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Explore the archived Summer 2009 anime lineup and open the deeper guide pages for any title in the season.
Summer 2009Shaft
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After a violent encounter leaves Koyomi Araragi changed in ways he doesn't fully understand, he returns to everyday life while carrying strange lingering abilities. With the steady support of his friend Tsubasa Hanekawa and the inscrutable guidance of Meme Oshino, Araragi finds himself drawn into the problems of class…
Summer 2009Brain's Base, Marvy Jack
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Merchant Kraft Lawrence and the wise wolf deity Holo continue their journey north as they pursue clues about Holo’s distant homeland. Along the way they take on trading jobs and face risky deals that test Lawrence’s ambition to one day settle as a shopkeeper. Encounters with a charming rival and the realities of trave…
Summer 2009Bones, Kinema Citrus
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When a sudden, catastrophic earthquake strikes Tokyo, middle schooler Mirai and her younger brother Yūki are swept into a terrifying struggle to find their way back to family and safety. Stranded amid widespread destruction, they cross paths with Mari, a pragmatic motorcyclist and single mother who becomes their unlik…
Summer 2009P.A. Works
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Canaan is an action driven mystery set against the bustling backdrop of Shanghai, mixing espionage thrills with sci fi undertones. Photographer Maria Oosawa and her partner investigate strange disturbances at a city festival and become entangled in a violent confrontation involving masked attackers and a silent, white…
Summer 2009GoHands
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Princess Lover! follows Teppei Arima, a teenager whose life is upended when he is swept into his grandfather’s ultra privileged world. Suddenly thrust into wealth, elite schooling, and high society expectations, he must learn to navigate unfamiliar customs and responsibilities. His new circumstances also come with an…
Summer 2009Studio Deen
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Umineko no Naku Koro ni follows a tense family gathering on the secluded Rokkenjima estate, where the aging family head's strange obsession sparks unease among relatives. A sudden storm isolates the household, and soon a series of baffling deaths and cryptic messages turn the reunion into a life or death puzzle. The s…
Summer 2009Madhouse
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Needless is set in a future Japan scarred by a past global conflict, where quarantined zones called Blackspots harbor strange mutations and dangerous anomalies. Inside these areas, people develop extraordinary abilities and become known as the Needless, wielding powers that range from elemental control to physical met…
Summer 2009Shaft
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Nozomu Itoshiki is an overly dramatic teacher whose gloomy outlook turns everyday lessons into absurd confrontations with his eccentric students. Each episode plays out as a rapid fire series of comedic set pieces where his attempts to dramatize life's negatives are undercut by increasingly ridiculous circumstances. A…
Summer 2009J.C.Staff
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Aoi Hana follows Fumi Manjōme, a quiet teenager returning to her hometown and trying to find her place at an all girls high school. Reunited with her once close childhood friend Akira Okudaira, Fumi must navigate how their bond has shifted over time while adjusting to new social currents. When an attentive senior take…
Summer 2009Studio Comet
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Sora no Manimani follows the easygoing return of Saku Ooyagi to his hometown, where he quickly runs into his energetic childhood friend Mihoshi Akeno. Mihoshi, full of enthusiasm and oddball charm, persuades the reserved Saku to join the small astronomy club she started. The story balances lighthearted comedy with qui…
Summer 2009feel.
