Best 2009

Umineko no Naku Koro ni Chiru is a 2009 visual novel developed by 07th Expansion for Windows. It functions as the second half, or answer arcs, of the Umineko When They Cry series, directly continuing the narrative from the previous question arcs. The story is notable for its meta-fictional elements,...

'The Fame Monster' is an extended play by American recording artist Lady Gaga, released in November 2009 as a companion piece to her debut album 'The Fame.' The eight-track collection explores themes of personal fears and the darker aspects of celebrity, featuring production work by RedOne, Rodney "...

"xx" is the debut studio album by the English indie pop group The xx, released on August 17, 2009. The record was produced by group member Jamie Smith and features minimalist, atmospheric arrangements built around sparse guitar interplay, low frequencies, and dual lead vocals. Characterized by its q...

Baldr Sky Dive2 "Recordare" is an adult action visual novel developed by the Japanese studio Giga and released in 2009 for Windows. It is the second half of a two-part cyberpunk narrative, directly continuing the interconnected storylines established in its predecessor, Dive1 "Lost Memory." The game...

Two Dancers is the second studio album by English indie rock band Wild Beasts, released on 3 August 2009 by Domino Records. Building on the sound established on their 2008 debut Limbo, Panto, the album pairs angular post-punk guitar work with the intertwining falsetto vocals of frontmen Hayden Thorp...

Kamen Rider W debuted in 2009 as part of the Heisei period’s Kamen Rider Series, following *Kamen Rider Decade*. It aired within the Super Hero Time block alongside *Samurai Sentai Shinkenger* and *Tensou Sentai Goseiger*, concluding its run in 2010. The series marked a significant installment in th...

Coraline is a 2009 stop-motion animated film exploring themes of identity and deception. The movie utilizes intricate hand-crafted puppets to create a visually arresting fantasy world mirroring our own. It’s notable for its unsettling atmosphere and dark fairytale elements appealing to older childre...

Baldr Sky Dive1 Lost Memory is a Japanese action visual novel developed by GIGA and released for Windows in 2009. It combines traditional visual novel storytelling with side-scrolling, real-time mecha combat segments, rather than the menu-driven gameplay of many visual novels. The story follows an a...

HTV-1, also designated Kounotori 1, was the inaugural flight of the H-II Transfer Vehicle, an uncrewed cargo spacecraft developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). It launched on an H-IIB rocket on September 11, 2009, from the Tanegashima Space Center, delivering supplies to the Inte...

Monogatari Series is a long-running Japanese anime series adapted from light novels. It explores complex interpersonal relationships within a supernatural setting featuring recurring characters and intricate storylines. The show’s notable focus on psychological themes and detailed world-building has...

Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto was a boxing match held on November 14, 2009, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout was contested for Cotto's WBO welterweight title at a catchweight of 145 pounds. Pacquiao defeated Cotto by technical knockout at 55 seconds of the 12th round, b...

Mother is a 2009 South Korean crime thriller directed by Bong Joon-ho. The narrative centers on a widowed mother, portrayed by Kim Hye-ja, who conducts her own investigation after her intellectually disabled son is accused of murder. The film blends elements of a procedural with dark, black comedic...

The Gathering Storm is the twelfth novel in Robert Jordan's epic fantasy series The Wheel of Time, published in 2009. It is the first of three books in the series completed by author Brandon Sanderson, who utilized extensive notes and drafts left by Jordan before his death in 2007. The narrative hea...

Best Served Cold is a standalone dark fantasy novel by British author Joe Abercrombie, published in 2009. Set in the same fictional world as his First Law trilogy, the narrative takes place primarily in Styria, a region heavily inspired by Renaissance Italy. The plot centers on Monzcarro Murcatto, a...

Mary and Max is a poignant Australian stop-motion film created using clay animation. The story follows a lonely American man and an eight-year-old girl who forge an unlikely pen-pal relationship. Adam Elliot’s unique visual style and the film's honest exploration of isolation and connection make it...

The 2009 production of Aladdin at the King’s Theatre in Glasgow featured Gerard Kelly in his last performance before passing away. This adaptation of the classic fairytale was a popular Christmas pantomime enjoyed by families and theatregoers across the city. It offered traditional festive entertain...

The boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton took place on May 2, 2009, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. It was contested for the IBO and Ring Magazine light-welterweight titles. Pacquiao, moving up in weight class, overwhelmed Hatton with his speed and power, ultimately winni...

Hot Issue is a 2007 mini-album by the South Korean boy group BIGBANG, released under YG Entertainment. Its lead single "Lies" (거짓말), composed by group member G-Dragon, became a major commercial success and is widely regarded as one of the group's signature songs. The track topped multiple Korean...

eden* they were only two, on the planet. is a science fiction romance visual novel developed by the Japanese studio minori and released in 2009. The narrative takes place on a future Earth that is being abandoned due to environmental collapse, centering on a genetically engineered girl named Sion an...

Hasta que el dinero nos separe is a Mexican television drama that originally aired from June 2009 to May 2010. Produced by Televisa, it adapts the Colombian telenovela *Hasta que la plata nos separe*, featuring Pedro Fernández and Itatí Cantoral in the lead roles. The series was created by Emilio La...

Keith Jarrett's *Somewhere* is a jazz album from 2009 featuring recordings of his trio with Milt Jackson and Rickie Belew. The album captures a live performance in Osaka, Japan, in 1975, notable for its extended improvisations and intricate musical dialogue between the musicians. It’s appreciated by...

Simon Sinek’s ‘Start With Why’ explores how leaders influence by focusing on purpose rather than tactics. The book details a framework for communication centered around identifying and articulating an organization's core reason for being – the “why.” This approach is particularly valuable for busine...

Persona 3 Portable offers a compelling Japanese role-playing game experience centered around navigating high school life alongside supernatural investigations. Players develop relationships with classmates through social interactions impacting both combat and story progression. The game is notable f...

The Sims 3 is a social simulation game created by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts in 2009. It serves as a sequel to The Sims 2 and was initially released for PC platforms before expanding to consoles including PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS, and 3DS. The game features simulated liv...

Rated R is the fourth studio album by Barbadian singer Rihanna, released in November 2009 on the Def Jam Recordings label. The album represents a stylistic departure from her previous upbeat pop records, incorporating darker tones and rock-infused R&B elements. It features prominent production from...

Nile’s “Those Whom the Gods Detest” is a technically complex death metal album released in 2009. The record blends influences from Egyptian mythology with intricate instrumental passages and aggressive vocals. It’s notable for its demanding musicianship and progressive approach within the technical...

Björk’s *Voltaïc* presents a unique concert film capturing her 2009 Volta tour. The project combines live performances filmed in Paris and Reykjavik with supplementary music videos and remixes. It offers an immersive experience of Björk's experimental theatrical style, primarily intended for fans in...

Iron Maiden: Flight 666 documents the band's epic 2008 world tour. The film captures extensive footage filmed directly from the private aircraft, Ed Force One, piloted by frontman Bruce Dickinson. It offers a rare and immersive look at the band’s daily routine, rehearsals, and performances during th...

2NE1 is the debut extended play by South Korean girl group 2NE1, released by YG Entertainment in 2009. It includes "Fire," the group's official debut single, as well as "I Don't Care," which became another prominent release from the record. The mini album established 2NE1's combination of hip-hop, e...