MAL Yearbook 2021

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  • That was a great anime year and I'm hoping the next one will be even better. Already looking promising...

    Moss-Monster

  • \(ò×ó)/

    AkiraKogane

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

    Andre

  • Better than crunchy roll award winners probably hopefully maybe

    RenderingUser

  • Some characters are swords made to defend, and some shields made to attack. But when the time comes they can finally do what they were made for. Attack or defend.

    SwoankyTiger

  • "I'll never stop watching anime."

    -Meru

  • Fun things are fun!!

    Ringosfire

  • I wish to pat Ushiwakamaru head.

    Edgyson

  • Unbelievable

    BRUHLAS

  • always do your best, even if you accumulate defeats, know that you will accumulate a lot of victory by learning from your failures!

    ArkyEvxs

  • Anime has ruined my life.

    xllv

  • "We think heroes exist only in story books, we don't realize how easy it really is to be a true hero. It can be something as complex as saving a life, or something as simple as being there for someone in their time of need. Never quit."

    MinMonster

  • 2022年以降のアニメを本当に楽しみにしています

    Neko_ipoi

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

    Ihate-sand

  • 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

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

    DominickFisher

  • "It's not your fault, it's just that the world sucks. So, keep your chin up and persevere!"

    _MushiRock11_

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

    MuNameIsDavit

  • Thank you to everyone for such a great year!

    NainaShrimp

  • tatakae tatakae

    bahiisbored

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

    xkazutox

  • Now looking back it was a great year for anime we got some very great tropes like that of an anime with just wholesomeness and normal life mixed with fantasy element without any action or drama in it and there were other great original stories like that of odd taxi and link click

    Karrem

  • Hei hei hei, let’s enjoy all anime with happy ?

    Megumiya

  • “No matter what kind of hell awaits us…I’ll always be with you until the end.” —Baji Keisuke

    mps4

  • something creative and funny ...plz chuckle

    rem00kh

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

    NoSize

  • So long as problem doesn't cause problems, it can't be called a problem.

    Patwo2

  • I just started watching anime last year!

    Lindor420

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

    Squidnugi

  • Without love it cannot be seen

    Emillian

  • Vivy was a masterpiece!!

    JokersRoyal

  • life is like watching an anime, sometimes you cry, sometimes you laugh, but most importantly you’re enjoying it

    shunwen

  • U MUST WATCH LINK CLICK

    Cxsjacket

  • “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

  • "UUUUUUU AAAAAAAAA UUUUUUUUUU AAAAAAAAA" —Bojji

    IzzyBoi

  • 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

  • I love anime - thanks #MAL

    itmeh_piyush

  • I was there when it started, where were you when it ended?

    Setrinel

  • Kimetsu No Yaiba is amazing

    Kuso_desu

  • watch/read jojo part 6. read chainsaw man. support authors. :)

    CarlyLmfaoo

  • 2021 was the year I got into anime and I'm glad I became an anime fan at the perfect year where there were a lot of banger shows each season. It feels really good to be an anime fan and I will be looking forward to what 2022 has in store for us.

    BAKUNAUA

  • Woof *in a French accent*

    CrustyMustard

  • I freaking love anime dude

    llSinon360ll

  • Tokyo Revengers was the best of the year

    VictorVS

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

    MonikaDYadav

  • Mr. Worldwide to Infinity

    salivabench

  • 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

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

    IceTP100

  • "Ex-Arm the best anime."

    sakamotoid

  • Be nice to each other!

    Zoester

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

    heyhoeudoin

  • "2022 better live up to what 2021 gave us"

    Vanitas

  • 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

  • "....." —Komi-san

    R3V4N

  • Even there is thousand or millions people knows you, just remember that you only can trust yourself. So, please love yourself.

    Purara_17li

  • Please, let's watch anime as the world burns to ashes.

    Milith801

  • Thank you.

    Nxiety_

  • Eat. Sleep. Anime. Repeat.

    Ava_and _Anime

  • All these anime having part 1 and part 2 lately, meanwhile I'm still waiting for Covid 19 part 2 ?

    RealCraziCow

  • I laughed, I cried, I was upset, I was excited, I was nervous, I fell in love, I broke up, I thought, I screamed, I kept quiet, and I finally enjoyed it. And I made good memories for myself. I hope to go forward with anime like this every year and be satisfied and happy.-

    P-D-Ace

  • My anime list gets bigger every year.

    mistillyy

  • When life gives you bears, trick them into doing market research for you.

    Brack_Obunga

  • To another year of great anime . KANPAI !!

    Riesho

  • It was an "ODD" year

    mangamaxx

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

    ElBuscadores

  • "If you're gonna hit it, hit it till it breaks"

    Iamanimeaddict

  • If anime was real it wouldn't be real

    cookiesforsanta

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

    noir_blancc

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

    Itsumo_Issho

  • I came. I saw. I MAL'ed.

    Shibuya109

  • Banger year for Anime!

    FoxyVee

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

    Acoustic_Sammy_X

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

    Alright_Ok

  • Asukas mother hung her self xd i wish i was her

    TsRolox03

  • "People die when they are killed" —Emiya

    GrimmZ0ne

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

    AgeofTitanium

  • Please don't ban me for having the word tiddy in my name, please. Thank you for a great year!

    TeiraTiddy

  • Anime's gay... I love it

    LandSwimmer

  • I am small. I have no money. Yet I’ll still find the money for manga.

    GeekFood

  • Shinzo wo Sasageyo

    Akava_19

  • -a very cool quote-

    JustCallMeKou

  • sonny boy anime of the year

    boykunron

  • “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

  • “Listen up. I am a god.” —Tengen Uzui

    TheCharizarder

  • I don't care what other people think of me. I enjoy my life with my own rules

    Nikurumi

  • 2021 just might have made up for 2020

    Diemetradon

  • I have learned that, if you ever read a summary for an anime and think 'Might be good/ maybe, but I do not know if it is for me' ... WATCH AT LEAST 3 EPISODES OF IT! I have found that some of my new favorites by following this guide line.

    Spinka T.K.

  • sum great anime noice

    Luukkey

  • Have another happy anime year!!!

    Dr_Lepic

  • Tokyo revengers was the best this year in my opinion

    PutName_Here

  • The year sucked but rocked. I watched anime till I drop. I think I'm dead but alive. I could become the definition of contradiction.

    raychanliyue05

  • ”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

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

    AdityaKanu

  • This year not only gave me fantastic shows to view but it also gave me an addiction to seasonals. I'm still trying to figure out if that was a good thing.

    Kielbaska

  • “Catch me if you can Mr Holmes” —William Moriarty

    Astrqriius

  • will there be chicken nuggets after this?

    nice_69

  • 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

  • If I'd get a dollar for each unnecessary panty shot in Mierko-chan, I'd be a millionaire.

    -

  • But a Quirkless middle schooler is also a suitable person!

    Rin_Setsuna

  • this year I watch a lot of Anime and I really enjoyed and the next year new anime released and i will watch and hope watch many animes

    AnosVoldigoad985

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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