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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.



























Cheers to another year of full of amazing shows! May the power of anime, be on your side!
xTadx
Being an anxiety patient I know I can't kick it out of life but Anime has helped me lot to get through it at every step. So I'm so grateful for anime to exist.
SasuSona143
If I were looking for something real, I would be watching documentaries and not anime.
God_Slayer17
Religion, ideology, resources, land, spite, love or just because… No matter how pathetic the reason, it’s enough to start war. War will never cease to exist… reasons can be thought up after the fact… Human nature pursues strife
MysticShade
2021 might've been tough but at least we all got something in common that keeps us bonded and that is Anime! Assuring us that there is always something to look forward to.
Alphyx
I believed that Eastern animation could offer the pinnacle of direction, story-telling, and pure Sakuga art. I believed that it was misunderstood like A Silent Voice. Under-appreciated like Grave of the Fireflies. Then I watched Ex-Arm and now I don’t know what to think at all.
Paperphoenix1907
The year of neverending ups. Each coming season was a banger.
AdityaKanu
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
When life gives you bears, trick them into doing market research for you.
Brack_Obunga
We have an TITAN amount of anime to watch!
Ren211
This year was absolutely amazing for anime, And then there’s the arm I broke up with…
ChunchunmaruZcat
"there is no hope without light, and light cannot shine without hope" azulongmon, digimon adventure 02
lightinhereyes
was a good year for me. I am not good at words but it was fun.
Rinkumi
THIS IS WHAT I WANT BABY, LET'S GOOOO
Dontraiver
link click ruined my life (in the best way)
lgdeceasedface
Stay calm and weeb on.
acutedream
This year I enjoyed Tokyo Revengers the most. I must say, at first I thought the anime was amazing until I read the manga - and absolutely fell in love with the story and characters! Thank you MAL for recommending TR to me! c:
_Rip_Kissanime_
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
I watched as many of these as there are in the second digit of 2021
Sailor_Sakka
This year is a pretty good year for anime. We've got some amazing new shows like Mushoku Tensei, Ousama Ranking, Odd Taxi & 86. But we also got some shit like Mid Hero season 6, Bronze End and Ex-Arm. This year was a fun rollercoaster and I'm hoping that 2022 will be even better.
You_Dont_Know
Oh I actually love so many of the animes that came new in 2021 and I’m so clad that I found this app I really appreciated because it makes my life so much easier and more comfortable
Annamrfm
gotta say the anime were pretty good last year
aturtlzzz
genki ii ne... nani ka ii koto demo atta no kai?
Dazonwraith
"Jooooooohhhnnnn!!!!!" —Ronaldo
Samii
“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
we live for this
shadow_monarch42
2021 was 30% Yabai
Hartwick
Thank you 2021. Now, it is time to part. :)
Kaiyo_Shounen
I don't know who the heck john is, I dont know what he wants. All I know that he must be protected.
Chrism_
Thank you soo much for such a year filling with great anime.
PRIom_18
The year where I was able to watch each and every genre and was able to expand my repertoire about these vast genres.
EnRyuu12
This year was so good anime made it mainstream again and I’m so happy that a lot of truly beautiful and amazing show made it to screens this year so thank you
Dazaikunbsd
yare yare daze
Piranha3D
2021 was an amazing year for anime and be remembered for decades to come.
Baka_Otaku03
These are some great categories, it was hard to choose! I'm looking forward to see the winners!
Kidd_Vicious
Its not like i want to be in the yearbook or anything.... Baka
Pandasiar
Nothing burns like the cold
DreamYC
Hello mom! I'll still watch anime when I'll be at my 50s...?
Jimomapas
"Freedom" —Eren Jeager
iantreel
I don't know which flopped harder: 2021, or The Promised Neverland Season 2 (that OP was pretty good though)!
marsspacedout
"Give up on your dreams and die"
Ewaaaa
As we grow up, our taste gradually changes in anime but great animes always hold their places in our heart .
_Vansh_
Kimetsu No Yaiba is amazing
Kuso_desu
With great fans, comes with great service
RvEc
“I don't know If you all missed me, but I didn't think about any of you at all.”
@Dscry
\(ò×ó)/
AkiraKogane
Mushouku Tensei is the real anime of the year
Witra
Idk but we had a great 2021 in anime terms and we are going to have an amazing 2022 too so Im excited!
