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Explore the archived Spring 2009 anime lineup and open the deeper guide pages for any title in the season.
Spring 2009Bones
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After a forbidden transmutation leaves two brothers physically and emotionally changed, they set out to reclaim what was lost and undo the consequences of their mistake. With one brother's soul anchored to a suit of armor and the other outfitted with advanced prosthetic automail, they travel across a nation in search…
Spring 2009Kyoto Animation
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When Yui Hirasawa starts high school, a casual misunderstanding leads her to the Light Music Club, even though she has little musical experience. The club, short on members and eager to keep going, does everything it can to persuade her to stay. Together they fumble through rehearsals, school life, and everyday sillin…
Spring 2009Production I.G
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After a mysterious missile incident unsettles the nation, university student Saki Morimi's graduation trip takes an unexpected turn when she is rescued by a cheerful but amnesiac young man named Akira Takizawa, who inexplicably carries a cellphone loaded with an enormous sum of digital money. Drawn together by circums…
Spring 2009Kyoto Animation
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Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu follows Kyon, an ordinary student whose life is upended by the energetic and unpredictable Haruhi Suzumiya, who forms a club to seek out the unusual. Alongside the reserved Mikuru Asahina, the quiet bookish Yuki Nagato, and the upbeat Itsuki Koizumi, Kyon navigates a string of increasingly b…
Spring 2009Xebec
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Heir to a noble family, fifteen year old Oz lives a sheltered life where tales of a mysterious void called the Abyss are treated as little more than bedtime stories. When a violent incident pulls him into that otherworldly realm, he must face creatures known as Chains and the unsettling realities that lie beyond his s…
Spring 2009Toei Animation
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Dragon Ball Kai is a streamlined, high definition retelling of the classic saga that tightens the original story with updated visuals, new music, and re recorded voice work. The series finds Goku as an adult husband and father whose quiet life is upended when an unexpected visitor reveals secrets about his past and dr…
Spring 2009Bee Train
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Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom follows a young man whose chance encounter with a lethal hit pulls him into the shadowy operations of a powerful syndicate. Stripped of his past and given a new name, he is trained to become one of their top operatives alongside a stoic and deadly partner. Caught between coerced duty a…
Spring 2009Studio Deen
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In a militarized empire where soldiers channel a mysterious power called Zaiphon, Teito Klein is a promising cadet haunted by gaps in his memory and a lowly social status. Ridiculed by peers but supported by a close friend, he becomes entangled in dangerous politics after confronting a high ranking official. Forced to…
Spring 2009Production I.G
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Sengoku Basara is a high energy action series set amid the chaos of Japan’s warring states era, blending stylized combat with larger than life characters. As the most dominant warlord consolidates power, two famed warriors Masamune Date and Yukimura Sanada stand in opposition, each driven by their own code and pride.…
Spring 2009A-1 Pictures
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When a powerful empire moves to seize a small neutral principality for its valuable mineral resources, ordinary communities are suddenly thrust into conflict. Brothers and sister Welkin and Isara rush to defend their hometown and soon join the remnants of the local militia to push back the occupiers. Evacuated to the…
Spring 2009SynergySP
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Cross Game follows the intertwined lives of Kou Kitamura and Aoba Tsukishima, two young people from families who are both friends and business partners. Kou, who rarely shows interest in sports, has nonetheless developed an uncanny batting talent from time spent at the Tsukishima batting center, while Aoba is a driven…
Spring 2009J.C.Staff
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Hayate no Gotoku!! follows Hayate Ayasaki, a perpetually unlucky teen who finds himself employed as the butler of a wealthy young heiress while also trying to keep up with a demanding school life. Between household duties, academic pressure, and a steady stream of absurd predicaments, his days are anything but calm. R…
Spring 2009Arms
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In a realm where the throne is decided by combat, skilled and ambitious fighters converge to claim the crown. A young, voluptuous warrior learns that victory requires more than raw strength after an early rout exposes her inexperience. A chance rescue by a mysterious, powerful woman leads to political entanglements an…
Spring 2009J.C.Staff
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Hatsukoi Limited. follows a group of high school students as they fumble through the excitement and confusion of first love. The story centers on Ayumi, whose romantic ideals are challenged when an unexpected confession and an act of kindness from a gentle classmate leave her torn. Around her, friends also face awkwar…
Spring 2009Seven Arcs
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Asura Cryin' follows Natsume Tomoharu, an otherwise ordinary high schooler who shares his life with the unseen presence of his childhood friend, Misao. When a sealed briefcase mysteriously appears in the house he has just moved into, its arrival draws the attention of several dangerous groups and upends his quiet rout…
Spring 2009Tatsunoko Production
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Metal Fight Beyblade follows Ginga, a spirited blader, and his close knit team as they compete in high stakes battles while facing a rising shadow known as Dark Nebula. The series blends energetic tournament action with lighthearted moments and teamwork, balancing competitive play with comedic beats. As rivalries inte…
Spring 2009Gonzo, Picture Magic
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Saki Miyanaga starts high school determined to avoid mahjong after a difficult childhood, preferring to stay unnoticed whenever she plays. When a friend persuades her to visit the school's mahjong club, she encounters Nodoka Haramura, a decorated junior champion, and several other enthusiastic members. The club presid…
Spring 2009White Fox
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Tears to Tiara follows the struggle of a small island community as an expanding empire threatens to swallow the lands around it. When a young priestess is taken, her brother and their allies mount a desperate rescue that leads to the sudden arrival of a charismatic, grey haired stranger who offers his aid. Together wi…
Spring 2009SILVER LINK.
