Best anime of 2009 — top 60 ranked

The best anime that premiered in 2009, ranked by MyAnimeList user score. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood leads with a score of 9.11, followed by Fighting Spirit: New Challenger and Gurren Lagann The Movie: The Lights in the Sky are Stars. The 60 titles below average 7.93/10 and are drawn from MyAnimeList's top 2,000.

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  1. 1 Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood poster

    Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

    TV · 64 eps · Spring 2009 · Bones
    ActionAdventureDramaFantasyMilitary
    ★ 9.11
    3.8M members
    #2 on MAL
  2. 2 Fighting Spirit: New Challenger poster

    Fighting Spirit: New Challenger

    Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger
    TV · 26 eps · Winter 2009 · Madhouse
    Combat SportsShounenSports
    ★ 8.67
    334.2K members
    #80 on MAL
  3. 3 Gurren Lagann The Movie: The Lights in the Sky are Stars poster

    Gurren Lagann The Movie: The Lights in the Sky are Stars

    Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Movie 2: Lagann-hen
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2009 · Gainax
    MechaSci-FiSpaceSuper Power
    ★ 8.62
    243.6K members
    #109 on MAL
  4. 4 Natsume's Book of Friends Season 2 poster

    Natsume's Book of Friends Season 2

    Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou
    TV · 13 eps · Winter 2009 · Brain's Base
    IyashikeiMythologyShoujoSlice of LifeSupernatural
    ★ 8.53
    269.8K members
    #149 on MAL
  5. 5 Major S5 poster

    Major S5

    TV · 25 eps · Winter 2009 · SynergySP
    ShounenSportsTeam Sports
    ★ 8.39
    76.5K members
    #248 on MAL
  6. 6 Cross Game poster

    Cross Game

    TV · 50 eps · Spring 2009 · SynergySP
    DramaRomanceSchoolShounenSports
    ★ 8.37
    134.2K members
    #262 on MAL
  7. 7 The Garden of Sinners Chapter 7: A Study in Murder - Part 2 poster

    The Garden of Sinners Chapter 7: A Study in Murder - Part 2

    Kara no Kyoukai Movie 7: Satsujin Kousatsu (Go)
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2009 · ufotable
    ActionFantasyMysteryRomanceSuspense
    ★ 8.36
    221.8K members
    #274 on MAL
  8. 8 Bakemonogatari poster

    Bakemonogatari

    TV · 15 eps · Summer 2009 · Shaft
    MysteryRomanceSupernaturalVampire
    ★ 8.32
    1.5M members
    #302 on MAL
  9. 9 The Beast Player Erin poster

    The Beast Player Erin

    Kemono no Souja Erin
    TV · 50 eps · Winter 2009 · Production I.G
    DramaFantasy
    ★ 8.31
    95.9K members
    #323 on MAL
  10. 10 Spice and Wolf II poster

    Spice and Wolf II

    Ookami to Koushinryou II
    TV · 12 eps · Summer 2009 · Brain's Base
    Adult CastAdventureDramaRomanceSupernatural
    ★ 8.30
    526.1K members
    #334 on MAL
  11. 11 Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance poster

    Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

    Evangelion Movie 2: Ha
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2009 · Khara
    DramaMechaPsychologicalSci-FiSuspense
    ★ 8.29
    604.6K members
    #338 on MAL
  12. 12 Redline poster

    Redline

    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2009 · Madhouse
    ActionAdult CastRacingSci-Fi
    ★ 8.29
    436K members
    #343 on MAL
  13. 13 InuYasha: The Final Act poster

    InuYasha: The Final Act

    InuYasha: Kanketsu-hen
    TV · 26 eps · Fall 2009 · Sunrise
    ActionAdventureFantasyHistoricalLove Polygon
    ★ 8.20
    310.7K members
    #453 on MAL
  14. 14 Detective Conan Movie 13: The Raven Chaser poster

    Detective Conan Movie 13: The Raven Chaser

    Meitantei Conan Movie 13: Shikkoku no Chaser
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2009 · Tokyo Movie Shinsha
    ActionDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 8.20
    66K members
    #457 on MAL
  15. 15 Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE: Spring Thunder Chronicle poster

    Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE: Spring Thunder Chronicle

    Tsubasa: Shunraiki
    OVA · 2 eps · Winter 2009 · Production I.G
    ActionAdventureDramaFantasyRomance
    ★ 8.08
    65.9K members
    #648 on MAL
  16. 16 One Piece Film: Strong World poster

    One Piece Film: Strong World

    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2009 · Toei Animation
    ActionAdventureFantasyShounen
    ★ 8.03
    283.2K members
    #729 on MAL
  17. 17 xxxHOLiC Shunmuki poster

    xxxHOLiC Shunmuki

    OVA · 2 eps · Winter 2009 · Production I.G
    ComedyDramaMysterySeinenSupernatural
    ★ 8.03
    77.1K members
    #735 on MAL
  18. 18 Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You poster

    Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You

    Kimi ni Todoke
    TV · 25 eps · Fall 2009 · Production I.G
    DramaRomanceSchoolShoujo
    ★ 8.01
    1.1M members
    #757 on MAL
  19. 19 Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood OVA Collection poster

    Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood OVA Collection

    Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Specials
    Special · 4 eps · Summer 2009 · Bones
    ActionAdventureDramaFantasyMilitary
    ★ 8.00
    171.4K members
    #768 on MAL
  20. 20 Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas poster

    Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas

    Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa
    OVA · 13 eps · Spring 2009 · TMS Entertainment
    ActionAdventureFantasyHistoricalMythology
    ★ 8.00
    118.1K members
    #773 on MAL
  21. 21 Summer Wars poster

    Summer Wars

    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2009 · Madhouse
    Award WinningComedySci-Fi
    ★ 8.00
    557.1K members
    #775 on MAL
  22. 22 Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 poster

    Tokyo Magnitude 8.0

    TV · 11 eps · Summer 2009 · Bones
    Award WinningDrama
    ★ 8.00
    317.3K members
    #777 on MAL
  23. 23 Kobato. poster

    Kobato.

    TV · 24 eps · Fall 2009 · Madhouse
    DramaRomanceSupernatural
    ★ 7.94
    179.5K members
    #867 on MAL
  24. 24 Welcome to Irabu's Office poster

    Welcome to Irabu's Office

    Kuuchuu Buranko
    TV · 11 eps · Fall 2009 · Toei Animation
    Adult CastAvant GardeDramaMedicalPsychological
    ★ 7.91
    104.5K members
    #925 on MAL
  25. 25 Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom poster

    Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom

    TV · 26 eps · Spring 2009 · Bee Train
    ActionDramaOrganized CrimeSuspense
    ★ 7.91
    361.3K members
    #933 on MAL
  26. 26 Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete poster

    Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete

    OVA · 1 ep · Spring 2009 · Square Enix Visual Works
    ActionFantasy
    ★ 7.89
    139.4K members
    #963 on MAL
  27. 27 Detective Conan OVA 09: The Stranger in 10 Years... poster

    Detective Conan OVA 09: The Stranger in 10 Years...

    Meitantei Conan OVA 09: 10-nengo no Stranger
    OVA · 1 ep · Spring 2009 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 7.89
    22.9K members
    #973 on MAL
  28. 28 K-ON! poster

    K-ON!

    K-On!
    TV · 13 eps · Spring 2009 · Kyoto Animation
    CGDCTComedyMusicSchool
    ★ 7.87
    1.1M members
    #1,018 on MAL
  29. 29 Spice and Wolf II: The Wolf and the Amber Melancholy poster

    Spice and Wolf II: The Wolf and the Amber Melancholy

    Ookami to Koushinryou II: Ookami to Kohakuiro no Yuuutsu
    OVA · 1 ep · Spring 2009 · Brain's Base
    Adult CastAdventureRomanceSupernatural
    ★ 7.86
    184K members
    #1,049 on MAL
  30. 30 Yume-iro Pâtissière poster

    Yume-iro Pâtissière

    TV · 50 eps · Fall 2009 · Studio Hibari
    GourmetSchoolShoujoSupernatural
    ★ 7.86
    92.9K members
    #1,054 on MAL
  31. 31 Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei poster

    Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei

    TV · 13 eps · Summer 2009 · Shaft
    ComedyGag HumorParodySchoolShounen
    ★ 7.86
    115K members
    #1,055 on MAL
  32. 32 Tentai Senshi Sunred 2nd Season poster

