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

Cozy Paradise
Anime that was your go-to relaxation button

OP/ED section

Character section

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

Comments

  • Anime is awesome, it's like a second home! AoT supremacy

    Ryusei_Kouyou

  • i loooved answering these questions!

    Seruk1

  • Best anime of 2024 MHA SEASON 7

    SKIFO

  • Yotsuba deserved to win.

    Samurai_Deelan

  • I'm not lazy, I'm on energy-saving mode.

    HotZi

  • One Piece is peak

    AstaLuffy_

  • denji did nothing wrong!!!

    korianders

  • Whether the anime is bad or good, I will still watch it until the end.

    HanVoldigoad

  • Zura janai, katsura da!

    gin_isthebest

  • I used to be able to do 4 episodes a day. Now I’m happy to get in 2.

    YunoEsdeath

  • less time for anime this time but i still enjoy anime and manga

    ksk642

  • Anime went crazy this year!

    TacoEmporium

  • Joey's wrong for hating Bocchi

    AnimeWatcher2006

  • WATCH DUNGEON MESHI!!!

    Josh484

  • Don't give up on living!

    ENDgie

  • Can't wait for jjk

    BantoineFreecs

  • Watch anime until u die

    yogeve

  • Watching Anime makes me forget about the harsh realities of the world.

    Rituraj112

  • Watching anime this year changed my life for the better. Thanks to the amazing plots, character expression and development through the plot, and the variety as well as quality in detail and scripts, I have learned how, to be a better father, husband, friend, coworker, and person.

    tezucrono

  • Solo Leveling is mid

    Nightfury243

  • haven't seen all of these so i only voted on the poles i have.

    Kapoh

  • i like myself

    -Ijumi-

  • Am I an anime character???

    Ariel_Maria

  • Low taper fade

    Monster_nachos

  • Dunmeishi Season 2 needs to come out IMMEDIATLEY!

    SausageOnBread

  • 2024 was a weird but good year!! I hope everyone has an even better time in 2025!! Lots of love

    MiczzToGo

  • I just want to qoute Anna Yanami: "that was my third plate so im good now"

    Madse

  • Actually a very eventful year in anime for me personally. I hope the next year can top this one!

    BoltonB07

  • Too much chaos, but i glad still alive

    Michella_Rin

  • Listen, Simon. Never forget. Just believe in yourself. Not in the Simon that I believe in; not in the Kamina that you believe in. Have faith in the Simon who believes in you.

    Reddzy15

  • What a wonderful year, lots of new anime and great sequels. Lots of opening and ending songs and theme songs that are catchy and fun to play. What an unforgettable year, hopefully the following years will always be like this. ~Xte

    You8Know8Me

  • Whenever you are feeling down or sad escape to the world of anime It will always save you because it's a world like no other it has everything for everyone so if you haven't watched anime give it a chance im sure you will be grateful you did.

    ElzardLN

  • Love watching anime and reading manga the way you like all while accepting everybody’s preferences with no judgement or criticism.

    musicman31

  • man such a great way to end this 2024, soo many great new title that stuck in head, also a sequel to the old releases, its just great to see 'em happening, time just flew away like there is no tomorrow, greatly expect for the upcoming 2025 anime to be this good, i think thats all

    zakiakhdan06

  • Hoping for the next MAL YEARBOOK, I would get to see the vote for the best mind blowing fight scene. Looking forward to it! Also, thank you for bringing a lot of awesome and inspiring anime to us every year MAL, you became a part of my life that I would never forget .ありがとうございます!

    EiHarume_b2020

  • Hmm add some more genere next time

    bibas_acchami10

  • im silly

    astriers

  • Dungeon Meshi is best boi.

    edenrising

  • Training arc complete. Ready for the filler episodes of adulthood!

    Falcolens

  • There is no curse more twisted than love.

    _Nightlight_

  • It was a good year for anime.

    SupChoco

  • Wonderful year for romance anime

    marrro90123

  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams

    NoobKillerBG

  • Pressing onward before these wounds can heal But I'll bleed to make it, Bleed to make it blossom in the mud This tiny seed for the future taking root in blood Longing for the day it spreads its petals in the sun IJI SAKURA!

    SeventeenJebs

  • Lv 99 Yumiella and Villainess Alicia was in the same year? 🤯 Shikanoko should've had 5min episodes. It could be amazing! But instead, I dropped it 😔 I should learn Japanese quick, and start watching shows at 2x speed. Tons of great anime to watch, limited time in days...

    Santibag

  • Nephelia is adorable

    Masth

  • ようこそ2025!

    TuffmanTS

  • Happy New Year!!!

    AkyP

  • "We were not born to be hurt" -Six Lounge

    miyahara_akane

  • BLUELOCK THE BEST

    ishiglen

  • There is not a thing that can stand against time.

