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

  • This year was crazy 👍

    TrapuDesu

  • That definitely was an anime of all time.

    TheRarestJeb

  • Are you the nah id win because you're the strongest or are you the stand proud because you're the with this treasure I summon? Always bet on Hakari.

    Nerjin

  • All's well that ends well.

    Pyush032

  • how did i get here

    kisakisimp

  • COVID was 3 years ago, time to get up & get back to work again (DAMN!! 🙃)

    F124N

  • If 2023 gave us nothing else, it gave us gremlin girls

    Curlybrace101

  • Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! A man after midnight won’t somebody help me chase the shadows away Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! A man after midnight take me through the darkness to the break of the day

    DepresjaEnjoyer

  • Bon is such an adorable dog

    Rhett0306

  • Lady, look up the word "fair" in the dictionary and circle it!

    Sztalug

  • 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

  • If my life was an anime I’d be zom100, everyone wants to eat me - wage slave

    Imhereforfun96

  • i crave buldak noodles so much

    xhugo

  • Nah I'd Win

    Amakano

  • Where's Anya?!!!!!!

    Niveen_Sleem

  • Skibidi toilet

    Durles

  • I hope there are many great anime shows this year. I hope.

    DC27

  • Anime is the GOAT

    JoeJoeChill

  • Brick Squad clique, we ‘bout dat cash.

    YeshuaG

  • The year of most groundbreaking and monumental developments of the anime culture. In fact, the animes achieved name amongst the best of them. Brilliant and enjoyable plots. OPs and EDs likewise are still enjoyable in 2024 without any hint of boredom or hiatus. A memorable year.❤️

    parzxval

  • End of an era with the ending of AOT. Never forget.

    Galial

  • It's been a long ride for me... Goodbye 123123!! Welcome 2024! I'm looking forward with every new animes this seasonal

    kohiruimaki_13

  • 2023 will always be the remembered by me as the the year of Gear 5!

    Millimaki

  • 2023 was a remarkable year for anime and I hope that the following years are just as memorable

    LieutenantPanda8

  • so much peak mentioned, yet simultaneously not enough

    friccbro

  • Are you the nah id win because you're the strongest or are you the stand proud because you're the with this treasure I summon? Always bet on hakari

    Bygmax

  • We could settle for a smile, and a fond farewell.

    nishipldn

  • I’m living for the chaos

    sneezy_beezy

  • Frieren solos your favorite anime this year

    Kajin-Dar

  • My best dad joke: Why was August mad at you? Because JULY-ied LOL

    The_Weekly_Jay

  • It's my first time on MAL Anime Yearbook, i started watching Anime from 2018 but in India anime fans so low till 2022 when first time Anime officially aired in India and made huge impact on streaming platform. Like 2023 I hope 2024 also gonna be the best year.

    Ayanokoji005

  • Naruto and Fruits Basket, the Betther animes

    Otakinho-carente

  • Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you

    Ariz786

  • Op section missing Idol-Oshi no ko

    19Leonardo93

  • Great year for anime I think heavenly delusion was my favourite show this year!

    rwmasonv

  • One piece is reall!!!!

    GOATAMA-KUN

  • Pluto hard carried this year. Only a couple good shows tbh

    Perhapsually

  • The options MAL gave could've been better. 2023 was nice.

    buhayngpuno

  • Why are there so many random 12 ep shows here

    Joen_

  • Long Live Anime!

    NBtrain1

  • "You should have nominated Insomniacs After School for more categories!" - Hes starving you're not

    rxsss

  • Those who bore the curse of the zenin family and those who couldln't fully leave behind that curse they would all bare witness to the bare flesh of the one who is free, of the one who left it all behind and his overwhelming intensity

    Spankmeandeatmeo

  • We love anime

    Ro8in9

  • I don’t really have one

    DIVINENEI777

  • Nah, I'd Win.

    Samurai_Deelan

  • All my fellas 🗣️🗣️🗣️

    Smertieboi

  • Whenever I feel stress or wanna rest, I always watch anime to relieve my tension 😌 & hoping this new year will be better than last year. 🥹

    macaroonpurple

  • ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Live with anime ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    GerFanzeh

  • A second season of the 100 girlfriend anime please

    ALDY88810

  • I am not gee to. who is go Joe ?!!

