This week has been packed with exciting premieres and popular shows capturing viewers' attention across Japan. Here's a quick overview of the most notable programs and their ratings:
Premieres and New Series
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube
Premiere: July 2 on TV Asahi
Duration: 1 hour
Rating: 3.1%
Details: This new adaptation of the classic anime kicked off with a solid start, drawing a modest audience.
Anpan
Airing: July 2 at 8:00 a.m. on NHK
Rating: 17.8%
Background: Inspired by the life story of manga creator Takashi Yanase and his wife Nobuo Komatsu, this live-action series is part of NHK's long-running Morning Drama franchise.
Additional Episode: July 1 at 12:45 p.m., rating 5.5%
Note: Based on the novel by Chiaki Kisaki, this series explores crime and investigation themes.
Popular Shows and Their Ratings
Title
Station
Date
Time
Duration
Average Household Rating
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc Tsunaida Kizuna-hen
Fuji TV
July 6
19:00
193 min.
8.8%
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc Tekishū-hen
Fuji TV
July 4
20:00
166 min.
8.1%
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc Kessen-hen
Fuji TV
July 3
19:00
168 min.
7.5%
Sazae-san
Fuji TV
July 6
18:30
30 min.
6.8%
Chibi Maruko-chan
Fuji TV
July 6
18:00
30 min.
4.4%
The Apothecary Diaries (Finale)
NTV
July 4
23:00
30 min.
4.0%
One Piece
Fuji TV
July 6
23:15
30 min.
3.7%
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube (Premiere)
TV Asahi
July 2
23:15
60 min.
3.1%
You and Idol Precure♪
TV Asahi
July 6
08:30
30 min.
3.0%
Doraemon
TV Asahi
July 5
17:00
30 min.
2.8%
Curious George
NHK-E
July 5
08:35
25 min.
1.7%
Notes on Ratings
These figures represent the estimated percentage of households in Japan's Kanto region watching each program, based on household surveys. They do not include recordings watched later.