MAL Yearbook 2021

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  • When I am scared of trying to do something with the fear of it being bad, I remember ex-arm and just yolo it.

    OlhaArroz

  • Be nice to each other!

    Zoester

  • There's too much anime, I can't keep up!

    DominickFisher

  • This year anime came back with a vengeance and it killed me. So now my problem is too much to watch so “I’ll leave tomorrow’s problems for tomorrow’s me”

    Sagepool

  • “Takemitchy, listen this whole time, there’s been poop stuck in your hair” —Mikey, Tokyo Revengers

    Grizzly69er

  • I love anime - thanks #MAL

    itmeh_piyush

  • Osmanthus wine tastes the same as I remember… But where are those who share the memory?

    ElBuscadores

  • Cool Event

    EmmanuelPlath

  • So many anime in 2021! There's no stopping you from trying them out.

    xkazutox

  • The community behind the anime is like icing on the cake; irreplaceable and comes in all sorts to enjoy!

    Treeky_

  • Keep Smiling ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ

    ueno_

  • This year is awesome, I won't forget this things I have watched this year. I hope this next year will be also an exciting year.

    Yt_LapPlayz

  • Ex arm best anime

    ElMolaik

  • Fairy Ranmaru is 10/10 best Anime.

    HiruHatake

  • Bro Idk why I watch anime but it's good.

    Ihate-sand

  • Boiji is best boy and best girl.

    Venom5970

  • I hope the one who deserves it wins.

    Vermonia

  • Roses are red, Violets are blue, Omae wa mou shindeiru.

    Acellah

  • "You cannot change the world with pretty worlds alone." —Lelouch Lamperouge

    _meanie_

  • MAL (My Anime List)... more like: Magical Amazing (and) Loving! Happy first ever MAL expo! May we hope this year will be filled with new astonishing animes!

    HeyyL0ve

  • 2021 year war a very successful year for anime industry though I've not been able to watch all the great animes this in 2021, I'm looking forward to the next year's content and I'm really hyped for Bleach TYBW.

    Sand_bag

  • Odd Taxi = AotY - Watch it!!

    PixelPenguin

  • "All it takes is one good decision." - Ranga, The Dungeon of Black Company

    morglea

  • "UUUUUUU AAAAAAAAA UUUUUUUUUU AAAAAAAAA" —Bojji

    IzzyBoi

  • Found my freedom! Eren could never

    Celineeekh

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

    Liliiii69

  • I've seen enough, I hope next year will surprise me !!!

    prima_rd

  • Here to another good year for anime!

    AngeloMC21

  • When somebody ask me ''why is Fairy Tail your favorite anime" i only have one answer ''because it makes me forget that i don't have anybody who wants to real be with me. And Fairy Tail is about friendship and i want what they have ''

    saliona

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

    GanjiMEX

  • How are you all today? I hope you are all right and have voted for good things! No matter whatever you vote, it's your vote and your vote only and that's what you decide. Have a lovely Christmas, it's going to be a good on this year. Easter is going to be alright too, have fun!

    Thegirlwithfish

  • fruits basket is a masterpieace??

    laviih_agb

  • To (sk8 the) infinity and beyond!

    LeonerreFT

  • Thanks for a good year. When is Yona of the dawn second season released?? Is it ever gonna be?

    Maria_Viktoria

  • 304629 will always be a favorite :)

    MLain

  • Great season this year.

    koreyuchiha6

  • dont be the best one, be the only one

    iridescentsung

  • All of this anime were so supabarashi that it was hard picking

    Andre

  • U MUST WATCH LINK CLICK

    Cxsjacket

  • Is this the Krusty Krab?

    DangerNoodle77

  • Tooru Honda best girl

    Asdq_11

  • Never force main stream anime on the your friends. Let them watch whatever they want on their pace.

    Almaazmi

  • Boji-sama is one of the best characters ever created.

    fquirogam

  • Been a nice year The most unforgettable anime is of course AoT (Shingeki no kyojin) But there have been many more.

    no-more-tea

  • I wish to pat Ushiwakamaru head.

    Edgyson

  • Lena is best girl of 2021.

