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

  • As usual this year was also filled with lots of good animes that filled my heart with happiness!!

    mahimarao24

  • All of them were the best, to select one was tough, still selected the most suitable ones.

    TypicalWeeb047

  • He just like me frfr

    BugCuban

  • Hoooooooooooonk!

    coffeedrops

  • “Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself. Do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it"

    Ridisi

  • 'sometimes it takes a real man to be the best girl'' - Gigguk

    FinishAwkward

  • Love them all.

    SabbirAhmed

  • PlZ better anime without template thingss

    Ipan-san

  • So many husbandos from 2023 anime seasonals

    Ekhan175

  • You might think this is the yearbook quote but IT WAS ME, DIO!!

    sshuinn

  • Naruhodo, the one piece is the waifu you met along the way

    Alek

  • Criminal that the 100 girlfriends op wasn't nominated for song that plays on repeat. Other than that pretty good selections. What a great year for anime!

    Briantheone

  • The year in anime

    dattebayo0987654

  • Don't we have a male lead protagonist of the year? Or antagonist of the year? As well as female lead? Buts that okay, it's already the last day that I vote, thanks for the opportunity!!!

    Ranunn

  • Don't have a qoute, live with it

    probuilder

  • i smell like vanilla tobacco

    himurasaki

  • Watched some, didn't watch some, still a good year!

    IntrovertPervert

  • <3

    Rimrim1_-_-

  • Guess my tastes will always be niche. :)

    ENDgie

  • "The Flower Of Friendship Can Bloom Even In Hell."

    Opilopi

  • ‘Splosion!

    TommyTheWeeb139

  • Allow me the privilege of distorting your life

    ItzShiroo

  • 2023 has been an incredible year for the anime community, with diverse and captivating releases that have brought fans together worldwide.

    MisaMilly

  • The best part of a new year is not that you made memories, but that you get to keep them forever.

    MrR3dWarrior

  • No anime no life

    Clarent_ZS

  • "If I get reincarnated…. I wanna become a clam."

    Tsukiyomi_Utau

  • Nah I'd Win

    Amakano

  • Aw yeah, this is happening!

    Kcmichalson

  • "but he's a guy" I love steins gate :D

    Autystaa

  • First year watching anime, can't wait for the next one!

    bradderz18

  • 💀

    egemirefe

  • What a great year for us anime fans

    Rayat06

  • Another year of not touching grass

    xiaoxu

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

    ZombieGeek

  • Anime is life.

    Momotaro_

  • <(UwU')>

    Fallenherodeku

  • "Itterasshai Eren"

    Creitus

  • butter dog. the dog with da butter on him.

    Ookamisch

  • I still strongly believe, that best OP/ED can be found in "Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These"!

    LoneWolf111

  • Thanks for sharing the joyness

    Sabber

  • Made it awesome!!

    Aizen-Stark

  • Great year for anime.

    MAG_TSTG

  • WHY ARE THERE SO FEW INSOMNIACS AFTER SCHOOL NOMINATIONS??😡😡😭

    niq_

  • Yor and Loid cutest couple tho for real.

    Oniwagen

  • One the most comfiey and action paaked year allalong with great adaptation and ther sequels.OVERALL PREATTY NICE YEAR,But....Definitely the highlight being the end of an great or one the greatest story of all the ATTACK ON TITAN thanks isayama sensei for the great experience😁

    Saitama1212

  • It was an honor to serve to anime this past year!

    Athena839

  • One of the best year for anime. Astonishing!

    yuuichiV2

  • After the journey and death of some, the tales continue. New adventures rise, and she is there to see and give light to another beautiful, inspiring, emotional and powerful journey with the most beloved characters in an outstandingly well-written story. Frieren is unforgettable.

    luciojb

  • Such a great year for anime! I wish I had more free time.

    Wilmarzzz

  • And with that the 2023 season of anime comes to a close! ✨

    Jawdano

  • Wishing you friendships as strong as anime alliances and success as epic as a hero's journey. Here's to embracing life's adventures with the same enthusiasm we had for discovering new anime gems in 2023!

    Jeremey

  • One piece Is the best of all times

    danitu07

  • Malaysia

    J0NY1P

  • It would be great if they had Oshi No Ko entrance in the infinite loop category. as well as Bocchi from Bocchi The Rock in the Most Over-the-Top Reaction category.

    Zedarkone

  • It's never to late to start with Anime, the want to watch list just only gets longer.

    Kofune

  • Good year for anime. Hopefully next is good as well.

    KinGifoof

  • there is this anime idk if you've heard of it it's called bocchi the rock

    Tamafuyu

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

    jaeo_k

  • Embrace the adventure, savour the moments, and remember: Life is the ultimate anime, and you're the protagonist of your own epic story. Here's to the next chapter where every twist and turn adds to the plot!

    Salad_Something

  • I came, I saw, I completed.

    Cronkite

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

    Iippoh

  • One two buckle my shoe -goofy dude

    Lucky8222

  • Every day has 24 hours. Make every single second unique.

    kerobi

  • This was a good year for anime fans.

    thegoofyghostguy

  • It was a year ✌️

    DylanStait

  • "throughout heaven and earth i alone am the honored one"

    Paeer-kun

  • "Are you The Strongest because you're Satoru Gojo, or are you Satoru Gojo because you're The Strongest?"

    jussypuicey

  • "You should go with the anime that suits you the best."

    Pratham345

  • You all should check Kingdom this year, season 5 will be glorious :)

    Eathrien

  • I put the S in anime

    HarshitVijay

  • Not enough Kanojo mo Kanojo

    Aura-dOmbre

  • It was a not bad year.

    aftoliv

  • I have no enemies.

    LionelPrince

  • Frieren anime oty

    vstiryl96

  • Wake up to reality! Nothing ever goes as planned in this accursed world. The longer you live, the more you realize that the only things that truly exists in this reality are merely Pain. Suffering and Futility.

    brash10

  • I neee more anime isekai im mahou sama

    Mikamooo

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

    Lovishlexii

  • Who ate Frieren, Is Eren fri ¿ 17000 asked to 2 are you the strongest because you are 2 or you are 2 because you are strongest. Proud moai statue glance 🗿

    9_liebe_xd

  • One piece is real

    Blaze4013

  • Thank you anime you were there when my parents weren't

    cinna124456

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

    Marc11711

  • This was one of the biggest years for anime Good Bye 2023

    Tanslay

  • Where is The Eminence in Shadow?????

    MiguelLemos

  • A second season of the 100 girlfriend anime please

    ALDY88810

  • 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

  • wheres mommy makima

    smoochie_mild

  • romance da best

    CuteTokki

  • Frieren best girl!

    leonn69

  • "There's no such thing as someone bad who likes shark movies" -- Dead Mount Death Play

    tWoluz

  • If jjk season 2 was in the op categories easy win let’s be fr!

    Okwrd_Tj

  • Anime is like walking into a world completely outside the realm of possibility. Anime is more then just animation… it’s an experience worth living through.

    Afromarican

  • I didn't watch 99% of these animes 💀

    ItsIV

  • I'm looking forward to this year's anime🤩.

    dmp3561

  • Thanks for all the hardwork !!

    kartik111

  • I AM ATOMIC

    aqukinmaster

  • PHOENIX PET OF THE YEAR

    Konana

  • jjk so peak..

    Whickox

  • Anime will always have a place in life, whether it is a decision between death or life. Anime basically represents who I am.

    akaStve

  • I am ATOMIC!

    off-line_syonara

  • 2023 banged

    MuddyJamm

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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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