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

  • Born too late to explore the earth, born too early to explore the universe. But with anime and manga becoming more accessible now and celebrated worldwide, what a time to be alive.

    nrhkm

  • Another year of not touching grass

    xiaoxu

  • great year of anime but no frieren nomination...

    kodeti

  • A second season of the 100 girlfriend anime please

    ALDY88810

  • Anime isn't a stress buster; it's a place where you feel at home.

    arshin1811

  • If the bait's obvious, don't take it'. - Kakashi Hatake

    hakuxweeb

  • too... mu-much... anime... need... time...

    GrandpaSmokes

  • too manny good animes for just 24 hours a day~ I need to keep my priorities straight, I’ll quit my job

    ssiss_anna

  • i hate mahito

    Yorochii

  • Nah I’d Win

    JusttMal

  • So, do you know what Jojo is?

    Setrinel

  • Please give us another season of LV 999 Yamada-kun

    Agerian

  • Nah, I'd Win

    tisover9000

  • That year was a banger

    OroTsugu

  • BLEACH TYBW and Horymiya>Everything

    Sirbaconbread

  • Crème egg

    Shikimori69

  • I never would've imagined that I'd be here right now. However I also don't really go anywhere so where else would I be? Here's to another great year of anime and fun!

    rdunnz

  • Needs more isekai

    CukieMunster

  • “Love is the greatest lie of all.” - Hoshino Ai

    ShiroNeko1611

  • 有馬だいすき

    Kamikoto_kl

  • With this treasure I summon, Nah, I'd win

    Kingpatato

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

    Gyanez1124

  • Its been good

    idk_what_towrite

  • AND LET ME BE THE ONE TO PUNCH KEIYA UTOU AND THAT A** LOOKING HAIR

    _Akemi

  • We need more good isekai trash.

    PerfectAzul

  • I am grateful to anime this year because it has accompanied me through difficulties and I can only say thank you

    Tomb_Fish

  • AWESOME YEAR

    Juuzou25RT

  • Let Maomao eat her poisonous food!!

    AnusDacicus

  • 2023: the year when animation graphics really blasted!

    TioChan

  • 2023 passed by so fast like "Bleach"! "Oshi no ko" felt like "Tengoku" & "Jigoku", "Jujutsu Kaisen" had a "Dark Gathering", but despite all that "I have no enemies" & I'm at peace like "Frieren".

    Sayantan22

  • If you be a nice kid, one day you can see the anime adaptation!

    FeeFeez

  • another day another four episodes done with a anime

    2Soldier2Fort

  • give more option

    Zyperexa

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

    niq_

  • wheres mommy makima

    smoochie_mild

  • Oshi no ko best anime of the yearrr

    Sean308255

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

    LambdaG2

  • Every Anime has its own charm 💙🤗

    Aru_Kun07

  • Skibidi toilet

    Durles

  • 2024 will be the year of Kagurabachi trust

    YaBoiN

  • It was a very nice year to come back after 2 and half years of being away from anime.

    TheKnightWolf

  • Looking forward to next anime of the year

    Paulson_No1

  • This was purely selective participation.

    -Wheat_Thin-

  • I want to live between Frieren's thighs.

    OhNoNotRabbits

  • Do you have enough time to watch anime? If College got to stressful it might fill me schedule. But Would you stop watching anime? Nah, I’d watch.

    DaHampter

  • Live for anime

    IchiTokoanimelov

  • Medium is indeed premium.

    ShakuganShana

  • It's been a wonderful year blessed with countless over the notch animes. Truly a impactful year for anime.

    AkagamiNoSadat

  • yamete kudasai

    TheDealer

  • A Year Of Discovery

    RiverRory

  • 2023's motto: From amazing to horrible animes, passing through cultured to cute one's, 2023 was a roller-coaster journey fill of happiness and sadness, as well as disappointment, but most importantly, enjoyment.

    JuanTT

  • Hooray for another yearbook of stuff I haven't watched.

