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

  • “You're right, Mahito. I'm you. I wanted to reject you, convince myself that you were wrong. But that doesn't matter now.” - Itadori Yuji

    yoslina

  • OTAKU'S are idiot

    Robiulhasannaim

  • This yearbook needs our magical revolution! >wo

    Chocihime

  • I had trouble picking any of the noms for half of these categories despite watching a reasonable number of shows this year.

    Yang_Wenli

  • I'll take a chip, and eat it!

    shacc

  • Looking forward to new anime next year!!! more romance, josei, seinen anime please 🙏🏻🤗

    bbkikie

  • All i can say the anime that was here are absolutely amazing and entertaining thank you for giving an expirience i will never forget :)

    Annas_Boyfriend

  • Zoro vs King > Gear 5

    SkgKage

  • Love it tô participate 😍

    CherryPetals

  • there are a lot of more good anime than on this list , kinda sad theyre not here but hey atleast its better than Crunchyroll LMAO

    Kylxdl

  • Animes keep on rockin the world

    Oshawott_Pikachu

  • My PTW list expanded tenfold in this year. Too manny good anime!!! Too many!!!!! qwq

    MyFriendIbis

  • Maomao lovely

    BosPulsa

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

    AntiGrass

  • Honestly, I'm not really familiar with the OP/ED that are included in this yearbook. Some was pretty good ngl.

    Catplane123

  • I didn't watch as much anime, but the core few I am invested in , God I miss the times my younger self eyes would light up with amazement for something new

    Gutsb2407

  • EL diablo

    Neco_arc_gaming

  • To be strong is not just about physical abilities

    st4r-

  • It sure was a year.

    Inukami9x

  • i hope fire force get date released in 2024

    extra_reguler

  • "To keep up with seasonal, or not to keep up with seasonal" William Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 1

    KeyiOs

  • Top Anime Year!

    AlessioIX

  • Just chillin

    RubyWolf222

  • "To fight is to survive. To score on MyAnimeList is to live."

    SparxMp

  • I LOVE MUSHOKU TENSEI !!!!!

    Tevrr

  • The year Attack on Titan finally came to an end, after 10 years it deserves to stand as one of the best shows of all time

    KOTFTW

  • "I am not alone. I can hear them... I can hear everyone's voices... I can sense everyone's feelings... I am not alone... Everyone's feelings... They support me... They are what give me the will to stand and fight!" - Natsu Dragneel (Fairy Tail)

    Priyanshu84iya

  • For another year watching anime!

    laach0829

  • If anything goes wrong, and the world descends into chaos, blame Himmel. He is a cruel human who has taken not only my soul but also those of many others. Damn you, Himmel 3

    27sel

  • hehe sorry i don't have anything to say. be kind, always. “see you space cowboy.” also hachi and nana are lesbians. <3

    krythstal

  • Happy new year 2023 can’t wait for 2024 animes

    maaf_gue_afk-2

  • Soon, people who describe themselves as otaku may be able to create their own anime personally using AI entirely. Perhaps, the software's name will be 'Personal Anime Studios'.

    Kunaryel

  • who out here playin with they worm

    donkwonk

  • “Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself. Do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it"

    Ridisi

  • To all the anime fans, weather you like any genre, I am glad you discovered anime and learned about it's importance. May you always grow, learn and live your lives happily 🙃.

    Rainbowblade

  • Sometimes when I'm home alone I like to fill my bathtub up, hop in, and flop around pretending I'm a beached whale

    AdLibTact

  • Akatsuki best girl

    Nifty__

  • I want to live between Frieren's thighs.

