I have learned that, if you ever read a summary for an anime and think 'Might be good/ maybe, but I do not know if it is for me' ... WATCH AT LEAST 3 EPISODES OF IT! I have found that some of my new favorites by following this guide line.
Spinka T.K.
“It takes a real man to be the best girl” -gigguk
Strohmier
Anime is my way to escape from this harsh reality.
noir_blancc
Thank you.
Nxiety_
“Everyone has a side of themselves that they don’t want other people to see.”
—Kyouko Hori
Squidnugi
“People’s lives don’t end when they die, it ends when they lose faith.”
– Itachi Uchiha (Naruto)
Blank_Matter
Just imagine a world where all bananas turned blue over night.
StephenBriggsby
I should have watched more anime!
TripleLutzz
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
The community behind the anime is like icing on the cake; irreplaceable and comes in all sorts to enjoy!
Treeky_
Anime is Trash and so am I.
Mayu_jamir
-My depression is chronic but the animes I watch are iconic-
Sunny_Sun
something creative and funny
...plz chuckle
rem00kh
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
I'm thankful for Anime & Mangas being part of my life. Things wouldn't be the same without so many passionate and creative people who're giving life to characters we can relate to and creating marvelous stories for us to experience. It is truly wonderful, to say the least.
Zach-chan
It’s more satisfying to hear a single ‘thank you’ than a lot of ‘sorry’s.’
Re:Zero
EnergyVirus
Didn't watch enough this year I have failed you MAL overlords
Ostrichsmoothies
Thank you 2021.
Now, it is time to part.
:)
Kaiyo_Shounen
2021 was a year to behold for anime. The animators put their heart into their work like Vivy did with her singing. Give these overworked heroes a round of applause!
DeliveryDiverge
Nuuuuu! Vampire Dies Community was the friends we made along the way!
Froz3npancake
Fruits Basket it's the anime of the year
Hebihime_
We may say it was a good anime year!
AnyTheFox
"Sometimes it takes a real man to become the best girl"
i hope more anime will get seasons 2
meormuhammadnaim
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
Though the world may be burning, but I'm Alright
Alright_Ok
Bro Idk why I watch anime but it's good.
Ihate-sand
I have watched so many animes with different storyline and still can't decide which one is my favourite. Hat's off to the people who work hard making wonderful animes.
Love from India -️
NotMito11
Have another happy anime year!!!
Dr_Lepic
If you see this, read Ookami Shounen wa Kyou mo Uso wo Kasaneru and bless Botan
ShinoAlter
Simply a stupendous year! Senjougahara negs tho
Verhexen
This year 2021 was full of great surprises and good animes where you can take refuge and feel the serenity that they emanate, and experience unique sensations.
Zonx98
This year was an overall good year with lots of amazing anime!
Looking forward to the next.
Acoustic_Sammy_X
“The spring sky is bluer than I've ever seen. If only I could gift you this wonderful sky. No, I know what you'd like better. A cake with lots of whipped cream on top. ”
—Izumi Miyamura
Tamago_Senpai14
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
This year i finished over 200 animes! *yes i have no life* but ive learned things good and bad, watched amazing animes and plain awful ones. But you know what? Its been a great journet from then till now, and i cherish every moment of it.
Art3misuwu
My first year watching anime, and it was a banger.
barnabasdudda
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
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
Here to another good year for anime!
AngeloMC21
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 teach me to survive...???
Fuyuki_Hashime
This year I finally watched one anime. Maybe two.
SnailSavant
I used to be normal, then I spent three years in Japan
SoggySlopster
This year was so lovable! Adorable and funny characters, relatable scenes, cool fights, cute couples-- what more could you want!!
CurlyAnocas
Always found what I search on MAL ^^
Tiara A.
Tokyo revengers was the best this year in my opinion
PutName_Here
“For a pregnant woman to give birth, she’s gotta feel the pain of pulling a watermelon out of her nostril. For an artist to create a masterpiece, he’s gotta feel the pain of pulling entire galaxies out of his ass.”
