Summer 2009 Anime

Looking back at Summer 2009 anime (July - September) — this is the full roster ranked by score. Whether you're catching up or revisiting favorites, the whole season's here.

35 titles30 TV series2 moviesAvg. score: 7.0
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Bakemonogatari

Bakemonogatari

8.32TV15 epsShaft

Koyomi Araragi, a third-year high school student, manages to survive a vampire attack with the help of Meme Oshino, a strange man residing in an abandoned building. Though being saved from vampirism and now a human again, several side effects such as superhuman healing abilities...

MysteryRomanceSupernaturalVampire
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Spice and Wolf II

Spice and Wolf II

8.30TV12 epsBrain's Base

Traveling merchant Kraft Lawrence continues his northward journey with wolf goddess Holo, in search of her lost home of Yoitsu. Lawrence and his sharp-witted partner continue to make some small profits along the way, while slowly uncovering more information about Holo's...

AdventureDramaRomanceSupernatural
3
Tokyo Magnitude 8.0

Tokyo Magnitude 8.0

8.00TV11 epsBones

Middle school student Mirai Onozawa is dissatisfied with her family circumstances and, in a moment of frustration, wishes to tear everything apart. Unfortunately, these destructive thoughts seem to come true in the form of a magnitude 8.0 earthquake just a few moments later. ...

Award WinningDrama
4
Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei

Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei

7.70TV13 epsShaft

Nozomu Itoshiki is still the bizarre teacher of the even stranger Class 2-H. He attempts to teach his students the negative aspects of the world and society, only to have each circumstance thrown at his face whenever he tries. With more students and friends than before,...

Comedy
5
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood OVA Collection

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood OVA Collection

7.70OVA4 epsbones

Amazing secrets and startling facts are exposed for the first time in the Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood OVA Collection, a new assortment of stories set in never-before-seen corners of the FMA universe. Join Ed and Al as they chase rumors of successful human transmutation into...

AdventureDramaFantasy
6
Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas

Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas

7.60OVA13 eps

A Holy War, from ancient mythology, where the Goddess Athena and Hades have fought against each other while defending the earth repeatedly over the span of 200 years. The story takes place in 18th century Europe, 243 years prior to the original "Saint Seiya" Three small...

ActionAdventureSupernatural
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Taisho Baseball Girls

Taisho Baseball Girls

7.39TV12 epsJ.C.Staff

In 1925 (year 14 of the Taisho era) baseball is still quite unknown in Japan and there are only a few male teams. After being told by a baseball player that women should become housewives instead of going to school, 14-year-old Akiko invites her friend Koume to start a baseball...

ComedySportsHistoricalSchool
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Canaan

Canaan

7.21TV13 epsP.A. Works

Oosawa Maria is a Japanese photographer currently working in Shanghai, China. Along with her partner Mino, she searches for potential newsworthy stories throughout the city. When strange events occur at a local festival, Maria and Mino immediately investigate. Quickly, the two...

ActionMysterySci-FiAdult Cast
9
Kuruneko

Kuruneko

7.17TV50 epsDAX Production

Based on a manga about cats and their sake loving owner.

Slice of LifePets
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GA: Geijutsuka Art Design Class

GA: Geijutsuka Art Design Class

7.16TV12 epsAIC PLUS+

The Ayanoi High School features the Geijutsuka Art Design Class (GA) that focuses on the arts. Five close friends — the energetic "hime"-prankster Noda Miki; the level-headed, cynical Nozaki Namiko; the intelligent, observant, and kind Oomichi Miyabi; the lively and mischievous...

Slice of LifeCGDCTSchoolVisual Arts
11
Black Butler: His Butler, Performer

Black Butler: His Butler, Performer

7.10Special1 epsA-1 Pictures

The Phantom Company plans a stage play for the poor children for it's 3rd anniversary since its foundation. But the original theater performers got into a ship accident on their way to London and won't make it in time for the presentation. Faced with this situation Ciel commands...

ComedyFantasySupernatural
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At The Mercy of The Sky

At The Mercy of The Sky

7.06TV12 epsStudio Comet

Saku Ooyagi returns to his hometown after seven years and is soon reacquainted with his childhood friend, Mihoshi Akeno. The reunion is far from merry since the last memory they have of each other is of her falling off a tree and him saving her. In any case, Mihoshi is...

ComedyRomanceSchoolSeinen
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Umineko: When They Cry

Umineko: When They Cry

7.02TV26 epsStudio Deen

Considered as the third installment in the highly popular When They Cry series by 07th Expansion, Umineko no Naku Koro ni takes place on the island of Rokkenjima, owned by the immensely wealthy Ushiromiya family. As customary per year, the entire family is gathering on the...

HorrorMysterySupernaturalSuspense
14
Kanamemo

Kanamemo

6.84TV13 epsfeel.

Middle schooler Kana Nakamachi's life drastically changes when her grandmother passes away. Leaving behind an empty house, Kana learns that no one can provide her lodging due to her young age. Eventually, she stumbles upon the Fuhshin Gazette, a local newspaper delivery business...

ComedyGirls LoveEcchiCGDCT
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Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

6.80Movie1 epsOLM

Many millennia ago, a meteor from space which threatened to destroy the world was stopped by Arceus who intervened to protect the world. While attempting to protect the world, Arceus was badly injured and Damos (ダモス) took care of it. As gratidude, Arceus...

