Best Ecchi Anime of 2009

Tomoki Sakurai has been waking up in tears from dreams about an angel ever since he was a child. Worried about him, his childhood friend Sohara Mitsuki gets help from Eishirou Sugata, an eccentric sky enthusiast. Eishirou theorizes that the dreams are connected to the New World, a mysterious floating phenomenon that has scientists baffled. After forming the initial members of the New World Discovery Club, Eishirou organizes a meeting to watch the sky. But Tomoki's peaceful daily life is turned upside down when a strange girl falls from above and calls him her master. Heaven's Lost Property follows the everyday adventures of the New World Discovery Club as they gradually unravel the mysteries behind the Angeloids that have arrived on Earth.

For Natsuru, waking up as a gorgeous girl was supposed to be a dream come true, but things take a dark turn when a stuffed tiger reveals he is now a Kampfer, a mystical warrior forced to fight other Kampfers while in female form, turning his existence into a living hell. Beyond the obvious biological complications, his best childhood friend reveals she is attracted to his new female body, adding romantic confusion to the mix. The situation worsens as his school’s separate boys’ and girls’ sections force him to double enroll, sparking rumors that he is dating himself. Meanwhile, rival Kampfers at school threaten his life, though he cannot tell if their intentions are romantic or lethal. With opponents wielding swords and guns, and hormones running wild, this reluctant gender-bending fighter must fight to survive or perish.

When the sky turns crimson and the moon becomes black, monsters begin appearing on the streets, leaving Satsuki Kakeru unsure of what to do. Together with his closest friend Yuka, he attempts to figure out why they have been transported to this bizarre world, which seems completely deserted except for the two of them. Yet when the "Red Night" concludes, Kakeru and Yuka assume it was just a hallucination—until it repeats, placing them in a perilous scenario. They encounter four others facing the same ordeal: Kusakabe Misuzu, a skilled swordswoman; Tachibana Kukuri, a peculiar silent girl who bears a striking resemblance to Kakeru's deceased sister; Hirohara Yukiko, a spirited young woman whose demeanor shifts to that of a cold-blooded assassin when her glasses are taken off; and Tajima Takahisa, a youth capable of pyrokinesis. As the six unite to endure and uncover the nature of this enigmatic realm, matters worsen when six dark figures emerge before them...

After his parents die in a car crash, Teppei Arima is taken in by his grandfather and introduced to a world of wealth and privilege. Compared to his modest past, Isshin Arima's extravagant lifestyle shocks the young teen. In exchange for this generosity, Teppei must eventually take over as head of the Arima Financial Combine, and to prepare, he enrolls in a prestigious high school. Along with his new fame and fortune, Teppei learns of an arranged marriage to the equally wealthy Sylvia van Hossen, kicking off the thrilling adventures of his new life!

Yoichi Karasuma has spent his entire life in the mountains, honing the Soaring Wind, Divine Wind swordsmanship style. Under his father's tutelage, he masters the technique by the age of 17. With nothing more to learn, Yoichi is sent to a new dojo in the city to continue his training and gain familiarity with modern society. However, Yoichi has no clue how to behave or converse with people in the present day, acting like a samurai with peculiar speech and traditional attire. When he moves in with the Ikaruga sisters at the dojo, Yoichi, oblivious to social norms, is constantly thrown into hilarious misunderstandings. Asu no Yoichi! follows Yoichi as he stumbles through his new life, striving to adapt to the modern world alongside his new family.

At the start of World War III, no one could have foreseen its impact on Japan. Though the war officially ended fifty years earlier in 2150, its conflicts still linger. Across the nation, vast, enigmatic zones called "Blackspots" emerged, littered with the contaminated remains of cities and rural areas. Those trapped inside were quarantined to prevent the spread of contamination, and their abilities began to transform—whether they became shapeshifters, pyromancers, or wielders of gravity itself—they all came to be known as the Needless. Adam Blade is one such Needless, endowed with extraordinary regenerative powers and immense strength. To bring peace to a devastated Japan, he and his allies must unite to fight against a sinister research organization named Simeon.

