MAL Yearbook 2021

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  • 2021 was not the best but it also was not the worst year for animes, i can say that there will always be a space in my heart for my besto friendo, king must protect, idol zombies and romance fruits.

    Kitsunyaa

  • Since I've gotten into anime, I don't watch as much hentai as I thought I would. Anime does it for me just fine ;)

    p1sh

  • バスガス爆発ブスバスドライバー (Basu gasu bakuhatsu busu basu doraibā)

    ShihaiOkenja

  • Muy buen año

    MIKEBRIST

  • You're nice keep going

    Army45

  • Anime's gay... I love it

    LandSwimmer

  • Thank you 2021 anime. Some is good, some is bad, but I like anime in this year. My most favourite anime is Fruits Basket Final SS. This is one of memorable summary that I ever seen. I also reccommend Sonny Boy and Kageki Shoujo in this year. Sarasa and Honda, Tooru Best Girl 2021

    Snolled

  • Good year for anime.

    CHEZARE

  • The year was filled. With what you ask? The question you should ask is what not? And the answer is always none.

    guritosao

  • I someone tries to take my FREEDOM away,I won't hesitate to take theirs!

    ZeroNine

  • 2021 was my first year with MAL. And all these great anime made it so much more memorable. I hope all other years are as great as this. Also best romance show of this year were horimiya and tonikawa.

    ShadowMonarch09

  • This year was so lovable! Adorable and funny characters, relatable scenes, cool fights, cute couples-- what more could you want!!

    CurlyAnocas

  • The lockdown wasn't so boring

    Sch4n

  • If anime was real it wouldn't be real

    cookiesforsanta

  • A good anime doesn't need to have beautiful animation. It can be the most average looking animation but an interesting idea.

    AzusaGeras26

  • "Freedom" —Eren Jeager

    iantreel

  • "Yongara is freedom"

    Almenir

  • ”I’ll go anywherez, as long as there’z moneyz in it! Life may be importantz, but it wont buy youz a sandwich!” - Dark Turtlez

    mirkku

  • Jobless Reincarnation best anime of the year.

    Kalwin420YT

  • Some characters are swords made to defend, and some shields made to attack. But when the time comes they can finally do what they were made for. Attack or defend.

    SwoankyTiger

  • was a good year for me. I am not good at words but it was fun.

    Rinkumi

  • Before 2020 I was an anime addict. After 2020 I'm still- wait, nothing changed?

    Roszel

  • For everyone feeling lost or lonely in this world, don't be afraid to reach out and find yourself some anime buddies. Remember: “Being lonely is more painful then getting hurt.” – Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece). We're not alone on this planet!

    JValiente

  • animes = good :)

    miguelbr02

  • Demon Slayer best fight, Marin chan best girl

    Necune

  • 2021 was a fascinating Year for anime, From Masterpiece that Odd Taxi offer to Ex-Arm that keeps the viewer give that always giving for better or for worse (Mostly Worse). Definitely gonna miss 2021 as The Most Busiest anime came for long time.

    Yunohi-kun

  • There was just one thing missing, I really needed: to meet up with the boys, make some noise, and get on it!

    Gener4lLeee

  • This world is cruel but I still love you. Even if I sacrifice everything, I will protect you. Even if this is a mistake, I don’t doubt it. What is right is believing in myself strongly.

    alonelysunflower

  • If you have a bad day right now, believe me tomorrow or maybe next week will be a good day. Anime will be with you every time and Anime will be your motivation. Trying something new is never a pain

    Michella_Rin

  • First time doing this, but very hard to choose between these anime listed but I gone by what I think suit the best on those anime I have watch. Can’t wait for final outcome for these results outcome.

    Animekid3

  • Best ED is Over Think from the Anime Shiguang Dailiren (Link Click)

    aspirat2110

  • Where is MUSHOKU TENSEI! That's all I have to say

    Ashutok

  • I will continue to bury myself more with anime.

    Jafet_Alfaro

  • This made me realize I need to watch more anime...

    Nabas94

  • "No matter how afraid I am, I have a job to do!" —Red Blood Cells (Cells at Work!)

    TheRiseofAnime

  • I am happy

    Shintô

  • Draken supremacy

    Tikaas_m

  • Another wonderful year of anime

    Zertop

  • I’m new but happy to be here :)

    Rhythmme

  • Najimi Osana must have been in must protect!!!

    Almendraisreal

  • My mama always said 'life is like a game of Russian Roulette, you never know what you're gonna get'. That was the last thing she told me.

    random_savage

  • “Everyone has a side of themselves that they don’t want other people to see.” —Kyouko Hori

    Squidnugi

  • Ex-Arm is the best, no doubt

    jaxiek

  • A great year of anime

    Sakib_Shahariar

  • Without anime my life would be boring

    Yabooijohnny

  • 2021 was a blast

    midorichandesu

  • "For love and for peace" —Vash the Stampede

    Dukino

  • My Life is non-fiction.

    Tachi_Kun

  • Boiji is best boy and best girl.

    Venom5970

  • 2021 was an amazing year of anime and I am glad I lived through it.

    Welf06

  • 'We all learn from anime, and every small bit of it has an enormous impact in our life''

    whistle_of_wish

  • great year

    skhkwk

  • "That" -She

    hitogoroshii

  • 10 years ago, it started with Naruto. 10 years later, I met One Piece. Once again, I fell in love with you again, Anime

    Zonigiri

  • So many great shows this year!!

