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| List of years in Japanese television |
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Below is a non-comprehensive list of events associated with and affecting Japanese television in 2025.
| Date | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|
| January 2 | One Piece voice actor Hiroshi Kamiya announced marriage with Engine Sentai Go-onger actress Rina Aizawa. | [1] |
| January 26 | Ahead of the premiere of No.1 Sentai Gozyuger , a Super Sentai 50th anniversary press conference was held. | [2] |
| January 27 | Following the resignations President Koichi Minato and Chairman Shuji Kanoh on the same day, after a scandal centering on former SMAP member and presenter Masahiro Nakai in December 2024, Dragon Ball Z anime producer Kenji Shimizu becomes the new Fuji TV president. | [3] |
| January 28 | Shinji Aoba's death sentence has been confirmed after his appeal to the Kyoto District Court's ruling is dropped. | [4] [5] |
| February 2 | Following the Fuji TV scandal, all anime shows broadcasting on Fuji TV, including Chibi Maruko-chan and Sazae-san , begin airing new episodes without sponsors, starting from this date until July 2025. Some of the Fuji TV anime shows later retain sponsorships with other companies involved in the franchises, such as Bandai, later on February 16. | [6] |
| March 20 | During the Digimon Con 2025 livestream event, a new Digimon TV anime series has been announced, slating to premiere in October 2025. | [7] |
| April 4 | As announced on March 3, Fuji TV's late night anime programming block, Noitamina, moves its broadcast to Friday nights at 11:30 p.m., starting with The Dinner Table Detective . | [8] |
| April 6 | The 2025 Formula One World Championship was held at 2025 Japanese Grand Prix. | |
| Following its hiatus after October 13, 2024, the One Piece anime series resumes broadcasting new episodes on Sunday evenings at 11:15 p.m. on Fuji TV. | [9] | |
| May 17-18 | The 2024–25 Formula E World Championship was held at 2025 Tokyo ePrix. | |
| June 25 | Rock band Tokio, known for the performing the opening theme for the 1995-96 TV anime Soar High! Isami , announced their disbandment. | [10] |
| August 15 | K-On! voice actress Aki Toyosaki limits her entertainment activities due to the death of her husband. | [11] |
| September 28 | The 2025 MotoGP World Championship was held at 2025 Japanese motorcycle Grand Prix. | |
| November 7 | The Idolmaster SideM voice actor Fumiyoshi Shioya limits some of his activities due to what was happening online. | [12] |
| November 23 | Toei Company announces Project R.E.D. which is set to air in early 2026 on the Sunday 9:30 AM timeslot that was occupied by the Super Sentai franchise from October 2017 until early 2026, starting with Super Space Sheriff Gavan: Infinity . A few days later, it was confirmed that the Super Sentai franchise will be on a hiatus, starting from 2026. | [13] [14] |
| December 11 | Anime studio Gainax, known for producing TV anime such as Neon Genesis Evangelion , Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt and Wish Upon the Pleiades , shuts down. | [15] |
| Show | Type | Channel | First aired/Japanese period | Source | |
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| NHK Amateur Song Contest | Talent show | NHK-G, NHK World Premium | March 15, 1953 (TV) | Showa | |
| With Mother | Kids | E-TV, NHK World Premium | October 5, 1959 | Showa | |
| Nintama Rantarō | Anime | NHK | April 10, 1993 | Heisei | |
| Ojarumaru | Anime | NHK | October 5, 1998 | Heisei | |
