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
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.













































"Kaizoku Ou ni,ore wa naru!"
Ronin_67
Angel Next Door Doko?
HikaruTaiyo
In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take.
Iippoh
I want a new season for Re:Zero already T_T
Lunatic_Gem
Have seen many great title in 2033 but I won't forget Ragna Crimson, Fieren The Slayer, Mashale, Death Mount Parody, and many other titles which I can't write in this small box.
AnemoByte
Next year I'm gonna keep asking girls out until God tells me that he messed up my papers and shows me my soulmates. He messed up right?
Glitchiness
I just joined mal this year and I love it!! So many happy memories! Thank you so much to the people on this app! I honestly think this was a great year for anime!❤️🩵
Mitsuri_Kanroji1
Nah I'd win
ovanny
Frieren goat (hope this ages well lol)
GamerLudwig
If you only watch ecchi you are weird. hags
del616
It will never be enough over-the-top characters
pinkapocalypse
We laughed, we cried, our favorite characters always died.
duckgrass
I just want to watch anime, and I ended here.
Fulmentus
Ain't gonna lie all of this doesn't matter the judges' words are absolute. Also give us all the anime for each selection like ???
OsamaLaten
Information is weapon
Sidkid_otaku
Vai Corinthians!!!
LucasGod
2023 Was one of the best year for anime, the amount of anime that helps me with my ups and down is really makes me happy
zisnanto
Watched some, didn't watch some, still a good year!
IntrovertPervert
The op and Ed. Wasn't really that great on the options. But the other stuff and cutest couples were awesome
Crisis_genocide
"Life Wasn't So Bad!" Commence operation: Depression
Haruka_Hiroaki
Yor and Loid cutest couple tho for real.
Oniwagen
Hello chat! In this terrifying world, all we have are the connections that we make. So… eat your vegetables & fruits. And always remember; a true selfless act always sparks another.
HarusakiYorokobi
"Anime is not my life; my life is anime"
Bored_Baka789
Thank you for making my 2023 bearable.
HelleBelle
We need more good isekai trash.
PerfectAzul
Mash got robbed in the best hair category
HalfwayDeadz
JJK S2 has set the bar high for action anime.
ARock024
Joined the army, born to kill, born to love my waifu.
Gabwar81
Hellsing ultimate is the best anime ever
Alucradlast
Just chillin
RubyWolf222
I am just like Ayanokoji.
KernelScout
What a BANGER year for anime 2023 was. It had 2 of my now all time favourite anime, Kusuriya no Hitorigotou and Sousou no Frieren.
Mr_Idi0t
"Give me an M! 'M' Give me an A! 'A' Give me an L! 'L' What's the spell? 'My Assignment is Late!' YES! wait..."
snasralla
People die when they are killed.
theTempest67
Trying to watch anime sometimes often delays anime shows. Hopefully this 2024 anime won't be delayed at all...
Yuki-Haru
2023 es probablemente el año en el que termine mas anime y vi cosas que no esperaba aventurarme. Haré que 2024 sea el año que mas animes haya terminado.
OnaniMasterErick
Throughout Heaven and Earth, I alone am honored
SenseiKenzu
"We missed the damn train JC!" - Big Smoke
LeonKing23
Not the best year of anime but its still very good year.
Rockiiz
Next year I'll definitely watch all the anime in my watching list (I wont)
Upapa
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
Now why isn't Mikey from Tokyo Revengers on characters to protect at all costs 🤨
Jadebee
HAPPY NEW YEAR
gabrielc_203
This year was quite the year! But I enjoyed it wholeheartedly. Every anime that aired in 2023 made a new impact, to I'm pretty sure everyone in some way. I look forward to experiencing new adventures with my 2D buddies! Gambare! ☆
AveryRika
MAL live a long life! We need you for the future that is upon us! ^^ This year was a blast with so many amazing anime and there is no better place to talk about them than here. Thank you for the great year and the time we spent together! ^^~
KaeriArt
Anime saved me from the pit, ngl. The spark to reinvigorate myself to improve my life.
Maleek_Blakevic
Daddy's home
FidesLeviathan
We need more banger OP, 2023 honestly didn't have that much impact on me on the OST side.
