Which Drama Captures Viewers Most Now? 2026 April Season Spring Drama First Episode Attention Ranking
REVISIO Inc., which measures viewer "attention" to TV screens using devices equipped with human recognition technology in households, has created a ranking of the attention paid to the first episodes of spring dramas that started in April 2026 and analyzed popular trends.
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REVISIO Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Yasushi Koriya; hereinafter REVISIO), which installs devices equipped with human recognition technology in households to measure "attention" (gaze) to TV screens, has created a ranking of the attention paid to the first episodes of spring dramas that started in April 2026 and analyzed popular trends. A higher attention rate indicates that viewers in front of the TV were more captivated.
*Not all dramas are covered.
REVISIO 2026 Spring Drama First Episode Attention Ranking
Fuji TV's 'Fufu Besse Keiji' Ranks 1st in Spring Drama First Episode Attention
2026 April Season Spring Drama First Episode Attention Ranking Image
The first episodes of the 2026 spring dramas saw four works surpass the attention rate of the top-ranked individual overall drama from the previous season (2026 winter dramas) (66.8%).
Fuji TV's 'Fufu Besse Keiji' (71.7%) took the top spot for individual overall attention. This work received particularly strong support from male viewers, recording a high male attention rate of 75.3%. Following in second place was 'LOVED ONE' (69.4%), also from Fuji TV. Furthermore, TBS's 'Sunday Theater "GIFT"' (67.7%), which secured the top spot in household TV on-air rate (viewership), also ranked second in attention among female viewers and the core demographic (13-49 years old), indicating it captivated a wide range of audiences.
Incidentally, interesting results showed that works supported by specific demographics varied, with Nippon TV's 'There's No Tree That Won't Fall After 10 Cuts' and 'Tatsuki-sensei is Too Sweet!' ranking high in female attention, and TV Asahi's 'Error' ranking high in the core demographic.
Individual Overall Ranking Top 3 Picks
1st Place: Fuji TV 'Fufu Besse Keiji'
Cast: Jiro Sato, Ai Hashimoto, Yuma Yamoto, Kaito Nakamura, Kyoko Saito, Rui Tsukishima, Misako Shimizu, Yuki Saito, Yajuro Bando, and others
Individual Overall Attention Rate: 71.7%
Fuji TV's 'Fufu Besse Keiji' proudly took the top spot in individual overall attention. The biggest feature of this work is the overwhelming support from male viewers. The male attention rate recorded an extremely high 75.3%, also ranking 1st in that demographic and significantly driving the overall figures.
In terms of casting, Jiro Sato, who can handle a wide range from comedy to serious roles and has strong support from male viewers, starring is a major draw. Additionally, the unusual combination with Ai Hashimoto and the appearance of former Hinatazaka46 member Kyoko Saito are presumed to be strong factors in captivating male audiences.
Furthermore, the unique premise of "a married couple secretly working as partners in the workplace" is also one of its charms. The unique thrill of not knowing when colleagues will find out, and the humorous everyday conversational scenes that bring a chuckle, are well-received, while the suspense elements are also well-depicted.
This exquisite balance and tempo of laughter (comedy) and mystery-solving (suspense) likely succeeded in keeping viewers engaged and focused on the screen until the very end of the program.
2nd Place: Fuji TV 'LOVED ONE'
Cast: Dean Fujioka, Kumi Takiuchi, Yusei Yagi, Keito Tsuna, Seira Anzai, Asuka Kawadoko, Takuya Kusakawa, Takuro Kamikawa, Kazushige Komatsu, Sayaka Yamaguchi, and others
Individual Overall Attention Rate: 69.4%
Fuji TV's 'LOVED ONE' ranked second. This work achieved 1st place in attention among the core demographic (13-49 years old) with 67.1%, and also ranked 2nd among male viewers (70.4%) and 4th among female viewers (68.4%), indicating strong support across a wide range of generations without being biased towards a specific demographic.
This work is a forensic human mystery where members of the forensic medical team "MEJ," led by Masumi Mizusawa, played by Dean Fujioka, tackle numerous difficult cases. "LOVED ONE," which is also the title, is a term of respect dedicated by forensic doctors to the deceased, and at the same time, it represents "a precious being who was a family member, lover, or friend to someone."
