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
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.













































A good year for anime
brendanalex
Whenever you’re facing a problem ask yourself wwtd (what would takemichi do) and then do the complete opposite
Play3r_zer0
An alchemist crafting magic from mundane, a storyteller painting our souls with inspiration. In life's grand narrative, it's not just a chapter; it's the heartbeat, melody, and everlasting friend making the journey extraordinary. Cheers to anime—changing us, one frame at a time.
Asireveth_
“All we can do is live until the day we die. Control what we can…and fly free.” – Deneil Young (Uchuu Kyoudai or Space Brothers)
plasma2021
in general, 2023 had some of the anime of all time
guigaporra
5 cm per second is the saddest anime
JOYBOY_SRK
Lupin the 3rd my beloved
Jacob_of_Bohemia
Do you watch anime because you're maidenless or are you maideenless because you watch anime
Hentai-master-69
the west is saved :3
Konnichiwa_Init
Emul is missing in cuddle section.
Fluffpai
I don’t really have one
DIVINENEI777
chippi chippi chappa chappa
Kale_-
careless;)
PutaRainbow
When I catch you gege! When i catch you gege!- Tiktok 2023
Leslyn_Davis
God i hope everything works out in the end
marcel9164
This year was amazing, with incredible shows that surprising all of us, i craving expect the next season of many of them!!
thelmarb
Hajimari wa owari, and an End is a Start.
Plateaus4356
love is not necessary, power is the only true necessity
alovese
I got hit by a 2023 and got reincarnated in another world
Cap10Cat
So hard pick just one :'''(
II-RimuruTempest
This is the most anticipated and among the best year for anime,i’m just so grateful that i had a chance to see it all of the anime’s that is in 2023 Hopefully the anime industry will be continue to make anime for us as far as possible
Tripslater62
I’ll never watch One Piece - Said one week before watching One Piece
Quv
Hoping that 2024 anime will bring more joy than 2023!!
Achichot
Iden Teitei Meltdown!
cijhho123456
Hametsu no Oukoku
rbercos
journey of a thousand episodes begins with one but that one should be the gods gift to this world or else I'm not watching.
steely2017
the best anime is aot and love is war. nothing else
kofu137
Anime kept me alive this year lol.
Midnight_blues
i'll get banned if i write anything here tbh
AtomicPickle
Stop talking about anime and watch it.
TheSmug1
One piece isn't long enough!!
cobie20026
Nah i'd win.
LaSainteBaguette
I am robot.
Caiux
Thick thighs saves lives
Beast622
"Fitz-senpai is a very reliable man." -Rudeus, 4 episodes before the deed.
WataryAndrian
Watched some anime this year ig
SAOisgoodbro
This year has been a lot of emotional rollercoaster.. starting from uncomfortable laughter to crying in silence to heart throbbing romantic moments ❤️
Tonystark4-Otaku
Let's watch anime!
nyangcat
My 14th year of watching anime, and no... I cannot beat the allegations.
Noelle43
Mommy? Sorry, mommy? Sorry, Mommy?
Cynthiaishere
A good year for romcoms
Davy-sama
2023 was an absolutely amazing year for anime. So many great anime spanning a wide variety of genres. My favorite of the year was Dangers in My Heart so I totally recommend that. Although whichever you pick would probably be a good watch. Thanks MAL for yet another great year.
Unitz_DAL
Wow, we got a ton of amazing anime in 2023. From oshi no ko to frieren, the good shows kept coming Goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024, let's have a good year
joejoe135791
It was a fun year for anime. I hope it continues like this.
Jethro098
Happy new year 2023 can’t wait for 2024 animes
maaf_gue_afk-2
Very intresting year of anime.
Kagenoukage
Still waiting for Monster Musume S2
zerofox75
cream puffs ✨
V-O-I-D
Bond is good boy, a stand-out amongst the anime doggos! Ein and Iggy would be so proud!
MoonSpider
The saint's magic power is omnipotent is very underrated!!!
