MAL Yearbook 2024

Anime section

Don't Let Your Dreams Be Dreams!
Anime with the most inspiring journey towards a goal/craft

Tiktok Edits' Darling
Anime with the most meme potential

Charming Romance
Anime romance that made your heart squeeze

What a Fever Dream
Anime so surreal, it was like an intense dream

Today I Learned
Anime that taught you something new

Cozy Paradise
Anime that was your go-to relaxation button

OP/ED section

Infinite Loop
OP/ED that you can't stop replaying

Watch It Everytime
OP/ED that you won't skip due to the visuals

Karaoke Ultra-Hard Mode
OP/ED that is almost impossible to sing

Character section

Best Glow-Up: From Zero to Hero
Character who started at the bottom... now they’re here

Most Lovable "Villain"
Character who thinks they're utterly evil, but we know better

Cutest Couple
Character pair that could not possibly be any cuter

Aura Level: MAX
Character you can't help but watch their every move

My Brother Can't Be This Cute
Character whose sisterly love knows no bounds

Moo Deng
Cute creature that you would buy merch of

All Routes Lead to Chaos
Character that is the sole reason for an apocalypse

Comments

  • There is only one path to failure and its to not read ascendance of a bookworm.

    Thereisnoonehere

  • Viduje mano yra vilkas siekiantis ištrūkti

    Memebird

  • I only watch romance anime so I knew like half of these but that blue lock guy had soooooo much aura

    SRGL

  • It isnt necessary to add salt when boiling pasta.

    BorchBorch

  • I guess this truly was our 2024.

    Mox_mox_moxed

  • Anime!

    OveOve

  • Damn if only i'd watched more anime.

    QueerDeku

  • I loved a good deal of anime that released this year!! I hope 2025 is full of anime that are even better

    MariLupe

  • i didnt watch any of these shows

    Tsumetai_Tenshi

  • Another year without a second season for 86

    itsonepi

  • Ore wa striker da

    Quertez

  • All the Best for the animes nominated for 2024

    Kuralanbu

  • TUDO VAI MELHORAR!!!!!! PLUS ULTRA!!!!!!!!

    Juliocezar7

  • Help, I'm in an Otaku fever dream!

    Mellori

  • This year has been a great year for anime, I hope 2025 anime will be better than 2024

    Izy_69

  • Livin' the dream

    LaCherrubs

  • Need more autistic girls

    Colderos

  • Mato seihei no Slave, Date A Live V and Mushoku Tensei II is my favorite animes in this year. Im waiting for Mato seihei no Slave season II. But Date a Live is finished so maybe they will do a movie next years. Thats all 2024 animes are so good I think I can give 9/10 this year.

    CwMukuro

  • RUN IF YOU VALUE YOUR LIFE, THE FRENZY HAS BEGUN, THE MOON IS RED, WE'RE OUT OF TIME.

    Jacksparrows

  • Kimi ni Todoke Season 4 when?

    TorrePrisma

  • Picks too good.

    Kakkarot45

  • No Makima in 2024, but the anime year still kept me on a leash... kinda (8/10)

    Gow_Gow

  • Well great animes can boil your blood and make you excited . They can also help you in doing thinks that you fear doing in real life. Conclusion - it can change your life .

    FAKEANIMEFAN0

  • If life were an anime, this would be my training montage.

    Ansew

  • Workers of the world, unite! You have nothing to lose but your chains!

    GuevaraComunist

  • Good Morning, Oni-chan! -Yuki Suou, probably

    Skoorb

  • I hope next year will have just as many unforgettable series like this one! Or maybe we'll get Uzumaki episode 3.

    SlashyYT

  • This year was really an emotional rollercoaster, one thing I wanna note down....That is my transitioning from romance to action and adventure. Tho Tonikawa will always be my TOP.

    Mushfiqul_Hoque

  • Isekai trash is good trash

    Bakon276

  • Glad to get back into anime this year

    AlejandroTYF

  • Aaaaannddd your outta here~! ┻━┻︵ \(°□°)/ ︵ ┻━┻ Despite the tenuous time I had personally, everything I tuned in for did not disappoint. 2024 was a stellar year with some truly peak cinema ღ˘◡˘ற♡.｡oO. May the sakuga flow in abundance. 2025 Bless up~

    Shenae_senpai

  • “We all have to keep making these temporary connection’s, grabbing and dropping them throughout our lives. It’s kind of lonely, but that doesn’t mean it all has to be sad. At least, I don’t think it does.” - Kazuhiko Nukumizu

    imAcchiKocchi

  • Don't sleep on one of the AOTY BanG Dream Ave Mujica (⁠◡⁠ ⁠ω⁠ ⁠◡⁠)

    Zoshlog

  • There are so many stories to discover and there are more every year. I am overwhelmed and happy.

    Quijote-y-Cuervo

  • "In case I don't see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and good night!" - The Truman Show

    DataSlum

  • i touched some grass

    Dekomi

  • In my opinion number 10 is kinda weak for "hero" meaning :/ Any of this five wants to be a hero? I guess

    Maffcio

  • I'm just a weeb for fun

    Foxtsune

  • I boned my sword.

    Natsu175

  • WE NEED MORE MANHWA ADAPTATIONS PLEEEEASE

    voelligdumm

  • Sometimes all we need in our lives is a tomboy girlfriend.

