Viewership Excitement Grows! TV Anime "Hoppe-chan ~The Secret of the Sun Kingdom and the Black Hoppe Troupe~" Begins New Broadcast on TOKYO MX
The TV anime "Hoppe-chan ~The Secret of the Sun Kingdom and the Black Hoppe Troupe~," based on the popular character "Hoppe-chan," has started new broadcasts on TOKYO MX and is also being re-broadcast in the Kanto region. It has recorded high viewership retention rates and aims to expand IP recognition and fan base.
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Memory-Tech Tsukuba Co., Ltd. Interactive Content Division Sanseki (Headquarters: Chikusei City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Representative Director and President: Shinya Suzuki) announces broadcasting information for TV anime "Hoppe-chan ~The Secret of the Sun Kingdom and the Black Hoppe Troupe~", based on the popular character "Hoppe-chan", starting from April 2026.
This work began broadcasting on multiple stations nationwide from January 2026 and has received great reviews from viewers.
It has now been newly decided and commenced broadcasting on TOKYO MX. In conjunction, programs broadcast from January to March 2026 are also being re-broadcast on terrestrial and BS channels in the Kanto region.
This is expected to expand viewing opportunities on terrestrial broadcasting, primarily in the Tokyo metropolitan area, create touchpoints with new viewers, and strengthen repeated exposure through re-broadcasting. Moving forward, further expansion of "Hoppe-chan" IP recognition and fan base is anticipated.
Ani-Hoppe Final Teaser Visual
New broadcast on TOKYO MX, plus re-broadcasts in Kanto terrestrial and BS areas
This broadcast expansion includes the new broadcast start on TOKYO MX, as well as re-broadcasts on TV Kanagawa, Chiba TV, Tele-Tama, and BS NTV.
Broadcasting on multiple terrestrial and BS channels creates an environment where more viewers can experience the work.
In particular, increasing viewing touchpoints in the metropolitan area will encourage continued viewing by existing fans and is also expected to expand recognition among those who have not yet encountered the work.
By increasing both the broadcast area and frequency of contact, we aim to further expand the "Hoppe-chan" brand.
List of terrestrial stations where re-broadcast has been decided, and media including TOKYO MX where additional streaming has been decided
All of the above streams are continuously available, so it's possible to watch all at once.
Also notable as an anime work, recording high viewership retention data
This work has garnered attention not only for its buzz after broadcasting began but also for its high level of engagement in maintaining viewership.
In data analysis conducted by the Anime Data Insight Lab (Representative: Yusuke Onuki), a group analysis organization of Bushiroad Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nakano, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Takaaki Kidani), covering the first to third weeks of broadcasting for winter 2026 anime, TV anime "Hoppe-chan ~The Secret of the Sun Kingdom and the Black Hoppe Troupe~" recorded:
Trend Score Retention Rate 112%
Fan Score Retention Rate 101%
It also ranked 7th in the TOP10 for Trend Score Retention Rate and 6th in the TOP10 for Fan Score Retention Rate, making it the only new work this season to exceed 100% on both indicators.
We interpret these results as an indication that this work is not just supported by initial attention but maintains and expands interest and support as viewers repeatedly watch it.
Fan Score ranked in the top 6, quoted from Anime Data Insight Lab
Furthermore, even in the summary after the broadcast ended, the trend score retention rate in the latter half ranked high. While typical new works see search interest drop to about 30% of the first week's volume in recent weeks, TV anime "Hoppe-chan ~The Secret of the Sun Kingdom and the Black Hoppe Troupe~" maintained a trend value significantly above average. It ranked in the TOP10 of the top rankings among 69 TV anime titles.
This suggests high public interest in "Sanseki" and "Hoppe-chan," and high evaluations for the anime work.
TV Anime Trend Score Ranking, quoted from Anime Data Insight Lab
Reference: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009412.000014827.html
Social media reactions also expanding, with comments like "new discoveries with every rewatch"
Since its broadcast began, positive reactions to this work have spread on social media.
In particular, comments on social media include "new discoveries when rewatching the beginning after seeing the whole story," "the joy of wanting to watch it repeatedly," and "the cuteness of the characters."
