The Fall 2008 season had 29 premieres in this guide, against 14 the season before. 15 are manga adaptations. Top genres: action (12%), science fiction (12%) and comedy (10%).
October 4, 2008, J.C.Staff, school and action · 74 ep.
October 8, 2008, Madhouse, science fantasy and comedy · 88 ep.
Yozakura Quartet
October 2, 2008, supernatural and action · 12 ep.
Black Butler
October 3, 2008, A-1 Pictures, dark fantasy and thriller · 70 ep.
October 5, 2008, OLM, Inc., sports · 127 ep.
Michiko & Hatchin
October 16, 2008, Manglobe, comedy drama · 22 ep.
Toradora!
October 2, 2008, J.C.Staff, school and coming-of-age · 25 ep.
October 1, 2008, Madhouse, science fiction and post-apocalyptic · 24 ep.
Live On Cardliver Kakeru
October 5, 2008
Kannagi: Crazy Shrine Maidens
October 4, 2008, A-1 Pictures, romantic comedy and supernatural · 13 ep.
Tales of the Abyss
October 4, 2008, Sunrise · 26 ep.
Chaos;Head
October 15, 2008, Madhouse, mystery and science fiction · 12 ep.
Ga-Rei: Zero
October 5, 2008, Anime International Company, action and supernatural · 12 ep.
Hyakko
October 1, 2008, Nippon Animation, school and slice of life · 13 ep.
Magician's Academy
October 6, 2008, Zexcs, harem and fantasy · 12 ep.
Tytania
October 9, 2008, Artland, science fiction and space opera · 26 ep.
Skip Beat!
October 5, 2008, Hal Film Maker · 25 ep.
Kyō no Go no Ni
October 5, 2008, Xebec, school and comedy · 13 ep.
Legends of the Dark King
October 10, 2008, action and fantasy · 13 ep.
Corpse Princess
October 2, 2008, action and supernatural · 25 ep.
Astro Fighter Sunred
October 3, 2008, Anime International Company, comedy · 52 ep.
Mōryō no Hako
October 7, 2008, Madhouse · 13 ep.
One Outs
October 8, 2008, Madhouse, sports · 25 ep.
Kurozuka
October 7, 2008, Madhouse, post-apocalyptic · 12 ep.
Akaneiro ni Somaru Saka
October 2, 2008, TNK, romance and drama · 12 ep.
Linebarrels of Iron
October 3, 2008, Gonzo, action and mecha · 24 ep.
Kemeko Deluxe!
October 4, 2008, Hal Film Maker, science fiction · 12 ep.
Tomica Hyper Adventure
adventure · 12 ep.
Tegami Bachi: Hikari to Ao no Gensō Yawa
Studio Signpost, fantasy