    BlueCassius

  • Attack on titan is the truth of my life and everyone else life i have been waiting all this year's to know the truth but now I don't wanna end it but i have to because i need to know the truth aot is a masterpiece

    Eren_Jeager_24

  • "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

  • It was a good year for isekai

    ltroyal

  • Characters make stories, not the other way round...

    FuchsiaPhantasm

  • It’s all just a blur.

    Megge06

  • "there is no hope without light, and light cannot shine without hope" azulongmon, digimon adventure 02

    lightinhereyes

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

    Ostrichsmoothies

  • Anime get the tension out of my system this year.

    Mahi44

  • "Ex-Arm the best anime."

    sakamotoid

  • “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

  • Strive for 7 episodes per week! Bring back my Mikasa. Thank you Japan!

    kalivo

  • This year absolutely blew my mind

    Evilhunger

  • Another year filled with yet more Isekais. I don't know whether I should be happy or be disappointed.

    UsamiMitsu

  • “When life gives you lemons, watch anime.”

    callen7408

  • animes = good :)

    miguelbr02

  • Enjoy things at your own pace

    peijj

  • "Listen! Your biggest audience is women. And women have a shrewd eye. Kouka fans want a dreamlike fantasy. A beauty they could never hope to obtain." Kageki Shoujo!!, Ep 2

    Amy-hakase

  • good luck, have fun, dont forget to sin

    Grim

  • I much like the noble raccoon know only two base truths in life, I eat garbage, and garbage is delicious.

    The_Cmoose

  • The best waifu was us all along

    lazyinternsan

  • "bitches, bros and non binary hoes" - wise words from Adam

    FRognomz

  • Come on you have more than 100 anime in plan to watch when will that number become a 2 digit number before it becomes a 4 digit? Take a little time to relax and watch some anime ?

    Shamir-kun

  • MAL, please start your own Anime Awards. They'll be much better.

    Pre_Yum

  • 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

  • Tatakai Tatakai !!!

    joy_swifty

  • If you ever feel bad, just remember that Ex-Arm exists. Then feel worse. (:

    Math082r

  • Subarashī

    UnknownSins

  • "You may be a little too idealistic Not only for others but for yourself Ideals are too high and unable to be attained" —Karlstahl

    Noobtin

  • I don't know which flopped harder: 2021, or The Promised Neverland Season 2 (that OP was pretty good though)!

    marsspacedout

  • you guys have forgotten the best anime of 2021, Higehiro :)

    NicholasEvan

  • TATAKAE

    Katsuki_Katsudon

  • your characters could be beauty monsters the cats will remain the most beautiful thing in the world Long live the king

    bastienr17

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

    aspirat2110

  • Have you touched some grass today?

    4esthetics

  • Adam might be looking for his Eve, but too bad, the Langa has his Reiki!

    Aka_to_azure

  • There were so many great anime in 2021, it’s really hard to pick just one for each category! Can’t wait for another awesome year in anime 2022!

    FairyTailLove83

  • Don't be sad that a show that has ended, be happy of the journey you have experienced watching it.

    TriaxL

  • "I'll never stop watching anime."

    -Meru

  • Having happy and beautiful memories won’t always bring you salvation. The more beautiful a memory is, the more painful it can become.

    Yasmin17

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

    ShinoAlter

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

    Bla_ck_reap_er

  • Roses are Red, Violets are blue, I hate Adam from Sk8 And I hope you do, too

    iforgor

  • „Sasageyo“

    holondaise

  • gotta say the anime were pretty good last year

    aturtlzzz

  • I'd vote hunter x hunter again this year but alas

    Xunstone

  • Filled with disasters from Covid to Ex-Arm, 2021 has come to an end :). Although filled with some nasty flops and disasters the "Face" of Bojji, "Mehness" of Odokawa, "Animation" of Mushoku Tensei (and KnY) and much more has lifted up 2021 to another great year for anime :)

    lollipOOOp

  • ”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

  • One of the best year for anime fans-

    Golden_Name

  • "Keep Going With Your Hobby Even If Your Hobby Is Strange"

    AlexeiChern

  • "Sekai wa zankoku da sore demo kimi wo aisu yo"

    GleefulViolin

  • 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_

  • I have watched too much isekai. No shame

    FelixIsBae

  • Protect Tohru! If you don't I'm taking her man.

    Starmoonanime

  • 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

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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