Collecting unusual juice cans is one way to make new acquaintances, but Kakeru Daichi never expected that trying to drink one would introduce him to a fascinating girl. He names her Melon—after the can’s melon soda flavor—and quickly discovers she is an Akikan: a beautiful girl who is actually a special can created to battle other Akikans in a bizarre experiment comparing steel and aluminum containers. Getting caught up in this absurdly twisted research project gone wrong naturally complicates Kakeru’s life beyond belief. Since Melon’s steel body requires carbon dioxide to survive, he is stuck with her because of her heavy CO2 dependency. And when his wealthy, attractive childhood friend Najimi gets her own aluminum Akikan, the real trouble begins.

In a realm where the queen is selected every few years solely through victory in a tournament, formidable opponents are never in short supply. For one female warrior, however, an early defeat makes it clear that she lacks experience despite her ample physical attributes. Fortunately, though losing could mean death, her life is spared by a powerful stranger. Yet for this rescuer, questionable intentions and cunning relatives result in a prison cell instead of a reward. Her release comes swiftly when the inexperienced warrior she saved, weary of her noble lifestyle, departs to prove her worth.

After overcoming the many challenges she faced on her journey, Reina has developed into a stronger fighter. With the intention of competing in the Queen's Blade tournament, she makes her way to the capital city of Gainos, where Queen Aldora presides. There, a host of beautiful warriors have assembled, all there for the same reason as Reina—to participate in the Queen's Blade. Among them are Reina's older sister Claudette, who seeks to bring back the honor of House Vance; Tomoe and Shizuka, both fighting for their homeland of Hinomoto; Nanael, sent to compete by order of the Archangel; and the minions of the Marshland Witch. All these lovely combatants gathered in Gainos share one goal: to emerge victorious in the Queen's Blade, the contest that chooses the strongest and most beautiful queen. Who will claim that illustrious throne? Only battle will decide the answer.

Middle schooler Kana Nakamachi's world is turned upside down when her grandmother dies. Left with an empty house, Kana finds that no one is willing to take her in because of her youth. Eventually, she stumbles across the Fuhshin Gazette, a local newspaper delivery service that can offer her a place to stay in exchange for working. The small shop is run by a group of distinctive individuals: the sweets-loving Yume Kitaoka and her girlfriend Yuuki Minami; the frugal Hinata Azuma; the alcoholic Haruka Nishida; and the young but mature Saki Amano. However, life at the Fuhshin Gazette isn't all sunshine—Kana has to contend with long work shifts, lively dogs guarding mailboxes, and confusing delivery routes. Add a small rivalry with Mika Kujiin, a girl from a competing store, and Kana will have more than enough to keep herself busy!

Plug is a peculiar girl who hails from another dimension. She is a "Juuden-chan," able to "recharge" those who are having a streak of bad luck, bringing joy and positivity everywhere she visits.

After the battle for Touka Village and the removal of the bandits from the area, Unchou Kan'u, Chouhi Yokutoku, and Shokatsuryou Koumei get ready for the next leg of their journey. They come across an unexpected individual—a young woman who says she is Gentoku Ryuubi! Having been framed for multiple crimes, Ryuubi is on a quest to recover her family's treasured sword, the Chuuzan Seiou, and to prove that she is not responsible for the evil deeds she has been accused of. For Ryuubi's protection, the four girls band together and chase the sword as it is passed from person to person, but they always seem to be just a step behind its current holder. Along the way, Kan'u and the others meet several familiar characters who gladly offer their help in the search. Meanwhile, Kan'u and Chouhi continue to discover that family is about more than just blood ties.

An ordinary guy named Takeshi unexpectedly finds himself transported to the strange Weiss Schwarz Battle Space after a perfectly innocent study session with Michi, the most beautiful girl at school. Once there, a crazy yet enthusiastic old man declares him the chosen warrior who must win a series of card battles to make it back home. The only snag: Takeshi has no clue how to play. With the expert Michi ready to teach him the ins and outs of this bizarre and slapstick card game, Takeshi will learn the ropes and prepare for the card battle of a lifetime—assuming he survives the training.