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After losing her home, middle schooler Kana Nakamachi finds shelter and work at a small local newspaper office that takes her in. Surrounded by an eccentric staff including a sweets obsessed girl paired with her partner, a frugal coworker, a hard drinking but kind hearted woman, and a responsible older teen Kana must…
Summer 2009Studio Hibari
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Plug arrives from a parallel world as a member of a peculiar service that helps revive people who have lost their spark. Her outlandish tools and methods lead to a steady stream of awkward, funny encounters that highlight the series' sci fi premises. The show mixes risqué humor with a light, mature sensibility, leanin…
Summer 2009Zexcs
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Marin and her younger sister Urin, inhabitants of the sea, surface carrying a lost silver ring and set out to return it to its owner. On land they meet Kanon, a girl coping with recent heartbreak, and an unlikely friendship begins to form between them. Strange occurrences suggest ancient powers tied to the divide betw…
Summer 2009Nomad
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Koyomi Morishita is a high schooler whose small stature and clumsy ways make her an easy target for teasing, and her life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes entangled with a fellow student in danger. Rescue comes by way of Misa Anehara, a graduate student and adept of a modernized form of magic that treats spel…
Summer 2009J.C.Staff
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Set in 1925 during the Taishō era, Taishou Yakyuu Musume follows a determined young girl who decides to form an all female baseball team to challenge expectations about what women should do. Alongside her friends, she navigates the practical hurdles of recruiting teammates, gaining family approval, and learning the ru…
Summer 2009Studio Hibari
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Takeshi's quiet life is upended when a routine study session with the school's most attractive girl, Michi, leads to his sudden transport into the bizarre Weiss Schwarz Battle Space. There he meets an eccentric older man who declares that Takeshi must compete in a series of card battles to find his way back home, desp…
Summer 2009AIC PLUS+
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GA: Geijutsuka Art Design Class follows a group of high school friends enrolled in an art focused elective where classroom projects and personal interests collide. The cast includes an energetic prankster, a pragmatic skeptic, a thoughtful observer, a spirited tomboy, and a shy, curious student with glasses, whose dif…
Summer 2009Heewon Entertainment, NHK Enterprises
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Element Hunters is a science fiction series that follows a team of preteen specialists assembled to recover essential chemical elements that have inexplicably vanished from Earth. Decades after humanity suffers catastrophic losses linked to the missing substances, researchers trace the source to a parallel world calle…
Summer 2009DAX Production
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Kuruneko follows the gentle, everyday moments of a woman whose quiet life is brightened by the antics of her household cats and a fondness for enjoying a small glass of sake. Each episode offers short, warm vignettes that capture the comforts of home, the charm of feline behavior, and the simple pleasures of companion…
Summer 2009Robot Communications
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Takashi is an average high schooler whose life is upended when a mischievous extraterrestrial spirit takes up residence in his body. Trying to treat the otherworldly presence like a pet only makes his days stranger, as mundane school life collides with alien antics and awkward misunderstandings. The series balances li…
Summer 2009Nippon Animation
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Ukkari Pénélope follows the gentle, everyday life of a curious young koala as she explores her little world and learns from the people and animals around her. Each episode centers on small discoveries, simple challenges, and quiet moments of wonder that suit a young audience. The series emphasizes kindness, curiosity,…
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Lena Lena follows a young girl's everyday investigations as she examines the small, surprising details around her. With steady curiosity and a playful eye, she engages with animals, insects, and even questions about her own body. Each short episode presents gentle, observational moments that celebrate discovery withou…
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Barnacle Lou follows a small seagull who is convinced he belongs more to the rocks than the sky. Gentle and whimsical, the series explores how Lou navigates his place in a coastal world full of curious creatures and unexpected friendships. Each episode blends lighthearted humor with simple lessons about identity, acce…
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In Bai Bian Zhu Zhu Xia, G.G. Bond finds himself cast in the role of an angel, blending whimsical fantasy with light sci fi touches. Given a three month mission, he must keep an eye on a mischievous monster and nudge it toward better choices while respecting its independence. Their growing partnership sparks humorous…
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Yuhuwa Chingudeul follows a group of young animals, each from a species facing the threat of disappearing, as they embark on a hopeful voyage across oceans and continents. Along the way they meet new creatures, learn local ways of life, and discover gentle lessons about caring for habitats and one another. Brightly pa…
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Kkoma Sinseon Tao follows young Tao as he explores his growing magical abilities while attending a school for wizards. Episodes are split into two short adventures that blend playful humor with gentle lessons. The series focuses on friendship, curiosity, and the small challenges of learning how to use magic responsibl…
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