MAL Yearbook 2021

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  • 10 billion percent exhilarating!

    C0rrekT

  • It was an "ODD" year

    mangamaxx

  • I want more and more people to watch anime

    ab_Sami

  • Odd Taxi = AotY - Watch it!!

    PixelPenguin

  • -My depression is chronic but the animes I watch are iconic-

    Sunny_Sun

  • Nothing burns like the cold

    DreamYC

  • "Will you kill or get killed?"

    Ayus_0007

  • I am glad I found MAL because it’s made everything easier for me and I’ve also found many good animes because of it so I would like to thank MAL

    K4B00M3R

  • speedwagon best waifu

    FALZAP

  • You aren't doing it wrong if you don't know what you are doing

    angelgrozd

  • Never Forget Rengoku- a delicious slayer of demons.

    falloutforari

  • I watch Anime. Just Anime.

    Oliver2085

  • It was a good year for isekai

    ltroyal

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

    guritosao

  • The day the anime community agrees on something is the day there is only one of us left.

    Blackmage03

  • The storm that was approaching came this year

    OceanRay

  • "Give up on your dreams and die"

    Ewaaaa

  • Didn't watch enough this year I have failed you MAL overlords

    Ostrichsmoothies

  • "Even if you're the main character, you can still die... I better be careful-ttebayo." —Gintoki Sakata.

    GTKL3

  • I like anime, yes I do.

    Edimon2907

  • Year 2021 is a very memorable year for me for it's the first time that I've watched anime of the certain season. I've watched almost all anime of 2021 and even participated in FAL and for me, it's the year that I've enjoyed watching anime more than ever before!

    Mhar-sama

  • “Let it be known that Catarina Claes is best girl”

    TsunderesMan

  • Jobless Reincarnation best anime of the year.

    Kalwin420YT

  • 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

  • Anime is not a mistake! XD

    jmas081391

  • 2021, I'll Never Forgive You No Matter What!

    RobertU07

  • Good year for anime.

    CHEZARE

  • "I only watch anime to hear characters voiced by Miyano Mamoru."

    mst3kait

  • I'm still a newbie in the anime community. 2021 really make me like to watch anime.

    AphroditeZ

  • I love watching anime a lot, It changed my life. I was inspired by its animation and started a youtube channel named BVJ Animation where I am trying to make high quality content like anime. Thank you anime for supporting me ??.

    BlessonJoseph

  • “Don’t give up, there’s no shame in falling down! True shame is to not stand up again!” —Shintaro Midorima (Kuroko No Basket)

    KAMIKAZE605

  • TATAKE

    Triall

  • "There are no regrets. If one can be proud of one`s life, one should not wish for another chance." —Saber

    AltriaRuler

  • 2021 What 2020 should have been.

    Animefan1846

  • Another great year of Anime Ig

    nottherealBEAST

  • 304629 will always be a favorite :)

    MLain

  • GET THE JUICE

    InVaL_iDKore

  • We didn’t realize we were making memories. We just knew we were having fun

    GatoDeSabre

  • So much time, so little effectively used time.

    budrking354

  • “The spring sky is bluer than I've ever seen. If only I could gift you this wonderful sky. No, I know what you'd like better. A cake with lots of whipped cream on top. ” —Izumi Miyamura

    Tamago_Senpai14

  • But a Quirkless middle schooler is also a suitable person!

    Rin_Setsuna

  • “Everyone starts from zero. If you mess up, just try it. Figure out why, and try again.” —Miyamura Izumi "Memories can be painful. They can be a terrible burden. Sometimes, being able to forget is a... blessing. Eternity is a long time to collect bad memories." —Pyra

    Dgddgfg

  • 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

  • Even there is thousand or millions people knows you, just remember that you only can trust yourself. So, please love yourself.

    Purara_17li

  • Pako wanted to say thank you !

    bananaslicer

  • Kyouko Hori best girl

    IAmWastingAir

  • Odd Taxi besto anime of the year

    GonzaLord

  • "Catch me if you can, Mr. Holmes!"

    DrakeAnderson

  • "If I am wielding the sword then I cannot embrace you, if I am not wielding the sword then I cannot protect you"

    BleachedAvatar

  • “The only reason I didn’t have beef with you is simply because… It was boring” —Adam

    Cainael

  • Ainz-sama banzai!!!!