    Cupanda64

  • The anime/manga community lost so many important people this past year- may them rest in peace, and may their legacies inspire even more amazing stories!

    LadyMithril

  • I was wondering why there's no single nomination for Love Live! Superstar!! and then I realize. That Liella! is always in my heart.

    MochizukiTomoya

  • Back in September of this year I started getting into anime, starting with MHA, (which I still have a soft spot for btw) and the most recent anime I've watched was Bleach. At the beginning of this year I decided to take a break from anime, but Akira is next. Keep watching anime!

    Activeonspotify

  • To watch anime every day makes me happy

    SandraEis

  • Rent a Goat

    saumsung

  • Anime is like a dream, you never know what to expect with either of them.

    BenRoddison

  • Ore wa matsuri no Kami, soon I'll make you my tatami

    Liliiii69

  • I hope my favourite anime and character will win

    MegumiAnemone

  • Ex-Arm is the best anime EVER.

    BukanRakib

  • TATAKE

    Triall

  • Ah yes 2021, The Year I became Cultured, to the future where I hope will not lose the entertainment and community I have now.

    TheDeadmanII

  • The trailer for the new Kaguya-sama season was highkey better than most anime!

    S_c_a_r_l_e_t

  • I still need Horimiya season 2.

    Kevin_101

  • It saddens me that there are people out there who are oblivious to the joy that anime brings!!

    Anime_Emotion

  • Thank you My Anime List team for always adding new content to the site and for these events developed in the year 2021, I had a lot of fun participating in them, I really felt part of the community and I was very happy to have had the opportunity to do this all in 2021 :) -hugrim

    hugrim

  • Look around Eren, at these big ass trees.

    YoKitty

  • KnY is not carried by animation otherwise the manga sales won't be this high

    Shakariki_Gengoro

  • "We think heroes exist only in story books, we don't realize how easy it really is to be a true hero. It can be something as complex as saving a life, or something as simple as being there for someone in their time of need. Never quit."

    MinMonster

  • "Give up on your dreams and die." —Levi Ackerman

    whoisalorachan

  • “Let’s get ready to RUMBLE!!!”

    Sora126

  • This year was the year in which I was introduced to the world of anime. I am so happy to be able to enjoy this year with a vast variety of shows to binge watch every single day. I will never forget the day that I discovered the source in which gave a smile on my face.

    100_Percent_Real

  • "I'll love you even more so you don't have to worry about me cheating" A minute later "Is it alright if I date 2 girls at once?" —Kanojo mo Kanojo, one of the most random but funny anime in 2021.

    ReallyNotLuky

  • CuteWinter:When a girl smiles she's beautiful as a blooming flower~Daisuke SadSpring:I aint giving up. To not give up I have a reason~Hanagaki WearySummer:If God exists then he should extend my deadline~Kobayashi EpicFall:You're my Kouhai so let your Senpai spoil you a bit~Takeda

    holmeskudo

  • If you're gonna walk on ice, you might as well dance.

    LeilaBargo

  • 2021 has been a great year for Anime Tons of good shows aired, tons of GOATED shows announced a continuation Looking forward to this year of 2022. Let's wait for the anime hot takes of 2022.

    RenSuu

  • Amazing year

    RCDims

  • No Senpai, this is our fight

    ikkew

  • A very important quote to me is: “An important thing to remember is, just because a person has problems communicating, doesn't mean that person doesn't want to communicate with others,” hearing this at the onset of each episode made me feel very happy!

    Rav_29

  • This was a good year.

    BLACK-RYO

  • "Where’s my smile and my will to live? Gone" —Uramichi Oniisan

    Morpeeko

  • Anime/Manga Never gonna give you up, Never gonna let you down, Never gonna say goodbye.

    Kanekikenblackre

  • Anime uses the extraordinary to make the ordinary more interesting.

    BabyGirl06301

  • They are all good and masterpieces...so this is really hard to vote among them...then i will vote some characters, openings... according to my favourite....

    Debjit_Roy

  • 2000s were the best for anime, can't lie there

    elle6969

  • With great fans, comes with great service

    RvEc

  • I am a degenerate through and through :3

    _Grackin_

  • “I've got good news. You see, there's no need to wonder where your god is! 'Cause he's right here! And he's fresh out of mercy!" —Kazuto Kirigaya

    OmegaBanjo

  • i can remember anime name's in japanese, but i can barely remember my own birthday.

    violettx

  • 2021 What 2020 should have been.

    Animefan1846

  • "Tatakae!"

    UnicornPie

  • Ousama Ranking, Odd Taxi and Sonny boy the best of 2021

    Jokmatu

  • TATAKAE

    lizazazazaz

  • Shinzo wo Sasageyo

    Akava_19

  • "Crippling anime addiction baby!!!"

    LGwarrior789

  • "I am the cutest no doubt!!"

    aruuuimi

What is the MAL Yearbook?

MAL Yearbook is a new annual project where MyAnimeList members can reflect on the past year of anime and share what they enjoyed most. Using categories selected from the community and winners decided by you, we will create a special digital MAL Yearbook that we can enjoy in future years. Leave us your 2021 yearbook comment and vote for the nominations you think best fit those category titles.

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