The latest Japanese TV ratings for April 13 to 19 are out, and the numbers give a clear picture of what audiences are watching right now.
As expected, long-running classics continue to dominate, but newer titles are slowly finding their space. One of the highlights this week is Gals Can’t Be Kind to Otaku!?, which managed to secure a spot in the top 10.
Top Anime TV Ratings of the Week
Key Highlights From the Week
Sazae-san continues to dominate the rankings, maintaining its position as one of the most stable and consistent shows on Japanese television.
Detective Conan also remains strong, holding second place and proving once again its long-term popularity.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 stands out among newer anime, showing solid performance compared to other modern series.
Meanwhile, Gals Can’t Be Kind to Otaku!? entering the top 10 is one of the most interesting developments this week, indicating growing audience interest.
Movie Broadcast Ratings
In addition to weekly anime episodes, two major films aired on Japanese TV:
- Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween reached an 8.3% rating on NTV
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie recorded a 4.9% rating on Fuji TV
These numbers highlight how strong theatrical titles remain when broadcast on television.
How These Ratings Work
The ratings represent the percentage of households in Japan’s Kanto region watching each program.
It is important to note that these numbers do not include delayed viewing, such as recordings or streaming after the broadcast.
What This Week Tells Us
The current ranking shows a clear pattern.
Classic series continue to dominate the top spots, while newer anime are gradually building their audience over time.
This balance between legacy titles and emerging shows is what keeps the weekly rankings interesting.
