Detective Conan Takes 2nd Place in Ratings After a Week-Long Break
The legendary anime series Detective Conan rose to second place in the Japanese animation television ratings for the week of July 6-12, 2026. According to data published by Anime News Network, the series managed to recapture the audience's attention upon its return after a one-week break. This success for Conan demonstrates how strong a fanbase the series, which has been running for over 30 years, still possesses.
Created by Gosho Aoyama, Detective Conan began as a manga in 1994 and hit screens with its anime adaptation in 1996. Having aired over 1000 episodes to date, the series follows the adventures of a detective who has been shrunk as he solves mysteries. With millions of fans in Japan and around the world, the production maintains its popularity through regularly aired new episodes and feature films. The series, also known as Case Closed, appeals to a wide audience in the West as well.
This week's rating success reveals not only the longevity of the series but also the loyalty of its regular viewers. Ranking second after a one-week break shows that Detective Conan remains competitive even among major productions. The top spot is usually held by long-running family series like Sazae-san or Chibi Maruko-chan; Conan's ability to compete with these giants proves how solid a foundation the series is built upon.
For fans, this news is a sign that the series is still relevant and that the excitement for new episodes remains fresh. In the coming weeks, a new film announcement or a major turning point in the manga series is expected for Detective Conan. With Aoyama dropping hints about bringing the story to an end, the rating success in this period, where every episode becomes even more critical, shows that the series maintains its quality even as it heads toward its finale.