    RobbiRobb

  • Truly an amazing year for anime. Every season managed to produce 1 (or in some cases, more) anime that will end up in the discussion when it comes time to talk about anime of the decade.

    RM_MXDJ

  • i hope fire force get date released in 2024

    extra_reguler

  • Justice to Chopper!

    Blackponie

  • Learned this year that Kirito’s English dub swears often and it’s amazing

    acuphoria

  • This anime year was like One Piece. It was too long, but not long enough.

    AnyTheFox

  • Surely next season of jujutsu kaisen won't kill off any more beloved characters... right?

    GrimmGames

  • 2023 HAD THE CUTEST ANIME PETS(AND FAMILIARS ofc). MY FAVS WERE SUI(campfire cooking), YUKICHI( masterful cat), HAKUTOU (my boss is goofy), SATONOSUKE(skip to loafer)etc...

    helloevery-nyan

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

    Eathrien

  • Isekai rules Ecchi rocks

    lwilliam

  • maomao best girl

    PickedGraph6750

  • Susou no Frieren is the best anime ever made!

    ParaschivDMihai

  • (⁠^⁠3⁠^⁠♪

    tZAFKIEL12

  • Great year overall, especially spring 2023. Waiting for jjk s3 in pain.

    PepeFrogTHe

  • Hello from Thailand.

    Onetori

  • I need a bunny girl senpai.

    Ewai

  • Been a blast and here for another great year! Cheers!

    Kanrakanra

  • PLEASE CAN SHIZUKA CHAN WIN, SHE MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL COSTS, THE WHOLE WORLD IS WORTH SACRIFICING FOR HER!

    dankbucket

  • Maomao is female version of Yun from Yona of the dawn. they have equal amount of sass too

    cherry_chloii

  • Well this year was a memeorable year for me in animanga society.Although some isekai were mid but there were many blockbusters like the emotional shingeki no kyojin last episode being emotional,kny katankaji no sato hen 1st episode,jjk`s tragic shibuya arc and many more.Thanks !

    mkid57

  • 2023 it was nice.

    Tamer2002

  • One year, huh. Didn't feel like it, well I hope to see all of you in 2024.

    KingY_HD

  • 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

  • What a great year its been for anime this year

    zerotion

  • I am slowly encroaching upon this earth.

    Wizoop

  • It's come and it's gone but we can always rewatch it.

    Engriezer22

  • A wise man once said “Don’t” I should have listened to that wise man

    moncapcha

  • 2023 was a good year for anime!

    Kietsuhime

  • 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

  • Honestly, I'm not really familiar with the OP/ED that are included in this yearbook. Some was pretty good ngl.

    Catplane123

  • You thought this was a yearbook quote but it was me, Dio!

    InfinityDude88

  • The year 2023 was really something. This year some of the most anticipated shows came and some ended. Although I enjoyed this year with whole heartedly. I still remember some shows which were simply awesome and beautiful too.

    ohpts

  • IT'S TIME TO RESIGN AND LIVE FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

    rainnrei

  • Best year for manga readers

    Goldfish_202

  • Wishing 2024 with another blast!

    Meiza

  • Grimgar Season 2 when?

    prokill4789

  • Who tf came up with these nominations.

    4v0n

  • All my fellas 🗣️🗣️🗣️

    Smertieboi

  • Bring bang bang Bring bang bang Bring bang bang born

    MrCarnatz

  • 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

  • Bocchi The Rock.

    Spirit075

  • 2023 anime offers an exciting and innovative experience with stunning animation, complex stories, diverse genres, creative character designs, and the collaboration of renowned studios and artists, creating works of high quality.

    Gyzei

  • I would like to nominate the incredibly animated tractor from KamiKatsu for every category.

    dfin

  • JJK S2 has set the bar high for action anime.

    ARock024

  • I want to touch some grass in 2024

    Althern

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

    Ahkrin

  • What a bizarre adventure

    Unrivaled-Crab

  • Frieren best girl!

    leonn69

  • This year was amazing, with incredible shows that surprising all of us, i craving expect the next season of many of them!!

    thelmarb

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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