MAL Yearbook 2023

Anime Section

Most Meme-able
Anime that has the most meme potential

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

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

Character Section

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

Who's Your Hairdresser
Character with a remarkable hairstyle

Dynamic Duo
Character pair with the most engaging screen time

Comments

  • Amazing

    HarleQueens

  • Please include "where to watch" section divided by country ;)

    ZombieGeek

  • In all of heaven and earth, lobotomy kaisen is the honoured meme

    chibueze_

  • Don't forget to go outside once in a while!

    LordSamuel21

  • The year 2023 was rich in new anime releases, new seasons for anime we didn't expect, I personally, and the anime community too were very surprised by the quality of some anime, the year 2024 will surely be full of surprises like the one we saw the year before!

    MisterScie

  • Tatakae. Tatakae.

    QuasarTsunami

  • 2023 was a good year for anime 😭

    _Lxr

  • 2023 was a blast! I watched so many awesome anime and movies and had fun chatting with fellow fans. Writing comment for the anime Yearbook is such an unforgettable memory. I can't wait for more anime excitement in 2024!

    harkquieln

  • I have no enemies.

    isekun

  • Advancing in life like a true anime fan—increasing anime sessions, easing off on grown-up responsibilities. Targeting an epic year!

    Ch3rryll

  • As the song of the crickets fades in the hedge, it is impossible to stop autumn's farewell; how sad they must be too...

    HWentworth512

  • Not having Under The Tree in any of the op/ed polls feels like a straight up crime

    NeonNinja1119

  • The world is cruel without anime.

    anhtrann

  • AdaptMoreManhwasAdaptMoreManhwasAdaptMoreManhwasplz&tyyyyy (´。• ω •。`)

    smolbeanaria

  • Gambare, mina-san!

    EtsunoriMakoto

  • Never forget the memories we made that year.

    Deseymour

  • Nothing beats a good year of anime

    animanos

  • This year passed really quickly. Huh!!!!

    Ashok_Kumar

  • Best year for manga readers

    Goldfish_202

  • Let's be like Anya and aim for Stella Stars!

    Ren211

  • "THE MOON IS RED!....WE ARE OUT OF TIME!"

    KENICHI55

  • Nanami😭

    teen_violence

  • Nah I'd Win

    -Maul-

  • 2023 - a year of firsts and lasts

    LunaeLoon

  • If it’s not for isekai anime would be mid.

    yahya_kai

  • Uuuuh… Anime uh, finds a way.

    chr1st0ph3rGG

  • They are great masterclass this year !

    ZaiFire47

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

    TikkiWii

  • Frieren has quite literally changed my life.

    Adopii

  • I wish there were more options in the categories. However, I praise that the choice options are very diverse. Moreover, the subtitles for each category clearly express what the categories demand.

    AnaLu661

  • 2023 was truly a year of shoujo renaissance.

    Miyumi_Rose

  • I have no enemies

    Spice-and-Lamb

  • Welcome to Anime

    SickLords

  • A great year with good animes

    justanto2k05

  • "Anime is nothing but a paradox of our dreams"

    EroDemo

  • A good year for anime. Some bangers here and there. All in all 2024 has a lot to do to keep up the momentum

    Sabo-Senpai

  • "Come At Me, Motherf**ker" - Yayoi Houzuki

    WanPsycho100

  • I love anime💖

    Yoruka_ado

  • A new dawn in a timeless setting evokes the renewal each day brings, an invitation to embrace life's journey. As dusk settles, the garden becomes a haven for contemplation, echoing the timeless quest for serenity within.

    Electrocute4u

  • Damn Daniel

    Dandog

  • Please let me be the cringe lord!

    Luka_Harito

  • パンケーキ。。どき?アニメ見るですが?Gotta Love these animators for their hard work!

    DYSakura

  • "Waku waku!" -Zaraki Kenpachi from One Piece

    daddydong

  • A good year imo

    KANISHKKKKKKK

  • "Enough farting, we got work to do" -Goodtimeswithscar, S9 EP36

    MissLitago

  • Anime for life!

    ichigo7997

  • There is no more precise category than “Dynamic Duo” for Migi and Dali.

    PepeTinhow

  • Anime has been keeping me going throughout the year with such joy, I can't wait to see what's in store next.