    Tentai Senshi Sunred 2nd Season

    TV · 26 eps · Fall 2009 · AIC ASTA
    ComedyGag HumorParodySeinenSuper Power
    ★ 7.82
    8.9K members
    #1,152 on MAL
  33. 33 Dragon Ball Z Kai poster

    Dragon Ball Z Kai

    Dragon Ball Kai
    TV · 97 eps · Spring 2009 · Toei Animation
    ActionAdventureComedyFantasyMartial Arts
    ★ 7.79
    442.9K members
    #1,208 on MAL
  34. 34 Macross Frontier: The False Songstress poster

    Macross Frontier: The False Songstress

    Macross F Movie 1: Itsuwari no Utahime
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2009 · Satelight
    MechaMilitaryMusicRomanceSci-Fi
    ★ 7.79
    33.4K members
    #1,215 on MAL
  35. 35 Clannad: After Story - Another World, Kyou Chapter poster

    Clannad: After Story - Another World, Kyou Chapter

    Clannad: After Story - Mou Hitotsu no Sekai, Kyou-hen
    Special · 1 ep · Summer 2009 · Kyoto Animation
    DramaRomanceSchool
    ★ 7.77
    279.6K members
    #1,266 on MAL
  36. 36 Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Special Edition - Zero Requiem poster

    Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Special Edition - Zero Requiem

    Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2 Special Edition - Zero Requiem
    OVA · 1 ep · Summer 2009 · Sunrise
    MechaMilitarySci-FiSuper Power
    ★ 7.77
    52.3K members
    #1,267 on MAL
  37. 37 Lupin III vs. Detective Conan poster

    Lupin III vs. Detective Conan

    Lupin III vs. Meitantei Conan
    TV Special · 1 ep · Winter 2009 · TMS Entertainment
    ActionAdventureComedyMysteryShounen
    ★ 7.76
    39.7K members
    #1,305 on MAL
  38. 38 Maria Watches Over Us Season 4 poster

    Maria Watches Over Us Season 4

    Maria-sama ga Miteru 4th
    TV · 13 eps · Winter 2009 · Studio Deen
    DramaGirls LoveSchoolShoujo
    ★ 7.76
    25.2K members
    #1,306 on MAL
  39. 39 Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Bangaichi poster

    Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Bangaichi

    OVA · 2 eps · Fall 2009 · Shaft
    ComedyGag HumorParodySchoolShounen
    ★ 7.75
    43.1K members
    #1,343 on MAL
  40. 40 Hidamari Sketch x 365 Specials poster

    Hidamari Sketch x 365 Specials

    Special · 3 eps · Winter 2009 · Shaft
    CGDCTIyashikeiSchoolSlice of LifeVisual Arts
    ★ 7.74
    19.5K members
    #1,356 on MAL
  41. 41 Chi's New Address poster

    Chi's New Address

    Chi's Sweet Home: Atarashii Ouchi
    TV · 104 eps · Spring 2009 · Madhouse
    PetsSeinenSlice of Life
    ★ 7.72
    32.8K members
    #1,403 on MAL
  42. 42 Eden of The East poster

    Eden of The East

    Higashi no Eden
    TV · 11 eps · Spring 2009 · Production I.G
    Adult CastAward WinningMysteryPsychologicalRomance
    ★ 7.72
    604K members
    #1,411 on MAL
  43. 43 Birdy the Mighty: Decode 02 poster

    Birdy the Mighty: Decode 02

    Tetsuwan Birdy Decode:02
    TV · 12 eps · Winter 2009 · A-1 Pictures
    ActionComedySci-FiSeinen
    ★ 7.72
    56.5K members
    #1,429 on MAL
  44. 44 Tenchi Muyo! War on Geminar poster

    Tenchi Muyo! War on Geminar

    Isekai no Seikishi Monogatari
    OVA · 13 eps · Spring 2009 · AIC Spirits
    ComedyEcchiFantasyHaremIsekai
    ★ 7.71
    218.6K members
    #1,445 on MAL
  45. 45 Hanasakeru Seishonen poster

    Hanasakeru Seishonen

    Hanasakeru Seishounen
    TV · 39 eps · Spring 2009 · Studio Pierrot
    DramaReverse HaremRomanceShoujo
    ★ 7.69
    74K members
    #1,506 on MAL
  46. 46 Before Green Gables poster

