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

  • A very good Anime Year :)

    NaameTaag

  • onto a new year with the most beautyfull animes!

    mikupai

  • And once again I reminded why anime is my true love.

    Animeloveanime1

  • ,,This Story îs a work of ficțion,, how narator of Oshi no ko say. 2023 offered sensational în anime universe, let see 2024. :D

    Darth16

  • Your Name > A Silent Voice

    Relce

  • 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

  • i need to go outside.

    Chriiiz

  • “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

  • Weeb forever

    plastyc

  • Sousou no Frieren <3

    H8drian

  • Anime kept me alive this year lol.

    Midnight_blues

  • You either die a hater, or live long enough to start watching anime

    Chainsaw_Derp

  • The best year

    Rohit20

  • Whoever thought there would be zombie dance that would beat thriller for Halloween. It was a year of laughter, romance, thrills, adventures, murders, trips that were out of this world literally. Seeing old and new friends and making memories.

    northernsunshine

  • If demonic serial killer, why cute?

    Sumigiri

  • Pretty good year for all the industry!, some studios did marvelous things, others did that with some crushing into it, but the animes that came month after month prove to be something to remember, a big clap to all the studios, VA's and musicians!

    RobertNF

  • It's been a year with several captivating, well-made and even peculiar anime, but let's hope this one won't be any different!

    Abernauthy

  • Frieren solos your favorite anime this year

    Kajin-Dar

  • if 2024 isn't nice, I might as well die

    saintoffwhite

  • "nothing better than a SoL anime" -RyuZU

    -RyuZU

  • An chaotic year overall and loved it

    MickeyMinaj

  • “When I fight a guy, I only aim for the crotch” - Denji

    land0n

  • A great year will be hoping new and amazing anime come out this year too

    ETHANWOLF

  • Stand Proud gojo, you are strong

    Dotzerouszen

  • "As the ink of time dries on the pages of my youth, I leave behind a memorable arc filled with laughter, friendship, and a touch of anime magic."

    shadowstorm9856

  • Gambare, mina-san!

    EtsunoriMakoto

  • BORF ! - Bond Forger

    MaraSwam

  • “Good work this year, everyone!”

    HaylenGrey

  • Anime was a mistake!

    Weeb_Rabbit

  • I hope 2024 we get second season of no game no life.

    br3nus

  • I just took a test I did not study for!!!

    Arcane2Etherious

  • I want to say a big THANK YOU to all studios that made these wonderful animes, to all singer/composer that made these amazing OP/ED and, last but not least, to the MAL staff which always organise great events & improve the site. <33

    Alek_sh

  • omae wa mou shindeiru... nani?

    DanielDLJ

  • “I had a feeling I saw a girl in a sailor uniform with a machine gun walk by.”

    Levinobody

  • THE ONE PIECE IS REAL!!!!!!!!!

    Yungmanning31

  • Don't forget to go outside once in a while!

    LordSamuel21

  • 🤫🧏‍♂️

    Yellow_Clayman

  • wakuwaku

    ATOMICEMPEROR

  • New year, new anime, and new adventure!!! (^-^)/

    MimiAmy817

  • “Give up on your dreams and die”

    Kklive237

  • Thanwa recommends MF Ghost as Best Anime despite all odds!

    Thanwa

  • cgi combine harvester joke

    boxofboxes

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

    kohiruimaki_13

  • “Watching anime is like talking with a friend.”

    SirMiche21

  • Life is just the beginning

    KrulciferLen

  • I just want to watch anime, and I ended here.

    Fulmentus

  • 🤙

    Champola

  • I have no enemies

    Spice-and-Lamb

  • Amogus

    DarkLeafNinja

  • It's been another fun round of anime this year! Let's keep the excitement going and work towards a better tomorrow!

    NovaMelony

  • Heavenly Delusion is a must watch, please stop under rating this anime, the character and world are so intricate and it goes of the beaten path.

    Saiki_Kbestanime

  • Op section missing Idol-Oshi no ko

    19Leonardo93

  • Nah I’d Win

    youdoodoo

  • Attack on titan best anime ever

    Atakan-Titan

  • I have no enemy

    Felix-Nakamoto

  • didnt watch most of these lol.

    BeaTheKidd

  • Most of the past hurt as all but it can help to recover and face the present and the future. Have a goal and stand for it.

    kumashi_perona

  • Animes keep on rockin the world

    Oshawott_Pikachu

  • I wish Akatsuki was real so I could cuddle it and have it for a pet.

    Sakura679

  • It is what it is.

    Tripple_L

  • 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

  • Good year for anime ig

    greatatharva

  • Year had it ups and downs but at least I’m still doing it for fun

    Static_Anime17

  • Stay Otaku 🫶

    Lil-Focuz

  • There were so many amazing animes this year, can't wait for 2024 :D!

    anqryaxo_

  • I am Ayanokoji

    VaporyCoder

  • "You should go with the anime that suits you the best."

    Pratham345

  • This was a year in anime in which I found myself watching more and more genres than I had ever previously!

    ivydaemons

  • Life is not daijobuo

    Maysoh

  • How can you NOT INCLUDE IDOL Oshi no Ko OP?!!

    blupi

  • 2023 was easily one of the best year for anime

    SirComInPeace

  • "Navigating a year of anime wonders—where emotions soar and friendships bloom. Here's to epic adventures, heartwarming connections, and unforgettable moments. Anime, a universe of stories and cherished characters. Until next year's odyssey, keep the spirit of adventure alive!"

    _kilx

  • Die first then quit

    Yung_Boat2738

  • To be completely honest these choices weren’t the best but jujutsu Kaizen was fire

    5centimetersasec

  • is an insult that “ao no sumika” isn’t here

    Blendusz

  • "Waku waku!" -Zaraki Kenpachi from One Piece

    daddydong

  • I have no enemys

    L4tino

  • Anime+Food=Happiness

    TheNameIsElla

  • Bocchi The Rock Season 2 when?

    MundaneSoudane

  • "Every woman I meet tries to murder me!" - Denji, Chainsaw Man

    llreiss

  • Hah! Bye 2023 here I come 2024 with all these new animes to come it is exhilarating! The Apothecary Diaries has some good stuff, if you catch my drift. "I..., am atomic" Well everyone is! My favourite eds are: 0 Anytime Anywhere Mephisto Never Fear Queen of the night

    BlackSpectrum

  • Good Ass Year for Anime

    HahaPPlolz

  • Nah, I'd Vote

    theh00man

  • Anime anime

    apin-2020202

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

    Engriezer22

  • So. Much. Good. Anime. Hopefully 2024 can match what we had in 2023.

    Withinchaos123

  • Time flies when a million new animes drop every season

    MR_Djenssen

  • Please let me be the cringe lord!

    Luka_Harito

  • Had so much fun with the anime this year, though there were even better years for this reason 😍

    xcaliburAnime

  • Griffith did nothing wrong

    PoochEz

  • 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

  • been off the grind

    FarceAsian

  • To an interesting and terrifying new beginning. May this be a wonderful year for everyone.

    EphemeralMoth

  • If jjk season 2 was in the op categories easy win let’s be fr!

    Okwrd_Tj

  • Live ya life y'all

    Forever_young

  • Mem Cho Best girl

    Molotofee

  • please live without worries about anything

    Ryuzake

  • this was truly a jujutsu kaisen

    flip_flap123

  • Monogatari solo... araragi solo.... kizumonogatari solo all of them

    Ayham2007

  • Please pay our animators more!

    KarmaKaji

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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