    Shadow-Dragon68

  • 2023 anime wise was a year i really enjoyed the comfy ness and chaotic Ness mixed together and i really liked it hoping for more animes in 2024

    L-u-c-i-f-e-r

  • Sometimes the appropriate response to reality is to go insane. —Philip K. Dick I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity —Edgar Allen Poe

    Saltyssnek

  • Gastrointestinal tract

    Mazooky

  • Can't watch anime like it used to before

    ChrisStrong10

  • don't believe in yourself believe in Kamina and believe in you

    Worldxh3rox67

  • 2023 was the Year of Phoenix!

    Denji

  • I will never forget all the INCREDIBLE anime that came out this year

    Lovishlexii

  • Very intresting year of anime.

    Kagenoukage

  • A year of great sequels, new titles, waifus (!!!), and catchy anisongs; another prosperous year for anime. Cheers!

    jaeo_k

  • Bling-bang-bang, bling-bang-bang-born

    TheBears06

  • In the anime/manga of life, I'm the protagonist of my own story – finding strength, laughter, and endless possibilities in every episode/chapters.

    Yedstr

  • if 2024 isn't nice, I might as well die

    saintoffwhite

  • Danmachi S4 Part 2 saved 2023

    Hanfos

  • In 2023 I started my anime journey and since then I’m fan of anime and I’m never gonna stop watch it.

    MrPanda_

  • I haven't seen a lot of anime this year, but no balls to put this on the best comments.

    LambdaG2

  • "if, one day, you make it to our final destination, would you please leave flowers?"

    PlanetSpaceman

  • I keep on running, I keep on running and I found myself into a horizon.

    Horizon06

  • Hmmm... This was an interesting year. But I didn't hate it.

    TealObsession

  • Bring back Hyouka

    SorryNT

  • “I can’t have a cat, but you can have a kid?” - Rei Suwa 2023

    RoyalyGaming

  • Thank you for making my 2023 bearable.

    HelleBelle

  • There’s a possibility that I may have fangirled a little bit when I saw that Sugar Apple Fairy Tale had a nomination this year.

    Skoorb

  • Emul is missing in cuddle section.

    Fluffpai

  • This past year for anime was an absolute banger, so many great shows! Random thoughts: Tecnobalde never dies o7 Go play Crosscode

    TecnoCreeper

  • 「あの、授業中、山田しか見えない。」 一川 京太郎

    Alder8

  • frieren best anime oty

    Maligant

  • Awsome Anime year

    AbiUchia

  • I love BLEACH

    AunSun9

  • It's not too late to catch up to One Piece.

    mcblueeya

  • I have no enemies.

    bloodlustparadox

  • I watched exactly 3 of these shows

    temmie3damax

  • In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take.

    Iippoh

  • People will keep saying "This is the year for anime" each year at this rate, just look at these candidates. It's very hard to choose from either ;-:

    MuadNaji

  • Insomniacs After School underrated :3

    Kyutens

  • Pretty good year

    JuicyFoil

  • Oshi No Ko should win Anime of the year. AOT ending was sub par, I am pro fictional war crime.

    The_Cmoose

  • This is not just a great year for anime watchers who got to enjoy fabulous shows. This year has been a huge step for the conditions of animators and all those who work hard to make these masterpieces. Thank you for this amazing year!

    who_decided-that

  • Need’s more Overlord!

    Nocookies4u

  • Clannad is best period

    YashxArya

  • owo what's this, an actually great year for shoujo anime??? it's the end of my drought as i know it (ゝω・´★)

    LetheDiana

  • Cream puffs

    A9IB

  • I can't believe "My Home Hero" wasn't mentioned at all

    purple_kid12

  • dont h8 and donate

    adbeaver

  • Most of the past hurt as all but it can help to recover and face the present and the future. Have a goal and stand for it.

    kumashi_perona

  • Soon, people who describe themselves as otaku may be able to create their own anime personally using AI entirely. Perhaps, the software's name will be 'Personal Anime Studios'.

    Kunaryel

  • Obey only your DUITY as DHARMA says, not hope in good or bad results, because good works gives good results and bad works gives bad results.😊

    EndlessParadoxxx

  • NIN NIN

    Spo0ky-chan

  • Ball plart call mop

    Eeyuhn

  • See ya next year✨

    EnvoPrime

  • My name is Yoshikage Kira. I’m 33 years old. My house is in the northeast section of Morioh, where all the villas are, and I am not married. I work as an employee for the Kame Yu department stores, and I get home every day by 8 PM at the latest.

    rianmorelikerain

  • 2023, the year of laughs, banging songs and a lot of fanservice x

    Cupanda64

  • Mahito needs more love, who agrees?

    SaiRuthvik

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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