—Gintoki Sakata
Kenma099
"I am the cutest no doubt!!"
aruuuimi
watched slice of life because i had no life
Jahshaka
Life is meaningless till you get up and give it one
Mr_Gopnik
I watched as many of these as there are in the second digit of 2021
Sailor_Sakka
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
Lena is best girl of 2021.
BlueCassius
So much time, so little effectively used time.
budrking354
2022 will be very good anime year
Laaleet
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
I’m grateful to MAL for being there with me every step of the way these past 10+ years. Thank you for providing such a fun place we can hang out and laugh with other fans! I look forward to the next 10!
YukiTsubaki
"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
"For love and for peace"
—Vash the Stampede
Dukino
All these anime having part 1 and part 2 lately, meanwhile I'm still waiting for Covid 19 part 2 ?
RealCraziCow
I will never recover all this time I have invested in consuming the stories of fictional characters
-FOXX-
"We think heroes exist only in story books, we don't realize how easy it really is to be a true hero. It can be something as complex as saving a life, or something as simple as being there for someone in their time of need. Never quit."
MinMonster
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
Kore wa Pandemic desu ka?
Bergioyn
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
Everyday there's a way to come alive again...
(chano)
dalzovo
“A low possibility means it's not zero”; Tokuchi Toua.
Koala15
F*cking this year so many caught omicron
LynScroni
Let go of reality, nothing goes planned in this accursed world…
diaablo
My first formal year in anime
swabbie
I will always move forward if i can. If I can't i will think again.
Afieqq
2021 was a great year for anime, and these selections were among the best.
lgght-249
'We all learn from anime, and every small bit of it has an enormous impact in our life''
whistle_of_wish
"People die when they're killed"
KaguraFireCosplay
"Tatakae"
—Eren Jeager
MrSuperElite
at first, I was scared to become an anime fan. I didn't want to be called "uwu anime sussy baka". ... this year I've completed my 100th series and discovered more about myself > because of Japanese animations of course
tynqa
thank u mappa! please rest !
echoesmirror
"To know sorrow is not terrifying. What is terrifying is to know you can't go back to happiness you could have."
~ Matsumoto Rangiku (Bleach)
MADM4X_
I am the Ultimate Super High School Level Manga Reader!
celeVie
New seasons, new worlds to discover!
naerbo
watching animes is a healing haha
amykasa
Woof *in a French accent*
CrustyMustard
When somebody ask me ''why is Fairy Tail your favorite anime"
i only have one answer ''because it makes me forget that i don't have anybody who wants to real be with me. And Fairy Tail is about friendship and i want what they have ''
saliona
An amazing anime year. Loved a lot of animes. I hope every year will have amazing anime like 2021 from now on.
DARK_REPULSER_5
A solid year of anime Rip to one of the goats Kentaro Miura, also watch one piece
BrokenButter
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
gotta say the anime were pretty good last year
aturtlzzz
Back in September of this year I started getting into anime, starting with MHA, (which I still have a soft spot for btw) and the most recent anime I've watched was Bleach. At the beginning of this year I decided to take a break from anime, but Akira is next. Keep watching anime!
Activeonspotify
“What you consider normal often turns out to be what makes you, you.”
—Ooba Mayu (Blue Period)
Lopika
watch/read jojo part 6. read chainsaw man. support authors. :)
CarlyLmfaoo
Heyy im very excited to do this i hope i can join next year too thanks for invite me-️ I love you my anime list
zensayonara
Never stop seeing anime
vivekred
I love anime!
Artistic
Nuggets
Increasing
My
Energy
audreyz00
Pain changes People
Lone02Wolf
it's best year of anime
Lurimau
It's a small year for an anime industry as it's a small year for me.
sixtef
Anime... Sure if a hell of a thing huh, I'm glad i fell down this rabbit hole.