    Before Green Gables

    Konnichiwa Anne: Before Green Gables
    TV · 39 eps · Spring 2009 · Nippon Animation
    DramaHistorical
    ★ 7.69
    9.6K members
    #1,513 on MAL
  47. 47 Strawberry Marshmallow Encore poster

    Strawberry Marshmallow Encore

    Ichigo Mashimaro Encore
    OVA · 2 eps · Winter 2009 · Daume
    CGDCTIyashikeiSlice of Life
    ★ 7.67
    27.9K members
    #1,554 on MAL
  48. 48 Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact! poster

    Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact!

    Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z-hen
    TV · 26 eps · Spring 2009 · Bee Media
    DramaMechaShounenSuper Power
    ★ 7.67
    17.8K members
    #1,569 on MAL
  49. 49 Hayate the Combat Butler!! poster

    Hayate the Combat Butler!!

    Hayate no Gotoku!!
    TV · 25 eps · Spring 2009 · J.C.Staff
    ActionComedyHaremParodyRomance
    ★ 7.65
    120.8K members
    #1,622 on MAL
  50. 50 Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva poster

    Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva

    Layton Kyouju to Eien no Utahime
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2009 · OLM
    AdventureMystery
    ★ 7.65
    31.6K members
    #1,629 on MAL
  51. 51 A Certain Scientific Railgun poster

    A Certain Scientific Railgun

    Toaru Kagaku no Railgun
    TV · 24 eps · Fall 2009 · J.C.Staff
    ActionFantasySci-FiSuper PowerUrban Fantasy
    ★ 7.65
    656.3K members
    #1,641 on MAL
  52. 52 Aoi Bungaku Series poster

    Aoi Bungaku Series

    TV · 12 eps · Fall 2009 · Madhouse
    DramaHistoricalPsychologicalSuspense
    ★ 7.64
    236.3K members
    #1,649 on MAL
  53. 53 Pandora Hearts poster

    Pandora Hearts

    TV · 25 eps · Spring 2009 · Xebec
    AdventureFantasyMysteryShounen
    ★ 7.64
    458K members
    #1,667 on MAL
  54. 54 Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee poster

    Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee

    Tegamibachi
    TV · 25 eps · Fall 2009 · Pierrot Plus
    AdventureFantasyShounen
    ★ 7.60
    129.1K members
    #1,816 on MAL
  55. 55 The Prince of Tennis: Another Story - Messages From Past and Future poster

    The Prince of Tennis: Another Story - Messages From Past and Future

    Tennis no Oujisama: Another Story - Kako to Mirai no Message
    OVA · 4 eps · Spring 2009 · M.S.C
    SchoolShounenSports
    ★ 7.60
    16.8K members
    #1,817 on MAL
  56. 56 Fairy Tail poster

    Fairy Tail

    TV · 175 eps · Fall 2009 · Satelight
    ActionAdventureFantasyShounen
    ★ 7.57
    1.9M members
    #1,918 on MAL
  57. 57 Eden of The East Compilation: Air Communication; Higashi no Eden Recap poster

    Eden of The East Compilation: Air Communication; Higashi no Eden Recap

    Higashi no Eden: Air Communication
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2009 · Production I.G
    Adult CastMysteryPsychologicalRomanceSci-Fi
    ★ 7.56
    36.9K members
    #1,956 on MAL
  58. 58 Mahou Sensei Negima!: Mou Hitotsu no Sekai poster

    Mahou Sensei Negima!: Mou Hitotsu no Sekai

    OVA · 4 eps · Summer 2009 · Shaft
    ActionAdventureEcchiShounenSupernatural
    ★ 7.56
    26.5K members
    #1,960 on MAL
  59. 59 Valkyria Chronicles poster

    Valkyria Chronicles

    Senjou no Valkyria
    TV · 26 eps · Spring 2009 · A-1 Pictures
    ActionMilitaryRomance
    ★ 7.56
    138.3K members
    #1,971 on MAL
  60. 60 Tales of Vesperia ~The First Strike~ poster

    Tales of Vesperia ~The First Strike~

    Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2009 · Production I.G
    ActionAdventureFantasyMilitary
    ★ 7.56
    51.3K members
    #1,974 on MAL

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