    JulesLane

  • I regret nothing I watched this year

    LunarRaptor

  • 2023 was a hard year. Losing family members, taking an exam which determines my future and college, but I'm glad I didn't stop watching anime even though I thought of doing so. I'm starting to understand why people tend to like wholesome/cute animes as they age lol. Thank You!

    Dark_Axgel

  • First year as a full time anime fan. Got through at least 30 shows since August.

    WiseOldWalrus

  • cream puffs ✨

    V-O-I-D

  • How is Oshi no Ko nowhere in this survey ? It was one of the biggest titles in 2023!

    SailorKagome

  • When a anime has cringe you know it's good for laughs so watch it and everything else and give it a 10✨️.

    JCSL

  • I ONLY AM THE HONORED ONE I HAVE NO ENEMIES

    Geto5678

  • "Fitz-senpai is a very reliable man." -Rudeus, 4 episodes before the deed.

    WataryAndrian

  • Good year, hoping for more in 2024.

    Lalibu

  • Browaos

    Hoshito

  • Oshi No Ko and Bocchi the Rock deserved more attention

    hardyniu26

  • Best page <3

    finn156

  • I hope anime studios can make even better and more exciting anime, anime 2023 will not be forgotten because it is very interesting. I hope that everyone who watches anime will always be healthy and blessed. For anime makers, keep up the spirit and don't give up

    Akumahapa

  • I enjoy whatever I have chosen

    Jeffrey_Wawawa

  • The apothecary diaries i.e. Kusuriya no hitorigoto is the best anime of the year and deserves so much more!!

    Kyrinis

  • Even through tough time, these anime kept me going and MAL gave me a community where I came back to feel home during my ups and downs.

    The_sakib

  • “Nah, I’d win”

    Smullilli

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

    liquuidee

  • Throw Keiya in jail ☠️

    yorimia

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

    cinna124456

  • Watch more anime

    MonkeyDBhris

  • 🤫🧏‍♂️

    Yellow_Clayman

  • Never forget the memories we made that year.

    Deseymour

  • "Itterasshai Eren"

    Creitus

  • Absolutely Stacked

    z0bi

  • Thick thighs saves lives

    Beast622

  • Enjoy your day

    Latansaabada

  • I wish I could actually finish all the anime I put on here and planned to watch

    thetruezama

  • The eminence in the shadow and ragna crimson should be in the nominations for atleast a single category they are peak.

    Gigaalpha

  • An chaotic year overall and loved it

    MickeyMinaj

  • Why was anya not on the must protect nominated!?

    DrenchingSnarl21

  • Been a great year, here's to an even better 2024

    Blessthef4llen

  • <(")

    Inwinwg

  • THE ONE PIECE IS REALLLL

    Jalaj716

  • "You have the freedom to defend the world's freedom and I have the freedom to continue moving forward" -Eren Yeager (Attack on Titan)

    RedBanditPH

  • PlZ better anime without template thingss

    Ipan-san

  • One of the best year of the decade!!

    MGaurang

  • Many captivating animes appeared this year. And many votes that were too hard to distinguish between whos the most fitting for the vote. But with the amount of rediculous titles i can say this year deserves the corniest 4 seasons of anime of all time. And i enjoyed it

    eequaled

  • Just because yesterday Was a Bad Day Doesn't mean Tommorow will be the Same Day as Well.

    MrCubby

  • Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

    bemarobot

  • full of worm

    wormbus1

  • I hope this is the best choice.

    myfavoriteanime1

  • A very good year

    emcata

  • I couldn't have done it without the rower.

    JaimieF

  • <(UwU')>

    Fallenherodeku

  • Buhhiii....

    aziszys

  • My man cid should have been on the "Needs a time out" section!!! I had loads of fun last year (2023), hope this year (2024) is as good as last one!

    osdoco

  • May 2024 bring us even more joyful anime & manga to watch, read and enjoy!

    Relickable

  • Nah I'd win

    Zestue

  • What an year for anime! We hit the lows of Inukai's Dog but also hit the highs of Vinland Saga. Both ways, this year is sure to be remembered.

    Mashrafi_Rian

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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