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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.



























So many anime in 2021! There's no stopping you from trying them out.
xkazutox
“I’m not worried about girls. But when I think about some guy taking you, I can’t ...” - Hori
Pengster
I have not seen more than half of the anime in this list. But oh well. Good luck and have fun in your future life and always remember as what you've seen and experienced will always disappear.
JSpaceS
Bloody Regina Took Over 2021
Dam-0
I Asked God For A Bike, But I Know God Doesn't Work That Way, So I Stole A Bike And Asked God For Forgiveness
Kyrages
Another great year for mainstream anime. If only I had watched and enjoyed any of them.
RobbiRobb
Odd Taxi = AotY - Watch it!!
PixelPenguin
Thank you٩( 'ω' )و
malyama
Tokyo Revengers was the best of the year
VictorVS
"Draken te amo" - Draken, Tokyo Revengers Anime popped off in 2021, and so did MAL! I'm glad I get to share my interest with everyone on this site!
Bongoblaster
"If I am wielding the sword then I cannot embrace you, if I am not wielding the sword then I cannot protect you"
BleachedAvatar
This year was... questionable??
satsumaimo__
Anime get the tension out of my system this year.
Mahi44
I must say that there are couple of good anime this year, but the most anime I liked this year are not in most of the selection. Which I understand, not everyone has the same taste. The best anime that I enjoyed in the year of 2021 is Horimiya because I read the manga which enjoy
PrimRose_20
MyAnimeList has a better Anime Awards section than Crunchyroll, unironically.
ApolloCloud
The more you watch, the more you learn!!! This quote literally describes what feelings I have with anime. It helped me through tough times and I'll always be ready to touch new horizons with it.
Scorpiox__
2021 Best year for Anime, fact.
KOTFTW
Please, let's watch anime as the world burns to ashes.
Milith801
I laughed, I cried, I was upset, I was excited, I was nervous, I fell in love, I broke up, I thought, I screamed, I kept quiet, and I finally enjoyed it. And I made good memories for myself. I hope to go forward with anime like this every year and be satisfied and happy.-
P-D-Ace
"People die when they are killed" —Emiya
GrimmZ0ne
Do Everything You Want As Long As It's Not A Crime
Sulna
I thank the organizers of the poll for unusual categories, as well as fo interesting nominees (and not just top popularity). Its good that even this year anime continues delight us with interesting works, although theres an opinion that the industry is experiencing its stagnation
qit1
When life gives you lemons, squize them in the eyes of your enemies -Nicole Watterson
Vitzu
animes = good :)
miguelbr02
TATAKAE
Katsuki_Katsudon
To watch anime every day makes me happy
SandraEis
Yay, Anime!
Maryca9
Now looking back it was a great year for anime we got some very great tropes like that of an anime with just wholesomeness and normal life mixed with fantasy element without any action or drama in it and there were other great original stories like that of odd taxi and link click
Karrem
I don't care what other people think of me. I enjoy my life with my own rules
Nikurumi
Eat. Sleep. Anime. Repeat.
Ava_and _Anime
speedwagon best waifu
FALZAP
“Set your heart ablaze”
rengok
Nice year...
Llacerta
Don't be shy or feel bad about enjoying anime. Don't let others judge the things you enjoy. You be you, and enjoy what you enjoy. Innocent or degenerate, you'll still be happy as an otaku, if you love being an otaku.
RiverChan
just because you are right does not mean you are correct
Dylan58582
Vivy best anime 2021
UnclearTurtle10
It was an "ODD" year
mangamaxx
If I just had a Geass, I’d command you to be mine
laramie0612
Hope you enjoy your year and spend time with the family!!!!!!!!
superbusters654
This year I watched anime and nothing more
rilip1
Boji-sama is one of the best characters ever created.
fquirogam
Covid came but Anime ruled
Kittkat0900
"hey nana, do you remeber the first time we met? i believe in things like fate. so i think it was fate" —nana komatsu (hachiko)
vivy666
The year which I could spend most for anime . I'm blessed yo watch many great ones. Anime Daisuki
Bla_ck_reap_er
When life gives you bears, trick them into doing market research for you.
Brack_Obunga
2021 was a banger! Here's to 2022 go above and beyond
jujubeefrwin
Girls are just temporary but anime are eternal and forever!
Dark_Phoenix13
Heres to another good year, cant wait for the next one!