I love watching anime its really fun dattabayo
amit004
I have learned that, if you ever read a summary for an anime and think 'Might be good/ maybe, but I do not know if it is for me' ... WATCH AT LEAST 3 EPISODES OF IT! I have found that some of my new favorites by following this guide line.
Spinka T.K.
“It takes a real man to be the best girl” -gigguk
Strohmier
Anime is my way to escape from this harsh reality.
noir_blancc
Thank you.
Nxiety_
“Everyone has a side of themselves that they don’t want other people to see.” —Kyouko Hori
Squidnugi
“People’s lives don’t end when they die, it ends when they lose faith.” – Itachi Uchiha (Naruto)
Blank_Matter
Just imagine a world where all bananas turned blue over night.
StephenBriggsby
I should have watched more anime!
TripleLutzz
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
The community behind the anime is like icing on the cake; irreplaceable and comes in all sorts to enjoy!
Treeky_
Anime is Trash and so am I.
Mayu_jamir
-My depression is chronic but the animes I watch are iconic-
Sunny_Sun
something creative and funny ...plz chuckle
rem00kh
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
I'm thankful for Anime & Mangas being part of my life. Things wouldn't be the same without so many passionate and creative people who're giving life to characters we can relate to and creating marvelous stories for us to experience. It is truly wonderful, to say the least.
Zach-chan
It’s more satisfying to hear a single ‘thank you’ than a lot of ‘sorry’s.’ Re:Zero
EnergyVirus
Didn't watch enough this year I have failed you MAL overlords
Ostrichsmoothies
Thank you 2021. Now, it is time to part. :)
Kaiyo_Shounen
2021 was a year to behold for anime. The animators put their heart into their work like Vivy did with her singing. Give these overworked heroes a round of applause!
DeliveryDiverge
Nuuuuu! Vampire Dies Community was the friends we made along the way!
Froz3npancake
Fruits Basket it's the anime of the year
Hebihime_
We may say it was a good anime year!
AnyTheFox
"Sometimes it takes a real man to become the best girl" i hope more anime will get seasons 2
meormuhammadnaim
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
Though the world may be burning, but I'm Alright
Alright_Ok
Bro Idk why I watch anime but it's good.
Ihate-sand
I have watched so many animes with different storyline and still can't decide which one is my favourite. Hat's off to the people who work hard making wonderful animes. Love from India -️
NotMito11
Have another happy anime year!!!
Dr_Lepic
If you see this, read Ookami Shounen wa Kyou mo Uso wo Kasaneru and bless Botan
ShinoAlter
Simply a stupendous year! Senjougahara negs tho
Verhexen
This year 2021 was full of great surprises and good animes where you can take refuge and feel the serenity that they emanate, and experience unique sensations.
Zonx98
This year was an overall good year with lots of amazing anime! Looking forward to the next.
Acoustic_Sammy_X
“The spring sky is bluer than I've ever seen. If only I could gift you this wonderful sky. No, I know what you'd like better. A cake with lots of whipped cream on top. ” —Izumi Miyamura
Tamago_Senpai14
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
This year i finished over 200 animes! *yes i have no life* but ive learned things good and bad, watched amazing animes and plain awful ones. But you know what? Its been a great journet from then till now, and i cherish every moment of it.
Art3misuwu
My first year watching anime, and it was a banger.
barnabasdudda
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
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
Here to another good year for anime!
AngeloMC21
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 teach me to survive...???
Fuyuki_Hashime
This year I finally watched one anime. Maybe two.
SnailSavant
I used to be normal, then I spent three years in Japan
SoggySlopster
This year was so lovable! Adorable and funny characters, relatable scenes, cool fights, cute couples-- what more could you want!!
CurlyAnocas
Always found what I search on MAL ^^
Tiara A.