Attention to impressive characters and welcoming voices for the re-broadcast decision have also been seen, indicating continuously growing interest in the work among viewers.
These reactions show that this work is not merely supported by its initial impact but is accepted as a work whose charm and interpretations deepen with repeated viewing.
This re-broadcast is considered an opportunity for existing fans to rediscover the work and an entry point for new viewers to experience its world.
Highly praised excerpts from SNS comments
"Hoppe-chan ~Sun Kingdom and Black Hoppe Troupe's
This work began broadcasting on multiple stations nationwide from January 2026 and has received great reviews from viewers.
It has now been newly decided and commenced broadcasting on TOKYO MX. In conjunction, programs broadcast from January to March 2026 are also being re-broadcast on terrestrial and BS channels in the Kanto region.
This is expected to expand viewing opportunities on terrestrial broadcasting, primarily in the Tokyo metropolitan area, create touchpoints with new viewers, and strengthen repeated exposure through re-broadcasting. Moving forward, further expansion of "Hoppe-chan" IP recognition and fan base is anticipated.
Ani-Hoppe Final Teaser Visual
New broadcast on TOKYO MX, plus re-broadcasts in Kanto terrestrial and BS areas
This broadcast expansion includes the new broadcast start on TOKYO MX, as well as re-broadcasts on TV Kanagawa, Chiba TV, Tele-Tama, and BS NTV.
Broadcasting on multiple terrestrial and BS channels creates an environment where more viewers can experience the work.
In particular, increasing viewing touchpoints in the metropolitan area will encourage continued viewing by existing fans and is also expected to expand recognition among those who have not yet encountered the work.
By increasing both the broadcast area and frequency of contact, we aim to further expand the "Hoppe-chan" brand.
List of terrestrial stations where re-broadcast has been decided, and media including TOKYO MX where additional streaming has been decided
All of the above streams are continuously available, so it's possible to watch all at once.
Also notable as an anime work, recording high viewership retention data
This work has garnered attention not only for its buzz after broadcasting began but also for its high level of engagement in maintaining viewership.
In data analysis conducted by the Anime Data Insight Lab (Representative: Yusuke Onuki), a group analysis organization of Bushiroad Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nakano, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Takaaki Kidani), covering the first to third weeks of broadcasting for winter 2026 anime, TV anime "Hoppe-chan ~The Secret of the Sun Kingdom and the Black Hoppe Troupe~" recorded:
Trend Score Retention Rate 112%
Fan Score Retention Rate 101%
It also ranked 7th in the TOP10 for Trend Score Retention Rate and 6th in the TOP10 for Fan Score Retention Rate, making it the only new work this season to exceed 100% on both indicators.
We interpret these results as an indication that this work is not just supported by initial attention but maintains and expands interest and support as viewers repeatedly watch it.
Fan Score ranked in the top 6, quoted from Anime Data Insight Lab
Furthermore, even in the summary after the broadcast ended, the trend score retention rate in the latter half ranked high. While typical new works see search interest drop to about 30% of the first week's volume in recent weeks, TV anime "Hoppe-chan ~The Secret of the Sun Kingdom and the Black Hoppe Troupe~" maintained a trend value significantly above average. It ranked in the TOP10 of the top rankings among 69 TV anime titles.
This suggests high public interest in "Sanseki" and "Hoppe-chan," and high evaluations for the anime work.
TV Anime Trend Score Ranking, quoted from Anime Data Insight Lab
Reference: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009412.000014827.html
Social media reactions also expanding, with comments like "new discoveries with every rewatch"
Since its broadcast began, positive reactions to this work have spread on social media.
In particular, comments on social media include "new discoveries when rewatching the beginning after seeing the whole story," "the joy of wanting to watch it repeatedly," and "the cuteness of the characters."
Attention to impressive characters and welcoming voices for the re-broadcast decision have also been seen, indicating continuously growing interest in the work among viewers.
These reactions show that this work is not merely supported by its initial impact but is accepted as a work whose charm and interpretations deepen with repeated viewing.
This re-broadcast is considered an opportunity for existing fans to rediscover the work and an entry point for new viewers to experience its world.
Highly praised excerpts from SNS comments
"Hoppe-chan ~Sun Kingdom and Black Hoppe Troupe's