"Draken te amo" - Draken, Tokyo Revengers
Anime popped off in 2021, and so did MAL! I'm glad I get to share my interest with everyone on this site!
Bongoblaster
"For love and for peace"
—Vash the Stampede
Dukino
"I only watch anime to hear characters voiced by Miyano Mamoru."
mst3kait
This was certainly a year.
Jhiday
I WILL KEEP MOVING FORWARD, UNTIL MY ENEMIES ARE DESTORYED
FunLessGuy
"I never knew I could watch so much anime in a year"
Acthegamer04
The trailer for the new Kaguya-sama season was highkey better than most anime!
S_c_a_r_l_e_t
real men are tempory, anime men is forever
nellya
PRETTY BOY DETECTIVE CLUB IS THE GOAT
UltramanLarry
Thanks for a good year.
When is Yona of the dawn second season released??
Is it ever gonna be?
Maria_Viktoria
beyound boundaries, and higher
zDenny
Loved this year’s shows!
zelitta
The international community here on MAL is close and amazing, whether you bond over the same anime or manga taste; I think we can all agree that MAL gives us all the opportunity to share our passions. Kampai to more beautiful years :)
PS. Love & Strength to those who need it
Boku_no_pervert
Mushoku Tensei was the gold, crunchyroll prolly had the worst anime of the year awards this year but its not gonna stop me from loving Mushoku Tensei.
SuperiorAMVs
“If you can’t do something, then don’t. Focus on what you can.”
MTLourenco
So much time, so little effectively used time.
budrking354
To (sk8 the) infinity and beyond!
LeonerreFT
"If I am wielding the sword then I cannot embrace you, if I am not wielding the sword then I cannot protect you"
BleachedAvatar
Let go of reality, nothing goes planned in this accursed world…
diaablo
“I just wanted to make it clear there were people here. And make sure I don’t forget.” – Fushi
qweaenr
Anime has ruined me
Uchuuu
"This isn't a popularity contest right?"
Ice-cube
Loved this year, so many great anime released and hoping for more isekai genre anime and manga to come out!!!
Abdullahthegreat
Anime characters got a yearbook before I did T_T
SleepySera
I love watching anime its really fun dattabayo
amit004
2022年以降のアニメを本当に楽しみにしています
Neko_ipoi
“Sometimes it takes a real man to become best girl”
—Gigguk
NoSize
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
10 billion lovely person
Expertul25
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_
Filled with disasters from Covid to Ex-Arm, 2021 has come to an end :). Although filled with some nasty flops and disasters the "Face" of Bojji, "Mehness" of Odokawa, "Animation" of Mushoku Tensei (and KnY) and much more has lifted up 2021 to another great year for anime :)
lollipOOOp
This year I watched anime and nothing more
rilip1
Grateful for all the school fight cameramen
BadBoy65t
sonny boy anime of the year
boykunron
Good year for anime lovers.
NERo0o
Great year for anime!
P.S. What does O(ver)P(owered) Direction even mean?
HalfwayDeadz
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
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
Good year
Simy45
There's too much anime, I can't keep up!
DominickFisher
Odd Taxi = AotY - Watch it!!
PixelPenguin
It has been a great journey! Hope for the best for what's to come and always remember, you're never alone!
BlazeMustang
It's a small year for an anime industry as it's a small year for me.
sixtef
Banger year for Anime!
FoxyVee
My first formal year in anime
swabbie
To quote Adam (SK-) "Hey..."
theanimeview
Anime/Manga Never gonna give you up,
Never gonna let you down, Never gonna say goodbye.
Kanekikenblackre
Anime is life
Haruhi_Sarutobi
Let's keep it subtle then BANG!
efontanar
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
Draken supremacy
Tikaas_m
Hear me, all subjects of Ymir.
TATAKAE!!!
vjtatakae
"I'd rather die than get involved in something in what sounds like a pain in the ass."
Kurosawa-san
“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
All Anime is well, but no more Ex-Arm descendant please
mikazukimizuki
Akatsuki is life, Akatsuki is love #VillainsFTW
katsukidayou
Mushouku Tensei is the real anime of the year
Witra
Its not like i want to be in the yearbook or anything.... Baka
Pandasiar
it's been a tough year but these shows were my retreat from my home stress,school life and many more.
SSalman
To watch anime every day makes me happy
SandraEis
The year that raised anime benchmarks!
xyzhritwik
"If God closes a door, you can climb through the window."
Daruchev___2923
F*cking this year so many caught omicron
LynScroni
“Let’s get ready to RUMBLE!!!”
Sora126
anime is a retreat from a retreat as in it is another version of tv and some look at tv as a retreat and anime fits thats because anything is possible as long as one can draw it
grim_the_reaper
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
86 eigth-six is the best anime this year!!!!
Ryab_
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
Mr. Worldwide to Infinity
salivabench
I should have been nominated, but it's fun to give others a chance... right?
