What is the best anime from 2009?

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (9.25) ranks #1 among anime from 2009 on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.

How are these 10 anime from 2009 ranked?

Each show is scored 1–10 on six criteria, weighted by demographic, into a single Codex score. This page lists every qualifying anime from 2009 by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.

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Best anime of 2009, ranked

Every anime from 2009 in the Codex, scored on six things that actually matter and ranked by weighted score (2009–2009). 10 titles, led by Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (9.25). Re-ranked automatically as scores change — no stale lists.

9.25

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

2009Top: Story 9.5

8.08

Cross Game

2009Top: Character 9.0

7.78

Kimi ni Todoke (From Me to You)

2009Top: Character 8.5

Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee

2009Top: World 8.0

6.33

07-Ghost

2009Top: Character 6.5

6.28

Jewelpet

2009Top: Cultural 7.0

6.25

Fairy Tail

2009Top: Cultural 7.5

2009Top: Character 6.5

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FAQ

What is the best anime from 2009?: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (9.25) ranks #1 among anime from 2009 on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.
How are these 10 anime from 2009 ranked?: Each show is scored 1–10 on six criteria, weighted by demographic, into a single Codex score. This page lists every qualifying anime from 2009 by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.