“Gegege no Nyoubou” ends with strong ratings

NHK’s morning drama series “Gegege no Nyoubou” aired its final episode on September 25. Despite having the lowest-rated first episode ever for an NHK Asadora (14.8%), the show’s ratings improved greatly during its six-month broadcast run, resulting in a strong overall average of 18.6% in the Kanto area (15.9% in Kansai).

The last episode achieved a 23.6% rating in the Kanto region, the highest of the entire series. In the Kansai region, it achieved 17.9%. Despite the poor start, the show has consistently been reaching over 20% ratings during the past several weeks. The 18.6% series average is the highest since “Dondo Bare” in 2007.

“Gegege no Nyoubou” starred Nao Matsushita (25) as the wife of “Gegege no Kitaro” mangaka Shigeru Mizuki, while Osamu Mukai (28) played Mizuki himself.

Source:
Sankei Sports