MAL Yearbook 2021

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  • There is always a better waifu (except for mine which u will never know)

    Mellowiam

  • It’s all just a blur.

    Megge06

  • Tooru Honda best girl

    Asdq_11

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

    gojosatoru12

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

    TriaxL

  • "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

  • Akatsuki is life, Akatsuki is love #VillainsFTW

    katsukidayou

  • The closer you are to something, the lesser you can see.

    MardyBums

  • I love anime! Artistic Nuggets Increasing My Energy

    audreyz00

  • "If you don't like your destiny, Don't accept it. Instead have the courage to change it the way you want it to be."

    Namblue11

  • “What you consider normal often turns out to be what makes you, you.” —Ooba Mayu (Blue Period)

    Lopika

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

    Mahi44

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

    Nabas94

  • 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

  • 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

  • Last year was amazing ? for anime followers, and i wish it becomes more amazing this year -️

    Aniket1542

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

    KioSKa

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

    i_majr

  • Another strong year.

    Thunder_lol

  • You're nice keep going

    Army45

  • Anime was the most beautiful thing which I discovered in 2021.It truly changed my life in many different ways. Today I am able to think from a different point of view all thanks to the amazing characters. It made me laugh hysterically and at times it made me cry. Thankyou Anime.

    ___Chillhouse___

  • 2021 What 2020 should have been.

    Animefan1846

  • “The only reason I didn’t have beef with you is simply because… It was boring” —Adam

    Cainael

  • "That" -She

    hitogoroshii

  • “Let it be known that Catarina Claes is best girl”

    TsunderesMan

  • So much time, so little effectively used time.

    budrking354

  • 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

  • I can't believe I ate the whole thing

    GSR_

  • Hunter X Hunter came back this year, right? Right? Let's manifest.

    DeidoroSakaki

  • "I'd rather die than get involved in something in what sounds like a pain in the ass."

    Kurosawa-san

  • wonder egg deserved better

    lunanamu

  • I'm too lazy to come up with something creative, so just let this be my yearbook quote I guess

    IrrelevantGuy

  • 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

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

    EnRyuu12

  • Where is MUSHOKU TENSEI! That's all I have to say

    Ashutok

  • Good year for anime.

    CHEZARE

  • I may not have a life , but at least i have something to look forward to when i wake up.

    Anya_L

  • 2021 was the year I started reading manga. I also became more open in the types of anime I watched!

    Ralphox

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

    Alright_Ok

  • i've barely watched any of these anime so im mostly voting by vibes and vibes only

    noriakikakyoin

  • 2021 was the best year of Anime that just kept on giving!

    Ckea

  • The art of life is the art of avoiding pain

    -JM22-

  • "People die when they're killed"

    thenthukpa

  • This year was crazy for sure, lots of really good new and returning anime.

    White_Wuf

  • What a great year to be an anime fan! Greetings to Jump, Jhofran, Diotmar and José Viva Venezuela Nojoda ??

    LuchoTG17

  • Heion Sedai no Idaten-tachi opening, GA DEAM

    TTLMA

  • “Let’s get ready to RUMBLE!!!”

    Sora126

  • "Where’s my smile and my will to live? Gone" —Uramichi Oniisan

    Morpeeko

  • A good anime doesn't need to have beautiful animation. It can be the most average looking animation but an interesting idea.

    AzusaGeras26

  • Stay AWESOME fellow otakus!

    The_Mighty_Otaku

  • stay sexy and dont get murdered

    cxttqn

  • I wish to pat Ushiwakamaru head.

    Edgyson

  • Last year was great for anime, lots of great shows, I can't wait to see what surprises are coming this year!

    Felpzz

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

    FRognomz

  • I cant believe that we lived in an era the we got to see EX ARM. What a time to be alive!

    Jenga

  • The anime/manga community lost so many important people this past year- may them rest in peace, and may their legacies inspire even more amazing stories!

    LadyMithril

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

    Reed_san

  • Anime sucks, I love it.

    MonadProxi

  • "....." —Komi-san

    R3V4N

  • 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

  • This year's anime have been hype! From action anime like Attack on Titan to romance like Horimiya or sport animes like Sk8 and isekai like Mushouku Tensei. Even the chill comedic anime like Dragon Maid S or Jahy Sama. All of them make me sit at the edge of my seat! Thank You!

    Plebb_

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

    GeekFood

  • Never stop seeing anime

    vivekred

  • I hope Komi-san will win!

    mostakeajka

  • It's been a great year for anime and manga.

    -THEBeast-

  • May we all awaken to a better dystopia.

    snarky-san

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

    prima_rd

  • Another great year of Anime Ig

    nottherealBEAST

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

    barnabasdudda

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

    diaablo

  • Without love it cannot be seen

    Emillian

  • it's best year of anime

    Lurimau

  • I like anime, yes I do.

    Edimon2907

  • JOJOOOOOOOO!!!!

    ropeccool

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

    DDame38

  • „Sasageyo“

    holondaise

  • for every hot popular girl meets loser boy show that comes out humanity regresses 5 years

    almyx2

  • Demon Slayer Entertainment Arc Episode 10 for Episode of the Year :)

    SkillSwap

  • This is so much better than crunchyroll awards where the judges are the ones whose votes really matter. Loving all the events MAL has been doing recently and can't wait to see MAL grow even more. (thanks for the badges, keep giving us more~)

    Legends_of_anime

  • Imagine being a weeb, totally not me.

    LeifK_

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

    Timcampy118

  • Watching anime feel to me like reading a lot of books. I can travel, imagine and visit new worlds through Anime.

    Hakiro_cr

  • hinjaku hinjaku

    lanveii

  • 1. "I will never give up untill my wish comes true" —ASTA 2. "This is the time you push past your limit" —Yami Sukehiro

    MARKfeni

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

    TeiraTiddy

  • Vivy best anime 2021

    UnclearTurtle10

  • pretty dang good year, huh?

    Thoft

  • espero que nesse ano seja mais acirrando.

    filipelipes300

  • The cruel angel got his degree

    Reba

  • One of the best year for anime fans-

    Golden_Name

  • "All the anime realised this year was amazing as expected from Anime " Some horable mentions 2021:- Re zero second season, Dr stone stone war, Vivy ,To your eternity, Takt op destiny and Demon slayer entertainment destrict.

    Aryak1410

  • Watching anime is getting easier, especially in my region, there are many official/legal platforms that provide anime, hopefully in the future anime information sources will be more interactive and available in many languages.

    Arzetya

  • I spilled my cereal writing this quote

    MrCattyWolf

  • All the released anime this year really came like a full course meal; light, heavy, sour, sweet and much more ( even bitter ).

    anandasaetang

  • Bojji is the best character of this year, also Tooru has a special mention. LARGA VIDA A GODA.

    Luwiolu

  • I finished Sword Art Online and I'm crying!

    CattyLeonhart

  • Wonder Egg Priority and Death Parade need more content so I can prove to my boyfriend that they're the best. Please and thank you.

    Hadles2043

  • I've seen enough i'm satisfied

    Dguns

  • Coś się kończy, coś zaczyna...

    Shokaki

  • Thank you 2021!

    Angelikc

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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