    Gggay

  • "It was like you brought color to my life. You changed my life, all by yourself." This is what anime is to me.

    mathclimber

  • hecks yeah vro

    Kimtheanimefan

  • amazing

    Miles0206

  • "your victory shines" "a joy to behold" ”yet im lost in defeat" ”my lessons unfold"

    Ai-Blade

  • May your neighbors respect you, troubles neglect you, angels protect you and heaven accept you

    TheKidAk

  • Haa..... One more year ended, cheers to another good year, I guess....

    BlackSpectrum

  • For the hopes of what is to come, do not forget to live today, For the journeys up ahead quite tiresome, let a smile carry you all the way 🙂.

    Arygh

  • I have not be able to watch much of anime in the year of 2024 but I really enjoyed it when I watch them. Been really busy with assignments and project for my final year of studying my degree but I think it all paid off so far. I got awards for my project. Thank you 2024.

    amrazzi

  • "Fan service is the best service!" - (The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 2)

    Starkiller2583

  • Wait... what was I supposed to write again?

    Thewonderlegend

  • PUNIRU MY GOAT!!!!!!!!!!! ITS SO GOOD PLAEASE WATCH PUNIRU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SEASON 2 COMING SOON PLEASE WAYCJ TI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 I LVOE PUNIRU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    dakkomakura

  • The anime's that have aired during the year 2024 were great and peak

    Mrmume

  • Have i ever asked you to fix my legs? - Inazuma Eleven

    caramelisedonion

  • What will i say, it's good to know some anime i watched got in the list. XD

    Odd_specter

  • KONO DIO DA!!

    Sarah_thepurple

  • I use MLA's search fuction feature to sort by male users my age and add them all, ive been doing this since 2020 and i'm still single

    Cilbiyah

  • I don't know some of these. Some are Korean it looks like, too, and I only watch anime, not Korean animations. But that doesn't bother me; I just didn't know which to vote for lol! But it is still fun to voting and I hope everyone's favorite win!

    TheKodeCrafter

  • Like I care

    YashxArya

  • I must admit that this year was a bad year that I couldn't watch anime properly, but I hope this will improve in 2025!

    The_Lil

  • しかのこのこのここしたんたん

    TheRiper

  • Happy 🎊 new 🆕 yeah 👍

    Josmizin

  • good year

    zulubulu

  • Anime of the year: girls band cry

    Soulsamu

  • This should've never happened

    NeKoVee

  • This year was amazing, watched a whole lot of anime. Probably one of the best years of my life

    Thermo_Genesis

  • Dk, been too busy with high school exams this year and uni admission processes. Haven't watched much anime. I Just voted for the two Animes I know (Ao no Haku and Dandadan) (haven't watched them yet, I just read the Mangas)

    Ayonstudy

  • New Year, New Isekai to look forward

    Ayushsinha11

  • GimaiSeikatsu Days with my stepsister Best anime slice of life and drama

    Ahmedpower

  • As long as Gege Akutami is alive, a Gojo comeback is not out of the question!

    M-S

  • Genshin anime when? 😭

    hyperwaddledee

  • "My balls are gone..." ~Okarun

    tuservuses

  • Pretty good year!

    originalvelocity

  • God created the earth as a despicable place full of corruption to remind us that humans are helpless and sinful. the sky above looks so beautiful because you see it from this ugly realm.

    fushiwayda

  • An anime a day keeps the doctor away

    Chloe_Player

  • No anime No life

    atum_shi

  • be a simp

    Yeager_Kira

  • This was the year I truly got back into anime after not watching for 10 years. There was enough new anime that it's been a blast for me to get back into it.

    ayamefan13

  • From suggesting ‘Best Glow-Up’ to living it—proof that even side quests can lead to main character energy. This arc is only the beginning!

    BakuKemono

  • I'm still waiting for no game no life season 2.

    patovattai

  • If only i could sit back and rewatch 2024

    JosuKami

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

    zinomon

  • Arigatou

    Yoggix

  • isekai is life

    KyleAxity_

  • Dandadan, WHERE IS THE LOVE OF MY LIVE???!!!

    DQBarbero09

  • There were many anime and characters I didn't see on the ballot.

    Dranex752

  • Nakano Miku Best Waifu

    yklee7285

  • Shikanoko had a lot of potential before it aired, but I guess sometimes memes are just dreams.

    ScottyNuked

  • GOOD YEAR :333

    4Tad

  • Peple die if they are killed...

    Haeherfeder

What is the MAL Yearbook?

MAL Yearbook is an annual project where MyAnimeList members can reflect on the past year of anime. Using categories selected from the community and winners decided by you, together we will create a special digital MAL Yearbook that we can enjoy in years to come.

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