Tememe
This anime year was incredible but I hope next year we will look at this one and go: "man that was a bad year for anime compared to this".
BunicuMarin
What a year, Ex-Arm set a new standard for trash Anime.
DarkLeafNinja
Ai shite shimatta zenbu zenbu
MiguelCoelho
*pushes glasses up and smiles*
SuperSass
“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
"Catch me if you can, Mr. Holmes!"
DrakeAnderson
"I have one question for you what women is your type?" -Aoi Todo
Marty_1703
“A low possibility means it's not zero”; Tokuchi Toua.
Koala15
it's best year of anime
Lurimau
Anime brought me back to life
Revaxiph
“Don’t give up, there’s no shame in falling down! True shame is to not stand up again!” ~ Shintaro Midorima (Kuroko No Basket)
Ekhan175
Never force main stream anime on the your friends. Let them watch whatever they want on their pace.
Almaazmi
2021 was rough but anime 2021 was lit. Thanks for helping with noting things to watch!
TheMidnightWolf
Have another happy anime year!!!
Dr_Lepic
Anime is the best medicine ever existed in my life!
Aimideas
This year was amazing !
BabySaim
Please watch Vivy if you haven't yet, I'm begging you
nt_n3on
“Expecting others to read your mind is delusional.” —Hachiman Hikigaya
hamso-
I hope more people can come to know and enjoy anime in the coming year as well~ but most importantly, let's all have fun watching it ^^
Shikkakku
I'm not really picky about anime, neither can I watch anime non stop and on a roll like most hardcore fans do. Nevertheless I'm blessed to be a part of the community and i love anime and that's all is what matters to me. ^_^
Aug
All Anime is well, but no more Ex-Arm descendant please
mikazukimizuki
Where is MUSHOKU TENSEI! That's all I have to say
Ashutok
I like to quote a saying said by Rider from Fate Zero. "Whatever you do. Enjoy it to the fullest, that's the secret to life"
Fun_Dragonfruit
good luck, have fun, dont forget to sin
Grim
What a great year to be an anime fan! Greetings to Jump, Jhofran, Diotmar and José Viva Venezuela Nojoda ??
LuchoTG17
"Even if you're the main character, you can still die... I better be careful-ttebayo." —Gintoki Sakata.
GTKL3
Catch me if u can , Mr. Holmes
mdshies
Whether a fish lives in a clear stream or a water ditch, so long as it continues swimming forward, it will grow up beautifully.
Dualityofsoul
Anime be like "Please allow me to have your life"
NakolHira
your characters could be beauty monsters the cats will remain the most beautiful thing in the world Long live the king
bastienr17
Mushoku Tensei is anime of the year. If Arcane was an anime, then Mushoku Tensei and Arcane is anime of the year.
Touch_Me-sama
Hey... If we kill all our enemies... over there... will we finally... be free?
Sarthakahir
for every hot popular girl meets loser boy show that comes out humanity regresses 5 years
almyx2
Anime made me realize how much talent and creativity there is in this world.
SYDK_
Promised Neverland is by far my favorite culinary anime!
shutired
This year I finally watched one anime. Maybe two.
SnailSavant
The storm that was approaching came this year
OceanRay
One of the best year for anime fans-
Golden_Name
Why am I addicted to anime
MissFujoshi-
There is no shame in being weak, but staying weak is.
AnimeNormee
"Give up on your dreams and die." —Levi Ackerman
whoisalorachan
No matter the year, anime is always there for you
Mashrafi_Rian
„Sasageyo“
holondaise
“It takes a real man to be the best girl” -gigguk
Strohmier
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
To Your Eternity was the saddest anime this year. Shaking and crying rn.
genuinegiorno
The special was bad but wonder egg priority was so good it had to win an award at the chrunchyroll awards
Kevinj2
EX-ARM is a masterpiece,Dogeza de Tanondemita is the most wholesome show of the season and the most consistent show is undoubtedly " B :The Beginning Succession Jokes aside this years was better than the last one(at least in terms of anime ) best shows were SNK and BLUE PERIOD
Yanssen10
ANIME IS LOVE AND ANIME IS LIFE!!!!
TheAn1meGen1us
Last year was amazing ? for anime followers, and i wish it becomes more amazing this year -️
Aniket1542
“I love you. When did I start to love you so much?” —Kyo Sohma
Taytortot4611
Another strong year.
Thunder_lol