Key Facts

• ABEMA announced the final Spring 2025 anime rankings on August 4
• The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 ranked No.1 in average views per episode
• Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX ranked No.1 in average comment count
• Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray and mono also placed in top 5 comment rankings
• The rankings were based on real-time and on-demand viewership and comments

ABEMA released its final rankings for Spring 2025 anime on August 4, highlighting the top five series by viewership and comment activity. The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 secured the top spot in average views per episode, while Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX dominated the comment rankings. The data covers real-time and on-demand streams from April through the final episodes.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Leads in Viewership

The second season of The Apothecary Diaries continued its strong performance by claiming the No.1 spot in ABEMA’s Spring 2025 viewership ranking. This follows its previous success in the winter rankings and the mid-season spring report. The rankings were calculated using average views per episode from both real-time and on-demand streams throughout the season.

The series maintained its popularity across multiple seasons. Factors such as detailed storytelling, the evolving relationship between Maomao and Jinshi, and the intricately crafted setting were noted as appealing points in viewer comments. It also ranked third in the comment rankings, showing consistent audience engagement.

During the final episode, viewers left remarks such as “Maomao’s reactions, lol” and “Shisui is the best.” The announcement of a sequel further boosted comment activity, marking the end of the second season with a high level of engagement.

Gundam GQuuuuuuX Tops Comment Rankings

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX secured first place in the comment rankings, maintaining its position from the mid-season report. The anime included homage scenes and appearances by past characters, generating discussions among long-time fans. It also maintained a consistent presence on social media trends during the season.

Typical viewer comments included “Gundam is freedom!!,” “Char is back!!,” and “Thank you, GQuuuuuuX.” The show’s high comment activity reflected its ability to engage fans both during episodes and online. The data confirms its strong presence in the Spring 2025 anime landscape.

Other Series in the Rankings

Several other titles made notable appearances in the rankings. The Too-Perfect Saint ranked second in viewership, while The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows came in third. The Misunderstood Workshop Owner placed fourth, and WIND BREAKER Season 2 completed the top five.

In the comment rankings, Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray ranked second, followed by The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 in third. Slice-of-life titles such as mono and Zatsu Tabi -That's Journey- ranked fourth and fifth, respectively. These rankings suggest a diverse range of genres attracted engagement across the platform.

Source : ORICON NEWS