Hayao Miyazaki's beloved film Kiki's Delivery Service captured significant viewership in Japan, earning a 9.3% rating during its broadcast on NTV on Friday, May 8. The Studio Ghibli classic aired at 9:00 p.m., highlighting its enduring popularity.
In other television anime news, the film The Concierge, directed by Yoshimi Itazu and produced by Production I.G, aired on NHK Educational on Wednesday, May 6. The broadcast, which began at 9:00 a.m., registered a 0.7% rating.
Meanwhile, a marathon rerun of the live-action series A Solitary Gourmet also aired on TV Tokyo on Wednesday, May 6. The fourth season's rerun, starting at 5:50 p.m., achieved a 4.9% rating. Source: Anime News Network