MAL Yearbook 2023

Anime Section

Most Meme-able
Anime that has the most meme potential

Charming Romance
Anime romance that made you feel lonely

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

Wake Up the Neighbors
OP/ED to blast on full volume and be a menace to society

Comfy Beats
OP/ED to listen to when you just want to chill

Infinite Loop
OP/ED that you can't stop replaying

Character Section

Must Protect
Character who must be protected at all costs

Most Over-the-Top Reaction
Character with the most exaggerated and comical responses

Cutest Couple
Character pair that could not possibly be any cuter

Who's Your Hairdresser
Character with a remarkable hairstyle

Needs a Time Out
Character whose existence is synonymous with chaos

Dynamic Duo
Character pair with the most engaging screen time

Pats Please
Character that you just want to cuddle

Comments

  • 2023 was a successful year with ups and downs!

    HanzotakuTV_01

  • “Tell everyone it wasn't so bad.” - Nobara Kugisaki, Jujutsu Kaisen

    AntiGrass

  • "If a man does not have the sauce, then he is lost. But the same man can be lost in the sauce." -Gucci Mane

    CrimsonEmu

  • Passed 69 anime days at some point. Nice 👌

    U-81

  • The year of most groundbreaking and monumental developments of the anime culture. In fact, the animes achieved name amongst the best of them. Brilliant and enjoyable plots. OPs and EDs likewise are still enjoyable in 2024 without any hint of boredom or hiatus. A memorable year.❤️

    parzxval

  • Nah, I'd Win ......

    Jamk_

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

    Razor_098

  • <(")

    Inwinwg

  • It's namami It's namami yeah yeah yeah yeah Bling Bang Bang Bling Bang Bang Born... Bling Bang Bang Bling Bang Bang Born...

    Leesverse

  • Year be Ballin

    Soup_Dawg

  • Where's Anya?!!!!!!

    Niveen_Sleem

  • Should have included much of jjk

    Aizen_exe

  • Well, that really was a Heavenly Delusion

    The_Squid_35

  • A good year imo

    KANISHKKKKKKK

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

    Withinchaos123

  • One year completed, let's bring on 2024!

    WIScouser

  • What a wonderful year it has been for the medium I've had fun being on this journey together with all of you, and here's to another great year of anime! ＼(＾▽＾)／

    Kozg

  • Learn to forgive and forget ~Keyaru (redo of healer)

    Psmolp

  • 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

  • Anime is a part of the cycle of life!

    LiiliiLuna

  • "Laziness is such an ugly word,I prefer selective participation."

    Heather-_-

  • This year had some great anime mainly frieren. Ranjan you are in Bachelor 1st year working hard best of luck i hope you are watching anime in future also. 2024

    khadka

  • teacher for sake of gods,students needs to live.

    Tiskmassy

  • Better localizations/translations for 2024!

    Imi_wakannai

  • "Life's not perfect, but your anime collection can be. Class of 2023 Navigating the real world, one anime episode at a time!"

    Clairengan

  • Be Your Self And Never Surrender

    Muel_

  • Cheers to the New Year!

    NocturnalGalaxy

  • Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague is underrated. Also, where's BOCCHI THE ROCK.

    j_courchesne9

  • Frieren best anime 2k23

    Andr0o

  • This year was very special to me because I was able to watch some great animes in this year. The best anime of the year for me is "Oshi no Ko" undoubtedly.

    ShibamDey

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

    tWoluz

  • Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and desert you Never gonna make you cry Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you

    Ariz786

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

    Jeramiah

  • Let the squirrel flow through your veins!

    Joker-P

  • i am king terry the terrible

    Redbuff4

  • Phew! 2023 really gave us a lot of simp-worthy man, huh?😂

    silverwhip21

  • Throughout the Havens & earth I alone am the honored one.

    FannyLamma

  • If it s bad , it’s bad

    imVampsy

  • FINALLY MOST TRAGICAL Year End😶😂

    IndoSenpai

  • anime is cool, I think.

    OrpheusGZ

  • Nah, I'd Win.

    Samurai_Deelan

  • Great year for anime I think heavenly delusion was my favourite show this year!

    rwmasonv

  • This year had alot of good shows..... but instead of those i watch the dog ecchi

    CasTheRock

  • So fair 2024 is going off well with funny things going on and stuff, really happy they nominated Trickstar from High Card which was my suggestion so that feels great. Plus Suguru Geto is my babygirl. Other then that I’m hyped for what 2024 has in store

    Una_Sama89

  • To FMAB fans in MyAnimeList, y'all need to touch some grass.

    dang_

  • "nothing better than a SoL anime" -RyuZU

    -RyuZU

  • there is this anime idk if you've heard of it it's called bocchi the rock

    Tamafuyu

  • Great year for anime.

