Architect Co. Announces Popularity Ranking of Lead Actors in TBS Sunday Theater via Talent Power Ranking
As its 419th ranking project, Architect Co., Ltd. has released a popularity ranking of lead actors from the TBS Sunday Theater. Based on a quarterly survey of 4,400 individuals aged 10 to 69, the data is widely used for casting TV programs and commercials.
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The Talent Power Ranking delivers the power held by each talent in real-time, based on the results of the industry's largest talent (celebrities and public figures) survey conducted by Architect Co., Ltd.
As the 419th ranking project, we announce the ranking of male actors who have starred in the TBS Sunday Theater.
https://tpranking.com/tbsnichiyogekijo
In the 'Talent Power Ranking', we investigated the respective results for male actors registered in the database who have starred in the TBS Sunday Theater.
Who comes to your mind when you think of a lead actor in a TBS Sunday Theater production?
The TBS Sunday Theater began in December 1956 under the name 'Toshiba Sunday Theater.' Initially broadcasting stand-alone dramas, it switched to broadcasting serialized dramas in 1993. The Sunday Theater is one of the drama slots with the longest history among Japanese TV dramas currently being broadcast and has produced numerous massive hit works.
There are several works with viewership ratings exceeding 20%, and some have even surpassed a peak viewership rating of 40%.
By focusing on actors starring in popular works, it is possible to examine trends in popularity, which may lead to the creation of new blockbuster dramas.
This time, we focused on male actors who starred in the TBS Sunday Theater and verified them using the Talent Power Ranking.
■ Overview of the Talent Power Ranking Survey
- Survey Content: Extraction of 1,280 talents / Image survey extracted about 330 (selected by a committee of experts)
1. Recognition Survey (know the name and face)
2. Attraction Rate Survey (want to see, hear, or know)
3. Image Survey (17 words for male talents, 18 words for female talents, 17 words for comedians)
- Survey Method: WEB survey
- Survey Period: Conducted 4 times a year (February, May, August, November)
- Survey Targets: Males and females aged 10 to 59 in 5-year increments (50 each), and males and females aged 60 to 69 (50 each), totaling 1,100 people per group. A total of 4 groups comprising 4,400 people living in Tokyo and three surrounding prefectures.
■ Details of the Ranking
The top 5 out of the TOP 12 rankings are as shown in the table above.
For all rankings, click here ↓
https://tpranking.com/tbsnichiyogekijo
Ranking 1st is the male actor who starred in 'Caster', which broadcasted starting in April 2025 and was depicted with a TBS original script.
Following that, the male actor who starred in the 'Black Pean' series, which began broadcasting its first season in 2018, ranked 2nd.
Additionally, the male actor who starred in the drama 'VIVANT', which was broadcast in 2023 and will have a sequel broadcast in July 2026, the male actor who starred in the drama 'Reboot' broadcasted in the January 2026 term, and the male actor who starred in the drama 'Mikami Sensei' broadcasted starting January 2025 are also ranked.
Let's continue to pay attention to the activities of male actors starring in the TBS Sunday Theater.
Popularity Ranking of Lead Actors in TBS Sunday Theater
https://tpranking.com/tbsnichiyogekijo
■ Request for Credit Notation when Quoting or Reprinting
When quoting the contents of this press release, please be sure to do the following:
- Clearly state that the source is 'Talent Power Ranking by Architect Co., Ltd.'
- Set up a link to the Talent Power Ranking site 'https://tpranking.com/'
■ What is Talent Power Ranking?
'Talent Power Ranking' conducts a talent survey once every three months that can be widely utilized for casting TV programs and commercials. We conduct quantitative surveys with the largest scale and highest frequency in the history of talent surveys, allowing you to view talent recognition and popularity in real-time.
For those who want to know more about the Talent Power Ranking, click here:
https://tpranking.com/business
■ Company Profile
Company Name: Architect Co., Ltd.
(A 100% subsidiary of Direct Marketing Mix Inc., listed on the TSE Prime Market)
Headquarters: Sumitomo Fudosan Shibadaimon Nichome Building 8F, 2-11-8 Shibadaimon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
URL: https://www.architect.co.jp/
Business Contents:
- Marketing research
- Mobilization of audience members and participants for TV programs and events
- Planning, drafting, implementation, and support operations related to sales promotions, etc.