Tokyo revengers was the best this year in my opinion
PutName_Here
“For a pregnant woman to give birth, she’s gotta feel the pain of pulling a watermelon out of her nostril. For an artist to create a masterpiece, he’s gotta feel the pain of pulling entire galaxies out of his ass.” —Gintoki Sakata
Kenma099
"I am the cutest no doubt!!"
aruuuimi
watched slice of life because i had no life
Jahshaka
Life is meaningless till you get up and give it one
Mr_Gopnik
I watched as many of these as there are in the second digit of 2021
Sailor_Sakka
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
Lena is best girl of 2021.
BlueCassius
So much time, so little effectively used time.
budrking354
2022 will be very good anime year
Laaleet
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
I’m grateful to MAL for being there with me every step of the way these past 10+ years. Thank you for providing such a fun place we can hang out and laugh with other fans! I look forward to the next 10!
YukiTsubaki
"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
"For love and for peace" —Vash the Stampede
Dukino
All these anime having part 1 and part 2 lately, meanwhile I'm still waiting for Covid 19 part 2 ?
RealCraziCow
I will never recover all this time I have invested in consuming the stories of fictional characters
-FOXX-
"We think heroes exist only in story books, we don't realize how easy it really is to be a true hero. It can be something as complex as saving a life, or something as simple as being there for someone in their time of need. Never quit."
MinMonster
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
Kore wa Pandemic desu ka?
Bergioyn
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
Everyday there's a way to come alive again... (chano)
dalzovo
“A low possibility means it's not zero”; Tokuchi Toua.
Koala15
F*cking this year so many caught omicron
LynScroni
Let go of reality, nothing goes planned in this accursed world…
diaablo
My first formal year in anime
swabbie
I will always move forward if i can. If I can't i will think again.
Afieqq
2021 was a great year for anime, and these selections were among the best.
lgght-249
'We all learn from anime, and every small bit of it has an enormous impact in our life''
whistle_of_wish
"People die when they're killed"
KaguraFireCosplay
"Tatakae" —Eren Jeager
MrSuperElite
at first, I was scared to become an anime fan. I didn't want to be called "uwu anime sussy baka". ... this year I've completed my 100th series and discovered more about myself > because of Japanese animations of course
tynqa
thank u mappa! please rest !
echoesmirror
"To know sorrow is not terrifying. What is terrifying is to know you can't go back to happiness you could have." ~ Matsumoto Rangiku (Bleach)
MADM4X_
I am the Ultimate Super High School Level Manga Reader!
celeVie
New seasons, new worlds to discover!
naerbo
watching animes is a healing haha
amykasa
Woof *in a French accent*
CrustyMustard
When somebody ask me ''why is Fairy Tail your favorite anime" i only have one answer ''because it makes me forget that i don't have anybody who wants to real be with me. And Fairy Tail is about friendship and i want what they have ''
saliona
An amazing anime year. Loved a lot of animes. I hope every year will have amazing anime like 2021 from now on.
DARK_REPULSER_5
A solid year of anime Rip to one of the goats Kentaro Miura, also watch one piece
BrokenButter
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
gotta say the anime were pretty good last year
aturtlzzz
Back in September of this year I started getting into anime, starting with MHA, (which I still have a soft spot for btw) and the most recent anime I've watched was Bleach. At the beginning of this year I decided to take a break from anime, but Akira is next. Keep watching anime!
Activeonspotify
“What you consider normal often turns out to be what makes you, you.” —Ooba Mayu (Blue Period)
Lopika
watch/read jojo part 6. read chainsaw man. support authors. :)
CarlyLmfaoo
Heyy im very excited to do this i hope i can join next year too thanks for invite me-️ I love you my anime list
zensayonara
Never stop seeing anime
vivekred
I love anime! Artistic Nuggets Increasing My Energy
audreyz00
Pain changes People
Lone02Wolf
it's best year of anime
Lurimau
It's a small year for an anime industry as it's a small year for me.
sixtef
Anime... Sure if a hell of a thing huh, I'm glad i fell down this rabbit hole.
MugenDarou
2021 just might have made up for 2020
Diemetradon
JOJOOOOOOOO!!!!
ropeccool