, and earned a 0.8 percent rating. This particular broadcast marked the 10th anniversary of the Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress anime.
The television ratings presented are estimates based on data collected from a survey of households located in Japan's Kanto region. These figures are provided by Video Research. The ratings exclusively reflect the percentage of the population that watched a given program during its initial broadcast, not including any recorded viewings.