- Media operation (https://tpranking.com/)
■ Talent Power Ranking Data Purchase / Inquiries
Architect Co., Ltd. Marketing Division
Talent Power Ranking Representative: Arai
TEL: 03-4213-7718
MAIL: tpranking@architect.co.jp
As the 419th ranking project, we announce the ranking of male actors who have starred in the TBS Sunday Theater.
https://tpranking.com/tbsnichiyogekijo
In the 'Talent Power Ranking', we investigated the respective results for male actors registered in the database who have starred in the TBS Sunday Theater.
Who comes to your mind when you think of a lead actor in a TBS Sunday Theater production?
The TBS Sunday Theater began in December 1956 under the name 'Toshiba Sunday Theater.' Initially broadcasting stand-alone dramas, it switched to broadcasting serialized dramas in 1993. The Sunday Theater is one of the drama slots with the longest history among Japanese TV dramas currently being broadcast and has produced numerous massive hit works.
There are several works with viewership ratings exceeding 20%, and some have even surpassed a peak viewership rating of 40%.
By focusing on actors starring in popular works, it is possible to examine trends in popularity, which may lead to the creation of new blockbuster dramas.
This time, we focused on male actors who starred in the TBS Sunday Theater and verified them using the Talent Power Ranking.
■ Overview of the Talent Power Ranking Survey
- Survey Content: Extraction of 1,280 talents / Image survey extracted about 330 (selected by a committee of experts)
1. Recognition Survey (know the name and face)
2. Attraction Rate Survey (want to see, hear, or know)
3. Image Survey (17 words for male talents, 18 words for female talents, 17 words for comedians)
- Survey Method: WEB survey
- Survey Period: Conducted 4 times a year (February, May, August, November)
- Survey Targets: Males and females aged 10 to 59 in 5-year increments (50 each), and males and females aged 60 to 69 (50 each), totaling 1,100 people per group. A total of 4 groups comprising 4,400 people living in Tokyo and three surrounding prefectures.
■ Details of the Ranking
The top 5 out of the TOP 12 rankings are as shown in the table above.
For all rankings, click here ↓
https://tpranking.com/tbsnichiyogekijo
Ranking 1st is the male actor who starred in 'Caster', which broadcasted starting in April 2025 and was depicted with a TBS original script.
Following that, the male actor who starred in the 'Black Pean' series, which began broadcasting its first season in 2018, ranked 2nd.
Additionally, the male actor who starred in the drama 'VIVANT', which was broadcast in 2023 and will have a sequel broadcast in July 2026, the male actor who starred in the drama 'Reboot' broadcasted in the January 2026 term, and the male actor who starred in the drama 'Mikami Sensei' broadcasted starting January 2025 are also ranked.
Let's continue to pay attention to the activities of male actors starring in the TBS Sunday Theater.
Popularity Ranking of Lead Actors in TBS Sunday Theater
https://tpranking.com/tbsnichiyogekijo
■ Request for Credit Notation when Quoting or Reprinting
When quoting the contents of this press release, please be sure to do the following:
- Clearly state that the source is 'Talent Power Ranking by Architect Co., Ltd.'
- Set up a link to the Talent Power Ranking site 'https://tpranking.com/'
■ What is Talent Power Ranking?
'Talent Power Ranking' conducts a talent survey once every three months that can be widely utilized for casting TV programs and commercials. We conduct quantitative surveys with the largest scale and highest frequency in the history of talent surveys, allowing you to view talent recognition and popularity in real-time.
For those who want to know more about the Talent Power Ranking, click here:
https://tpranking.com/business
■ Company Profile
Company Name: Architect Co., Ltd.
(A 100% subsidiary of Direct Marketing Mix Inc., listed on the TSE Prime Market)
Headquarters: Sumitomo Fudosan Shibadaimon Nichome Building 8F, 2-11-8 Shibadaimon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
URL: https://www.architect.co.jp/
Business Contents:
- Marketing research
- Mobilization of audience members and participants for TV programs and events
- Planning, drafting, implementation, and support operations related to sales promotions, etc.
- Media operation (https://tpranking.com/)
■ Talent Power Ranking Data Purchase / Inquiries
Architect Co., Ltd. Marketing Division
Talent Power Ranking Representative: Arai
TEL: 03-4213-7718
MAIL: tpranking@architect.co.jp
FAQ
How often is the Talent Power Ranking conducted?
It is conducted four times a year (February, May, August, November).
What is the Talent Power Ranking used for?
It is primarily used as quantitative reference data for casting in TV programs and commercials.
What is the age range of the survey participants?
The survey targets males and females between the ages of 10 and 69.