Everything comes down to this. We've seen a lot of anime this year and now it's time to decide what your favorite anime of 2021 was! Will it be a well-regarded favorite that everyone loved or will something come out of nowhere to steal the top spot? Cast you vote so your top show can have a chance. Make sure your votes are in by December 30, 2021 at 11:59 PM EST to make sure it's accounted for!

Let us know which show you think will lead the pack in the comments below!

Jared Clemons is a writer and podcaster for Seasonal Anime Checkup and author of One Shining Moment: A Critical Analysis of Love Live! Sunshine!!. He can be found on Twitter @ragbag.

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