Best Anime Spring 2009

The list of my favorites in Spring anime 2009 Keep in mind that the list is highly subjective and based only on the anime I’ve seen

Best Music

Ristorante Paradiso – Ko-Ko-Ya

Music played an instrumental role in establishing atmosphere in Ristorante Paradiso – I enjoyed it very much Here is a sample of Ko-Ko-Ya’s performance:

Guin Saga – Nobuo Uematsu

The soundtrack for Guin Saga features many widely-ranging orchestral tracks that are simply amazing! Also it is impressive that many heroes of the story have their own theme. I especially liked slow-paced pieces with strings and piano

My favorite tracks:

• Reluctance to Part at Sunset
• Mongaul Suite, Third Movement: The Rose of Mongaul
• Oppressive Feelings

Here is a Grand Opening – Thread of Fire. You can hear a song to this music in the beginning of the episode 11.

Best Seiyuu

Saori Hayami (Saki Morimi – Higashi no Eden)

She does not have much experience with voice acting, but her voice fit Saki’s role very well. I especially liked her “Eh?” expression hehe.

Fumiko Orikasa (Nicoletta – Ristorante Paradiso)

I enjoyed listening to her energetic voice that captured a wide range of emotions we’ve seen on Nicoletta’s face

Aya Endo (Kajika – Hanasakeru Seishounen)

Just like May’n, Aya Endo is trying to break away from her Sheryl image. She managed to find a unique voice for Kajika that reflected her character very well.

Takaya Kuroda (Vito – Ristorante Paradiso)

I really liked his deep rich voice that brought a nice flavor to the restaurant.

Daisuke Ono (Eugene – Hanasakeru Seishounen)

He wants to visit your house! Although different from Sebastian, Eugene sounds like a nice kitty His English is impeccable too

Best Cast – Sengoku Basara

Sengoku Basara featured excellent male and female seiyuu.

Best Female Character

Kajika – Hanasakeru Seishounen

Although Kajika is still a young spoiled child, her warm heart, determination, and almost unlimited energy brighten the lives of many people.

Best Male Character

Fang Li Ren – Hanasakeru Seishounen

Li Ren is hot, an excellent politician, can cook, and has some very fun expressions when he is angry However, most importantly, he is a very kind person who cares about Kajika very much :3

Most Fun Episode

Hanasakeru Seishounen 9

Best Hypothetical Couple

Eugene x Li Ren

Best Couple

Kajika x Li Ren

Best Art Director

Junichi Higashi – Guin Saga

Yasufumi Soejima – Ristorante Paradiso

Best Director

Akiyuki Shinbo – Natsu no Arashi

Mitsuko Kase – Ristorante Paradiso

Best Anime

Ristorante Paradiso

I enjoyed this series very much not for the plot or the story, but everything else that created a pleasant atmosphere: directing, music, background art, character design, and voice acting Moreover, this anime achieved one of the best synergies of 3D and 2D animation I’ve seen so far in anime.

What were your favorites in Spring 2009 anime ?

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• Hanasakeru Seishounen
• Ristorante Paradiso
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