    Notferdo

  • "Never giving up is my Magic!" —Asta from Black Bulls

    ShiinaMH

  • We're being tossed from the frying pan and into the fire this time around, mark my words!

    nikodragu3

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

    LeilaBargo

  • "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

  • ninomiya best prota of the year

    Gotai

  • Just have fun lads.

    Kartin99

  • I will always move forward if i can. If I can't i will think again.

    Afieqq

  • It’s all just a blur.

    Megge06

  • Anime is God's greatest gift to mankind.

    SomeDude

  • I hope there will be more events like this, because it's fun

    ZeroUser07

  • The year which I could spend most for anime . I'm blessed yo watch many great ones. Anime Daisuki

    Bla_ck_reap_er

  • If you see this, read Ookami Shounen wa Kyou mo Uso wo Kasaneru and bless Botan

    ShinoAlter

  • When life gives you lemons, squize them in the eyes of your enemies -Nicole Watterson

    Vitzu

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

    Squidnugi

  • JOJOOOOOOOO!!!!

    ropeccool

  • 2021 might have been the most hectic year but in my opinion was the best year for me bcz of all the anime releases with genres ranging from Romance(kome san) to Tragedy(AOT), isekai, horror(Mieruko-chan) and much more.

    Tenma_Yato

  • anime will not leave me i won't leave anime

    Fuyu-

  • Lucky or unlucky we are just humans

    GemienLUV

  • Muy buen año

    MIKEBRIST

  • Cheers to one more year of not taking baths, the ladies love that.

    GanjiMEX

  • For anyone out there struggling to finish your watch list because you keep adding even more anime to your list... Same.

    Nat05

  • Now, we shall part 2021 :)

    Kaiyo_Shounen

  • 2021, another chapter completed! ? If there's one thing we Anime fans can all agree on; it's the fact that 2021 was one of the best years in the History of the animanga industry. True, the world has never understood our "taste~", but now more than ever can we be proud! To 2022!

    TheMrPatrick

  • Average anime is good! we have to start seeing anime from the story, basically what makes it good is the story! this year's anime is good, I like it!

    KenYuza

  • I wish to pat Ushiwakamaru head.

    Edgyson

  • Hei hei hei, let’s enjoy all anime with happy ?

    Megumiya

  • Learn, grow, enjoy and live your life-️??

    bosskeyx

  • Simply a stupendous year! Senjougahara negs tho

    Verhexen

  • 2021 Best year for Anime, fact.

    KOTFTW

  • The best waifu was us all along

    lazyinternsan

  • "give up on your dreams and die" —Levi Ackerman

    i_majr

  • Let's keep it subtle then BANG!

    efontanar

  • “The worse I am at something, the better I feel when I work at it and learn how to do it.” —Rudeus Greyrat

    Cheerios3402

  • My first formal year in anime

    swabbie

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

    Shakariki_Gengoro

  • 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

  • "Hey bitches and bros and non-binary hoes" —Adam, SK8 the Infinity

    morenq

  • “Gon” —Hisoka

    Crispykitty55

  • To be a part of a community that enjoys the medium of anime just like I do makes me happy. This platform has helped me look at different perspectives of a show, make friends, and know what is going on within the anime community. Last year was fun. Hope this year gets better.

    tufflilcookie

  • „Sasageyo“

    holondaise

  • "2022 better live up to what 2021 gave us"

    Vanitas

  • "Eat, sleep, anime, repeat"

    _-ShiroNeko-_

  • Youji Itami spoke facts when he said "I work to support my hobby. So if you asked me which I'd choose my job or my hobby, my hobby takes priority."

    jessieshim

  • Based Ex Arm

    mosuwain

  • "I'll never stop watching anime."

    -Meru

  • pretty dang good year, huh?

    Thoft

  • great year

    skhkwk

  • 決してあなたをあきらめるつもりはない決してあなたを失望させるつもりはない

    PokepalsPlayz

  • If anything bothers you just take a anime shot and everything will not just be fine but infact will be GREAT! ........i don't understand why some people still don't get anime. But anyways, the great thing is we're being a part of a history making with aot finals~

    MHAweeb

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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