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Tayutama: Kiss on My Deity follows Yuuri Mito, a shrine descended high schooler who splits his time between school, helping with motorcycles, and dealing with spiritual matters. When he uncovers an ancient relic, a guardian deity manifests and upends his ordinary life, drawing him into a world of supernatural beings.…
Spring 2009Studio Pierrot
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Hanasakeru Seishounen follows Kajika, the sheltered daughter of a powerful industrialist who spent her childhood on a remote island under the care of a devoted guardian, a striking white leopard, and a childhood friend who visited intermittently. When she returns home at fourteen, her father imposes a cryptic challeng…
Spring 2009Gonzo
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Shangri La takes place in a future Japan reshaped by environmental catastrophe and stark social divisions, where a gleaming, tightly controlled city offers refuge to a privileged few while much of the population survives in reclaimed wilderness. The story follows a disparate cast including Kuniko, the determined heir…
Spring 2009Shaft
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When thirteen year old Hajime relocates to the countryside to live with his grandfather, a chance stop at a local café introduces him to the enigmatic waitress Sayoko "Arashi" Arashiyama. Arashi, it turns out, is not an ordinary girl but a spirit connected to the World War II era, and by holding Hajime's hand she can…
Spring 2009David Production
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Ristorante Paradiso follows Nicoletta, a young woman who goes to Rome determined to confront the mother who left her years earlier. She finds work and refuge at a small, cozy restaurant where the staff are distinguished, spectacled older men whose calm manners and dry humor gradually disarm her. Surrounded by warm hos…
Spring 2009Satelight
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Basquash! follows Dan JD, a restless youth from the rough streets of Rollingtown, who becomes entangled in a high octane form of basketball played by towering mech suits known as Bigfoots. Against a backdrop of a divided world and the gleaming lunar metropolis of Mooneyes, the series blends futuristic technology with…
Spring 2009Satelight
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An amnesiac warrior wearing an indelible leopard mask wakes in a vast, war torn realm with only his name Guin intact. When he becomes protector to two young royal twins caught in civil strife, their escape sets them on a perilous path across a land of clashing armies and strange sorcery. As Guin and his allies trek th…
Spring 2009Madhouse
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Chi's Sweet Home: Atarashii Ouchi follows the everyday life of a curious kitten named Chi and the family who care for her as they settle into a new apartment where pets are welcome. The series gently explores Chi's discoveries new rooms, neighbors, and routines through short, heartwarming episodes. Moments of humor an…
Spring 2009Diomedéa
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Shinkyoku Soukai Polyphonica Crimson S follows Corticarte during her formative academy years, blending dramatic character moments with a weave of fantasy and romantic tension. The story focuses on interpersonal bonds and the challenges that arise as young adepts confront mystical responsibilities and personal growth.…
Spring 2009Madhouse
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Souten Kouro follows the rise of Cao Cao amid the turmoil of late Han China, blending large scale battles with calculated political maneuvering. The series casts its central figure in a nuanced, often sympathetic light, emphasizing his drive to reshape society through pragmatic reforms rather than romanticized heroics…
Spring 2009Gonzo
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Baron is a wandering fighter in a land still reeling from a mysterious calamity, and the aftermath has left one of his arms inhabited by an otherworldly force. When he comes into possession of a talking sword bound to the spirited Roxy, the two form an uneasy partnership that pushes them into the wider world. Their jo…
Spring 2009Bee Media, Code
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In a near future world transformed by a newly discovered energy called Photon Power, nations and factions race to control its immense potential. The authoritarian Dr. Hell leads an assault with an army of mechanical beasts, forcing a confrontation that falls to hot blooded teenager Kabuto Kouji and the Photon powered…
Spring 2009Studio Comet
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Jewelpet follows the lighthearted adventures that begin when a clutch of magical charms falls from a distant enchanted realm to Earth, bringing one energetic Jewelpet named Ruby into the life of schoolgirl Rinko. Tasked with finding the scattered companions, Rinko and her friends form an unlikely partnership with Ruby…
Spring 2009Nippon Animation
