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

  • Arima Kana best girl of 2023!

    XTheSabreGamerX

  • I am a DILF - Downtown Independent Live streaming Father

    yeti2393

  • だけど そんなこと言い出せないから せめて この歌をあなたのためだけに歌う この歌はあなただけに聴いてほしい

    BMGHax

  • Keep calm and walk your path. If you think you are lost, just remember: You've another episode to catch up this coming week. Stay safe and take care.

    darkj25

  • the selection could have been better tbh

    JaEdEnAr

  • This year was a rollercoaster ride for anime. You had equally great and awful anime in all four quarters.

    H-Callahan_XX

  • amazing for 2023. good job

    Ishtaaar

  • There could be much better options.

    Vivek_11231

  • A year with many banger

    Exxen

  • I'm da biggest bird

    that_one_extra

  • Im not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not

    RitsuTwisted

  • 2023 brought bangers. 2024 will bring the explosives!

    Frbueduen

  • Bye, 2023. You did good, I suppose, though I’m shocked that somehow the isekai well didn’t finally run dry again this year. Weird, because I could’ve sworn I saw all this year’s quirky smart boys travel to a faraway land three years ago. Who am I kidding, I still watch them too.

    AssortedCheese

  • Nothing beats a good year of anime

    animanos

  • Bring bang bang Bring bang bang Bring bang bang born

    MrCarnatz

  • Gear 5 was LIT

    Infinite_Kookie

  • through out heaven and earth , i alone am the most biased rater

    KomodoKid

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

    yahya_kai

  • I can honestly say that this year I watched too much anime, I had many favorite animes and they were all super varied so I can say that the year 2023 was a very good year

    BatGore666

  • A new year is like a fresh start to finding something new.

    SnowedInallday

  • A journey end where a new one start yet we still greet it with the same smile, a beer in one hand, a friend in the other

    katenkyokutsu

  • HOPE FOR A GOOD YEAR FOR ANIME!

    Futsushio

  • i cant believe i ate the whole thing...

    sospuuppy

  • Every year is a great year for anime

    EnvyGhoul

  • Here’s to anime that will make us laugh, cry, cringe, sob, scream, and etc… in the new year and so on to the future ;>

    nav628

  • My Life like watamote but worse

    Radd25_

  • WATCH KILL LA KILL. ITS UNDER RATED.

    William303

  • Frieren sweep

    TarantulaKing

  • Thank for publicly your yearbook it's I love it

    Gauatmkumar

  • I love anime. Each story is different and fun to watch out how they react to each other.

    vrchad

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

    Tsukiyomi_Utau

  • shinomiya kaguya best girl

    Unpredictxble

  • Good anime =_=

    samfanboy_bigman

  • I am the Strongest

    Sirazum_Munir

  • Great anime productions aired this year, but there was too little time to watch them all. Hopefully next year will be as fruitful as the previous one and will bring more free time to enjoy watching at least some of them with new energy and passion!

    Almenir

  • Anime has taught me that with enough plot armor even you can succeed.

    LeMagicMan

  • Tatakae!

    chibi_miw

  • Remember, everything is a choice Until we meet again

    Manas_9826

  • I hope i can be a better person in 2024. Cheers.

    Xavion

  • 2023 was a pretty peak year for anime

    Ak4t5uk1

  • This year went by like the blink of an eye.

    Mortal18

  • Overall a great year for anime sad so see it go but hopefully this year can be even better

    Rain112

  • I don't watch anime as much as I used to. But it's nice to find a few that I did came across xD

    Qaos

  • As a wise monk said, Harem Anime are Sports Anime in disguise

    SunlitInk4

  • Keep watching anime

    Traveler_Ai

  • Whoever you are, wherever you go, the release of Anime you like will always be slow

    marmelade087

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

    DYSakura

  • University equals depression

    F41NZ

  • 🤍🤍🤍

    lmfiroh

  • It will never be enough over-the-top characters

    pinkapocalypse

  • Man, 2023 was a blast for anime!! With a mixture of popular, returning anime and new underrated ones to enjoy. There was definitely something for everyone to enjoy. You just had to be there !!

    yukinome

  • BLEACH TYBW and Horymiya>Everything

    Sirbaconbread

  • Zura janai, Katsura da!

    thiccdaddylowry

  • Shinzo wo Sasageyo!

