Seasonal Anime
Browse the Winter 2009 anime list, see what is airing this season, and jump straight into overview, episode guide, and watch-order pages.
Winter 2009Madhouse
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Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger follows featherweight champion Ippo Makunouchi as he continues to defend his title while familiar rivals reappear with their own ambitions. The series focuses on intense training, tactical bouts, and the personal growth that comes with facing stronger opponents. As contenders from across…
Winter 2009Brain's Base
TV / Winter 2009
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Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou follows Takashi Natsume, a quiet young man who can see beings from the spirit world, and his imposing yet affectionate protector, Nyanko sensei. He inherits a mysterious ledger filled with names and sets out to return those names to their original owners, hoping to mend old bonds. Along the way…
Winter 2009Zexcs
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Koukaku no Regios follows Layfon Alseif, a talented but reluctant newcomer trying to leave a violent past behind after arriving at the mobile academy city of Zuellni. In a world where humanity survives in moving cities and fights off dangerous mutated creatures using Kei powered weapons called Dite, students train for…
Winter 2009AIC
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Yoichi Karasuma is a teenage swordsman raised in isolation who is sent to the city to broaden his training and learn how to live among others. Placed under the roof of the Ikaruga family, his old fashioned manners and literal mindedness spark frequent misunderstandings and comedic situations. Between escapades that te…
Winter 2009Shaft
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Kanako Miyamae enrolls at an all girls Catholic school hoping to find true love among classmates while avoiding men, to whom she reacts badly. There she encounters the elegant and inscrutable Mariya Shidou, whose presence turns Kanako's plans into a series of awkward and often absurd situations. The series plays up sh…
Winter 2009Seven Arcs
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White Album follows college student Touya Fujii as he navigates the complications of dating Yuki Morikawa, an up and coming idol whose career pulls her into the spotlight. The series explores how fame, media attention, and competition within the music industry strain their ability to connect and trust one another. Alo…
Winter 2009Brain's Base
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Akikan! follows Kakeru Daichi, a collector of rare beverage cans, whose life takes an unexpected turn when one of his finds transforms into a living girl named Melon. She is an Akikan an anthropomorphic can born into a bizarre competition that pits different container types against one another. Forced to adapt to Melo…
Winter 2009Sunrise
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High schooler Keita has long kept his distance from others after a string of tragic incidents seems to follow anyone close to him. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Kuro, a mysterious girl with inhuman abilities who introduces him to a hidden supernatural order that governs a shared life force calle…
Winter 2009Production I.G, Trans Arts
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Kemono no Souja Erin follows Erin, a curious girl raised among caretakers of massive war beasts called Touda in a land where two provinces have long maintained a fragile peace. After an accident upends her life and forces her from home, she is swept into unfamiliar territory and must adapt to new people and customs. A…
Winter 2009Gainax, feel.
TV / Winter 2009
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Set six months after the events of its predecessor, this continuation follows Kagami Ouri as he strives to uphold a fragile contract with the weaponized spirit Makina while training to become a monk. Together they face brutal encounters with a group of elite Shikabane known as the Shichisei, whose ruthless methods thr…
Winter 2009Gonzo
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Jil, a determined young adventurer, faces renewed uncertainty when a mysterious girl named Kai appears with a single request: to be taken to the top of the Tower. Their journey up the sprawling, monster filled structure becomes a test of skill, resolve, and the bonds they form along the way. As they confront dangerous…
Winter 2009SynergySP
TV / Winter 2009
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With the Baseball World Cup on the horizon, Gorou Honda is determined to represent Japan despite not being on the official roster. He takes a role as a practice pitcher, hoping his speed and skill will catch the manager’s eye. A pivotal exhibition game pitting veteran players against aspiring youngsters offers him a c…
Winter 2009asread.
