To be a part of a community that enjoys the medium of anime just like I do makes me happy. This platform has helped me look at different perspectives of a show, make friends, and know what is going on within the anime community. Last year was fun. Hope this year gets better.
tufflilcookie
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
"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
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 think this year has been an amazing year for anime. It's been a long while since we've had a year where everyone can find something to watch, where every season has something that someone might be into. I'm really excited to see where we can go from here!
strydderXD
Unbelievable
BRUHLAS
I have not seen more than half of the anime in this list. But oh well. Good luck and have fun in your future life and always remember as what you've seen and experienced will always disappear.
JSpaceS
2021 was the year I started reading manga. I also became more open in the types of anime I watched!
Ralphox
Anime teach me to survive...???
Fuyuki_Hashime
If you don't like your destiny, don't accept it.
MonikaDYadav
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
I should have been nominated, but it's fun to give others a chance... right?
SheyCroix
"Give up on your dream and die"
ManeeshReddy
"........" 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
“A low possibility means it's not zero”; Tokuchi Toua.
Koala15
A great year for anime released, but a sad one because of all the legends that passed away. Here's in remembrance of all those legends, May their souls rest in peace.
StrawhatAJ
Woof *in a French accent*
CrustyMustard
The closer you are to something, the lesser you can see.
MardyBums
Idk but we had a great 2021 in anime terms and we are going to have an amazing 2022 too so Im excited!
Faceu77
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
Ainz-sama banzai!!!!
Notferdo
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_
PRETTY BOY DETECTIVE CLUB IS THE GOAT
UltramanLarry
Life is meaningless till you get up and give it one
Mr_Gopnik
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
Hi there :)
I don't know what to write but I will become bestfriends with someone who loves romantic comedies as much as I do
delooloo
The Spring Sky is Bluer than I've ever seen. If I could give you this very sky as a gift, I would in a heartbeat.'
anhiansh5
wonder egg deserved better
lunanamu
Never Forget Rengoku- a delicious slayer of demons.
falloutforari
My first year watching anime, and it was a banger.
barnabasdudda
New seasons, new worlds to discover!
naerbo
Without anime my life would be boring
Yabooijohnny
EX-ARM is a masterpiece,Dogeza de Tanondemita is the most wholesome show of the season and the most consistent show is undoubtedly " B :The Beginning Succession
Jokes aside this years was better than the last one(at least in terms of anime )
best shows were SNK and BLUE PERIOD
Yanssen10
Everything is amazing with its quantity and quality. While I haven't seen many productions, the ones I have seen were great, and my anticipation of the episode itself was a lot of fun (and impatience). Thank you to everyone who has worked hard to make this year so amazing!
akafterskvr
It be chaotic. It be wholesome. It be heart wrecking but it be a good year for anime.
RandomUser048
Oddtaxi Anime of the year
Rolandorotolando
Year 2021 is a very memorable year for me for it's the first time that I've watched anime of the certain season. I've watched almost all anime of 2021 and even participated in FAL and for me, it's the year that I've enjoyed watching anime more than ever before!
Mhar-sama
Another year on the courtesy of anime ?. Lots of tears flown , hearts broken, healed , laughed . Anime has always been a blessing and looking forward to another exciting anime year ahead ?
TABMrMystic
Do I watch anime or does anime watch me?
Freestyler589
Thank you.
Nxiety_
2000s were the best for anime, can't lie there
elle6969
Always relaxed at all times
cocoaaa
We didn’t realize we were making memories. We just knew we were having fun
GatoDeSabre
amazing year
XarkezPL
If you ever feel bad, just remember that Ex-Arm exists.
Then feel worse.
(:
Math082r
Imagine being a weeb, totally not me.
LeifK_
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
"there is no hope without light, and light cannot shine without hope" azulongmon, digimon adventure 02
lightinhereyes
Take life with a grain of pepper.
Starfinity67
Whatever you lose, you’ll find it again, but what you throw away you’ll never get it back
KnightOfAstoria
Anime sucks, I love it.