    Aarushi2324

  • Anime is fictional yet that is what intrigues me.

    Terraman454

  • Ikuzooo

    tamaeee

  • God's in his heaven We are in his theatre called earth Let us play our role Instead of breaking the 4th wall

    BLAZE_2232

  • Just do it, no one gonna stop you

    Itsmechinmoy

  • > "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Shoyo Hinata, Haikyuu!

    Ahkrin

  • Anime is the greatest. Now let's see if 2024 will be a great year for anime

    NaTsu_aKk0-

  • It's a me, Wario

    kev_it

  • Insomnia sharpens your math skills because you spend all night calculating how much sleep you’ll get if you’re able to ‘fall asleep right now. - Me, a chronic insomniac :)

    jerryberry2

  • Throughout the pans and batter, I alone am the waffled one.

    husking_

  • Dangers In My Heart made me realize how lonely I truly am and I hope one day I'll to come back and read this again to say "man... I really needed a gf"

    GreenWithin

  • I need a small loan of 50k - Verbalase probably

    iiKyubii

  • Poop haven't even seen most of these ting

    Fools_Gold

  • "Seven limited cream puffs, please."― Mash Burnedead

    Gyanez1124

  • Anime has fallen into disrepair now, it used to be better

    AndryS1

  • 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

  • For more anime in this 2024 :)

    -BOLT-

  • Ugh... I'm a bigger weeb than Ithought I was c:

    KushinaxXx

  • Pretty great year for anime and really looking forward to this years releases

    ClebClelly

  • Should have watched more stuff tbh

    SucoDeLauranja

  • Bocchi is me FR FR

    GoldWindYT

  • I really don't have anything to say, just wanted to beat my personal record of animes seen in one year, ended up finding a lot of new obsessions.

    BrChucky

  • High School DxD Season 5 when???

    AYYYiTzGaViNo

  • idk, i just wanna be on the yearbook (please?)

    1simone

  • Vamirio-chan voice-actor deserves an award.

    kitoha

  • Missing jjk op 1 and tokyo revenger for chilly op, demon slayer opening for rocking

    Fr0st17

  • This year was filled with masterpiece anime like Oshi no Ko, Sousous no Frieren that took over the anime community and made the top tier.

    AS512Serena

  • frieren is goated.

    felsluvv_

  • Bleach is peak(drops mic 🎤)

    IAmHim04

  • Nah, I'd Win ......

    Jamk_

  • :PansyGanbare:

    marloneous

  • Will die after seeing no game no life season 2 :(

    Chintugaming

  • Anime was great but it will be greater this year

    XxSouls

  • Witch Hat Atelier anime news this year frfr

    NotShelby

  • I want to wach more!

    Ryonie58

  • Where is Spy X Family 🤔 Anya is my must protect

    TheCros

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

    brockycool0

  • "Dare mo Kare mo Doko mo Nani mo Shiranai" from the ed of Heavenly Delusions properly sums up my year. I hope next year is more straightforward and fun.!!

    lunagirl-1279

  • I'm let y'all finish but Tomo-chan was anime of the year 2023!!!!!

    Sasukeyeah

  • LIVE WISELY

    Kaganade

  • For this year was amazing anime to have, but unfortunately this year too many delayed anime have happens (especially in winter). Hopefully the anime can be decrease a little this year to exceed the quality over quantity.

    Yunohi-kun

  • I haven't watched 90% of these.

    Mnarko

  • How weeb could a weeb get if a weeb could get more weeaboo?

    Tatumb18

  • Let's have a good year!~ and watch lots of anime!~ (*＾3＾)/～☆

    lunathecatxx

  • This year felt super fresh.

    S0ul-Seeker

  • It was fun.

    iAmNICKs

  • Shounen can solve boredom but can it solve depression?

    LunaValkyrie

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