SheyCroix
Woof *in a French accent*
CrustyMustard
This year was pretty shit, the anime were neat tho
Koogmaster
Anime has been a nice way out of real life for me the past couple of years. It brings so much emotion where nothing else could!
Vincentevil
I survived 2021 Thank god
2021 is blessed with lots of good series
Hope next year I can survive
doraemonpure
Grateful for the year that brought us Komi-San!
MisterEuphoria
Oh gosh, some of my nominated category were there! Must protect, hell yeah!
Alright, folks, the yearbook concept is great. Thanks for this great idea. Reminds me much to my graduation book. Its sure can be more great if this can be a yearly tradition.
Mal expo here i come!
badabass
ninomiya best prota of the year
Gotai
"I have one question for you what women is your type?"
-Aoi Todo
Marty_1703
To Your Eternity was the saddest anime this year. Shaking and crying rn.
genuinegiorno
Ai shite shimatta zenbu zenbu
MiguelCoelho
The community behind the anime is like icing on the cake; irreplaceable and comes in all sorts to enjoy!
Treeky_
So many great shows this year!!
Cupanda64
As a child I wanted to be Naruto, but damn! As an adult I can relate to Uramichi Onii-san!! Well, now I get it why Levi said "Give up on your dreams and die."
AishAndAnime
Just imagine a world where all bananas turned blue over night.
StephenBriggsby
“I don't know If you all missed me, but I didn't think about any of you at all.”
@Dscry
The storm that was approaching came this year
OceanRay
“Set your heart ablaze”
rengok
Soda… Boku ga Kira ?
Memochi
My Computer Screen is brighter than my future.
Taiga_Demon
So many anime so little time
near94
“Gon”
—Hisoka
Crispykitty55
It was a good year for isekai
ltroyal
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
Imagine thinking I would even consider protecting anyone over my best boy Bojji
Chizzie
And to 1000 episodes we finally arrive while still pursuing the One Piece, maybe we saw in 2021 the last big shounen that could hit a mark like that because of season format. History dears!
Korixus
2021 was stacked
jamaicanelmo
Best Anime Year Yet!!)
Brabd
THE DYNAMIC DUO NOMINEES MADE ME SCREAM FR
marini_the_gomi
“Everyone starts from zero. If you mess up, just try it. Figure out why, and try again.” Miyamura Izumi from Horimiya
YukiTakashi
I cant believe that we lived in an era the we got to see EX ARM. What a time to be alive!
"Draken te amo" - Draken, Tokyo Revengers Anime popped off in 2021, and so did MAL! I'm glad I get to share my interest with everyone on this site!
Bongoblaster
"For love and for peace" —Vash the Stampede
Dukino
"I only watch anime to hear characters voiced by Miyano Mamoru."
mst3kait
This was certainly a year.
Jhiday
I WILL KEEP MOVING FORWARD, UNTIL MY ENEMIES ARE DESTORYED
FunLessGuy
"I never knew I could watch so much anime in a year"
Acthegamer04
The trailer for the new Kaguya-sama season was highkey better than most anime!
S_c_a_r_l_e_t
real men are tempory, anime men is forever
nellya
PRETTY BOY DETECTIVE CLUB IS THE GOAT
UltramanLarry
Thanks for a good year. When is Yona of the dawn second season released?? Is it ever gonna be?
Maria_Viktoria
beyound boundaries, and higher
zDenny
Loved this year’s shows!
zelitta
The international community here on MAL is close and amazing, whether you bond over the same anime or manga taste; I think we can all agree that MAL gives us all the opportunity to share our passions. Kampai to more beautiful years :) PS. Love & Strength to those who need it
Boku_no_pervert
Mushoku Tensei was the gold, crunchyroll prolly had the worst anime of the year awards this year but its not gonna stop me from loving Mushoku Tensei.
SuperiorAMVs
“If you can’t do something, then don’t. Focus on what you can.”
MTLourenco
So much time, so little effectively used time.
budrking354
To (sk8 the) infinity and beyond!
LeonerreFT
"If I am wielding the sword then I cannot embrace you, if I am not wielding the sword then I cannot protect you"
BleachedAvatar
Let go of reality, nothing goes planned in this accursed world…
diaablo
“I just wanted to make it clear there were people here. And make sure I don’t forget.” – Fushi
qweaenr
Anime has ruined me
Uchuuu
"This isn't a popularity contest right?"
Ice-cube
Loved this year, so many great anime released and hoping for more isekai genre anime and manga to come out!!!