    SuchSama

  • here's to hopefully more shoujo in 2025~

    Reveluv101

  • I like anima

    GreenyEver

  • 2025. been here

    Natsu_Dragneel-3

  • True fans watch seasonal!

    16blf547

  • Ojousama it's time to go to bed Saigo no keikoku desu Yare, Yare

    Kazuma_13

  • 2024 most greateful anime but whare is frieren ?? i vote mushoku tensei S2 is best anime year 2024

    Aminho

  • OwO i'm happy that i started to watch anime when i was 12

    _Freyah_

  • There may have been some ups and downs with some Animes this year, but there are more to come and good ones to look back on!

    The_Mini_Reader

  • Already know Kamakura STYLE and Zettai Reido are going to get robbed but it is what it is.

    Nanoattack

  • very good

    PKZer0

  • I liked Sound Euphonium season 3

    StephanieAwesom

  • Peak

    LionOfDarkness

  • lots of fun yes little straus.

    sphereofboltz

  • No goku no yis

    Galavant1814

  • Nah, I'd gush

    FiendishChan

  • "Who says you're cute?!" - Ranma Saotome, 2024 Thanks for this amazing year, MAL!

    xx_amara_xx

  • :)

    DoyleRules91

  • First of all, I want to thank (mal) who does everything he can for anime lovers. 2024 was an exciting year that we will never forget, we watched many beautiful anime, they were all beautiful, thank you :)

    Ka1tso2

  • "The darkness don't can winnerst as light is lot and soo strongest"✨❕

    ReMightyRon

  • This made me realize I haven’t watched much anime this year

    _Rei__

  • I am atomic!

    Riderr

  • 2024 brought back 2-cour anime

    Atashi

  • I AM SO HAPPY THAT WE ARE GETTING NEW BLACK BUTLER SEASONS!!!!! I HOPE WE CAN GET YURI ON ICE TOO!! LOVE THIS YEAR

    iamvon

  • Life is anime, even if you're almost 50 years old!

    andromedacat

  • Anime is a journey through all human emotions, sometimes makes you laugh, other times makes you cry, but above all reminds you how wonderful it is to be alive.

    Lummy

  • Ban-Kai Tensa Zangetsu

    NARENDRA

  • Wonderful year for romance anime

    marrro90123

  • If the anime isn't animeing, then it's not an anime.

    shyreX_

  • 2024 was peak

    AriesAmelia

  • May I have enough time to enjoy some anime.

    Ahkrin

  • Great relationship between the topic and the chosen characters/animes, I watched most of the animes released in 2024 and i approve, the voting was a lot of fun! ^^

    Pedrodbx

  • My Days with My Stepsister' stands out with raw realism, evoking childhood's visceral pleasures (like loose-tooth gum-biting). The awkward character dynamics feel real, while diary-style narration adds intimacy. Even its monotonous moments captivate through pure authenticity.

    Shadow_Kurgansk

  • nothing, just wow!

    lifriy

  • Love this year anime so much looking forward for 2025 animes

    Excel_blaze1234

  • "Sleep well and dream of large oppai" - Your friendly neighborhood Senpai

    SilverPhoenix711

  • Give up on me giving up.

    EpicAnimeFan7000

  • Ima be honest I didn’t get to watch half of these yet

    zinomon

  • This Anime Year was nothing short of Captivating, it was aura filled and made the best and happiest moments of my year

    Akatsuki_2006

  • Best year for anime lovers but 2025 will be more interesting guys

    Akito_Sensei

  • It was my first year watching seasonals and I loved every moment of it 🥹

    Honeyplays12

  • There were so many interesting things in 2024, it all went by so fast! Looking forward to the interesting things in 2025!

    Han_17

  • isekai powaaaaaaaaaa

    scaryboy10

  • Best Regards to everyone I love anime in general so Selecting singles when there were many good choices is abit sad but that said most of the Anime that Aired was a banger

    Nekonuya

  • 2024 was a year of all time.

    Optumus

  • Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan, Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan, Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan, Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan.

    DarttheLegend

  • Joey's wrong for hating Bocchi

    AnimeWatcher2006

  • "I swear; I'll get stronger if thats the last thing I do" Sung JinWoo

    Tiga_Kagami

  • manga > anime

    TheDerpyVenom

  • gimme some more badass fictional women!! gahdang

    azaleaaa

  • If I run out of motivation, I’ll just yell louder (anime logic)!

    IceLentmen

  • 2024 was one of the best years of anime for me. Will be hard to beat!

    Horizon248

  • This Year was Hell Of A Joy Ride. From epic battles to heartfelt moments this year was full of everything. "Anime is more than just stories it's a gateway to worlds where dreams take flight, emotions run deep, and imagination knows no bounds."

    Nafees676

  • The year 2024 was packed! So many good and great anime. I'm especially glad because of the continuation of some of my most beloved series, like: Bleach, Natsume Yuujinchou, Mushoku Tensei, Oshi no Ko, Kingdom, and many more.

    DARM11

  • Frieren is overrated by at least an entire score

    Moltageist

  • The greatest glory in living, lies not in never falling, but in rising everytime we fall.

    Vintagemax

  • this year i started to use MAL to log and rate animes. what a good website and wholesome community. here is to more awesome animes in 2025!

    ffflux

  • I really hate 'Regulus Corneas'

    akoie

  • Last year had insanely good anime, so lets hope for more this year!

    KojiMoji

  • As the dawn arises, we shall wake up from our slumber and cherish the life we have every given moment...

    Jazetto

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