MAL Yearbook 2023

Anime Section

Most Meme-able
Anime that has the most meme potential

Charming Romance
Anime romance that made you feel lonely

Lost in Another World
Anime with world-building that captivated you

Weekly Retreat
Anime that made you feel better after a stressful day

Distinctive Designs
Anime with character designs you won't soon forget

OP/ED Section

Wake Up the Neighbors
OP/ED to blast on full volume and be a menace to society

Comfy Beats
OP/ED to listen to when you just want to chill

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

Character Section

Must Protect
Character who must be protected at all costs

Most Over-the-Top Reaction
Character with the most exaggerated and comical responses

Cutest Couple
Character pair that could not possibly be any cuter

Who's Your Hairdresser
Character with a remarkable hairstyle

Needs a Time Out
Character whose existence is synonymous with chaos

Dynamic Duo
Character pair with the most engaging screen time

Pats Please
Character that you just want to cuddle

Comments

  • <3

    DetectiveLuchia

  • I like anime make me happy and relax

    m7OSTAFA12

  • 2023 has been a very good year for anime, on to the next one!

    Kazuhira17

  • This year was very special to me because I was able to watch some great animes in this year. The best anime of the year for me is "Oshi no Ko" undoubtedly.

    ShibamDey

  • Anime is a explosion of emotions to watch

    Jaythegamer585

  • My PTW list expanded tenfold in this year. Too manny good anime!!! Too many!!!!! qwq

    MyFriendIbis

  • nice, cheers for a new year of anime goodness!

    juaan_sensei

  • “Family is not defined by blood, but by the love and loyalty we share” - Loid Forger (Twilight)

    Mushrooms17

  • No anime no life

    Clarent_ZS

  • No romance no life

    TeamEatsuki

  • If Arima Kana has a million fans, then I'm one of them. If Arima Kana has ten fans, then Im one of them. If Arima Kana has only one fan then thats me. If Arima Kana has no fans, then that means Im no longer on earth. If the world is against Arima Kana, then I'm against the world.

    Prolatangon

  • I watched so little anime lul

    chasarooni

  • When will we ever get a set of seasonals as amazing as Spring 2023 again...?

    liquuidee

  • "If you only face forward, there is something you will miss seeing." — "Kiki's Delivery Service"

    Mixxso

  • Never finishing Hunter x Hunter

    HeIuna

  • I am watching everything.

    mulligan17

  • Truly a fantastic year of anime!

    RykerTheReaper

  • In my opinion, the only right opinion, Frieren is just the best anime of the year because of the characters, every single one of them is just perfectly designed and the interactions are just perfect.

    Chachopacho

  • Eminence in shadow is peak

    opening_god_999

  • All the big tittied goth girls come here

    Space_Noodle

  • Hope 2024 have more anime to watch

    DungLQVN

  • Knight, out.

    Isafreyr

  • Live free and be happy

    Sir_Skull

  • Damn, we ate good this year for anime.

    KeesTB

  • I didnt watch the animes 😎

    -Liz-_-

  • I love to love anime ✨✨✨

    HitoshiRafaero

  • Every year is hard, anime makes it better

    prima_rd

  • the west is saved :3

    Konnichiwa_Init

  • I hope Kana wins

    BerryHarryJerry

  • And then, I expel these three items from the barrier!.. I look forward to your next use!

    philosolog

  • too manny good animes for just 24 hours a day~ I need to keep my priorities straight, I’ll quit my job

    ssiss_anna

  • I don’t really have one

    DIVINENEI777

  • Nah, I'd win.

    DeadVinXero

  • 2023 was a good year for anime 😭

    _Lxr

  • There are some potholes in life that you cannot avoid You just have to embrace for them -GOAT0010

    GOAT0010

  • Hot take the big 3 are all mid, we got mid piece, naruto midpuden, and dragon ball mid

    comas

  • 2023 was a great year for anime, here's hoping that 2024 is better.

    DLDan

  • Give me a break ya all

    Your_nightmare06

  • When someone promises something and it's nearly impossible to keep, there's a good chance it'll end up being a lie.

    R3nzo

  • "Let's kick it up a notch, Itadori! This will be the last time you and I curse each other!"

    Kise__Ryota

  • “I Am Atomic”

    Noxyasviel

  • God most of the anime which you are able to vote for here sucks ass.

    Yougoddamnnerd

  • mahito was literally the only character i recognized in all of this i do not watch anime

    Crooze

  • I haven't 90% of the things on here

    heyimomo

  • My first year of watching anime , ureshii

    Scien1de

  • This was a great year for anime!