Abdullahthegreat
Anime characters got a yearbook before I did T_T
SleepySera
I love watching anime its really fun dattabayo
amit004
2022年以降のアニメを本当に楽しみにしています
Neko_ipoi
“Sometimes it takes a real man to become best girl” —Gigguk
NoSize
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
10 billion lovely person
Expertul25
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_
Filled with disasters from Covid to Ex-Arm, 2021 has come to an end :). Although filled with some nasty flops and disasters the "Face" of Bojji, "Mehness" of Odokawa, "Animation" of Mushoku Tensei (and KnY) and much more has lifted up 2021 to another great year for anime :)
lollipOOOp
This year I watched anime and nothing more
rilip1
Grateful for all the school fight cameramen
BadBoy65t
sonny boy anime of the year
boykunron
Good year for anime lovers.
NERo0o
Great year for anime! P.S. What does O(ver)P(owered) Direction even mean?
HalfwayDeadz
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
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
Good year
Simy45
There's too much anime, I can't keep up!
DominickFisher
Odd Taxi = AotY - Watch it!!
PixelPenguin
It has been a great journey! Hope for the best for what's to come and always remember, you're never alone!
BlazeMustang
It's a small year for an anime industry as it's a small year for me.
sixtef
Banger year for Anime!
FoxyVee
My first formal year in anime
swabbie
To quote Adam (SK-) "Hey..."
theanimeview
Anime/Manga Never gonna give you up, Never gonna let you down, Never gonna say goodbye.
Kanekikenblackre
Anime is life
Haruhi_Sarutobi
Let's keep it subtle then BANG!
efontanar
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
Draken supremacy
Tikaas_m
Hear me, all subjects of Ymir. TATAKAE!!!
vjtatakae
"I'd rather die than get involved in something in what sounds like a pain in the ass."
Kurosawa-san
“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
All Anime is well, but no more Ex-Arm descendant please
mikazukimizuki
Akatsuki is life, Akatsuki is love #VillainsFTW
katsukidayou
Mushouku Tensei is the real anime of the year
Witra
Its not like i want to be in the yearbook or anything.... Baka
Pandasiar
it's been a tough year but these shows were my retreat from my home stress,school life and many more.
SSalman
To watch anime every day makes me happy
SandraEis
The year that raised anime benchmarks!
xyzhritwik
"If God closes a door, you can climb through the window."
Daruchev___2923
F*cking this year so many caught omicron
LynScroni
“Let’s get ready to RUMBLE!!!”
Sora126
anime is a retreat from a retreat as in it is another version of tv and some look at tv as a retreat and anime fits thats because anything is possible as long as one can draw it
grim_the_reaper
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
86 eigth-six is the best anime this year!!!!
Ryab_
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
Mr. Worldwide to Infinity
salivabench
I should have been nominated, but it's fun to give others a chance... right?
SheyCroix
Woof *in a French accent*
CrustyMustard
This year was pretty shit, the anime were neat tho
Koogmaster
Anime has been a nice way out of real life for me the past couple of years. It brings so much emotion where nothing else could!
Vincentevil
I survived 2021 Thank god 2021 is blessed with lots of good series Hope next year I can survive
doraemonpure
Grateful for the year that brought us Komi-San!
MisterEuphoria
Oh gosh, some of my nominated category were there! Must protect, hell yeah! Alright, folks, the yearbook concept is great. Thanks for this great idea. Reminds me much to my graduation book. Its sure can be more great if this can be a yearly tradition. Mal expo here i come!
badabass
ninomiya best prota of the year
Gotai
"I have one question for you what women is your type?" -Aoi Todo
Marty_1703
To Your Eternity was the saddest anime this year. Shaking and crying rn.
genuinegiorno
Ai shite shimatta zenbu zenbu
MiguelCoelho
The community behind the anime is like icing on the cake; irreplaceable and comes in all sorts to enjoy!
Treeky_
So many great shows this year!!
Cupanda64
As a child I wanted to be Naruto, but damn! As an adult I can relate to Uramichi Onii-san!! Well, now I get it why Levi said "Give up on your dreams and die."
AishAndAnime
Just imagine a world where all bananas turned blue over night.
StephenBriggsby
“I don't know If you all missed me, but I didn't think about any of you at all.”
@Dscry
The storm that was approaching came this year
OceanRay
“Set your heart ablaze”
rengok
Soda… Boku ga Kira ?
Memochi
My Computer Screen is brighter than my future.
Taiga_Demon
So many anime so little time
near94
“Gon” —Hisoka
Crispykitty55
It was a good year for isekai
ltroyal
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
Imagine thinking I would even consider protecting anyone over my best boy Bojji
Chizzie
And to 1000 episodes we finally arrive while still pursuing the One Piece, maybe we saw in 2021 the last big shounen that could hit a mark like that because of season format. History dears!
Korixus
2021 was stacked
jamaicanelmo
Best Anime Year Yet!!)
Brabd
THE DYNAMIC DUO NOMINEES MADE ME SCREAM FR
marini_the_gomi
“Everyone starts from zero. If you mess up, just try it. Figure out why, and try again.” Miyamura Izumi from Horimiya
YukiTakashi
I cant believe that we lived in an era the we got to see EX ARM. What a time to be alive!
Jenga