Honorable Mentions

These shows didn't quite make the top ten list because:
a) I hadn't started them yet/ they hadn't aired yet
b) I wasn't completely caught up or finished with them yet
c) They just fell short of the top ten, and are in the top twenty

Katekyo Hitman Reborn!: A Shonen Jump giant. A totally awesome, action packed show about a no-good Japanese middle schooler who turns out to be a tenth generation mafia boss, and becomes tutored by the world's greatest hitman... who happens to be a baby. Artland- 131 episodes (On-Going, SUBBED)

AIR: A real tear-jerker. This was the first of any sort of media to ever make me cry. About a man searching for a girl with wings whom his mother spent her whole life searching for. He befriends a strange girl, who seems to have an unknown terminal disease. Kyoto Animation; Funimation (formerly owned by ADV Films)- 13 Episodes, 2 OVAs, 1 Movie

Higashi no Eden: Quite possibly the best anime of the spring 2009 season. Sci-fi thriller about a college graduate who meets a man on her trip to the U.S. They fly back to Japan to find there's been a missile attack near where the man lives. However, the man cannot recall any memories before meeting her and seems to be part of a mysterious game. Production I.G. - 11 episodes (Currently airing at 5 episodes, SUBBED)

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann: The manliest series out there. Two guys wish to make their way to the surface from their underground city with the help of the mech Lagann. Adventures ensue when they reach the surface only to be practically killed with every step.
Gainax; Bandai Entertainment- 27 Episodes, 1 OVA, 2 Movies, 1 Alternate Version (8 Episodes, 1 Spin-Off

Bleach: Another Shonen Jump giant. A boy who can see spirits recieves the power to fight off creatures known as Hollows from a girl known as a Soul Reaper (Shinigami in the Japanese version). Lots of action, fighting, and blood are all packed into this show. Studio Pierrot; VIZ Media- 208 Episodes (Japanese)and 113 (English), 2 OVAs, 2 Movies

Mushi-Shi: The most relaxing show ever. Follows Ginko, a man who has the abilitly to see and control mushi, another life form. It's episodic in nature,and there is no coherent plot but still excellently done. Recommended for everyone of all ages to watch. Artland; FUNimation- 24 Episodes

Vampire Knight (Guilty included): About an academy with a day and night clas. The night class turns out to be full of vampire, and it is up to a girl and her friend to protect the academy as prefects and protect the classes. Extremely bloody and some action. Very angsty in nature Twilight fans might like this, but it did come before the book did. Studio DEEN- 26 Episodes (when the first season and Guilty are combined)

Romeo x Juliet: The famous Shakespearean tale but with a sci-fi/supernatural twist. This series is sure to please any fan of Shakespeare or the original story in general. GONZO; FUNimation- 24 Episodes

Cowboy Bebop: An episodic futuristic anime about bounty hunters in space (refered to as Cowboys). Heavily influenced by all different types of music. A must-see for all anime fans, or really anyone looking for a great show with great characters and music. Sunrise; Bandai Entertainment- 26 Episodes, 1 Summary Episode, 1 Movie

K-ON!: A slice-of-life anime about four girls who join the light music club in high school. Full of cute characters and catchy songs, K-ON! is one of the better anime in the spring 2009 season. Otakus will love all the moe that oozes from this show (mostly Mio). Kyoto Animation- 13 episodes (Currently airing at 6 episodes, SUBBED)