Understanding the landscape of Japanese television requires looking closely at weekly household metrics released by Video Research for the Kanto region. The recent broadcast cycle highlighted enduring favorites, with Studio Ghibli masterpiece Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind securing a strong 8.3% rating during its Friday night slot on NTV.
The Weekend Stalwarts
As expected, long-running cultural mainstays continued to pull consistent numbers across major networks. Fuji TV's household comedy Sazae-san led the Sunday lineup with an impressive 7.6% rating, while companion series Chibi Maruko-chan followed closely behind with 5.3%. Meanwhile, weekend fixtures like Detective Conan on NTV maintained steady traction at 5.2%.
Late-night and prime-time seasonal broadcasts also carved out their respective audiences. The third season of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime captured a 3.6% household share on Friday evening, demonstrating ongoing interest in the fantasy franchise outside of standard daytime blocks.
Special Broadcasts and Documenting Metrics
Mid-week programming saw notable entries, including a live-action special for Kodoku no Gourmet on TV Tokyo, which pulled in a solid 5.7% rating, alongside special theatrical airings such as Gisaburō Sugii's Night on the Galactic Railroad on NHK-E.
Industry analysts note that these figures exclusively reflect live household viewership gathered across the Kanto survey pool, omitting delayed digital recordings or streaming metrics which increasingly dictate modern success.
