MAL Yearbook 2021

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

    Jiorl

  • Anime is my way to escape from this harsh reality.

    noir_blancc

  • -My depression is chronic but the animes I watch are iconic-

    Sunny_Sun

  • 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

  • We have an TITAN amount of anime to watch!

    Ren211

  • "People die when they are killed" —Emiya

    GrimmZ0ne

  • Komi-san the most overrated anime ever. Manga might be good but the anime just not it chief. Fight me. Ogiwara Sayu best girl! Horimiya and Higehiro best animes of 2021 hands down.

    nightmarelegend

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

    FuchsiaPhantasm

  • Well....that year went by faster then the AOT charcters ?

    Usagi301

  • To decide that I'm hopeless before I even begin is nothing but laziness

    KioSKa

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

    xkazutox

  • Tatakaë Tatakaë

    Rahul563

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

    its_yorozuya

  • "I never knew I could watch so much anime in a year"

    Acthegamer04

  • Mushouku Tensei is the real anime of the year

    Witra

  • You can't move forward without saying goodbye to the past.

    sk7rpion

  • "Never giving up is my Magic!" —Asta from Black Bulls

    ShiinaMH

  • "You were expecting a quote, but it was me DIO!"

    Youngman626

  • Life is not a game of luck. If you wanna win, work hard.

    nzrnxshh

  • “I love you. When did I start to love you so much?” —Kyo Sohma

    Taytortot4611

  • "I Wish I Could've Lived My Life Without Making Wrong Turns. But That's Impossible. [...] We Make Mistakes. And Little By Little, One Step At A Time, We Push Forward." Yuki Sohma Natsuki Takaya Fruits Basket

    duducomo

  • 2021 was great, hope we can have lots more fun with coming anime in 2022!

    WoughtFighter

  • Never Forget Rengoku- a delicious slayer of demons.

    falloutforari

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

    no-more-tea

  • "To ask is a moment's shame. Not to, lifelong. "

    OOOFFFED

  • If anime was real it wouldn't be real

    cookiesforsanta

  • 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

  • "Knowing you're different is only the beginning. If you accept these differences you’ll be able to get past them and grow even closer.” – Miss Kobayashi, Dragon Maid. Much love everybody!

    MasterZinc

  • Why am I addicted to anime

    MissFujoshi-

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

    Nabas94

  • "give up on your dreams and die" —Levi Ackerman

    i_majr

  • “Fruits basket was robbed”, that’s all I’ll say ?

    Itsumo_Issho

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

    DDame38

  • Wanna go camping with you, Rin!

    thoiph

  • "Listen well mon chaton" —Noé - Vanitas no Karte 2021

    Reed_san

  • Based Ex Arm

    mosuwain

  • I have achieved another goal this year, which is to get married! married to my job.

    AngelHana

  • My choices are most likely not going to be acknowledged but hey, this Year was worth it.

    IceTP100

  • WHAT A GREAT YEAR FOR NEW ANIME FANS AND SEASONED VETERANS!!! hope to see more like this in the future!!! :)

    Aninoob1234

  • Stay AWESOME fellow otakus!

    The_Mighty_Otaku

  • I hope there will be more events like this, because it's fun

    ZeroUser07

  • To be a part of a community that enjoys the medium of anime just like I do makes me happy. This platform has helped me look at different perspectives of a show, make friends, and know what is going on within the anime community. Last year was fun. Hope this year gets better.

    tufflilcookie

  • Though the world may be burning, but I'm Alright

    Alright_Ok

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

    Abdullahthegreat

  • 2021 is AMAZING.

    apinop_39493

  • Mushoku Tensei was the best!!!

    Chickennipple

  • 2021 was a year for anime

    chefpika

  • “Let’s get ready to RUMBLE!!!”

    Sora126

  • MUST PROTECT MIKO YOTSUYA!!!

    Its_Ishii

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

    AlexeiChern

  • I know like three anime, but cheers to watching more next year, and finding my place on this site!

    AgeofTitanium

  • Every anime i watch, make me ready for tomorrow's life

    SainBlank

  • To (sk8 the) infinity and beyond!

    LeonerreFT

  • 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

  • When life gives you lemons, squize them in the eyes of your enemies -Nicole Watterson

    Vitzu

  • Pain changes People

    Lone02Wolf

  • i keep moving forward until i destroy my enemies

    ARK028

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

    Sisconnkid

  • "It ain't a warcrime if there is no war" -Sun Tzu, 'The Art of War'

    Alfadog500

  • What a banger year

    Alecks

  • “You do what you have to do. Just keep moving. That’s how it works, right?” Attack on titan: Season 4, Episode 62.

    VoidEater-San

  • 10 years ago, it started with Naruto. 10 years later, I met One Piece. Once again, I fell in love with you again, Anime

    Zonigiri

  • I still need Horimiya season 2.

    Kevin_101

  • They are all good and masterpieces...so this is really hard to vote among them...then i will vote some characters, openings... according to my favourite....

    Debjit_Roy

  • A great year of anime

    Sakib_Shahariar

  • 2000s were the best for anime, can't lie there

    elle6969

  • just because you are right does not mean you are correct

    Dylan58582

  • Marin best girl of the year

    imcy0812

  • "None but you can determine your own worth" —Kiriha, Tsugu Tsugumomo

    TheRiper

  • Akhirnya tahun ini gua nonton wanpis sampe di arc Wano ?

    LuciferrKid

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

    GanjiMEX

  • Baji (From Tokyo Revengers) is a real one.

    TinyGraape

  • Don't be such a drag, and just appreciate all of anime!

    Lukes_sketch

  • Anime is something that makes us wanna dream.

    Eriskyyy

  • Can't wait. Hope it's not rigged like crunchyroll anime awards.

    The-Harem-God

  • The animes of 2021 were very good and quite funny, I hope that the anime industry continues to grow and continues to bring us new works as well as being able to rescue other works that were left behind

    Kokesr

  • "I just keep moving forward... until my enemies are destroyed."

    SomanshuAikat

  • 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

  • This year I finally watched one anime. Maybe two.

    SnailSavant

  • “Everyone has a side of themselves that they don’t want other people to see.” —Kyouko Hori

    imFreppy

  • 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

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

    Liliiii69

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

    Yasmin17

  • Heyy im very excited to do this i hope i can join next year too thanks for invite me-️ I love you my anime list

    zensayonara

  • If you spend your 2021 without watching 86, then you have a one miserable year.

    Raizu_Ji

  • 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

  • I don’t mean to brag or anything but when it comes to being the worst, I’m at the top.

    IsaiahLikesRem

  • Don't underestimate me I know more than I say think more than I speak and notice more than you realize.

    FakeReality

  • Here's to many more wonderful animes to come!

    Trekker10

  • I've seen enough i'm satisfied

    Dguns

  • Anime is trash, so am I!

    SorrowInApril

  • Enjoy things at your own pace

    peijj

  • "This isn't a popularity contest right?"

    Ice-cube

  • "Give up on your dreams and die." —Levi Ackerman

    Indigo_123

  • 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

  • This year was an overall good year with lots of amazing anime! Looking forward to the next.

    Acoustic_Sammy_X

  • As the year ends, another starts and when another starts; more isekai and titties to come.

    heyhoeudoin

  • Life is a wonderous spring of everlasting knowledge

    Stefy4545

  • 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

  • "Yongara is freedom"

    Almenir

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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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