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

  • I wish there were more options in the categories. However, I praise that the choice options are very diverse. Moreover, the subtitles for each category clearly express what the categories demand.

    AnaLu661

  • Howdy :)

    Master_San_M

  • Sousou no Frieren <3

    H8drian

  • It’s crazy how much can change within a year.

    yvki_ko

  • The anime industry is the symbol of late capitalism.

    KradH05t

  • Who up Bungoing they Stray Dog rn

    KrispBread

  • I didn't really watch that many anime in 2023

    Razor_098

  • Next year I'll definitely watch all the anime in my watching list (I wont)

    Upapa

  • We ate good this year

    KakaiDaGr8

  • best romance year ever uwu

    Misao16

  • Anime of Spring 2023 had the best lineup {mic drop}, peace out.

    Otaku_Genius

  • 2023 was a great year for anime and I'm looking forward to what 2024 will bring!

    RussianRaven

  • I want Arima Kana to step on me

    clanmitts

  • I have no enemies

    Spice-and-Lamb

  • When you and your senior homie are walking around campus and a group of eighth graders walk by visiting the school and your homie yells out “GYATTTTT!!!”

    Bhrollo_

  • Nah I'd win

    Izanagi_xxx

  • Journey on

    asianhippy

  • Maomao best girl of 2023

    H4ze123

  • When I catch you gege

    ElCapitan1929

  • If you ain’t first, you’re last - Ricky Bobby

    JeffJusVibin

  • I can't wait for more masterpiece anime in the future, hopefully there will be more, especially I want more anime romance or romantic subtext in the future😄

    Ham-R

  • UOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH CUNNYYYYYYYY 😭😭😭😭😭😭

    SwirlyFries

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

    Volkslied

  • Nah, I'd Win.

    Samurai_Deelan

  • very good year for anime ! made me smile and cry, lovely anime !

    ohwon

  • Nah I'd Win

    Asfa-san

  • Jujutsu Kaisen should have been on here somewhere.

    QueenAria00113

  • 🫡

    Lucigss

  • Wishing 2024 with another blast!

    Meiza

  • 2023 was indeed a very good year for anime.

    Lanchita191

  • "Did you voted because you watched anime, or did you watch anime because you voted?" -Real_Geto

    GjaltPower

  • To another great year of anime and manga!

    KNIIGHT77

  • First year as an anime fan. Many more to come

    Zact99

  • Pretty banger year for anime. Not so great for manga. Hope 2024 is even better.

    Nil_uwu

  • SAO IS BEST ANIME

    loki5129

  • Why are there so many random 12 ep shows here

    Joen_

  • Crazy how much you can watch in a year. Some of these shows I feel I haven't seen in forever!

    IheartAnime77

  • "And with a little luck, you'll find the anime that inspires you to do your best!" Keep documenting that anime here on MAL and let's have another great anime year! As Luffy would say, "if you don't take risks, you can't create a future" remember that! - Cory

    VstherSensei

  • 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

  • animer cool

    patsquidbob

  • "Kill yourself" -Frieren

    isimpforwaifu

  • wakuwaku

    ATOMICEMPEROR

  • 2023 was the Year of Phoenix!

    Denji

  • 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

  • Let's go

    Ghost-of-Uchiha

  • Cookies and Rimuru got me going crazyyyyyyy

    CookieBeast555

  • Kamisato Ayaka

    Suifer

  • I wish I were a bird

    TheBasicAnimeFan

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

    anqryaxo_

  • In a year where nothing I did seem to work in favour of me and on the brink of falling into the hands of depression once more, these beautiful and awe-inspiring work of art came rushing to my aid-- dragging me out of the mud, now I feel like I could conquer the world. Thank you!

    KaderimBu

  • The more animes we watching,, the more close we reach legendary status "The Wisdom of Weebs"

    JvE18

  • I'm glad mahito got f***ed

    mercuro27

  • Why the hell, doesnt MAL put the english titles next to the Japanese titles. Not every ones a dweeeb. Plus most of the titles on crunchyroll/HiDive are in english as default.

    Queen_Strea

  • cream puffs ✨

    V-O-I-D

  • Haven’t finished half the anime from 2023 yet That was truly a year

    ExtincTay

  • This has been a great year for anime and all of us

    superbusters654

  • Still an otaku this 2024!

    DM26

  • nah i'd win

    Fistric

  • +371 anime shows completed +0 women

    Potatosnipez

  • Embody everything you love.

    Celest__

  • Anime boys with over 100 anime days add me please

    Cilbiyah

  • Legends never die.

    tispleb

  • Stand Proud gojo, you are strong

    Dotzerouszen

  • America shall prosper, therefore, God Bless America. Jesus Christ is Lord and the world shall accept him as their lord and savior. Amen

    amerikapatriot

  • Oh my gah!

    ocki

  • "If I could be a dinsney princess I would be Maomao" - Sun Tzu probably

    Ozzyzmz

  • CAUGHT UP TO ONE PIECE THIS YEARRR WOOOOOOO!!!!!

    FastZulu

  • 2023 was an amazing year and the good thing was we also got a lot of old anime back like Overlord.

    hardik29

  • anime was lit check out StoneScape

    Hqrshy

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

    WataryAndrian

  • I haven't seen slot of these.

    Qwinnnnnnn

  • Thank you an amazing year everyone, take care of yourselves and anime on <3

    I-Watch_Anime

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

    llreiss

  • i didn´t watch so many animes here but meh

    Harvekz

  • Who came up with these options they're terrible just like the last 5 years of anime.

    CGAYT

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

    brockycool0

  • Hope we get more anime action, and MYANIMEST for the best web guideline, give best for nomination award

    Rizal_Amhar

  • Grifith did nothing wrong.

    safferb

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

    H-Callahan_XX

  • ,,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

  • To better anime!

    Valyy

  • Roses are red, Violets are blue, One piece will forever be the best, Achoo!!

    Gorgriano

  • I’m mourning Attack on Titan :,(

    CrispyCalamarii

  • 2023 The best year for anime/manga!

    Kokesr

  • Anime 2023 in a nutshell: Tons of Sequels, creampuffs, sparkling eyes & Pieyon, the return of good old school romance series, banger op and eds, young gojo, jap. voice actors trying to speak german "wow japanischer Tischler", vending machines and cats that can cook /ᐠ - ˕ -マ Ⳋ

    Maokawa

  • Nothing in life is impossible as long as you take that first step✨️

    addy9_77

  • Man I did not watch enough new anime this year

    Jonux

  • Frieren just toke everything away this year.

    lrdalucard

  • Whenever life gets you down, just hold out for that one adaptation or second season you've been waiting to see forever. One good story can be worth living for.

    sweetprettygeek

  • 2023 had some of the best animes!

    Aurtemis

  • Mahito did nothing wrong 🫶🏻✨

    Professional_HH

  • Hestia is Bestia

    Hestia_is_Bestia

  • Stay healthy

    Petraoi

  • Not reborn as anything, I now wander the anime database

    SAOEnthusiast

  • "I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned" - Richard Feynman

    Mob1208

  • These options were a little weird.

    Kary88

  • Anime was a mistake.

    linkmax1412

  • I accidentally got addicted to anime. I think getting addicted to drugs would be healthier.

    TodiT

  • Sitting on a throne does not make you a king. It only means you ave an arse.

    Piromysl

  • Let's get 2024

    DangTai

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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