Noccatics
Anime anime
apin-2020202
Frieren GOAT
Yuthir
Think differently!
deka19417
Onimai deserved better :sob: so does heavenly delusion
Niko247
One piece is peak
Beaked_
So many anime from 2023 made me want to play video games even more - is it a sabotage?
Epiroogu
I'm not a robot
Feyrost
This year was one of the best years in the anime industry, and the coming year will be even better
Mohammed_Adil5
Throughout heaven and earth, I alone am the sinned one, Stand proud computer, you have withstood my anonymous trials. Nah, I'd browse.
-ham-
This year was all for Anime
bibliophilia25
One of the best year for anime. Astonishing!
yuuichiV2
First few months of watching anime
DangerouSam007
Learn to forgive and forget ~Keyaru (redo of healer)
Psmolp
Anime is Life, that's for sure!
Gonryo_Spectrum
I have no enemies.
LionelPrince
"I am not watched everyone, but i like a Vote :)" - Mayority People
OurNatAntID
Another fantastic year of animes - Sun Tzu, the art of war
Yadava98
Waking up in the morning is the second hardest thing.
ilybogdan
In the anime/manga of life, I'm the protagonist of my own story – finding strength, laughter, and endless possibilities in every episode/chapters.
Yedstr
Its not about whether I can. I have to do it. Megumi Fushiguro
gcruz
If she's not blood-related, she's free to be dated!
BangerXShane
Don't we have a male lead protagonist of the year? Or antagonist of the year? As well as female lead? Buts that okay, it's already the last day that I vote, thanks for the opportunity!!!
Ranunn
Good year for anime. Hopefully next is good as well.
KinGifoof
Deserved to be quoted Fumetsu no Anata and Season 2
Guinak12
"You are my special"
Wakarimas-en
sousou no frieren goated, jjk new season best season, kana arima best girl.
quadeca
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
If 2023 gave us nothing else, it gave us gremlin girls
Curlybrace101
good soup
yawoo
Well, that really was a Heavenly Delusion
The_Squid_35
This was a very special year for me when it comes to anime. During the beginning of the year, I went through an extremely difficult time involving family and school, and being able to relax with anime and the challenges of MAL helped me a lot. Thank you very much MAL! Happy 2024!
PeedroHM
More Yuri and furry would have been appreciated.
stwix
I prefer the op/ending of jujutsu kaisen it was a remarkable music this year!
Elvis-1125
Hot take the big 3 are all mid, we got mid piece, naruto midpuden, and dragon ball mid
comas
imo the selection of nominees in the MAL Yearbook is so much better than the nominations of a certain Anime Awards show (you know which one). Here I don't find myself asking all the time; why wasn't that anime nominated for this category? Also love the fun category titles more :D
Ckea
Laat year I felt kinda burnt out and I couldn't watch as many anime as I would've wanted, I hope to do that this year ^^
elizachoco
Dark Gathering was so good, I completely forgot everything else from this year aside from Rokkudo's Bad Girls and Mashle
TheProAntagonist
"everything that ever begin will someday come to an end and a story is at its best when it i complete
Pendragon572
Hoping many new anime this year too.
lightning_angad7
This is the most anticipated and among the best year for anime,i’m just so grateful that i had a chance to see it all of the anime’s that is in 2023 Hopefully the anime industry will be continue to make anime for us as far as possible
Tripslater62
I love you all
SindarinGhoul
Never buy tickets for the hype train. It's a train to nowhere.
sjoerd14v
2023, the year of re-watches and emptying the plan to watch lists.
PleasedScarab
Animes keep on rockin the world
Oshawott_Pikachu
"I have nothing more to say"
etsuchi_xv
owo what's this, an actually great year for shoujo anime??? it's the end of my drought as i know it (ゝω・´★)
LetheDiana
I spend way way too much time watching anime.
hanako_simpfrr
A Year Of Discovery
RiverRory
And then, I expel these three items from the barrier!.. I look forward to your next use!
philosolog
Ugh! Why do I have to choose between Bond and Hakutou? 🐶🐈
IridescentJaune
i hope there will be more cute couple on next years
Albima
Dazai~~~Ahhhhh~~~~
Sanji_Zoro_