Veriti (anime list)
Veriti's layout is the first I've seen to darken as it scrolls down. It has a Final Fantasy theme with quotes by characters at the top, and menu graphics that match the original Final Fantasy 6 menus! in addition, it has an exclusive toolbar placed at the bottom which combines the category and topbar menu functions.
Matches the FF6 menu below!

Kiokuzoku (list)
We've never seen a layout like this. Colors, render, and CSS3 magic.. and with all that, still feels like a summer layout. I think BurntJelly put it best:
"This is just crazy. I don't know how this was done... reverse engineering..." Also those are my thoughts exactly!

Animated look

Hahaido (list)
His Black Butler layout has raised the standard for poster style layouts! Traditionally these layouts have used CSS or simple graphics for their tables, but Hahaido uses some of the most gorgeous graphic art we have ever seen to border his version. A combination of some of the best graphic art with the most popular type of design on MAL! Available here: http://hlcss.ml/

Hahaido (list)
Hahaido has really outdone himself for 2015! This layout is definitely the most visually appealing of all time from a "pretty" point of view. Notice how the links are also arranged on the music near the violin, and the page splits into two halves.. amazing! Available here: http://hlcss.ml/

Hahaido (list)
The winning layout of the Minimalist list contest, and now an extremely popular minimalist layout for users.
I don't have to add anything, I'll let the GIF speak for itself. Available here: http://hlcss.ml/

BurntJelly (list)
A perfect reviewer's style layout if you want to use covers. Background image, borders, fonts, colors, and size all work together flawlessly. Get it here:
http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=1400540

Deividas (list)
A layout all you minimalist designers need to learn from! Many minimalist layouts don't try to make use of a more modern design, but Deividas did! The result is a gorgeous list table and top bar. Its no wonder this layout also one best Table Design in the Minimalist design contest:
http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=1355811#msg38309888

Nadeko (list)
Another wonderful entry from the Minimalist design contest minimalist designers need to learn from; this layout makes use of simple graphic art and also has all tables except the list fixed to the screen, creating an extremely convenient layout that captures the functional spirit of minimalist design better than most other lists do!

Nymphaie (list)
Nymphaie's Windows-like design is an excellent example of how a simple layout should look. In a way, I feel its the perfect "simple" minimalist layout. With so little it loads extremely fast and is equally easy to read and use! Get it here:
http://shirousagi.god.jp/post/120256319512/layout-05-purple-and-cyan-more-codes

Shishio-kun (list)
My entry in the summer layout contest was voted Sexiest layout by the Ecchi/Harem club, but it also is the first layout with a day to night transition you create by scrolling halfway down the page!

Animated Look (transition when scrolling down)

Shishio-kun (list)
My entry into the Halloween contest was also a very original design and won Most Creativity and Member's Favorite! It is a very unique work- a heavily-animated horror game layout- with 5 different scenarios on each category page as you explore my list and try to escape. I received many comments on how it scared many users, so I am happy to make something that creates fun (even if its via being scared hehe!). Get it here:
http://pasted.co/8081d710

avd4991 (list)
Love the remake of the 2014 Space Square layout here, it has an incredible new menu and graphic overlay that not only compliments the original but also inspires people when making their own futuristic menus! One of my personal favorites from 2015.

D_cuy (list)
One of the breakthrough designs of the year, D_cuy's list design is one of the most animated and interactive (that means fun!) layouts we've ever seen with tons of graphic design merged with CSS3 magic. No wonder if won multiple awards in the summer list design contest including Member's Favorite!

Animated Look

Dark (Halloween) version
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