Hayao Miyazaki’s iconic 1984 film Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind continues to demonstrate its enduring popularity in Japan, securing the top spot among animated features for the week of August 10–16. The NTV broadcast on Friday evening drew an 8.3% household rating, proving that the post-apocalyptic classic remains a staple of Japanese television programming.
In the live-action sphere, the latest entry in the long-running food drama series, Kodoku no Gourmet Special! Midsummer Business Trip to Tohoku and Miyagi, maintained a solid performance for TV Tokyo. Aired on Tuesday at 5:50 p.m., the special pulled in a 5.7% rating, highlighting the audience's consistent appetite for Goro Inokashira’s culinary adventures.
Rounding out the week's notable broadcasts, the literary adaptation The Night on the Galactic Railroad struggled to find a broad audience during its morning slot on NHK-E. The film, which aired on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m., recorded a 0.8% rating. While modest, the inclusion of such a classic work of animation on public broadcast underscores the diverse range of titles reaching Japanese viewers throughout the week.
