MAL Yearbook 2021

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  • Cheers to another year of full of amazing shows! May the power of anime, be on your side!

    xTadx

  • Being an anxiety patient I know I can't kick it out of life but Anime has helped me lot to get through it at every step. So I'm so grateful for anime to exist.

    SasuSona143

  • If I were looking for something real, I would be watching documentaries and not anime.

    God_Slayer17

  • Religion, ideology, resources, land, spite, love or just because… No matter how pathetic the reason, it’s enough to start war. War will never cease to exist… reasons can be thought up after the fact… Human nature pursues strife

    MysticShade

  • 2021 might've been tough but at least we all got something in common that keeps us bonded and that is Anime! Assuring us that there is always something to look forward to.

    Alphyx

  • 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

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

    AdityaKanu

  • 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

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

    Brack_Obunga

  • We have an TITAN amount of anime to watch!

    Ren211

  • This year was absolutely amazing for anime, And then there’s the arm I broke up with…

    ChunchunmaruZcat

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

    lightinhereyes

  • was a good year for me. I am not good at words but it was fun.

    Rinkumi

  • THIS IS WHAT I WANT BABY, LET'S GOOOO

    Dontraiver

  • link click ruined my life (in the best way)

    lgdeceasedface

  • Stay calm and weeb on.

    acutedream

  • 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_

  • For everyone feeling lost or lonely in this world, don't be afraid to reach out and find yourself some anime buddies. Remember: “Being lonely is more painful then getting hurt.” – Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece). We're not alone on this planet!

    JValiente

  • I watched as many of these as there are in the second digit of 2021

    Sailor_Sakka

  • 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

  • Oh I actually love so many of the animes that came new in 2021 and I’m so clad that I found this app I really appreciated because it makes my life so much easier and more comfortable

    Annamrfm

  • gotta say the anime were pretty good last year

    aturtlzzz

  • genki ii ne... nani ka ii koto demo atta no kai?

    Dazonwraith

  • "Jooooooohhhnnnn!!!!!" —Ronaldo

    Samii

  • “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

  • we live for this

    shadow_monarch42

  • 2021 was 30% Yabai

    Hartwick

  • Thank you 2021. Now, it is time to part. :)

    Kaiyo_Shounen

  • I don't know who the heck john is, I dont know what he wants. All I know that he must be protected.

    Chrism_

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

    PRIom_18

  • The year where I was able to watch each and every genre and was able to expand my repertoire about these vast genres.

    EnRyuu12

  • This year was so good anime made it mainstream again and I’m so happy that a lot of truly beautiful and amazing show made it to screens this year so thank you

    Dazaikunbsd

  • yare yare daze

    Piranha3D

  • 2021 was an amazing year for anime and be remembered for decades to come.

    Baka_Otaku03

  • These are some great categories, it was hard to choose! I'm looking forward to see the winners!

    Kidd_Vicious

  • Its not like i want to be in the yearbook or anything.... Baka

    Pandasiar

  • Nothing burns like the cold

    DreamYC

  • Hello mom! I'll still watch anime when I'll be at my 50s...?

    Jimomapas

  • "Freedom" —Eren Jeager

    iantreel

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

    marsspacedout

  • "Give up on your dreams and die"

    Ewaaaa

  • As we grow up, our taste gradually changes in anime but great animes always hold their places in our heart .

    _Vansh_

  • Kimetsu No Yaiba is amazing

    Kuso_desu

  • With great fans, comes with great service

    RvEc

  • “I don't know If you all missed me, but I didn't think about any of you at all.”

    @Dscry

  • \(ò×ó)/

    AkiraKogane

  • Mushouku Tensei is the real anime of the year

    Witra

  • Idk but we had a great 2021 in anime terms and we are going to have an amazing 2022 too so Im excited!

    Faceu77

  • "It feels better to check than to reflect." —Jack Stauber

    Izac_Kak

  • It's been an awesome year for me just because of these anime. Many no, so many! things changed in these few years but am glad! these 2D, fictional characters have always been my therapy.

    lilymiii

  • This year was... questionable??

    satsumaimo__

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

    Squidnugi

  • KnY is not carried by animation otherwise the manga sales won't be this high

    Shakariki_Gengoro

  • 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

  • i must say, tokyo revengers was so depressing i started calling is tokyo depressengers. 10/10, especially the manga.

