The mind is the only weapon that doesn’t need a holster

Jiorl

You might be Useless to everyone else...So at least be Useful to yourself

Sisconnkid

One of the best years in anime!

Kry_Now

Thank you soo much for such a year filling with great anime.

PRIom_18

It's been one hell of a year, though I can't really remember what happend since my memory sucks. It seems like sequels and isekai are the most prominent anime this year, but I'm not complaining, since I'm a sucker for fantasy anime. I just hope 2022 will be an even better year.

Cxy14

86 = peak

LokoSquad

can't wait for 2022 anime releases

HANTA_KAMISHIMA

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

"Don't care what anyone else thinks about you, because no one thinks about."

DeonX

I still need Horimiya season 2.

Kevin_101

Let go of reality, nothing goes planned in this accursed world…

diaablo

Money, jobs, and best pals will come and go, family is forever.

FenrirMythEU

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

"I have one question for you what women is your type?" -Aoi Todo

Marty_1703

My first year watching anime, and it was a banger.

barnabasdudda

I made my mom proud with these choices

Urgent

"Don't judge book by its cover" —Miko Yotsuya

gotthea

First time doing this, but very hard to choose between these anime listed but I gone by what I think suit the best on those anime I have watch. Can’t wait for final outcome for these results outcome.

Animekid3

Loved this year, so many great anime released and hoping for more isekai genre anime and manga to come out!!!

Abdullahthegreat

I watched Legend of the Galactic Heroes last year a Show which for 3 days changed forever how I view Anime... and then I went back to the trash bin.

Aaltag

To another year of great anime . KANPAI !!

Riesho

Wanna go camping with you, Rin!

thoiph

In reality the least interesting one is usually the correct one.

Ninefive

I think this year has been an amazing year for anime. It's been a long while since we've had a year where everyone can find something to watch, where every season has something that someone might be into. I'm really excited to see where we can go from here!

strydderXD

This year I watched anime and nothing more

rilip1

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

fquirogam

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

Stay AWESOME fellow otakus!

The_Mighty_Otaku

The year of catgirls and catboys

tappdancing786

A lot of these I don’t know of, but I will vote for and continue loving the ones I know.

Unknownplayer

This made me realize I need to watch more anime...

Nabas94

TATAKAE

lizazazazaz

you can like anime but you don't have to be a weeb

jafo9703

“A low possibility means it's not zero”; Tokuchi Toua.

Koala15

A solid year of anime Rip to one of the goats Kentaro Miura, also watch one piece

BrokenButter

Lena is best girl of 2021.

BlueCassius

justice can be cruel

hooman_matt

"Give up on your dreams and die"

Ewaaaa

Wait anime year of 2021 already ending ?!?!

Roan_Ronaldo

Be equally indifferent to blame and praise. Whatever they think of you, watch and do what you think is fair. —Pythagoras

DDame38

And to 1000 episodes we finally arrive while still pursuing the One Piece, maybe we saw in 2021 the last big shounen that could hit a mark like that because of season format. History dears!

Korixus

2021 Legendary Moments ^( '-' )^

Aoi_Etsuko

“Don’t hate the situation your born into” -Mitsuya Takashi Just one of my fav quotes :)

gojosatoru12

2021 was my first year with MAL. And all these great anime made it so much more memorable. I hope all other years are as great as this. Also best romance show of this year were horimiya and tonikawa.

ShadowMonarch09

Slowly mal evolve into something very nice. Hope this get great each year with more category spread on it and more great event coming along with expo. At least its need to reach 1 months long!

Vvivvcv12

just because you are right does not mean you are correct

Dylan58582

"TATAKAE (fight)" by Eren Jeager

madarainklove

There is no shame in being weak, but staying weak is.

AnimeNormee

ANIME IS LOVE AND ANIME IS LIFE!!!!

TheAn1meGen1us

I started watching anime in August 2021 But man i enjoyed watching romance ! I hope 2022 will be way better

MuNameIsDavit

"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

"People die when they are killed" —Emiya

GrimmZ0ne

Anime is laifu cuz waifu is waifu.

Sallachi

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

Cheerios3402

An amazing anime year. Loved a lot of animes. I hope every year will have amazing anime like 2021 from now on.

DARK_REPULSER_5

Here's to one of the best year yet, can't wait to top it!!

Timcampy118

Many masterpiece anime in this 2021 but it's will be more masterpiece anime in 2022

Atha_5

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

This world is cruel but I still love you. Even if I sacrifice everything, I will protect you. Even if this is a mistake, I don’t doubt it. What is right is believing in myself strongly.

alonelysunflower

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

Acellah

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

bastienr17

“I’m not worried about girls. But when I think about some guy taking you, I can’t ...” - Hori

Pengster

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

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

The_Cmoose

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

FuchsiaPhantasm

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

What a banger year

Alecks

Anime/Manga Never gonna give you up, Never gonna let you down, Never gonna say goodbye.

Kanekikenblackre

I’m new but happy to be here :)

Rhythmme

Hope you enjoy your year and spend time with the family!!!!!!!!

superbusters654

"Let's not let the androids take over us all, starting with a theme park!" —Vivy.

Canaan

“Sometimes it takes a real man to become best girl” —Gigguk

NoSize

The conclusion to fruits basket will be what I remember this year for.

Bolleatstoes

2021 good year

peaskeeper

GET THE JUICE

InVaL_iDKore

What a lovely year!

Brawlkuriboh

I love anime, its openings are the songs that move my world and fill it with energy.

BlackNeko1912

We may say it was a good anime year!

AnyTheFox

Anime has ruined my life.

xllv

Anime kept me a float after some...unfortunate family issues. And for that, I am grateful.

animebaby00

Anime sucks, I love it.

MonadProxi

we live for this

shadow_monarch42

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

Xunstone

Odd Taxi = AotY - Watch it!!

PixelPenguin

To another year of great anime!

CukieMunster

My anime backlog is now longer than my expected length of life, what to do?

WanderingRonin

The year of neverending ups. Each coming season was a banger.

AdityaKanu

stay sexy and dont get murdered

cxttqn

beyound the boundaries and far away

zDenny

Mushoku Tensei was one of the Best Anime out this Year period.

MVP_Varun

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

If you don't like your destiny, don't accept it.

MonikaDYadav

It has been a great journey! Hope for the best for what's to come and always remember, you're never alone!

BlazeMustang

Cool year. Also, piano goes slurp.

ZeldaFreak69

What a year, Ex-Arm set a new standard for trash Anime.

DarkLeafNinja

(-‿--) Dear Weebs of MAL, you are sugoi. Whatever is going on in your kokoro right now, please know that you are kawaii and your story is not a filler. You are loved (-‿--)

Otttoc

I really appreciate the idea of putting up a lot of the obscure shows that came out in the categories unlike most of the anime based award shows held recently, it really goes to show that the nominees were being selected based on the genuine enjoyment they offered and that's it.

Kazou-nozumu689

Nothing burns like the cold

DreamYC

Odd Taxi was great!

gabotinus316

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