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
Monogatari
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
A Certain Scientific Railgun
From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke
Beyblade: Metal Fight Beyblade
K-ON!
Hetalia
Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee
Jewelpet
Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings
Dragon Ball Z Kai
Fresh Precure!
Eden of the East
At the Mercy of the Sky
Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas
Cross Game
Guin Saga
Umineko: When They Cry
Asura Cryin'
White Album
Pandora Hearts
Saki
Yumeiro Patissiere
Shangri-La
Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom
Battle Spirits: Shounen Gekiha Dan
Hello Anne: Before Green Gables
Hatsukoi Limited.
Maria Holic
07-Ghost
KUROKAMI The Animation
Chrome Shelled Regios
The Beast Player Erin
Needless
The Girl Who Leapt Through Space
Student Council's Discretion
Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact!
Canaan
Tears to Tiara
Akikan!
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: Monogatari, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, A Certain Scientific Railgun, From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke, Beyblade: Metal Fight Beyblade.
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 Monogatari, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, A Certain Scientific Railgun, From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke, Beyblade: Metal Fight Beyblade, 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.