    Yato66_

  • Covid hit us hard, but it gave us more time to watch anime so it wasn’t that bad.

    Tuwwster

  • "Even if you're the main character, you can still die... I better be careful-ttebayo." —Gintoki Sakata.

    GTKL3

  • Wait anime year of 2021 already ending ?!?!

    Roan_Ronaldo

  • 2021 was a great year in anime, if not in much else (thanks pandemic). Many strong releases with diverse and wonderful shows, perfectly suited for entertaining us while we were staying at home :)

    MikeOnHighway61

  • Another wonderful year of anime

    Zertop

  • Anime/manga can sometimes be the best medicine for a lost soul.

    Just a weeb

  • Vivy best anime 2021

    UnclearTurtle10

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

    Bolleatstoes

  • I haven't watched much anime for last 1 year but I will if I had some free time?

    tejas-san

  • Ex-Arm is the best, no doubt

    jaxiek

  • 304629 will always be a favorite :)

    MLain

  • No Anime, No life

    red1130

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

    AnimeNormee

  • Wonder Egg Priority is good!

    leons106

  • 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

  • "I can forgive you 1000 times … but only trust you once"

    Snipez69

  • Anime has ruined me

    Uchuuu

  • 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

  • Anime is cool If you think not, you a fool If you like Miku U really stinku

    Konekute

  • I watch Manga and read Anime. - RealCrayfish, 0000-6969, Spoken like a true weeb.

    RealCrayfish

  • 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

  • "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

    Pixie_dust_412

  • Odd Taxi was great!

    gabotinus316

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

    no-more-tea

  • 2021 was such a beautiful year for anime and by that I mean how many beautiful animes have been released. God that I'm thankful that my friends introduced me to it several years ago. Have a nice year

    Homosapiens-sama

  • Thank you 2021 anime. Some is good, some is bad, but I like anime in this year. My most favourite anime is Fruits Basket Final SS. This is one of memorable summary that I ever seen. I also reccommend Sonny Boy and Kageki Shoujo in this year. Sarasa and Honda, Tooru Best Girl 2021

    Snolled

  • I hope more people can come to know and enjoy anime in the coming year as well~ but most importantly, let's all have fun watching it ^^

    Shikkakku

  • This year I watched anime and nothing more

    rilip1

  • "People die when they're killed"

    KaguraFireCosplay

  • “It takes a real man to be the best girl” -gigguk

    Strohmier

  • I love watching anime a lot, It changed my life. I was inspired by its animation and started a youtube channel named BVJ Animation where I am trying to make high quality content like anime. Thank you anime for supporting me ??.

    BlessonJoseph

  • There are many animes that I have not seen in this list HAHAHA. But of the few that I saw, I feel that I answered them with great sincerity. So I look forward to the results!

    Carls17

  • Started the year (and anime) with action shounen Ended the year with sex comedy 10/10, didn't regret this year one bit

    RoastedCarrots

  • This year absolutely blew my mind

    Evilhunger

  • "........" 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

  • You’re going to go adrift. It will be into a world governed by the absurd.

    tangguhdoesg

  • Ex-Arm is the best anime EVER.

    BukanRakib

  • Gokō-no surikire Kaijarisuigyo-no Suigyōmatsu Unraimatsu Fūraimatsu Kuunerutokoro-ni Sumutokoro Yaburakōji-no burakōji Paipopaipo Paipo-no-shūringan Shūringan-no Gūrindai Gūrindai-no Ponpokopī-no Ponpokonā-no Chōkyūmei-no Chōsuke.

    Reeku_01

  • espero que nesse ano seja mais acirrando.

    filipelipes300

  • Kore wa Pandemic desu ka?

    Bergioyn

  • "I am the cutest no doubt!!"

    aruuuimi

  • Best year of original waifus with Vivy at the top!

    limwin

  • if you aren't literally on your hands and knees worshipping john as a member of the john fan club then what are you doing with your life?

    amagirinomikoto

  • Hope all my bitches and bros and non-binary hoes has a blessed and safe 2022!!!

    MelixBan

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

    AlexeiChern

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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