Top Japanese Anime TV Shows Ranked: June 9–15 Highlights
Discover how Detective Conan surpasses Sazae-san to become the top animated show this week—an exciting shift in Japan's TV rankings.
Detective Conan Overtakes Sazae-san as Top Animated Show of the Week
Recent TV Ratings and Highlights
An exciting shift occurred this week in Japan's TV ratings for animated shows. Detective Conan has climbed to the top spot, overtaking long-standing leader Sazae-san.
Key Ratings
-
Detective Conan (Nippon TV)
- Air Date: June 14 (Saturday) at 6:00 p.m.
- Rating: 6.2%
-
Sazae-san (Fuji TV)
- Air Date: June 15 (Sunday) at 6:30 p.m.
- Rating: 5.8%
Other notable shows from the weekend include Chibi Maruko-chan and One Piece, with ratings of 4.4% and 2.7%, respectively.
Weekly Highlights
- The rankings are based on household surveys in Japan's Kanto region, representing the percentage of households watching each program.
- Ratings do not account for delayed recordings.
Sources: Video Research (Kanto region)
New Live-Action Series Inspired by Anpanman
In a different TV genre, a new live-action morning series debuting this week drew significant attention.
- The series is inspired by the life story of Takashi Yanase, creator of the beloved Anpanman manga, and his wife Nobuo Komatsu.
- It aired on Thursday, June 12, at 8:00 a.m. on NHK, achieving a 16.1% rating.
- An episode also aired on TV Asahi on Saturday, June 14, at 12:45 p.m., with a rating of 7.8%.
This series is part of NHK’s iconic Renzoku Terebi Shōsetsu franchise, also known as Asadora or Morning Drama, which has been a staple in Japanese television for over six decades.
Summary
The competition among Japanese TV shows continues to evolve, with Detective Conan making a notable climb in popularity. Meanwhile, new series celebrating the lives of legendary creators like Takashi Yanase are also capturing viewers' hearts.