MAL Yearbook 2021

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  • Since I've gotten into anime, I don't watch as much hentai as I thought I would. Anime does it for me just fine ;)

    p1sh

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

    Tuwwster

  • Adding Bojji in ''Must Protect'' is criminal.

    Judhill

  • Just walk the path you believe in And don't forget you're the main character of your own life story.

    dark_rhythm324

  • Anime is the best medicine ever existed in my life!

    Aimideas

  • 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

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

    Brack_Obunga

  • It’s more satisfying to hear a single ‘thank you’ than a lot of ‘sorry’s.’ Re:Zero

    EnergyVirus

  • All I gotta say, we truly live in a susiety. p.s: The manga was better

    KingVcg

  • “If you’re panicking, you won’t be able to win a fight even if you could’ve.” —Ken Ryuguji

    CBPman9001

  • this year was kinda bad I only watched the stuff that was already out, except for demon slayer because that was good rest bad ok

    FISHYGAMRZ

  • Anime is what lets me live in this world. No anime No Life

    AkarshG

  • Crunchyroll anime awards is a joke, sorry but I had to say it.

    Cofi_

  • You're nice keep going

    Army45

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

    The-Harem-God

  • Another year full of anime, another year of not having time to watch everything I wanted...

    Bell_cz

  • "Sometimes there is nothing you can do, you stare at the rain and wait for it to end, all alone".

    hattrem1

  • "L!L!L! & L.W.A.S (Love! the Life! we Live! & Live with A Smile!)" - Two phrases taken from two songs title from my favourite series, Love Live!. The phrases that surely we hope in this year & future, we gain a successful & happy life. Just enjoy your life whatever you do!

    MrBluebear

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

    Kurosawa-san

  • I came. I saw. I MAL'ed.

    Shibuya109

  • “Everyone starts from zero. If you mess up, just try it. Figure out why, and try again.” Miyamura Izumi from Horimiya

    YukiTakashi

  • "Eat the soil, Yoo Joonghyuk." Yoo Jooghyuk started to silently eat the soil.

    humantwig

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

    SnailSavant

  • Don't criticize other anime because of your favorite anime. STAY HEALTHY AND KEEP WATCHING ANIME.

    dl_ats_963

  • \(ò×ó)/

    AkiraKogane

  • 2021 was a fascinating Year for anime, From Masterpiece that Odd Taxi offer to Ex-Arm that keeps the viewer give that always giving for better or for worse (Mostly Worse). Definitely gonna miss 2021 as The Most Busiest anime came for long time.

    Yunohi-kun

  • went in Link Click expecting drama, got depression instead :') watch it if you haven't yet!!!

    IIashII

  • "Humans are radically evil beings that is why we must be restrained by laws and it is necessary to form a nation, but we now value the sanctity of laws more than we value humanity even when we cried humans are virtuous peace never came" — Kant ~~ From Now On We Begin Ethics

    Aatihonora

  • Yare yare daze

    Tefumeku

  • Great year for anime and manga in general!

    DarkHumor04

  • My first formal year in anime

    swabbie

  • My name is Yoshikage Kira. I'm 33 years old. My house is in the northeast section of Morioh, where all the villas are, and I am not married. I work as an employee for the Kame Yu department stores, and I get home every day by 8 PM at the latest. I don't smoke...

    Harun69

  • No Senpai, this is our fight

    ikkew

  • 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

  • “Take the blue and the red and make purple to win the game”

    Raccoonbro

  • Anime uses the extraordinary to make the ordinary more interesting.

    BabyGirl06301

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

    AgeofTitanium

  • Sir Isaac Newton once said: "Plato is my friend, Aristotle is my friend, but my favorite anime is Inferno Cop."

    NotSkulls

  • 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

  • Not realised, A Whole Year has passed!! With the Wonderful Memories of the Characters.. Thank You-️ Hope we again enjoy more, This what I Believe! Till next time, We remember this Eve!!

    Ashok_Kumar

  • Some great manga got animated this year, can't wait for what the future holds

    Norami

  • Its my 1st time but i loved the anime of this year

    Red543322

  • Nuuuuu! Vampire Dies Community was the friends we made along the way!

