Anime from 2009
Discover the most popular anime that premiered in 2009, ranked by viewership and ratings.
2009 marked another notable year for anime, with new series joining established franchises and fresh original productions launching across major Japanese networks. This page collects the most popular 2009 premieres in our database, ranked by current viewership and critical reception.
40 titles
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Monogatari
A Certain Scientific Railgun
From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke
K-ON!
Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings
Beyblade: Metal Fight Beyblade
Dragon Ball Z Kai
Hetalia
Umineko: When They Cry
Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas
Saki
Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee
Jewelpet
Eden of the East
Needless
Hatsukoi Limited.
White Album
Fresh Precure!
At the Mercy of the Sky
Pandora Hearts
Yumeiro Patissiere
Aoi Bungaku Series
Maria Holic
Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom
07-Ghost
Cross Game
Asura Cryin'
Guin Saga
Hello Anne: Before Green Gables
Student Council's Discretion
Chrome Shelled Regios
GA: Geijutsuka Art Design Class
Canaan
Shangri-La
Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact!
Kobato.
The Sacred Blacksmith
The Girl Who Leapt Through Space
Natsu no Arashi!
Overview of 2009 anime
Otakira's catalog currently tracks 40 anime titles that premiered in 2009, ranked by popularity and community ratings. Each entry links to a full detail page with synopsis, cast, themes, and licensed watch options for your region. Notable releases include: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Monogatari, A Certain Scientific Railgun, From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke, K-ON!.
Highest-rated 2009 anime
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke, Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas, Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact! earned the highest community scores among 2009 premieres. The average TMDB rating across 2009 anime sits at 7.5 out of 10 — a strong indicator of consistent quality across most productions that year. Every detail page surfaces premiere date, season and episode counts, the producing studio, voice cast, and official streaming partners.
How we curate 2009 anime
Titles on this page are ranked using TMDB's continuously-updated popularity metric, with brand-safety filtering applied so the catalog stays clean. Otakira hosts no episodes or copyrighted content of any kind — it is an information-only encyclopedia that points you to licensed streaming partners. Every entry has a bilingual (Arabic + English) detail page with long-form summary, FAQ, and per-season breakdown.
Why 2009 anime are worth watching
2009 marks a meaningful step in anime industry evolution, with several titles graduating from seasonal releases into global phenomena. These shows continue to dominate watchlists across the Arab anime community, and many remain highly active in conversation today. Explore the catalog to discover the underrated picks that complement the year's tentpole hits.
Frequently asked questions
What were the most popular anime of 2009?
Among the most popular 2009 anime are Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Monogatari, A Certain Scientific Railgun, From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke, K-ON!, ranked by global popularity and TMDB community ratings.
How many anime premiered in 2009?
Our database currently lists 40 popular anime series that premiered in 2009; many additional niche productions also aired during the same year.
Where can I watch these 2009 anime?
Otakira is an information-only database — we don't host or link to streaming. Each detail page lists the original broadcast networks; check your regional licensed providers for legal streaming options.