These are the anime that actually delivered in 2009. Every score here comes from fans rating each episode as it aired, so a strong premiere can't carry a weak finale. The ranking updates weekly. Filter by Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter, or see what's airing this week.
All Seasons 2009
WHAT'S WORTH WATCHING
Ranked by fans who actually watched every episode.
Cross Game
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Detective Conan Movie 13: The Raven Chaser
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
K-ON!
Redline
Spice and Wolf II
Bakemonogatari
One Piece Film: Strong World
Dragon Ball Z Kai
Major S5
Summer Wars
Saki
InuYasha: The Final Act
Higurashi: When They Cry – Rei
Fighting Spirit: New Challenger
Gurren Lagann The Movie: The Lights in the Sky are Stars
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 2
Tokyo Magnitude 8.0
Beyblade: Metal Fusion
Eden of The East the Movie I: The King of Eden
Welcome to Irabu's Office
Naruto Shippuden the Movie 3: The Will of Fire
Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact!
Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
A Certain Scientific Railgun
Birdy the Mighty: Decode 02
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You
Pandora Hearts
Taisho Baseball Girls
The Garden of Sinners Chapter 7: A Study in Murder - Part 2
Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings
Darker than Black: Gemini of the Meteor
Kaidan Restaurant
Sweet Blue Flowers
Student Council's Discretion
At The Mercy of The Sky
Eden of The East
BASQUASH!
Guin Saga
Samurai Harem
Minami-ke Okaeri
Hatsukoi Limited
Whispered Words
Hayate the Combat Butler!!
Fairy Tail
Clannad: After Story - Another World, Kyou Chapter
Haruka Nogizaka's Secret Purezza
07-Ghost
Tower of Druaga: The Sword of Uruk
Blue Literature Series
Kanamemo
Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva
Corpse Princess: Kuro
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Season 2
Heaven's Lost Property
Hetalia Axis Powers
Canaan
GA Geijutsuka Art Design Class
Ristorante Paradiso
Shakugan no Shana S: OVA Series
Nyan Koi!
Tenchi Muyo! War on Geminar
Maria†Holic
To LOVE-Ru OVA
The Sacred Blacksmith
Queen's Blade: Inheritor of the Throne
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
Electromagnetic Girlfriend
Princess Lover!
Cencoroll
White Album
11eyes
Asura Cryin'
Spice and Wolf II: The Wolf and the Amber Melancholy
Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom
Kämpfer
Umineko: When They Cry
Akikan!
Modern Magic Made Simple
Charger Girl Ju-den Chan
Stitch! The Mischievous Alien's Great Adventure
Koto Nakare Hero Gingerman
Girl Who Leapt Through Space Picture Drama
Unko-san: Tsuiteru Hito ni Shika Mienai Yousei
Armored Trooper Votoms: Pailsen Files
Toyama Tourism Anime Project
Tamagotchi!
Shi Er Shengxiao (2009)
The Adventures of QiQi and KeKe
Prequel of the Monkey King
Go Player 2; Go Youngsters 2; Go Boy 2
Koihime†Musou OVA Omake
Charady no Joke na Mainichi
Straw-saurus NEO
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Special Edition - Zero Requiem
Absolutely Lovely Children Recap
Kaasan: Mom's Life
Yatterman the Movie: Shin Yattermecha Dai Shuugou! Omocha no Kuni de Dai Ketsudan da Koron
The Beast Player Erin
Before Green Gables
Sugar Bunnies Fleur
Mouryou no Hako: Chuuzenji Atsuko no Jikenbo - Hako no Yurei no Koto
The TV Show
Doraemon the Movie: The Record of Nobita's Spaceblazer
The Prince of Tennis: Another Story - Messages From Past and Future
Sergeant Keroro: The Super Duper Movie 4
Ride Back
Lupin III vs. Detective Conan
Saki Picture Drama
Kero 0: Shuppatsu da yo! Zenin Shuugou!
Batain Lai!! Minami no Shima no Mizu Monogatari
Jungle Emperor Leo
Galaxy Express 999: Beyond the Diamond Ring
Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee
FINAL FANTASY VII: ADVENT CHILDREN COMPLETE
Detective Conan Magic File 3: Shinichi and Ran - Memories of Mahjong Tiles and Tanabata
Spice and Wolf II Specials
Tentai Senshi Sunred 2nd Season
Examurai Sengoku
Element Hunters
Hidamari Sketch x 365 Recap
Maria Watches Over Us Season 4
To Heart 2 AD Plus
Kiddy Girl-AND
White Album Season 2
Go For Speed
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky—Beyond Time and Darkness
Tayutama: Kiss on My Deity
xxxHOLiC Shunmuki
Shangri-La
Chi's New Address
Pani Poni Dash!: Danjite Okonaeba Kishin mo Kore wo Saku
Crayon Shin-chan Movie 17: Otakebe! Kasukabe Yasei Oukoku
Higepiyo
Kobato.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood OVA Collection
Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Bangaichi
Strawberry Marshmallow Encore
Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE: Spring Thunder Chronicle
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Cross Game
Detective Conan Movie 13: The Raven Chaser
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
K-ON!