    Newtrat

  • Frieren melhor anime de todos os tempos!

    Juliocezar7

  • A lot of Isekai came out and I enjoyed 99% of them. Most of the anime had comedy and was never boring. One or two series on psychology was enough to make things interesting.

    JesseRaiden

  • too cheap for me, cheap enough for you

    xperfection457

  • It's annoying that I have to verify I'm human every year..... 😐 If I were an AI, I would be trying to dominate the world.

    Bard_Eren

  • A whirlwind of epic adventures and unforgettable tales. Cheers to the heroes, villains, and artists who made our year a vibrant saga. Keep your spirit adventurous and your heart mysterious!

    rFeinq

  • good year

    aceforlife

  • Just so u know Anime is my red blood cells Mc is white blood cell Sc are platelets And villains are fat cells There is no “human” that can live without these ~ JUSTsane

    JUST_sane_oo6

  • Imo better than last year. GG

    Verocirapture

  • trigun stampede best anime 2023

    yuu_taa_1026

  • May we have a better anime year in 2023 also, don't die yet weebs the one piece is still not found. 🐐

    nekoMan11

  • I only watched Hunter x Hunterast year. I'm a manga reader... Lol.

    Nuuubbb

  • i saw like 4 animes from this 2023 but i'm voting anyway :)

    jevecito

  • These nominees are kinda mid ngl

    CaviarSandwiches

  • I want OPM S3

    Iamagoodboy_25

  • Good year for anime ig

    greatatharva

  • The moon is red, The frenzy has begun, There is little time left.

    Neko______

  • cgi combine harvester joke

    boxofboxes

  • I haven't seen half of these but I picked with my heart.

    kudzuken

  • I haven’t seen some of the anime’s in the votes but, hey now I want to, time to get back to binge watching.

    FlameIris

  • I'm not a robot

    Feyrost

  • There were not many options but overall good

    Hritikvaish_77

  • ngl i kinda wanna eat a subway rn

    MimikYou

  • Any anime can make you exited, few can make you cry 😢

    Fenrir_01

  • My goal is to become the ultimate weebo, but its such a distant dream... sigh (-。-;)

    TikkiWii

  • Thank you for making my 2023 bearable.

    HelleBelle

  • Noo, MAAAD STOOOOOOMP

    IamAiden6661

  • The saint's magic power is omnipotent is very underrated!!!

    Marc11711

  • This year has been amazing.

    Wafflexd978

  • It was a full year

    _rxjaa

  • My 2023 anime journey had been amazing and full of wholesome shows! Some of the characters really stick with me.

    xmh_

  • 2023 will not be forgotten by us anime fans!

    Kame39

  • Where's my pokémon

    Dhruv_b

  • Campfire cooking in another world turned me into a house husband

    WrathMizuki

  • A Good year for the Anime comunity

    nish10

  • Good luck everyone

    Hime2-0

  • nah id win

    namekless

  • “When you lose sight of your path, listen for the destination in your heart.” – Allen Walker from D.Gray Man.

    FalseRaven

  • CAUGHT UP TO ONE PIECE THIS YEARRR WOOOOOOO!!!!!

    FastZulu

  • I don't watch enough anime this year ​

    Pauladino

  • To all the anime fans, weather you like any genre, I am glad you discovered anime and learned about it's importance. May you always grow, learn and live your lives happily 🙃.

    Rainbowblade

  • I know that my comment will not get published in the final yearbook but I just finished the whole year watching romance anime. I mean the amount of romance anime we got this year is just top notch lol. But I still enjoyed it to the every bit! <3

    its_sohana

  • What a wonderful year

    Robinho_

  • Nah i'd win.

    LaSainteBaguette

  • Another win for the ogs taking down the sweats.

    BedHead1390804

  • Without love, the truth cannot be seen.

    Emillian

  • this voting introduced more animes to me

    halfpastnein

  • I didn't watch all of these shows, but I know that my favourite got adapted.

    DragonKnight957

  • One of the best years for anime. Hopefully the coming years won't disappoint, wait who am I kidding they won't.

    Raihaan567

  • 👍

    0-Jerry-0

  • I guessed on like half of these honestly…

    Nicky_Boi

  • Nah, I'd win

    Weap0nX

  • So many good shows! This year was really something I won't forget so easily!

    Akito-Senpai

  • Every year I improve my power level just a bit!

    brockycool0

  • Big thanks to all the bad anime this year. You only made me suffer through 1 episode before I dropped you. I’ll always forget you

    TomAquinas

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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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