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

  • Thats my votes for this event and thank u for everything

    Hyoukatokio

  • "There's no such thing as someone bad who likes shark movies" -- Dead Mount Death Play

    tWoluz

  • ╯︿╰

    EoBerrr

  • People have to save themselves. One person saving another is impossible -Oshino Meme from Monogatari

    KateInterstellar

  • Knight, out.

    Isafreyr

  • It was an honor to serve to anime this past year!

    Athena839

  • May the future be the banger years for animes

    Ryan_Iceberg

  • Oshi No Ko and Bocchi the Rock deserved more attention

    hardyniu26

  • People will keep saying "This is the year for anime" each year at this rate, just look at these candidates. It's very hard to choose from either ;-:

    MuadNaji

  • Baka and Test Solos All

    LordSanctify

  • My mom calls me a weeb :C

    joesueyyy

  • Oregairu the Goat

    LaMeloo

  • Why isn't gear 5 nominated in any thing 😱

    kanhassj

  • IT'S TIME TO RESIGN AND LIVE FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

    rainnrei

  • "Helping other people is the best way to make up for your mistakes." – Kenshin Himura, Rurouni Kenshin

    Ahmed_Ridaoui

  • Attack on titan best anime ever

    Atakan-Titan

  • Watashiwa anime no dai ski desu.... that's what I loved to learn in Japanese this year and thanks every artist, writer, director, VAs, musicians and others who helped me to enjoy the beautiful anime series and made 2023 full of love.

    Sixfoldmike9

  • It's never to late to start with Anime, the want to watch list just only gets longer.

    Kofune

  • "I am here!"

    StreeMarts

  • So many anime this year both old and new, there are bad ones and good ones, but its a great year. Each season was full of excitement with new experience. Looking forward to more new fun stuff to watch and exciting shows in 2024.

    TamaKi31

  • One of the years of all time

    GaryClampton

  • Time flies. But you know what else flies? A bird

    Complicated121

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

    Mob1208

  • I want JJK season 3 early also Undead Unluck is 10/10. I also have high hopes for Dragon ball Daima.

    DanciestSpy

  • What a wonderful year

    Robinho_

  • 2023 May not have been my best year but at least I could watch some fictional characters have the loving relationship I wish I had.

    Samson_GoKegwa

  • ROM-COM FOR THE WIIIN !

    yuutoikuto

  • 2023 was a good year for anime!

    Kietsuhime

  • Blue Lock was robbed in Crunchyroll awards

    OnYurLeft

  • Not a bad year :D

    REDx11

  • In 2023, anime brought joy and inspiration. Tanjiro, Eren, Frieren, and others fueled my dreams. Beyond entertainment, anime embodies art, culture, and passion. Anticipating 2024 for more thrilling stories. Sayonara, friends!

    KOSACO

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

    ivydaemons

  • Nothing like doing the spiderman meme with your partner who's an alien, except you realise the spiderman meme goes both ways.

    infiniteexx23

  • "Aura, write me a yearbook quote" - Frieren

    ANissanLeaf

  • Heee~~~ Last Year As Full Time Otakus...

    Pain_Fuyuki95

  • Do I watch anime because I'm a weeb or am I weeb because I watch anime

    Biraru-san

  • We live, we love, we MAL.

    ixtf

  • kyon no oshi no ko?

    divdev

  • "I'm just a simple weeb with simple needs"

    Championgamer100

  • I didnt watch the animes 😎

    -Liz-_-

  • Too many good shows, too little time. Oh well, plan to watch list grew bigger once again

    Fundin

  • 2023 was a successful year with ups and downs!

    HanzotakuTV_01

  • This year was a blast hope the next year will be a blast too

    GOLPO

  • Jujutsu Kaisen was THE anime of 2023 it’s not even an argument. Also bonus points for how hot Nanami is.

    bajablxstt

  • Nah I'd win

    ovanny

  • After the journey and death of some, the tales continue. New adventures rise, and she is there to see and give light to another beautiful, inspiring, emotional and powerful journey with the most beloved characters in an outstandingly well-written story. Frieren is unforgettable.

    luciojb

  • I am Ayanokoji

    VaporyCoder

  • spitters are quitters

    pearicot

  • I think I ate too much anime this year...

