Spike appears to have a surprise of some form in store for fans just as the year turns 2009. The company set up a teaser countdown site today, accessible at http://www.spike.co.jp/x/.

The site has no text. A counter is shown counting down the time for what appears to be a New Years Day unveiling. This counter will apparently hit zero exactly when the clock turns midnight on New Years Eve.

The countdown, as it appeared Thursday evening. The countdown appears to be set to hit zero the moment the year turns 2009.

Interested parties should check back at the special site on New Years Day or beyond.