| Utacon | Music | NHK-G, NHK World Premium | April 12, 2016 | Heisei | |
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| Shōten | Comedy | Nippon Television | May 15, 1966 | Showa | |
| Soreike! Anpanman | Anime | Nippon Television | October 3, 1988 | Showa | |
| Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!! | Game show | Nippon Television | October 3, 1989 | Heisei | |
| Detective Conan | Anime | NNS | January 8, 1996 | Heisei | |
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| Music Fair | Music | Fuji TV | August 31, 1964 | Showa | |
| Sazae-san | Anime | Fuji TV | October 5, 1969 | Showa | |
| FNS Music Festival | Music | FNS | July 2, 1974 | Showa | |
| Chibi Maruko-chan | Anime | Fuji TV | January 8, 1995 | Heisei | |
| One Piece | Anime | Fuji TV | October 20, 1999 | Heisei | |
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| Ninjala | Anime | TV Tokyo | January 8, 2022 | Reiwa | |
| Pokémon | Anime | TV Tokyo | April 14, 2023 | Reiwa | |
| Himitsu no AiPri | Anime | TV Tokyo | April 7, 2024 | Reiwa | |
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| Super Hero Time | Tokusatsu | TV Asahi | September 28, 2003 | Heisei | |
| Crayon Shin-chan | Anime | TV Asahi | April 13, 1992 | Heisei | |
| Doraemon | Anime | TV Asahi | April 15, 2005 | Heisei | |
| Music Station | Music | TV Asahi | October 24, 1986 | Showa | |
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| SASUKE | Sports | TBS | September 26, 1997 | Heisei | |
| Count Down TV | Music | TBS | April 7, 1993 | Heisei | |
| Show | Network | Premiere | Finale | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medalist | TV Asahi | January 5, 2025 | March 30, 2025 | Season Ended Renewed for Season 2 | [16] |
| Unbound | NHK | January 5, 2025 | December 14, 2025 | Series Ended | [17] |
| Zenshu | TV Tokyo | January 5, 2025 | March 23, 2025 | Series Ended | [18] |
| Alice-san Chi no Iroribata | TBS | January 7, 2025 | March 11, 2025 | Series Ended | [19] |
| Magic Maker | TV Tokyo | January 9, 2025 | March 27, 2025 | Series Ended | [20] |
| Dr. Stone: Science Future (Part 1) | Tokyo MX | January 9, 2025 | March 27, 2025 | Season Ended Renewed for Final Season part 2 | [21] |
| The Apothecary Diaries (Season 2) | Nippon TV | January 10, 2025 | July 4, 2025 | Season Ended | [22] |
| Farmagia | Tokyo MX | January 10, 2025 | March 28, 2025 | Series Ended | [23] |
| From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated! | TBS | January 10, 2025 | March 28, 2025 | Series Ended | [24] |
| Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! | TBS | January 11, 2025 | March 29, 2025 | Series Ended | [25] |
| Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun (Season 2) | TBS | January 12, 2025 | September 21, 2025 | Series Ended | [26] |
| Witchy Pretty Cure!! Future Days | TV Asahi | January 12, 2025 | March 30, 2025 | Series Ended | [27] |
| Mashin Creator Wataru | TV Tokyo | January 12, 2025 | June 22, 2025 | Series Ended | [28] |
| Ultraman New Generation Stars (Season 3) | TV Tokyo | January 25, 2025 | June 21, 2015 | Season Ended | [29] |
| You and Idol Pretty Cure | TV Asahi | February 2, 2025 | Ongoing | [30] [31] | |
| No.1 Sentai Gozyuger | TV Asahi | February 16, 2025 | c. February 2026 | Ongoing | [32] [33] |
| Anpan | NHK | March 31, 2025 | September 26, 2025 | Series Ended | [34] |
| Wind Breaker (Season 2) | TBS | April 4, 2025 | June 20, 2025 | Series Ended | [35] |
| The Dinner Table Detective | Fuji TV | April 4, 2025 | June 20, 2025 | Series Ended | [36] |
| Fire Force (Season 3, Part 1) | TBS | April 5, 2025 | June 21, 2025 | Season Ended Renewed for Season 3, Part 2 | [37] |
