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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.



























"........" 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
Grateful for the year that brought us Komi-San!
MisterEuphoria
Don't understimate power of friendship
abbasower12
If anime was real it wouldn't be real
cookiesforsanta
Without love it cannot be seen
Emillian
Fun can never be too much!
adampk
real men are tempory, anime men is forever
nellya
Another great year for mainstream anime. If only I had watched and enjoyed any of them.
RobbiRobb
This is so much better than crunchyroll awards where the judges are the ones whose votes really matter. Loving all the events MAL has been doing recently and can't wait to see MAL grow even more. (thanks for the badges, keep giving us more~)
Legends_of_anime
Where is MUSHOKU TENSEI! That's all I have to say
Ashutok
“For a pregnant woman to give birth, she’s gotta feel the pain of pulling a watermelon out of her nostril. For an artist to create a masterpiece, he’s gotta feel the pain of pulling entire galaxies out of his ass.” —Gintoki Sakata
Kenma099
Always relaxed at all times
cocoaaa
Nice year...
Llacerta
Not the best year, but still enjoyable. Good luck for everyone
XNRaiser
Akatsuki is life, Akatsuki is love #VillainsFTW
katsukidayou
Thank you.
Nxiety_
”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
Waking up to reality maybe hard, but when cute characters are there we ought to be in our dreams.
ViRom
Sleep, more sleep
Shiro_neko0110
“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
The day the anime community agrees on something is the day there is only one of us left.
Blackmage03
"Where’s my smile and my will to live? Gone" —Uramichi Oniisan
Morpeeko
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
This year 2021 was full of great surprises and good animes where you can take refuge and feel the serenity that they emanate, and experience unique sensations.
Zonx98
I have fun watching anime this year. I found a new type of anime. Plus I do think that this year is an anime year for me. I really hope something big for 2022. So, Until then, we just have to wait for something that going to make our heads explode. See you next time !
UMimOnigiri_
Protect Bojji Ex-Arm is Hilarious Non Non Biyori Nonstop is Cute Isekai Anime are overused and needs to reduce Seriously stop there's too much isekai anime
IanGamingX
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
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
The world isn't perfect. But it's there for us, doing the best it can....that's what makes it so damn beautiful.
devilgod431
Let's see what we have this year!!!
Kyrioscist
a good year with a wide variety of anime
Maxitto
"There are no regrets. If one can be proud of one`s life, one should not wish for another chance." —Saber
AltriaRuler
You're nice keep going
Army45
The conclusion to fruits basket will be what I remember this year for.
Bolleatstoes
most of these characters are quite unique and from my POV their backstory is what makes them who the are and it's interesting seeing different animes having their characters have to go through difficult and happy moments in way it shows how they can change their personality
RedBell02
John!!!! Sand!!!! ( Anything happens) Sand!!!!
Coolbythewolf
THIS IS WHAT I WANT BABY, LET'S GOOOO
Dontraiver
The closer you are to something, the lesser you can see.
MardyBums
There'll be always a moment of peace, to spend time just to watch anime alone. Maybe reading a manga or/and light novels, if people or an individual really want to immerse themselves further more than just anime alone. And of course, without the "noises" from the social media.
Gumagala_Lang
"It's because I loved her most that I wanted to kill her as swiftly as possible." —Akame ga Kill!
BendyBenditul
"You were expecting a quote, but it was me DIO!"
Youngman626
Since it's for 2021. All my actual votes go for Gintama movie 2021. 2022 will be sad year without Sorachi-sensei. :/
kuik
Be equally indifferent to blame and praise. Whatever they think of you, watch and do what you think is fair. —Pythagoras
DDame38
"None but you can determine your own worth" —Kiriha, Tsugu Tsugumomo
TheRiper
“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
“If you can’t do something, then don’t. Focus on what you can.”