    AidenWatches

  • For humanity

    AlwaysBeSmile

  • Good year

    gkzforever

  • >:)

    deadlyydragonn

  • 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

  • nao vi animes nenhuns :)))

    Theproxy_cos

  • Iden Teitei Meltdown (Onimai OP) should have been nominated for the "wake up the neighbors" or "infinite loop" category.

    NekoJash

  • All you guys keep following your dreams no matter what Love you guys very much ❤️❤️

    Derekwheeler778

  • Hey Mom! I'm famous now!"

    Jyexie

  • Time is accelerating rapidly and we are aging at an astonishing rate.

    LSSJ_Gaming

  • This year, there are so many good anime to watch, hopefully next year will be the same. in this nomination, there are many anime that I don't know, so I don't really enjoy this vote, but never mind, I will still use this site as my benchmark to choose which anime I will watch.

    Alvin4134

  • See ya next year✨

    EnvoPrime

  • No romance no life

    TeamEatsuki

  • full of worm

    wormbus1

  • Anime are such a great way to deal with boredom and free time. Having such a amazing website like MAL, you get to find so much. I love the big selection and information you can find here. Lets all be a great community and bring MAL to new heights.

    IndienRock

  • I haven't had much time to watch anime this year due to exams but all of these anime deserve everything and i enjoyed every second while watching them

    Mashyawe

  • See who wins!!

    mydahfawad

  • Bondulence

    Aayan_7

  • さあ星の子たちよ よくお眠りなさい 輝きは鈍らない あなたたちならば “Now, children of the stars, sleep well Your brilliance won't fade, because it's you”

    Touta94

  • I wake up looking pregnant from all the spiders I eat in my sleep

    BlobertCow

  • Oshi no Ko got robbed

    Naloops

  • 2023 was easily one of the best year for anime

    SirComInPeace

  • Tatakae!

    chibi_miw

  • 2023 was an enthralling, and captivating year for Anime!

    Jeramiah

  • another jam packed year

    Durbz222

  • I want to wach more!

    Ryonie58

  • I love the Nettspend the Virginia grim reaper

    Infinite_Bigmac

  • 🗣️ YOU ARE MY SPECIALZ 🕺 UREWA MONKEY D LUFFY KAIZOKU OU NI NARU OTOKO DA 🔥🔥🔥 THROUGHOUT HEAVEN AND EARTH I ALONE AM THE HONOURED ONE FUSHIGURO NOT ZENIN IM GLAD 😵💀 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation 🤺 BANKAI GETSUGA TENSHO

    Dogling142

  • I have no enemys

    L4tino

  • “i am still am amature i’ll get in your way”

    KaitoTLex

  • don't believe in yourself believe in Kamina and believe in you

    Worldxh3rox67

  • There may have been one week where i didn’t watch anime or read manga in 2023.

    Ncf6789

  • Screw sequels!

    ChaosJester

  • trigun stampede best anime 2023

    yuu_taa_1026

  • I keep on running, I keep on running and I found myself into a horizon.

    Horizon06

  • Don't have any high expectations from anything or anyone

    arppit

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

    Chintugaming

  • We Need More Anos Voldigoad!!!

    Dimusketeer

  • No anime no life

    Clarent_ZS

  • First year watching anime, can't wait for the next one!

    bradderz18

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

    yvki_ko

  • Nah, I'd Win ......

    Jamk_

  • Same 🍃 new year

    0nuR873

  • 2023 was a hard year. Losing family members, taking an exam which determines my future and college, but I'm glad I didn't stop watching anime even though I thought of doing so. I'm starting to understand why people tend to like wholesome/cute animes as they age lol. Thank You!

    Dark_Axgel

  • Anime brings joy and happiness to people ordinary mundane life's and inspires greatness.

    LewisHarrison

  • The quality of this year's anime is amazing

    Gornal

  • Anime is mid

    mike616162

  • It is... WHAAAT IT IIIS!

    MAL_Check_BOX

  • Boku no Kororo no Yabai Yatsu Best Romance Anime of 2023

    -TMC-

  • and all the people said nya~☆

    weeby_yurei

  • Togi should have lived

    notSyfon

  • Solid year. Here's to a better year ahead!!🔥🔥

    Russelyo

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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