Marc11711
Anime is looking at life from different perspectives
Nattyboi
it was all the same nothing changed its just. same me same world same this not a single thing is changed.
emirw
I hope this is the best choice.
myfavoriteanime1
what has come must pass and welcome the new 🥂
blisssey
“I’m so wet right now” -Hanazono Hakari The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You
Soupychecks
Bring bang bang Bring bang bang Bring bang bang born
MrCarnatz
great year good luck to everyone
willus1000
SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF IS THE BEST ANIME OF 2023
idom
It's so interesting to see so many different anime that brought different people together and share feelings and thoughts with one another. The winners of the votes are obviously the ones that have resonated a lot with peoples' hearts.
Verriere
With great power, comes great rizzsponsibility.
NoCriticalz
Dont forgot to go gym after you watch your favorite anime ;]
DashTraVolta
Anime was a mistake
Stickle88
It's never too late or too early to be whoever one wants to be! :)
_Mitzuki101
MAL is the best anime list website ✨️
CherrieX
You are my Specialz (Nah, I'd Win)
NightlessSleep
I should have found a less time demanding hobby... anyways, I am off to binge watch all of these again.
ItsDerpy
i don´t have much to say. But for me this year is special with many nice anime.
NamCao-2005
I watched all my favourite characters die. Thank you Gege Akutami
DS2807
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
The Salami Lid
Wakadoobi
Embracing the quirks, chasing dreams, and living in the anime of life. Class of 2023, our story is just beginning – let's create our own epic adventure!
JPST
It was one hell of a year. Some anime was so heartwarming and some was so cool and also some good romcom to I love the 2023 anime year. And I hope 2024 will be better than this.
Nisu20_7
It was an very interesting year.
Malici
Back to the roots, I miss the 2000 - 2012 years. Full Metal Alchemist, Elfenlied and SAO. Please produce the good old stuff in the future.
Jaykun07
This was by far my best year for anime. So many top-class shows aired this year that on average, I was watching 10 shows per season and it was still not enough. 2023 is Definitely going down as one of the best years for anime in history.
69S7B4A5A
It’s Been Great!!
Crask
I NEED SHIZUKU I NEED NEED NEED HER SOOO ADORABLE HAAAAAAAAAA ANEEED SHIZUKU NEEED
Aratals
ARIFURETA DESERVED BETTER!!! - Andyr07
Andyr07
Are you an anime fan because you enjoy it or do you enjoy it because you’re an anime fan?
Suave-
Freedom for the working class!! You have nothing to lose but your chains!!!
Leon_Trotsky_
Anime is sin, anime is trash I dont put scores because all animes are 10s and all are 0s, anime is the physical embodiment of sins and even tho it feels good, still is trash because is a sin and sins feels good but also are bad so 10/10 and 0/10
nexustom
~Don't ever feel ashamed for what people critics your works for....but be proud of the masterpieces you have been working on that catch many of People's heart~ Daichi
4mirhrth
No matter where I am or how I feel, Anime is always there for me
-Gamer-
great year
C_Lab
"I watched Jujustu Kaisen from seeing the Fortnite collaboration"
BurritoBTW
2023 had many great animes
Aryan_gojo_123
I’m missing my One Piece from this yearbook.
genrocko
Make Call of the Night season 2, 3, and 4, so I can stop being depressed about the manga ending.
Mikyah0409
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
2023 brought bangers. 2024 will bring the explosives!
Frbueduen
Nah I'd Win
Amakano
It's ok to be your most authentic self.
bastheenby
Ain't gonna lie all of this doesn't matter the judges' words are absolute. Also give us all the anime for each selection like ???
OsamaLaten
uh hm maybe uh like hmmm uhh maybe so like ye
Zerity
I hate being a novice weeb
SummerSolSoup
When I read Malty melromarc it took me a while to know what the character was until I saw her and recognized her as bitch xD
monoctm
I love sword art online, while other anime strengthens your imagination and because you become hikikomori. Sword Art Online makes me want to meet with new friend who loves Kenjutsu and follow sword competitions (rapier, saber, long sword).
Kingfariz
What a year 2023 has been; kinda mid honestly.
Fulserish
Loneliness is followed by silence... But the silence is followed by a sound that completes life.
Arquam101
Satoru Gojo I miss u
Brxcor