MTLourenco
"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
Wonder Egg Priority is good!
leons106
The journey of a weeb is arduous to say the least. There will never be enough time or money courtesy of mangas, their usually banger adaptations and waifu merch. But even living in a car with said waifu merch, its worth it. To many more years of anime and manga! Cheers!
Ballistic_UwU
Sometimes it takes a real man to be best girl
Nick838
"TATAKAE (fight)" by Eren Jeager
madarainklove
Life is meaningless till you get up and give it one
Mr_Gopnik
Remember that time when you almost got eaten by a giant spider or that other time you stepped on a magical portal and the whole class got teleported to another world? Fun times. Keep in touch...NOT! Class of 2021-We don't suck. Byeee!
Dragynfaerie
2021 is AMAZING.
apinop_39493
Dodging these Ls like I’m Light!!?????-️??-️?-️?
bersi4battery
Anime is trash, so am I!
SorrowInApril
86 = peak
LokoSquad
Opera Girl (Kageki Shoujo) is supremely underrated! Which is kind of ironic for how tall it is!
Kaylof
I've started watching anime a year ago and I didn't regret it. Now, I am going to weeb all my friends
4dyylan
There is no shame in being weak, but staying weak is.
AnimeNormee
The Greatest joy tht i've never felt....
SAHILxTANJIRO
Reject reality, return to non non biyori
pocketspaghet
Ex-Arm was a mistake
KH81314
watched slice of life because i had no life
Jahshaka
2021 Arigathanks!
venomazter
No matter the year, anime is always there for you
Mashrafi_Rian
Pako wanted to say thank you !
bananaslicer
Bury me with Hyrum Smith glasses.
Nero_nan
If you don't like your destiny, don't accept it.
MonikaDYadav
Wonder Egg Priority and Death Parade need more content so I can prove to my boyfriend that they're the best. Please and thank you.
Hadles2043
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
We're being tossed from the frying pan and into the fire this time around, mark my words!
nikodragu3
I watch Manga and read Anime. - RealCrayfish, 0000-6969, Spoken like a true weeb.
RealCrayfish
Happy late new year everyone ! I've been using MyAnimeList since 2020. One of the best platform for list out there , no one could say otherwise (-‿‿-) !
1der
"To know sorrow is not terrifying. What is terrifying is to know you can't go back to happiness you could have." ~ Matsumoto Rangiku (Bleach)
MADM4X_
2021 was 30% Yabai
Hartwick
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_
I hope i will be a better person next year!
yokofu
I've watched many anime in my life, many good, many bad. Many that were wrong to the source, and some that out shined the source. From the years of struggling to find anime, to now it is everywhere. I am glad ^w^.
Lisacat15
Anime teach me to survive...???
Fuyuki_Hashime
Keep on watching
OzeNix
“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
2021, I'll Never Forgive You No Matter What!
RobertU07
“The worse I am at something, the better I feel when I work at it and learn how to do it.” —Rudeus Greyrat
Cheerios3402
I ain’t got no girls cuz of anime frfr
KaZeFrFr
New seasons, new worlds to discover!
naerbo
Demon Slayer Entertainment Arc Episode 10 for Episode of the Year :)
SkillSwap
Don't be sad that a show that has ended, be happy of the journey you have experienced watching it.
TriaxL
2021 was one my most favourite years both personally as well as in terms of quality Anime watched. My shows of the year were Tokyo Revengers, Aquatrope on white sand and To your eternity.
Ranga Sumukha
'We all learn from anime, and every small bit of it has an enormous impact in our life''
whistle_of_wish
“Everyone has a side of themselves that they don’t want other people to see.” —Kyouko Hori
imFreppy
I'd vote hunter x hunter again this year but alas
Xunstone
I should have watched more anime!
TripleLutzz
There is always a better waifu (except for mine which u will never know)
Mellowiam
Hey bitches bros and nonbinary hoes
Pahvisensei
“Sometimes it takes a real man to become best girl” —Gigguk
NoSize
“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
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
yare yare dawa
jolynxx
"Hey Bitches and Bros and non-binary hoes" —Adam, sk8 the infinity
Harold_Bean