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Konnichiwa Anne: Before Green Gables explores the early life of Anne Shirley as she navigates loneliness, loss, and the small moments of joy that shape her. The series focuses on her resilience and vivid imagination, painting a sensitive portrait of a young girl learning to find belonging in an uncertain world. Throug…
Spring 2009Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment
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Mimi Kitagami is a diligent, composed student determined to run her class with poise and competence as its student council president. Her plans are continually upended by a trio of mischievous boys whose antics create chaos and comic headaches. Amid the daily turmoil, Mimi quietly nurses feelings for one of them, Ushi…
Spring 2009Kinema Citrus
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Higepiyo follows the misadventures of a tiny chick with a conspicuous mustache as he tries to figure out what it means to be more manly, with his earnest human friend Hiroshi at his side. Their earnest attempts to grow and fit in lead to absurd, heartwarming situations that lean heavily on visual gags and gentle humor…
Spring 2009Toei Animation
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Marika, a young woman with a penchant for Gothic Lolita fashion, finds herself in the quirky town of Galihabara, where the ordinary rules seem to bend. There she crosses paths with eccentric incarnations of famous scientists who each bring their own oddball logic and experiments to everyday life. The series plays thei…
Spring 2009
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Peeping Life is a short form comedy that observes everyday interactions and societal quirks with a dry, wry eye. Through brief, self contained scenes, it highlights the small misunderstandings and awkward moments that arise from social expectations. The humor comes from relatable situations and character reactions rat…
Spring 2009Gallop, TYO Animations
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A busy mother navigates the unpredictable rhythms of family life with equal parts patience and exasperation. The series follows her day to day efforts to balance childcare, household tasks, and personal moments while raising two young children. Gentle humor arises from small domestic crises, sibling antics, and the ho…
Spring 2009Studio Deen
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Cookin' Idol Ai! Mai! Main! is a lighthearted kids' series that mixes comedy with simple, kid friendly cooking. The animated episodes follow MAIN, an upbeat idol whose adventures are woven around preparing easy recipes and kitchen basics. Each installment is paired with a separate live action segment in which the voic…
Spring 2009
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Charady no Joke na Mainichi follows the antics of Charady in a series of short, comedy focused vignettes that mine humor from everyday life and cultural quirks. Each episode presents quick, self contained sketches that rely on visual gags, timing, and light wordplay rather than ongoing drama. The tone stays playful an…
Spring 2009Asahi Production
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Sugar Bunnies Fleur follows a group of charming bunny characters as they embark on gentle, colorful adventures full of whimsy and heart. Aimed at young viewers, the show blends lighthearted slice of life moments with themes of friendship, cooperation, and creativity. Each episode presents warm, feel good situations th…
Spring 2009Kate Arrow
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Naked Wolves follows Mikoshiarashi, a cheerful young sumo wrestler who sets out on a lively journey to become the sport’s top champion. Traveling from town to town, he trains with quirky coaches and sparring partners, turning every match into a mix of slapstick humor and earnest effort. Along the way he learns about t…
Spring 2009Kachidoki Studio
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Unko san: Tsuiteru Hito ni Shika Mienai Yousei follows the misadventures of a small, luck bringing fairy who makes a habit of sharing good fortune with others. Set on the colorful Lucky Island, the series focuses on lighthearted encounters between the fairy and a cast of friends, each with their own quirks and backgro…
Spring 2009
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When a curious band of friends encounters alien visitors and a cheerful robot companion, their everyday world expands into playful, high tech adventures. Together they explore strange new places, solve gentle problems, and learn how to welcome the unknown with kindness and curiosity. Colorful challenges and inventive…
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Nikoniko♪Connie chan follows Connie chan, now eighteen, as she adjusts to life and studies at Tokyo University while meeting new friends and pursuing her interests. The series mixes lighthearted slice of life moments with gentle lessons about communication, curiosity, and cultural exchange. Episodes often emphasize la…
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