    MAG_TSTG

  • “Cream Puffs” -Mash Burnedead

    InfiniteGrass

  • 2023 was truly a year of shoujo renaissance.

    Miyumi_Rose

  • You're a gigachad Harry...

    Ronil21

  • Fearing horses in a God honoring way.

    Rathsatyr

  • What a year 2023 has been for the anime world, with new bangers like TENGOKU DAIMAKYOU and JIGOKURAKU and SOUSOU NO FREIREN not to forget returning shows like AOT S4 part 3,BUNGO STRAY DOGS S4 and S5 and JJK S2 which took the world by storm.We can only hope that 2024 will deliver

    INcasted

  • Nice Year

    Phjaschke

  • This year had so many new shoes and so many returning ones that I've been overwhelmed by it all. Can't wait to see how 2024 plays out.

    FoxyFox0203

  • Nah, I'd win.

    Ad_Alex

  • "Do you use MyAnimeList because you like anime, or do you like anime because you use MyAnimeList?"

    Yary24

  • “I am risking my life, but I don’t intend to throw it away.” - Megumi Fushiguro, shows that for everything you fight for you have to risk something eventhough it could happen that you lose/fail but you tried it with your whole heart. So risk it, the thought counts.

    GojoMegumi77

  • Good year!

    Davidphan

  • Undead Unluck is the sleeper hit of the year because it's not on Crunchyroll. Just saying.

    Gurumash

  • 2024 for more amazing anime

    ulyxgames

  • 2023 was a good year for anime!

    Kietsuhime

  • i hope that MY picks win. YOUR picks? please. don’t make me laugh.

    big_nate226

  • Being afraid isn't a bad thing. It's my fear that brought me this far.

    Pilyohae

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

    Devil_Ashraf

  • OsamaSon > Nettspend

    DemetrieJPG

  • kagurabachi anime when

    Sir_Quaker

  • I have no enemies

    Rexus1704

  • This year was very packed with 10/10 animes.

    lightindogg

  • This year of anime was a rollercoaster of excitement and emotions. I almost overdid it on my watching per season. But those that I didn't watch are on the Binge when I have time list. Great mix bag of anime this year.

    Maevithan

  • Tengoku Daimakyo FOR LIFE

    OvileeDay

  • I couldn't possibly have picked a better time to have gotten into anime

    flakor8

  • 2023 rules!

    MEFzelder

  • Anime saved me from the pit, ngl. The spark to reinvigorate myself to improve my life.

    Maleek_Blakevic

  • Hakutou I wanted to vote for you so bad, but Bond is so fluffy, I need to know what that coat feels like.

    GyroShrike

  • AI English translations cannot come soon enough!

    Aethersmith

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

    -TMC-

  • And none of the good anime made it to the end of the year?!

    itsdreo

  • If 2023 gave us nothing else, it gave us gremlin girls

    Curlybrace101

  • You are my special

    shadownater

  • 2023 was not a spectacular year for anime, but during spring season and fall season I had a great time with a decent amount of good shows, so I'm satisfied.

    Donic

  • man, I don't want to go to work af...

    MoChiy

  • Code geass🔛🔝

    unchart

  • Exploring the vibrant world of anime – where imagination knows no bounds! 🌟

    PranamSJ

  • Always watch and learn 😊

    TimipaFrank

  • Anime is a form of art that deserves appreciation and critisism by its viewers and none else.

    Alex_Lamb

  • I love anime💖

    Yoruka_ado

  • In 2023 I beat cancer twice and it might not be the last time I have to, unfortunately. Anyone who is going through something similar, best of luck to you, you'll get through it! Sincerely wish everyone to stay healthy so we can all enjoy anime for years to come. <3

    RikkasThighs

  • tbh i havent watched most of these options but slayyyy!

    KawaBear

  • "Where you go, I go..."

    aru4l

  • shinomiya kaguya best girl

    Unpredictxble

  • In 2023 I stared watching anime. I watched 535 episodes (9 days) and I think it's the best year if my life.

    WujoSztanga

  • Another great year for anime. We have Frieren and Pluto that make me cry so hard, Vinland Saga for its touching character development, Tengoku Daimakyou with mysterious world design, and Skip and Loafer that is really chilling.

    Skylee_404

  • with this treasure id summon throughout heaven and earth i alone am the honored one, sukuna, stand proud because nah, id win

    wB2hujGJdHwO_

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

    ETHANWOLF

  • journey of a thousand episodes begins with one but that one should be the gods gift to this world or else I'm not watching.

    steely2017

  • Still waiting for Monster Musume S2

    zerofox75

  • Bleach>Mom Dad Sister Brother One Piece

    AstaWrld_

  • watching anime on crunchyroll for life!☺️

    ACTRACKZZ

  • Roses are Red Violets are Blue Watch Anime And be an Otaku too

    psycopath_warden

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