TV / Winter 2009
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Minami ke Okaeri follows the everyday misadventures of three sisters as they navigate family life with humor and warmth. Haruka, now stepping into young adulthood, balances increased responsibilities with her caring, sometimes strict, role toward her siblings. Kana remains a carefree, procrastination prone middle sist…
Winter 2009A-1 Pictures
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Tetsuwan Birdy Decode:02 follows an alien law enforcer who shares a body with a reluctant high schooler as they try to maintain a normal life while hunting fugitives hiding on Earth. In the aftermath of a recent catastrophe, Tokyo is tense and unsettled, making every mission more complicated and every interaction frau…
Winter 2009Madhouse
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In a near future society dominated by a powerful organization, Rin Ogata once a promising ballet dancer has put her ambitions on hold after a career ending injury. While in college she stumbles across a club and becomes fascinated by the sleek, transforming motorcycle like machines known as Ridebacks. Rin discovers th…
Winter 2009Kyoto Animation
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Sora wo Miageru Shoujo no Hitomi ni Utsuru Sekai follows Yumemi, an otherwise ordinary girl who alone can see strange islands drifting across the sky, and the enigmatic Magical King who arrives seeking her help. He claims the balance of akuto the vital energy that connects all things is faltering, and only by acting t…
Winter 2009J.C.Staff
TV / Winter 2009
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When a sealed kingdom needs rescuing, Lina Inverse and her companions set out to recover a powerful relic that may restore what was lost. Their journey mixes fast paced battles and sharp humor as each member brings personal stakes: one seeks to undo a curse, another pursues a vendetta, and loyalties are tested along t…
Winter 2009Sunrise
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Sora wo Kakeru Shoujo is a sci fi adventure with light comedic beats set among the bustling colonies of space. When Akiha Shishidou stumbles onto a dangerous artificial intelligence embedded in a colony, she finds herself drawn into a chain of escalating incidents. She is aided by Inter Colony Police officer Itsuki Ka…
Winter 2009Studio Deen
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Maria sama ga Miteru 4th continues to follow Yumi and the Yamayuri Council as new dynamics unfold with the arrival of two reluctant helpers, Kanako and Toko. Tension simmers as both girls vie for closeness with Yumi, forcing the council to navigate delicate feelings and social expectations. As duties and decisions pil…
Winter 2009Toei Animation
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Fourteen year old Love Momozono is a kindhearted student who often puts others before herself and dreams of dancing. After watching a popular performance, she decides to pursue dance but the outing is interrupted when mysterious foes appear, feeding on the audience’s unhappiness. Love unexpectedly gains the power to t…
Winter 2009TMS Entertainment, Tezuka Productions
TV / Winter 2009
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Genji Monogatari Sennenki follows the life of Genji, the Emperor’s favored second son, who lives amid the splendor and rituals of the imperial court yet is barred from the throne because of his maternal lineage. Though surrounded by luxury and admiration, he seeks a deeper, more meaningful connection that status and p…
Winter 2009AIC Spirits, Digital Frontier
TV / Winter 2009
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Viper's Creed follows a hardened unit of private military contractors navigating a world scarred by a recent war that left ecosystems in ruins. Tasked with dangerous assignments in the lawless zones between city states, the team's cohesion and code of conduct are tested by both hostile forces and moral ambiguity. Tens…
Winter 2009TMS Entertainment
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A blend of action and science fiction, Examurai Sengoku follows a band of futuristic samurai who find themselves in Japan’s chaotic Sengoku era. Armed with advanced weaponry and modern sensibilities, they must navigate shifting alliances and relentless battles while trying to make sense of their displacement. The seri…
Winter 2009TMS Entertainment
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Kupu~!! Mamegoma! follows the tiny seal Mameta and his fellow miniature seals Cherry chan, Soda kun, Lemon chan, and Candy chan living alongside the warm hearted Mamekawa family. The series presents gentle, everyday adventures as the seals explore their world and interact with the people who care for them. Episodes fo…
Winter 2009
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Sakuran Boy DT is a short form comedy about an unremarkable high school student who adopts a colorful costumed persona to take on unexpected local dangers. The series leans into playful animation and tongue in cheek heroics as its protagonist juggles school life with sudden, over the top missions. When a mysterious or…
Winter 2009Studio Deen
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Yume wo Kanaeru Zou follows Fumiyama Fumio, a quiet office worker whose routine life is upended by the arrival of an unusual visitor: the Hindu deity Ganesha. Their unlikely partnership becomes the series' comedic center, blending everyday workplace dilemmas with surreal, often whimsical interventions. As Fumio naviga…
Winter 2009
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Agigongryong Doolie follows the curious adventures of a young dinosaur as he explores a colorful prehistoric world. Along the way he meets a cast of companions and encounters playful challenges that test his courage and curiosity. Each episode blends lighthearted humor with simple lessons about friendship, teamwork, a…
Winter 2009Kenji Studio
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Koto Nakare Hero Gingerman follows a quirky troupe of animated root vegetables who band together to play the part of caped crusaders. Between short, punchy episodes they bumble through exaggerated missions, petty rivalries, and improvised gadgetry, turning ordinary kitchen life into a stage for slapstick heroics. The…
Winter 2009
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Kemy Lang Buka Chaka follows three playful companions Kemy, Buka, and Chaka as they explore the world with wide eyed curiosity. The show mixes colorful 3D animated scenes in their cozy clubhouse with segments that place the characters into real life nature footage, creating a whimsical visual contrast. Each episode in…
Winter 2009
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Shin Ninja Tamamaru follows the energetic young ninja as he faces fresh challenges and exciting missions in a vibrant, action packed world. Each episode blends fast paced swordplay and clever stealth with lighthearted humor suited for children. New allies and rivals test Tamamaru’s skills and resolve, pushing him to g…
Winter 2009
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Shen Shou Jin Gang is a sci fi adventure set in a universe where ancient powers and advanced technology collide. After a cosmic threat was sealed beneath the polar ice, six legendary God Beast mechas Qilin, Qinglong, Baihu, Xuanwu, Zhuque, and Yinglong stand ready as the planet’s guardians. Only six gifted children ca…
Winter 2009
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Kkoma Bus Tayo Pilot introduces a cheerful little bus and its companions as they explore their neighborhood and learn how to help others. Each episode presents simple, self contained adventures that focus on teamwork, safety, and problem solving appropriate for young viewers. The animation emphasizes bright visuals an…
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