| I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level (Season 2) | Tokyo MX | April 5, 2025 | June 21, 2025 | Series Ended | [38] |
| Anne Shirley | NHK-E | April 5, 2025 | September 27, 2025 | Series Ended | [39] |
| Yaiba: Samurai Legend | Nippon TV | April 5, 2025 | September 27, 2025 | Season Ended Renewed for Season 2 | [40] |
| Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary (Season 2) | TV Asahi | April 6, 2025 | June 22, 2025 | Series Ended | [41] |
| Witch Watch | TBS | April 6, 2025 | October 5, 2025 | Season Ended Renewed for Season 2 | [42] |
| Himitsu no AiPri (Season 2) | TV Tokyo | April 6, 2025 | Ongoing | [43] | |
| Princession Orchestra | TV Tokyo | April 6, 2025 | Ongoing | [44] | |
| My Hero Academia: Vigilantes | Tokyo MX | April 7, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | Season Ended Renewed for Season 2 | [45] |
| Aharen-san wa Hakarenai (Season 2) | Tokyo MX | April 7, 2025 | June 23, 2025 | Series Ended | [46] |
| Go! Go! Loser Ranger! (Season 2) | TBS | April 13, 2025 | June 29, 2025 | Series Ended | [47] |
| Dandadan (Season 2) | TBS | July 4, 2025 | September 19, 2025 | Season Ended Renewed for Season 3 | [48] |
| Call of the Night (Season 2) | Fuji TV | July 4, 2025 | September 19, 2025 | Series Ended | [49] |
| Ultraman Omega | TV Tokyo | July 5, 2025 | January 17, 2026 | Ending 2026 | [50] |
| Puniru Is a Cute Slime (Season 2) | TV Tokyo | July 6, 2025 | September 21, 2025 | Series Ended | [51] |
| Mr. Osomatsu (Season 4) | TV Tokyo | July 8, 2025 | October 1, 2025 | Series Ended | [52] |
| New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt | Tokyo MX | July 10, 2025 | September 25, 2025 | Series Ended | [53] |
| Dr. Stone: Science Future (Part 2) | Tokyo MX | July 10, 2025 | September 25, 2025 | Season Ended Renewed for Final Season part 3 | [54] |
| Kaiju No. 8 (Season 2) | TV Tokyo | July 19, 2025 | September 27, 2025 | Series Ended | [55] |
| Kamen Rider Zeztz | TV Asahi | September 7, 2025 | Ongoing | [56] | |
| The Ghost Writer's Wife | NHK | September 29, 2025 | Ongoing | [57] | |
| My Hero Academia (Final Season) | Nippon TV | October 4, 2025 | December 13, 2025 | Series Ended | [58] |
| To Your Eternity (Season 3) | NHK | October 4, 2025 | Ongoing | [59] | |
| Spy × Family (Season 3) | TV Tokyo | October 4, 2025 | Ongoing | [60] | |
| Tales of Wedding Rings (Season 2) | Tokyo MX | October 4, 2025 | Ongoing | [61] | |
| Digimon Beatbreak | Fuji TV | October 5, 2025 | Ongoing | [62] | |
| Ranma ½ (2024 series, Season 2) | Nippon TV | October 5, 2025 | Ongoing | [63] | |
| Let This Grieving Soul Retire! (Season 2) | Tokyo MX | October 6, 2025 | Ongoing | [64] | |
| Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill (Season 2) | TV Tokyo | October 7, 2025 | Ongoing | [65] | |
| The Blue Wolves of Mibu (Season 2) | Nippon TV | December 20, 2025 | Upcoming | [66] |
| Airdate | Sports | Network | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 6 | 2025 Formula One World Championship | Fuji TV Next | |
| May 17-18 | 2024–25 Formula E World Championship | J Sports | |
| September 28 | 2025 MotoGP World Championship | G+ |
| Airdate | Show | Episode | Network | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22 | Music Awards Japan 2025 | NHK, YouTube | ||
| June 20 | Pokémon | Horizons series #100 "We Rising Volt Tacklers!" | TV Tokyo | |
| October 10 - October 24 | Pokémon Episode: Mega Evolution | TV Tokyo | [71] | |
| December 31 | 76th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen | NHK | ||