ActionAdventureComedyFantasy
16
Sweet Blue Flowers

Sweet Blue Flowers

6.80TV11 epsJ.C.STAFF

Fumi and Akira were close childhood friends until Fumi had to move away. Ten years after losing touch with each other, the two girls meet again as high school freshmen. The two struggle to reconnect after so much has changed, and both deal with the trials and tribulations of...

DramaRomanceSlice of Life
17
Needless

Needless

6.80TV24 epsMADHOUSE

The year is 2130 and the world has been decimated by a devastating third world war, making the planet a dangerous, apocalyptic hellhole. There is, however, one hope: Adam Blade, a fake priest with big fists and a nasty disposition. He's the closest thing this world's got to a...

ActionComedyEcchiSci-Fi
18
Cencoroll

Cencoroll

6.80Movie1 epsThink Corporation

When a gigantic, unearthly monster suddenly looms on the skyline of a Japanese city, the expected occurs—the Japan Self-Defense Forces roll out the tanks while the public panics. Nobody knows what it is or where it came from, but Yuki, a bold and inquisitive teenage girl,...

ActionSci-Fi
19
Umi Monogatari

Umi Monogatari

6.62TV12 epsZexcs

Marin and her younger sister Urin are seafolk who happen upon something quite strange: a beautiful silver ring lost beneath the waves. The kind-hearted Marin, intent on returning it to its owner, drags a reluctant Urin along with her to the sky world despite reminders of a...

DramaFantasyRomance
20
Element Hunters

Element Hunters

6.59TV39 epsHeewon Entertainment

In 2029, a large scale ground sinkage occurred in the Mediterranean Sea. Chemical elements such as oxygen, carbon, gold, molybdenum, and cobalt disappeared from the earth's crust suddenly. The human population was decreased by 90% in sixty years. Researchers found out that the...

Sci-Fi
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Modern Magic Made Simple

Modern Magic Made Simple

6.45TV12 epsNomad

Life hasn't been fair to Koyomi Morishita. Even though she's in high school, she's so short that everyone assumes she's still in grade school. The boys and girls in her school tease her mercilessly, and she's not exactly graceful either. On the other hand, she's still better off...

ComedyMahou Shoujo
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Ukkari Pénélope (2009)

Ukkari Pénélope (2009)

6.11TV26 epsNippon Animation

Ukkari Penelope is about a young koala's daily adventures. The narrator is Mamiko Noto!

Slice of LifeAnthropomorphicKids
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Weiß Survive

Weiß Survive

6.01TV16 epsStudio Hibari

Takeshi was just an ordinary guy until a perfectly innocent study session with Michi - the most beautiful girl in the school - ended up with him being mysteriously transported into the strange dimension known as the Weiss Schwarz Battle Space. Once there, a crazy but...

ComedyEcchiStrategy Game
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Uchurei!

Uchurei!

5.50TV12 epsRobot Communications

The "summer supernatural teen comedy" revolves around an ordinary high school boy named Takashi who ends up living with a space alien's spirit (uchūjin no yūrei) after a strange incident. He names the creature "Uchurei" and plans to keep it as a pet, but becomes possessed by it....

ComedySci-Fi
25
Lena Lena

Lena Lena

Not yet ratedTV13 eps

Based on the picture book "The Adventures of Lena Lena" by Harriët van Reek about an incredibly curious girl who looks at the world like children do. She explores whatever comes her way, be it a rat, a worm or even her own body.

Slice of Life
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GG Bond Season 4: The Transform Angel

GG Bond Season 4: The Transform Angel

Not yet ratedTV80 eps

This time G.G. Bond has transformed into an angel. He's on a 3 month trial period to help a monster to make sure they stay on the right path.

FantasySci-FiSuper PowerKids
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YooHoo & Friends

YooHoo & Friends

Not yet ratedTV26 eps

The characters are species at risk of extinction who take a journey together to find new friends on other continents. The show is designed to teach children about environmental protection and preservation. The series was developed in 2007 and targeted at the global market. ...

Kids
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Barnacle Lou

Barnacle Lou

Not yet ratedTV52 eps

A lovely story of a little seagull Lou who thinks of himself as a barnacle. (Source: Olive Studio)

Kids
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Little Wizard Tao

Little Wizard Tao

Not yet ratedTV39 eps

This Korean and Chinese co-production series focuses on Tao, a young boy with magical powers, as he attends school to become a wizard. Each episode was composed of two stories. (Source: Wiki)

Kids
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Go! Calf

Go! Calf

Not yet ratedTV52 epsCCTV Animation Group
FantasyAnthropomorphicKids

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best anime from Summer 2009?

Based on community ratings, Bakemonogatari is the highest-rated anime from Summer 2009 with a score of 8.32. Other top picks include Spice and Wolf II and Tokyo Magnitude 8.0.

How many anime aired in Summer 2009?

There are 35 anime from the Summer 2009 season tracked on MyAnimePulse, including 30 TV series, 2 movies, and 2 OVA/ONAs.

What months are in the summer anime season?

The summer anime season covers July - September. Most new anime in this season begin airing in July.

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