MonadProxi
"Sometimes there is nothing you can do, you stare at the rain and wait for it to end, all alone".
hattrem1
I really appreciate the idea of putting up a lot of the obscure shows that came out in the categories unlike most of the anime based award shows held recently, it really goes to show that the nominees were being selected based on the genuine enjoyment they offered and that's it.
Kazou-nozumu689
This was certainly a year.
Jhiday
Cheers to another year of full of amazing shows! May the power of anime, be on your side!
xTadx
MUST PROTECT MIKO YOTSUYA!!!
Its_Ishii
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
Anime brought me back to life
Revaxiph
Thank you 2021.
Now, it is time to part.
:)
Kaiyo_Shounen
Wait anime year of 2021 already ending ?!?!
Roan_Ronaldo
My Life is non-fiction.
Tachi_Kun
Live life don't let it live you!
Galador_Silva
"Embrace the heartache and become a good man, Gugu!"
tropika
Crunchyroll anime of the year sucks lol
Sladerocks
To Your Eternity was the saddest anime this year. Shaking and crying rn.
genuinegiorno
THIS IS WHAT I WANT BABY, LET'S GOOOO
Dontraiver
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
fun year! hope for the best for the next one :))
moises_ishida
If I'd get a dollar for each unnecessary panty shot in Mierko-chan, I'd be a millionaire.
-
“If you’re panicking, you won’t be able to win a fight even if you could’ve.”
—Ken Ryuguji
CBPman9001
Yearbook Janai, Katsura da!
Iskarioth
Last year anime was so epics and hoping this year is going to blow minds, let the best anime win
Lilgabbi
Watching anime feel to me like reading a lot of books. I can travel, imagine and visit new worlds through Anime.
Hakiro_cr
Anime is an integral part of my life, it's like I'm addicted to it and it is what keeps me sane these days. I can't go even a day without watching at least 1 ep of an anime. You could say that anime has saved me and it is saving many more people every day. I'm thankful to Japan.
TsutanaiFuun
This world is cruel but I still love you.
Even if I sacrifice everything, I will protect you.
Even if this is a mistake, I don’t doubt it.
What is right is believing in myself strongly.
alonelysunflower
Don't criticize other anime because of your favorite anime.
STAY HEALTHY AND KEEP WATCHING ANIME.
dl_ats_963
I haven't watched much anime for last 1 year but I will if I had some free time?
tejas-san
There is no greater happiness and peace than sitting on the couch with a cup of tea and watching this year's anime with your loved ones, creating memes, even crying sometimes but also admiring, learning and being enchanted ...
_swh_
TATAKE
Triall
"Catch me if you can, Holmes!"
—Moriarty
Rkashyap621
I'm too lazy to come up with something creative, so just let this be my yearbook quote I guess
IrrelevantGuy
EREN YEAGEEERR!!!!
yoitsHan
I will always move forward if i can. If I can't i will think again.
Afieqq
“Let it be known that Catarina Claes is best girl”
TsunderesMan
Bojji is the best -
Skoord_
Its not like i want to be in the yearbook or anything.... Baka
Pandasiar
What a wonderful year this has been for anime! Hehe, BEANS.
Jingrado
Stay AWESOME fellow otakus!
The_Mighty_Otaku
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 is AMAZING.
apinop_39493
I don't know which flopped harder: 2021, or The Promised Neverland Season 2 (that OP was pretty good though)!
marsspacedout
horimiya supermacy
smutnygoldi
Hope next year gets even better! Thanks to everyone for creating stuff like this and keeping MAL as the best community (๑˃̵ ᴗ ˂̵)و
minsssk
“When life gives you lemons, watch anime.”
callen7408
The more you watch, the more you learn!!!
This quote literally describes what feelings I have with anime. It helped me through tough times and I'll always be ready to touch new horizons with it.
