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

  • We need crazier hair!

    chiliehead

  • Nothing good comes fast, nothing fast ever lasts.

    Sal_ah

  • I really enjoyed this year anime ... Alot hope I should be alive and healthy to able to watch One Piece and Detective Conan end.

    Ace_kirito

  • Life is hard watch anime to soft it

    Nafis_aulia

  • If something is worth doing, it's worth doing well - My Mom (Mari)

    That_Otaku_Chick

  • I survive

    hihannahere

  • If Arima Kana has a million fans, then I'm one of them. If Arima Kana has ten fans, then Im one of them. If Arima Kana has only one fan then thats me. If Arima Kana has no fans, then that means Im no longer on earth. If the world is against Arima Kana, then I'm against the world.

    Prolatangon

  • I don't know why I am here. A weird circle appeared around my feet and then I was asked to vote on a bunch of things. Who would have thought my life would come to this.

    Hovlane

  • Anime Is life that's why I don't need a wife.

    Kurosaki-_

  • Grifith did nothing wrong.

    safferb

  • A wise man once said “Don’t” I should have listened to that wise man

    moncapcha

  • PHOENIX PET OF THE YEAR

    Konana

  • anita max wynn

    jajabinex

  • Watched more then any sane man should

    oliefant66

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

    big_nate226

  • 2023 was the Year of Phoenix!

    Denji

  • "As endless stories are being created each year, there's always a anime that's just for that one person."

    Ugema

  • "Don’t think about missing. Aim for your target and devour it. Find what you want and steal it. That’s my golf. My way of life. Insatiable Green Bullet!" — Eve Burton

    BlueBullet178

  • Pretty good Anime this year.

    Fluffy_155

  • "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

  • Good Year For Anime! Heres to 2024!

    realMewphy

  • 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

  • One piece solos

    tomnak

  • I like cats, but Bond is my fav dog that I like (I do not like dogs). However, I want to have an animal can look to the future, but I am not sure, because I cannot read other people's mind. But I love look Bond with Anya after all. And some questions are very interesting, thanks.

    himasiti

  • <3

    DetectiveLuchia

  • Anime is love. Anime is life.

    FadesHandle

  • If that’s what it takes, I don’t mind, this is nothing - code 015 (Ichigo)

    K3ZZ4_17

  • this year has been so much fun with anime and the masterpice of new characters.And i hope this year will be much more exciting and fun can,t wait thank you. shout out to my anime list

    saanbieber

  • What comes around, stays around.

    Lytoku

  • Trying to watch anime sometimes often delays anime shows. Hopefully this 2024 anime won't be delayed at all...

    Yuki-Haru

  • "You are me, Yuji Itadori! I kill without a second thought — just like you save people without a second thought." - Mahito

    CrazyClown

  • Anime was a mistake.

    linkmax1412

  • I give Solid 8/10 points for this years anime's.

    Coftik

  • This has been a great year for anime fans

    Domo876

  • To say it frankly, 2023 for anime was peak.

    x_12914

  • i watched like 5% of the options here

    aidan-m

  • Looking at the vote, it was a year with several good animations. I hope to see you again in the future.

    Ceneu

  • If you be a nice kid, one day you can see the anime adaptation!

    FeeFeez

  • Allah is the greatest.

    Fredn40

  • End of an era with the ending of AOT. Never forget.

    Galial

  • Don't be ashamed to watch anime, because there are many people out there who like to watch other people's mistakes

    null_jpg

  • 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

  • Wake Up, Girls! 10th Anniversary 👐👐👐

    wswsasd

  • Not gonna lie kinda fell out of anime this year.

    Deflower7ooo

  • Where is Ai Hoshino????????

    Nikaisaka

  • When life's a jest, and skies are gray, Anime's laughter lights the way. In dull moments, when spirits droop, Its quirky tales are the ultimate scoop!

    Samujagi

  • Cant wait for 2024 !

    bobijoalejandro

  • I really don't have anything to say, just wanted to beat my personal record of animes seen in one year, ended up finding a lot of new obsessions.

    BrChucky

  • "Itterasshai Eren"

    Creitus

  • This year had a lot of great anime. It was also a tense year for me but i enjoyed watching alll of them. Hope for 2024 to be packed with great anime again.

    HAMPriom_180

  • Roses are red, violets are blue, i have to go to the bathroom

    yuzuki_kiryu

  • Anime is great

    IamNotAWeeb_Ok

  • To be real, mushoku tensei s2 also has a good opening so it should be gibven a change. Even oshi no ko/my star has the best openign/ending in 2023 so far acc to me.