Faceu77
"It feels better to check than to reflect." —Jack Stauber
Izac_Kak
It's been an awesome year for me just because of these anime. Many no, so many! things changed in these few years but am glad! these 2D, fictional characters have always been my therapy.
lilymiii
This year was... questionable??
satsumaimo__
“Everyone has a side of themselves that they don’t want other people to see.” —Kyouko Hori
Squidnugi
KnY is not carried by animation otherwise the manga sales won't be this high
Shakariki_Gengoro
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
i must say, tokyo revengers was so depressing i started calling is tokyo depressengers. 10/10, especially the manga.
Yato66_
Covid hit us hard, but it gave us more time to watch anime so it wasn’t that bad.
Tuwwster
"Even if you're the main character, you can still die... I better be careful-ttebayo." —Gintoki Sakata.
GTKL3
Wait anime year of 2021 already ending ?!?!
Roan_Ronaldo
2021 was a great year in anime, if not in much else (thanks pandemic). Many strong releases with diverse and wonderful shows, perfectly suited for entertaining us while we were staying at home :)
MikeOnHighway61
Another wonderful year of anime
Zertop
Anime/manga can sometimes be the best medicine for a lost soul.
Just a weeb
Vivy best anime 2021
UnclearTurtle10
The conclusion to fruits basket will be what I remember this year for.
Bolleatstoes
I haven't watched much anime for last 1 year but I will if I had some free time?
tejas-san
Ex-Arm is the best, no doubt
jaxiek
304629 will always be a favorite :)
MLain
No Anime, No life
red1130
There is no shame in being weak, but staying weak is.
AnimeNormee
Wonder Egg Priority is good!
leons106
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
"I can forgive you 1000 times … but only trust you once"
Snipez69
Anime has ruined me
Uchuuu
Regardless of how weak you feel No matter how hard you are hit. Keep your heart burning. Grit your teeth and move forward. If you stop and hide the flow of time will not stop for you. - Kyojuro Rengoku
Blank_Equinox
Anime is cool If you think not, you a fool If you like Miku U really stinku
Konekute
I watch Manga and read Anime. - RealCrayfish, 0000-6969, Spoken like a true weeb.
RealCrayfish
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
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
Pixie_dust_412
Odd Taxi was great!
gabotinus316
Been a nice year The most unforgettable anime is of course AoT (Shingeki no kyojin) But there have been many more.
no-more-tea
2021 was such a beautiful year for anime and by that I mean how many beautiful animes have been released. God that I'm thankful that my friends introduced me to it several years ago. Have a nice year
Homosapiens-sama
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
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
This year I watched anime and nothing more
rilip1
"People die when they're killed"
KaguraFireCosplay
“It takes a real man to be the best girl” -gigguk
Strohmier
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
There are many animes that I have not seen in this list HAHAHA. But of the few that I saw, I feel that I answered them with great sincerity. So I look forward to the results!
Carls17
Started the year (and anime) with action shounen Ended the year with sex comedy 10/10, didn't regret this year one bit
RoastedCarrots
This year absolutely blew my mind
Evilhunger
"........" said Komi-san. I am also speechless. I have nothing to say. But let's do our best to connect with people. I am also bad at it.
therefore-I-AM
You’re going to go adrift. It will be into a world governed by the absurd.
tangguhdoesg
Ex-Arm is the best anime EVER.
BukanRakib
Gokō-no surikire Kaijarisuigyo-no Suigyōmatsu Unraimatsu Fūraimatsu Kuunerutokoro-ni Sumutokoro Yaburakōji-no burakōji Paipopaipo Paipo-no-shūringan Shūringan-no Gūrindai Gūrindai-no Ponpokopī-no Ponpokonā-no Chōkyūmei-no Chōsuke.
Reeku_01
espero que nesse ano seja mais acirrando.
filipelipes300
Kore wa Pandemic desu ka?
Bergioyn
"I am the cutest no doubt!!"
aruuuimi
Best year of original waifus with Vivy at the top!
limwin
if you aren't literally on your hands and knees worshipping john as a member of the john fan club then what are you doing with your life?
amagirinomikoto
Hope all my bitches and bros and non-binary hoes has a blessed and safe 2022!!!
MelixBan
"Keep Going With Your Hobby Even If Your Hobby Is Strange"
AlexeiChern