School is temporary, swag is forever.
ghostkyaenma
"People die when they're killed"
thenthukpa
"Jooooooohhhnnnn!!!!!" —Ronaldo
Samii
To be a part of a community that enjoys the medium of anime just like I do makes me happy. This platform has helped me look at different perspectives of a show, make friends, and know what is going on within the anime community. Last year was fun. Hope this year gets better.
tufflilcookie
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
"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
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 think this year has been an amazing year for anime. It's been a long while since we've had a year where everyone can find something to watch, where every season has something that someone might be into. I'm really excited to see where we can go from here!
strydderXD
Unbelievable
BRUHLAS
I have not seen more than half of the anime in this list. But oh well. Good luck and have fun in your future life and always remember as what you've seen and experienced will always disappear.
JSpaceS
2021 was the year I started reading manga. I also became more open in the types of anime I watched!
Ralphox
Anime teach me to survive...???
Fuyuki_Hashime
If you don't like your destiny, don't accept it.
MonikaDYadav
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
I should have been nominated, but it's fun to give others a chance... right?
SheyCroix
"Give up on your dream and die"
ManeeshReddy
"........" 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
“A low possibility means it's not zero”; Tokuchi Toua.
Koala15
A great year for anime released, but a sad one because of all the legends that passed away. Here's in remembrance of all those legends, May their souls rest in peace.
StrawhatAJ
Woof *in a French accent*
CrustyMustard
The closer you are to something, the lesser you can see.
MardyBums
Idk but we had a great 2021 in anime terms and we are going to have an amazing 2022 too so Im excited!
Faceu77
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
Ainz-sama banzai!!!!
Notferdo
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_
PRETTY BOY DETECTIVE CLUB IS THE GOAT
UltramanLarry
Life is meaningless till you get up and give it one
Mr_Gopnik
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
Hi there :) I don't know what to write but I will become bestfriends with someone who loves romantic comedies as much as I do
delooloo
The Spring Sky is Bluer than I've ever seen. If I could give you this very sky as a gift, I would in a heartbeat.'
anhiansh5
wonder egg deserved better
lunanamu
Never Forget Rengoku- a delicious slayer of demons.
falloutforari
My first year watching anime, and it was a banger.
barnabasdudda
New seasons, new worlds to discover!
naerbo
Without anime my life would be boring
Yabooijohnny
EX-ARM is a masterpiece,Dogeza de Tanondemita is the most wholesome show of the season and the most consistent show is undoubtedly " B :The Beginning Succession Jokes aside this years was better than the last one(at least in terms of anime ) best shows were SNK and BLUE PERIOD
Yanssen10
Everything is amazing with its quantity and quality. While I haven't seen many productions, the ones I have seen were great, and my anticipation of the episode itself was a lot of fun (and impatience). Thank you to everyone who has worked hard to make this year so amazing!
akafterskvr
It be chaotic. It be wholesome. It be heart wrecking but it be a good year for anime.
RandomUser048
Oddtaxi Anime of the year
Rolandorotolando
Year 2021 is a very memorable year for me for it's the first time that I've watched anime of the certain season. I've watched almost all anime of 2021 and even participated in FAL and for me, it's the year that I've enjoyed watching anime more than ever before!
Mhar-sama
Another year on the courtesy of anime ?. Lots of tears flown , hearts broken, healed , laughed . Anime has always been a blessing and looking forward to another exciting anime year ahead ?
TABMrMystic
Do I watch anime or does anime watch me?
Freestyler589
Thank you.
Nxiety_
2000s were the best for anime, can't lie there
elle6969
Always relaxed at all times
cocoaaa
We didn’t realize we were making memories. We just knew we were having fun
GatoDeSabre
amazing year
XarkezPL
If you ever feel bad, just remember that Ex-Arm exists. Then feel worse. (:
Math082r
Imagine being a weeb, totally not me.
LeifK_
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
"there is no hope without light, and light cannot shine without hope" azulongmon, digimon adventure 02
lightinhereyes
Take life with a grain of pepper.
Starfinity67
Whatever you lose, you’ll find it again, but what you throw away you’ll never get it back
KnightOfAstoria
Anime sucks, I love it.