    Froz3npancake

  • most of these characters are quite unique and from my POV their backstory is what makes them who the are and it's interesting seeing different animes having their characters have to go through difficult and happy moments in way it shows how they can change their personality

    RedBell02

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • "Hey B*tches and bros, and non binary h*es!" Haven't seen as good a dub as this since Ghost Stories (Gakkou no Kaidan.

    Pigsonx

  • Even though the year has been hard for everyone I’m glad I have the awesome anime and manga community to keep me company! \(>~<)

    ShinseiNeko

  • Hey... If we kill all our enemies... over there... will we finally... be free?

    Sarthakahir

  • I'm just grateful for all the animes, mangas, songs and to everyone making all these incredible and amazing piece of art. In 2021, we all were recovering from something in one way or another and anime played a big part in healing.To everyone making this possible, Minna Arigatou!

    adizoned

  • I am a degenerate through and through :3

    _Grackin_

  • The most memorable anime line: "tatakae. Tatakae. TATAKAE!" —Eren Yeager, friend and son

    kazuzu_0

  • “Gon” —Hisoka

    Crispykitty55

  • i keep moving forward until i destroy my enemies

    ARK028

  • Watch Link Click

    jokerariel

  • The special was bad but wonder egg priority was so good it had to win an award at the chrunchyroll awards

    Kevinj2

  • Vivy the best anime don’t @ me

    PapiVamp

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

    LuchoTG17

  • 2021 was a great year for anime. People have found themselves free with more time to be introduced to anime and with the added help of social media and anime content creators, anime itself has become mainstream and more socially welcomed. T'was a truely welcoming year for anime!!

    WakandaMan4Lif

  • A food year it was indeed. ( ´ - ` )ノ

    MikanNatsume5

  • i’m watched so many good anime since i found MAL and i’ve made so many friends and had many discussions that was really interesting and cool!! so thank you MAL

    jen_731

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

    Vitzu

  • I'm still waiting on the hololive anime.

    LordKaelan

  • "No matter how afraid I am, I have a job to do!" —Red Blood Cells (Cells at Work!)

    TheRiseofAnime

  • Anime has had my back during this whole quarantine thing ?

    min_hobiii

  • Loved this year’s shows!

    zelitta

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

    DeonX

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

    heyhoeudoin

  • Strange Cab is the best anime of 2021.

    fluffycow17

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

    AnimeNormee

  • To another great year!

    JohnnyKirisaki

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

    noriakikakyoin

  • "Sekai wa zankoku da sore demo kimi wo aisu yo"

    GleefulViolin

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

    noir_blancc

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

    no-more-tea

  • Be nice to each other!

    Zoester

  • It was a good year for anime

    jamesisarobot

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

    CarlyLmfaoo

  • tatakae

    rinkazukaa

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

    whoisalorachan

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

    Astrqriius

  • “When life gives you lemons, watch anime.”

    callen7408

  • 決してあなたをあきらめるつもりはない決してあなたを失望させるつもりはない

    PokepalsPlayz

  • Heike monogarari and Sonny Boy are perfect, change my mind.

    patate_betterave

  • Anime: A piece of my heart.

    Seba3114

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

    TinyGraape

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

    GeekFood

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

    Ihate-sand

  • #2021 The Anime Year for generations to come, had everything from Attack on Titan to Ex Arm, from Komi san to To your Eternity. Glad I watched so many shows this year, but at the same time sad that I skipped so many gems( will definitely watch them).

    Ironaditya

  • I like voting on anime/manga.

    Sellstedt

  • I someone tries to take my FREEDOM away,I won't hesitate to take theirs!

    ZeroNine

  • Youji Itami spoke facts when he said "I work to support my hobby. So if you asked me which I'd choose my job or my hobby, my hobby takes priority."

    jessieshim

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

    Purara_17li

  • What a wonderful year this has been for anime! Hehe, BEANS.

    Jingrado

  • I will never recover all this time I have invested in consuming the stories of fictional characters

    -FOXX-

  • Anime will always love in pur hearths forever

    Rainanime8

  • Watching anime to enjoy is the best way for watching anime

    Ruraltoken

  • Cuteee year !!! :3

    Zeloge

  • Hope everyone enjoys another year watching anime and reading manga! Cheers!!

    Bearan

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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