Redline
Spice and Wolf II
Bakemonogatari
One Piece Film: Strong World
Dragon Ball Z Kai
Major S5
Summer Wars
Saki
InuYasha: The Final Act
Higurashi: When They Cry – Rei
Fighting Spirit: New Challenger
Gurren Lagann The Movie: The Lights in the Sky are Stars
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 2
Tokyo Magnitude 8.0
Beyblade: Metal Fusion
Eden of The East the Movie I: The King of Eden
Welcome to Irabu's Office
Naruto Shippuden the Movie 3: The Will of Fire
Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact!
Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
A Certain Scientific Railgun
Birdy the Mighty: Decode 02
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You
Pandora Hearts
Taisho Baseball Girls
The Garden of Sinners Chapter 7: A Study in Murder - Part 2
Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings
Darker than Black: Gemini of the Meteor
Kaidan Restaurant
Sweet Blue Flowers
Student Council's Discretion
At The Mercy of The Sky
Eden of The East
BASQUASH!
Guin Saga
Samurai Harem
Minami-ke Okaeri
Hatsukoi Limited
Whispered Words
Hayate the Combat Butler!!
Fairy Tail
Clannad: After Story - Another World, Kyou Chapter
Haruka Nogizaka's Secret Purezza
07-Ghost
Tower of Druaga: The Sword of Uruk
Blue Literature Series
Kanamemo
Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva
Corpse Princess: Kuro
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Season 2
Heaven's Lost Property
Hetalia Axis Powers
Canaan
GA Geijutsuka Art Design Class
Ristorante Paradiso
Shakugan no Shana S: OVA Series
Nyan Koi!
Tenchi Muyo! War on Geminar
Maria†Holic
To LOVE-Ru OVA
The Sacred Blacksmith
Queen's Blade: Inheritor of the Throne
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
Electromagnetic Girlfriend
Princess Lover!
Cencoroll
White Album
11eyes
Asura Cryin'
Spice and Wolf II: The Wolf and the Amber Melancholy
Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom
Kämpfer
Umineko: When They Cry
Akikan!
Modern Magic Made Simple
Charger Girl Ju-den Chan
Stitch! The Mischievous Alien's Great Adventure
Koto Nakare Hero Gingerman
Girl Who Leapt Through Space Picture Drama
Unko-san: Tsuiteru Hito ni Shika Mienai Yousei
Armored Trooper Votoms: Pailsen Files
Toyama Tourism Anime Project
Tamagotchi!
Shi Er Shengxiao (2009)
The Adventures of QiQi and KeKe
Prequel of the Monkey King
Go Player 2; Go Youngsters 2; Go Boy 2
Koihime†Musou OVA Omake
Charady no Joke na Mainichi
Straw-saurus NEO
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Special Edition - Zero Requiem
Absolutely Lovely Children Recap
Kaasan: Mom's Life
Yatterman the Movie: Shin Yattermecha Dai Shuugou! Omocha no Kuni de Dai Ketsudan da Koron
The Beast Player Erin
Before Green Gables
Sugar Bunnies Fleur
Mouryou no Hako: Chuuzenji Atsuko no Jikenbo - Hako no Yurei no Koto
The TV Show
Doraemon the Movie: The Record of Nobita's Spaceblazer
The Prince of Tennis: Another Story - Messages From Past and Future
Sergeant Keroro: The Super Duper Movie 4
Ride Back
Lupin III vs. Detective Conan
Saki Picture Drama
Kero 0: Shuppatsu da yo! Zenin Shuugou!
Batain Lai!! Minami no Shima no Mizu Monogatari
Jungle Emperor Leo
Galaxy Express 999: Beyond the Diamond Ring
Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee
FINAL FANTASY VII: ADVENT CHILDREN COMPLETE
Detective Conan Magic File 3: Shinichi and Ran - Memories of Mahjong Tiles and Tanabata
Spice and Wolf II Specials
Tentai Senshi Sunred 2nd Season
Examurai Sengoku
Element Hunters
Hidamari Sketch x 365 Recap
Maria Watches Over Us Season 4
To Heart 2 AD Plus
Kiddy Girl-AND
White Album Season 2
Go For Speed
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky—Beyond Time and Darkness
Tayutama: Kiss on My Deity
xxxHOLiC Shunmuki
Shangri-La
Chi's New Address
Pani Poni Dash!: Danjite Okonaeba Kishin mo Kore wo Saku
Crayon Shin-chan Movie 17: Otakebe! Kasukabe Yasei Oukoku
Higepiyo
Kobato.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood OVA Collection
Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Bangaichi
Strawberry Marshmallow Encore
Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE: Spring Thunder Chronicle
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best anime of 2009 so far?
- The current number one sits at the top of this list, ranked by fans who scored every episode as it aired. The order updates weekly while the season airs.
- How are these rankings decided?
- Fans rate individual episodes, not whole shows. No critic scores, no studio hype. If a show falls apart in its second half, the ranking shows it.
