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

  • Learn from what you watch

    Innominate001

  • It was a good year... and then there was that one anime where the MC couldn't get it up...

    Essentrix

  • Pretty solid year but the amount of amazing openings that didn't get nominated is a crime

    Pokeninja1011

  • Live free and be happy

    Sir_Skull

  • Spend more time watching things around you, than watching the same thing everyday

    J_MAN2

  • From Asta Screaming to Denji and Gabimaru going berserk it has been a good year

    TheBrankAndOnly

  • Amazing year for anime! I hope we get more shoujo romance in 2024 ^^

    jjhulia

  • It too sad because that I can only choose one option. It is hard to choose one, so many anime in this options have cute couples, nice op/ed, character to have memes. These all anime are worth to watch some are relaxing and some are comedic and some have intense fighting scene.

    Dummyking

  • Needs more Mushoku Tensei! (and other big series)

    Chrisicus

  • 2023 has been a really fun year

    x_maxedit

  • Too much anime

    mathrexy

  • I love anime💖

    Yoruka_ado

  • Borutos Dad is cool

    Parmeetv23

  • Let's hope the folks at MAPPA can finally catch a break this year.

    Volkslied

  • “Oshi no Ko made me realize that I wasn’t who I was until I became an idol.”

    AnimestfuJustin

  • 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

  • Oshi No Ko should win Anime of the year. AOT ending was sub par, I am pro fictional war crime.

    The_Cmoose

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

    KingY_HD

  • Bye Bye 2023!

    Aesethyr

  • Nothing good comes fast, nothing fast ever lasts.

    Sal_ah

  • Nigerundayo into the new year

    Gabija222

  • UOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH CUNNYYYYYYYY 😭😭😭😭😭😭

    SwirlyFries

  • 2023 was a good year for anime!

    Kietsuhime

  • Play Path to Nowhere

    Zoshlog

  • The eminence in the shadow was here~

    car0le_la

  • Nagisa Kubo x Junta Shiraishi

    Seyeuni

  • "Anime is not my life; my life is anime"

    Bored_Baka789

  • The anime industry is never gona lose my respect.

    itsleoxz

  • If anything goes wrong, and the world descends into chaos, blame Himmel. He is a cruel human who has taken not only my soul but also those of many others. Damn you, Himmel 3

    27sel

  • *my quote turned into a cream puff and Mash ate it*

    GotSpinz

  • Been a hell of year with Luffy's gear 5 releasing, jujitsu kaisen season 2 and with frieren it's been great journey this year!

    Div1412

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

    rxsss

  • "You can die anytime, but living takes true courage."

    abracadabra_yooo

  • i love watching anime lol ahahahg

    daamlakeser

  • It's a good year, at least for me and the Anime community.

    KrakenSTeiN

  • Simik31

  • Absolutely banger year for anime, cheers 2023

    Toxic_Influence

  • 100 girlfriends is peak

    AntiSadboi

  • ONE PIECE IS GOAT

    Jai_akash

  • 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

  • There was a moment this year that I thought I had to much anime for me to handle

    leroymoore_123

  • I haven't watched like 80% of the animes here

    rasseru_derano69

  • a good anime year to be litral the year s starting was great i loved hells paradise and denon slayer season 3 after that there was october. from october to decemeber it was a great year for anime. gear 5 was the best

    Fystreem834

  • Not getting accepted into college during the first term did my anime list such a favor and it shows. :) I really enjoyed SO many animes this year.. Looking forward to another one. Thank you, anime world. ♡♡♡ P.S: I got accepted into college this term lol. :D

    JuwairiyaU

  • Would you let me see your panties? Yohohohoho

    sioni

  • Good year!

    Davidphan

  • theres no genre called "native isekai", the only right genre is called "fantasy"

    syaqier_96

  • Dystopia to the song of the dead.

    Animexdlover

  • A good year...

    Zenax0

  • Eating good! : )

    bananaV

  • In the vast tapestry of animated emotions, love weaves the most captivating scenes, and in the realm of watchable wonders, anime unfolds tales that make our hearts dance to the melody of pure enchantment

    Pasifica

  • Thank You For All Of The Memories That Happened In 2023 While Watching Anime!