MonadProxi
"Sometimes there is nothing you can do, you stare at the rain and wait for it to end, all alone".
hattrem1
I really appreciate the idea of putting up a lot of the obscure shows that came out in the categories unlike most of the anime based award shows held recently, it really goes to show that the nominees were being selected based on the genuine enjoyment they offered and that's it.
Kazou-nozumu689
This was certainly a year.
Jhiday
Cheers to another year of full of amazing shows! May the power of anime, be on your side!
xTadx
MUST PROTECT MIKO YOTSUYA!!!
Its_Ishii
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
Anime brought me back to life
Revaxiph
Thank you 2021. Now, it is time to part. :)
Kaiyo_Shounen
Wait anime year of 2021 already ending ?!?!
Roan_Ronaldo
My Life is non-fiction.
Tachi_Kun
Live life don't let it live you!
Galador_Silva
"Embrace the heartache and become a good man, Gugu!"
tropika
Crunchyroll anime of the year sucks lol
Sladerocks
To Your Eternity was the saddest anime this year. Shaking and crying rn.
genuinegiorno
THIS IS WHAT I WANT BABY, LET'S GOOOO
Dontraiver
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
fun year! hope for the best for the next one :))
moises_ishida
If I'd get a dollar for each unnecessary panty shot in Mierko-chan, I'd be a millionaire.
-
“If you’re panicking, you won’t be able to win a fight even if you could’ve.” —Ken Ryuguji
CBPman9001
Yearbook Janai, Katsura da!
Iskarioth
Last year anime was so epics and hoping this year is going to blow minds, let the best anime win
Lilgabbi
Watching anime feel to me like reading a lot of books. I can travel, imagine and visit new worlds through Anime.
Hakiro_cr
Anime is an integral part of my life, it's like I'm addicted to it and it is what keeps me sane these days. I can't go even a day without watching at least 1 ep of an anime. You could say that anime has saved me and it is saving many more people every day. I'm thankful to Japan.
TsutanaiFuun
This world is cruel but I still love you. Even if I sacrifice everything, I will protect you. Even if this is a mistake, I don’t doubt it. What is right is believing in myself strongly.
alonelysunflower
Don't criticize other anime because of your favorite anime. STAY HEALTHY AND KEEP WATCHING ANIME.
dl_ats_963
I haven't watched much anime for last 1 year but I will if I had some free time?
tejas-san
There is no greater happiness and peace than sitting on the couch with a cup of tea and watching this year's anime with your loved ones, creating memes, even crying sometimes but also admiring, learning and being enchanted ...
_swh_
TATAKE
Triall
"Catch me if you can, Holmes!" —Moriarty
Rkashyap621
I'm too lazy to come up with something creative, so just let this be my yearbook quote I guess
IrrelevantGuy
EREN YEAGEEERR!!!!
yoitsHan
I will always move forward if i can. If I can't i will think again.
Afieqq
“Let it be known that Catarina Claes is best girl”
TsunderesMan
Bojji is the best -
Skoord_
Its not like i want to be in the yearbook or anything.... Baka
Pandasiar
What a wonderful year this has been for anime! Hehe, BEANS.
Jingrado
Stay AWESOME fellow otakus!
The_Mighty_Otaku
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 is AMAZING.
apinop_39493
I don't know which flopped harder: 2021, or The Promised Neverland Season 2 (that OP was pretty good though)!
marsspacedout
horimiya supermacy
smutnygoldi
Hope next year gets even better! Thanks to everyone for creating stuff like this and keeping MAL as the best community (๑˃̵ ᴗ ˂̵)و
minsssk
“When life gives you lemons, watch anime.”
callen7408
The more you watch, the more you learn!!! This quote literally describes what feelings I have with anime. It helped me through tough times and I'll always be ready to touch new horizons with it.
Scorpiox__
"People die when they are killed" —Emiya
GrimmZ0ne
Draken you will win
K0NNA