The "mystery-solving" element of a forensic mystery has a strong power to make viewers curious about what happens next and keep them captivated. In addition, the emotional human drama that portrays empathy for the deceased and their bereaved families is thought to resonate with a wide range of generations. The fact that it achieved top attention in the core demographic (13-49 years old) and second overall, without being biased towards a specific gender or age, can be attributed to the success of this classic combination of "high-quality mystery x moving human drama."
3rd Place: TBS 'Sunday Theater "GIFT"'
Cast: Tsutsumi
*Not all dramas are covered.
REVISIO 2026 Spring Drama First Episode Attention Ranking
Fuji TV's 'Fufu Besse Keiji' Ranks 1st in Spring Drama First Episode Attention
2026 April Season Spring Drama First Episode Attention Ranking Image
The first episodes of the 2026 spring dramas saw four works surpass the attention rate of the top-ranked individual overall drama from the previous season (2026 winter dramas) (66.8%).
Fuji TV's 'Fufu Besse Keiji' (71.7%) took the top spot for individual overall attention. This work received particularly strong support from male viewers, recording a high male attention rate of 75.3%. Following in second place was 'LOVED ONE' (69.4%), also from Fuji TV. Furthermore, TBS's 'Sunday Theater "GIFT"' (67.7%), which secured the top spot in household TV on-air rate (viewership), also ranked second in attention among female viewers and the core demographic (13-49 years old), indicating it captivated a wide range of audiences.
Incidentally, interesting results showed that works supported by specific demographics varied, with Nippon TV's 'There's No Tree That Won't Fall After 10 Cuts' and 'Tatsuki-sensei is Too Sweet!' ranking high in female attention, and TV Asahi's 'Error' ranking high in the core demographic.
Individual Overall Ranking Top 3 Picks
1st Place: Fuji TV 'Fufu Besse Keiji'
Cast: Jiro Sato, Ai Hashimoto, Yuma Yamoto, Kaito Nakamura, Kyoko Saito, Rui Tsukishima, Misako Shimizu, Yuki Saito, Yajuro Bando, and others
Individual Overall Attention Rate: 71.7%
Fuji TV's 'Fufu Besse Keiji' proudly took the top spot in individual overall attention. The biggest feature of this work is the overwhelming support from male viewers. The male attention rate recorded an extremely high 75.3%, also ranking 1st in that demographic and significantly driving the overall figures.
In terms of casting, Jiro Sato, who can handle a wide range from comedy to serious roles and has strong support from male viewers, starring is a major draw. Additionally, the unusual combination with Ai Hashimoto and the appearance of former Hinatazaka46 member Kyoko Saito are presumed to be strong factors in captivating male audiences.
Furthermore, the unique premise of "a married couple secretly working as partners in the workplace" is also one of its charms. The unique thrill of not knowing when colleagues will find out, and the humorous everyday conversational scenes that bring a chuckle, are well-received, while the suspense elements are also well-depicted.
This exquisite balance and tempo of laughter (comedy) and mystery-solving (suspense) likely succeeded in keeping viewers engaged and focused on the screen until the very end of the program.
2nd Place: Fuji TV 'LOVED ONE'
Cast: Dean Fujioka, Kumi Takiuchi, Yusei Yagi, Keito Tsuna, Seira Anzai, Asuka Kawadoko, Takuya Kusakawa, Takuro Kamikawa, Kazushige Komatsu, Sayaka Yamaguchi, and others
Individual Overall Attention Rate: 69.4%
Fuji TV's 'LOVED ONE' ranked second. This work achieved 1st place in attention among the core demographic (13-49 years old) with 67.1%, and also ranked 2nd among male viewers (70.4%) and 4th among female viewers (68.4%), indicating strong support across a wide range of generations without being biased towards a specific demographic.
This work is a forensic human mystery where members of the forensic medical team "MEJ," led by Masumi Mizusawa, played by Dean Fujioka, tackle numerous difficult cases. "LOVED ONE," which is also the title, is a term of respect dedicated by forensic doctors to the deceased, and at the same time, it represents "a precious being who was a family member, lover, or friend to someone."
The "mystery-solving" element of a forensic mystery has a strong power to make viewers curious about what happens next and keep them captivated. In addition, the emotional human drama that portrays empathy for the deceased and their bereaved families is thought to resonate with a wide range of generations. The fact that it achieved top attention in the core demographic (13-49 years old) and second overall, without being biased towards a specific gender or age, can be attributed to the success of this classic combination of "high-quality mystery x moving human drama."
3rd Place: TBS 'Sunday Theater "GIFT"'
Cast: Tsutsumi