    ThunderOP17

  • Life is like a cherry blossom tree where harsh weather can cause the beautiful things to go away but a new start can make it bloom brighter next year.

    Stealthy_Kouhai

  • another jam packed year

    Durbz222

  • I love BLEACH

    AunSun9

  • 2023 was truly a year of shoujo renaissance.

    Miyumi_Rose

  • Bork

    Limbershoe

  • 2023 The best year for anime/manga!

    Kokesr

  • Hoooooooooooonk!

    coffeedrops

  • 2025 is gonna be my year

    xPerSeNN

  • I'm looking forward to this year's anime🤩.

    dmp3561

  • Skip to Loafer Season 2 better get announced or else

    Cheeseflag99

  • It's been quite the year, so it's been wonderful to take comfort in the captivating storylines, compelling characters and whimsical tales of the anime world~

    wizardlymagicks

  • "nothing better than a SoL anime" -RyuZU

    -RyuZU

  • "Kamikatsu is the best comedy ever made."

    Capella_Chan

  • I think year 2023 was great for anime watchers as we got a variety of new anime as well as returning anime too (like bleach tybw) ...... So according to me 2023 was full of anime of every genre and i enjoyed all of em' a lot ....

    akarsh_kumar

  • 2023~ The year of amazing memories of anime. The best anime releases of all genre took place. Totally loved increasing my anime list and enjoyed everything abt every anime. From op to ending everything abt each anime was badass. Loved this year. Anime For Life

    Seleneisle

  • Navigating the anime cosmos, rating by rating! 🌟🎬 MyAnimeList adventure – where every show is a story, and every story is a chapter. Join me on this animated odyssey!

    Anime7_Lover

  • All my fellas

    Rem_Chann

  • My plan to watch list won’t stop growing!

    sacredsx

  • "but in essence, it's [the pleasure district] no different from the rear palace. It's both a garden and a cage... The stale, trapped air poisens everyone. The courtesans also eat the poison around them, to become a sweet poison themselves." The Apothecary Diaries, Ep 8, 15:12

    Amy-hakase

  • 2023 best anime’s year !

    Yuzuyu01

  • watch clannad

    SSSTenshi

  • 2023 was a great time to be an anime enjoyer! Lets hope for an even greater 2024 full of anime! :)

    Jaynautovic

  • haha 23' was fun tbh

    ijumi_kookie

  • BORF-Great bond

    thetunneldweller

  • Thank you MAL!!

    Laurocalabria

  • 2023 had some of the best animes!

    Aurtemis

  • i could snuggle bonds fluffy fur for hours ngl (also Nagi and Junta best couple fs)

    easedcookie

  • I need a hug and maybe some uppies too.

    Hernn

  • sousou no frieren goated, jjk new season best season, kana arima best girl.

    quadeca

  • "The Flower Of Friendship Can Bloom Even In Hell."

    Opilopi

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

    DanciestSpy

  • I'm Batman.

    Ekitronprime

  • Won't regret anything watched this year, every recommendation and everything done was great.

    yourfavoritesama

  • What a fantastic year for new anime, I found multiple new favorites in this batch of seasonals! The only thing that could make 2024 a better anime year is more good Shoujo adaptations :')

    ferrepls

  • I am Atomic!

    jack_stryder

  • you are my special

    __RushiKesh__

  • 100 girlfriends is peak

    AntiSadboi

  • Let's get 2024

    DangTai

  • why no solo leveling -.- :C

    Drachennebel

  • Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality Open your eyes, look up to the skies and see I'm just a poor boy, I need no sympathy Because I'm easy come, easy go, little high, little low Any way the wind blows doesn't really matter to

    mooni_ace

  • I definitely think The Apothecary Diaries is one of the most beautiful shows of the year. The backgrounds are the flowers are wonderfully rendered, and the characters are enjoyable and memorable, especially Maomao.

    Yukazakura

  • incredible duuuude

    WoodenTapl

  • "Domain Expansion"

    VeranaHime

  • Not the best year of anime but its still very good year.

    Rockiiz

  • “Love is the greatest lie of all.” - Hoshino Ai

    ShiroNeko1611

  • This year we got quantity and quality anime and for that animators deserve all the love and respect in the world.

    Suraj_99

  • I don't know... I think Frieren is the best?

    Striaa

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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