    ZED95

  • Didn't watch that many animes this year but yeah the stuff that I watched in 2023 was worth it and good. Hoping to watch more new animes in 2024

    Nerdy-Otaku

  • KSM AOT 3LA KSMKM

    SANDMANXIQX95

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

    DYSakura

  • Anime is so good!

    DaiDussss

  • "Hero? No! We're Pirates! I love heroes, but I don't wanna be one." ~Monkey D. Luffy

    lvlad95

  • My favorite anime character for 2023 is Komekko from "Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Bakuen wo!", but sadge she didn't got nominated :(

    79yzx

  • Wow. These people are so weird. Thank god I'm the only normal person here.

    OniNori

  • I had to fill this out twice because verification broke.

    Kotteb

  • to the next time

    VanillaCupcake82

  • I wish I were a bird

    TheBasicAnimeFan

  • 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

  • I do not wish to age any more yet at the same time I do not wish to stay in this mediocre current moment.

    June-4th_1989

  • Here's to hoping Noragami gets a 3rd season ✨

    Ryoko3000

  • i need more hyakano

    Yatta_08

  • Trying to watch anime sometimes often delays anime shows. Hopefully this 2024 anime won't be delayed at all...

    Yuki-Haru

  • Passed 69 anime days at some point. Nice 👌

    U-81

  • frieren is goated.

    felsluvv_

  • Great year of anime cant wait for the next!

    AnimeLandon

  • 2023 is a great year for the Anime Industry to be missed.

    tan_std

  • 2023 was one heck of a rollercoaster ride! Romance, action, comedy - you name it. All in all, it was a fantastic year for anime, and I can't wait to see what 2024 has in store for us anime fans! Bring on the epic battles, tear-jerking moments, and side-splitting laughs!

    Shamblecorpse

  • Anime leads you to the world of your own delusion that you want and the characters fascinate very much 👍👍👍

    Devil_Ashraf

  • Do you know the anime Magical girl site? ✨You are Welcome✨

    Overlord_watcher

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

    GrimmGames

  • Life is like Kimi no Koto ga Daidaidaidaidaisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo, except I don't know when it'll stop. 369 and still counting 😔.

    Yyseop

  • It was a spectacular year for anime fans, with a lot of bangers (and other stuff too of course). However I missed some deep and true romance stories this year, but that's a good thing, since my heart is still very healthy xD.

    Alonsom

  • See who wins!!

    mydahfawad

  • this voting introduced more animes to me

    halfpastnein

  • Lets go 2024

    Yodo18

  • the quotes are probabaly more unique than most isekais (re zero best isekai)

    Pseudonix19

  • AWESOME YEAR

    Juuzou25RT

  • Just Enjoy the life with animes who knows you might not alive next day to see such a beautiful things...

    RE-_-

  • "Don’t think about missing. Aim for your target and devour it. Find what you want and steal it. That’s my golf. My way of life. Insatiable Green Bullet!" — Eve Burton

    BlueBullet178

  • Anime good.

    NovaFrankA

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

    AkagamiNoSadat

  • Add more categories for next year please xd

    LuisSV23

  • "Victory from God and Conquest that is Near"

    amanrohel

  • It was a chaotic year.

    Mr_Pckiller

  • A very good Anime Year :)

    NaameTaag

  • 2023 was a blast for me. Roller coaster of emotions. My last year highschool 😭 is going to end this year March 2024.

    Ricky16

  • This is not just a great year for anime watchers who got to enjoy fabulous shows. This year has been a huge step for the conditions of animators and all those who work hard to make these masterpieces. Thank you for this amazing year!

    who_decided-that

  • I barely watched anything

    EGG_KING_

  • Love you myanimelist ❤️ Myanimelistが大大大好き❤️

    Mew2003

  • Life is not daijobuo

    Maysoh

  • Bocchi the glock

    Hi_im_Kyou

  • The only war cry that really matters: Shinzou wo Sasageyo ❌ Allahu Akbar ✅

    _cjessop19_

  • Truly a fantastic year of anime!

    RykerTheReaper

  • You should create list by genre and more formal.

    ChuquiKnight

  • i dont know most of these...

    weeze_ja

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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