    OhNoNotRabbits

  • This year's roster was quite overwhelming, honestly, to me it felt as explosive as when anime became higher in demand over lockdown, even the less popular titles like Migi to Dali/Migi & Dali somehow were able to blend how I felt about anime this year, nearing perfection.

    funkycirno

  • NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE

    MercMike

  • SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF IS THE BEST ANIME OF 2023

    idom

  • some great anime this year!!!!

    mal0161

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

    ohwon

  • Nah, I'd win

    GRO0VY

  • Stay Otaku 🫶

    Lil-Focuz

  • Tatakae!

    chibi_miw

  • If my life was an anime I’d be zom100, everyone wants to eat me - wage slave

    Imhereforfun96

  • in general, 2023 had some of the anime of all time

    guigaporra

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

    WujoSztanga

  • Skip to Loafer Season 2 better get announced or else

    Cheeseflag99

  • I may not be going to heaven but only god can judge me

    TripleAbattery76

  • Fuzzy happy year

    YeeYeeSmartDumb

  • who are these people

    featherycrimes

  • More incredible and amazing anime to watch in the years to come!

    TalesofLight

  • This was a great year for anime!

    Newtrat

  • Rentarou is best girl.

    Rimoren

  • 2015 is my year!

    buttermeowo

  • Nah I'd win

    ClearerHydra

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

    Coftik

  • I wish I can live more than 10 years from now..

    kadwa0325

  • uh..idk man

    decent_flour

  • Neo Armstrong Cyclone Jet Armstrong Cannon

    MagnusFH

  • I live in a life of pogchamps.

    NxroAim

  • Mushoko tensei is the best thing in 2023.

    Imouchiha

  • I just took a test I did not study for!!!

    Arcane2Etherious

  • I can't help but think the next year will be even better.

    Lord_Volt

  • VIVE SKIP AND LOAFER

    KonoArkanDa

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

    I-Watch_Anime

  • "if, one day, you make it to our final destination, would you please leave flowers?"

    PlanetSpaceman

  • I enjoyed quite a lot of anime this Season and it was so fun!! Anime's from every genre had their own vibes and likeable stories haha I hope in upcoming years we all enjoy all kinds of different anime's like this ✨

    SuryaBlues

  • "We missed the damn train JC!" - Big Smoke

    LeonKing23

  • This year was probably the highest peak for One Piece, but I believe, without a shadow of a doubt, when it ends it will somehow break the internet even harder.

    Friiiz

  • "Bullets are pretty pricy, you know. I can buy 1 bullet or 2 dozen donuts." -Vash the Stampede

    VrtualRltyTurtle

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

    ETHANWOLF

  • New year, same me

    ee1la

  • Slice of Zah

    DaddyLafe

  • I have nothing to say, but thanks for another year, myanimelist.

    Lendadojogo1

  • At the end of the day it turns night

    ItsEliShane

  • another year just like another friday but hey! anime! yatta

    BluuieBoo

  • Nothing good comes fast, nothing fast ever lasts.

    Sal_ah

  • Let 'em cook

    FWB745

  • I really didn’t watch anime this year I guess. Having an 8-5 job really does that to you

    Pandaman10

  • Hope you had a good Year!

    Zero-People

  • a good anime year to be litral the year s starting was great i loved hells paradise and denon slayer season 3 after that there was october. from october to decemeber it was a great year for anime. gear 5 was the best

    Fystreem834

  • Hmmm... This was an interesting year. But I didn't hate it.

    TealObsession

  • I want a pint

    JustaLemon

  • I really need to watch more anime

    Kawaiicatm8

  • Good to enjoy seasonal anime sober again!

    Pubertyfairy

  • IDOL deserved to be on the best OP/ED

    credi10

  • Are you at the bottom of the food chain Cuz I’m a predator 🗿

    loldogha

  • 2023 was a great year for anime 🙏

    CielIsAWeeb

  • mob got robbed.

    lorx

  • I am just like Ayanokoji.

    KernelScout

  • May the dead mount the witch

    Marrones

  • Blimp blomp (I didn't know half these)

    Ankibank

  • Nigerundayo into the new year

    Gabija222

  • Love me father. Why do you not notice me :(

    DokiDonut

  • If it s bad , it’s bad

    imVampsy

  • This anime year will always be remembered

    imanand

  • I’m missing my One Piece from this yearbook.

    genrocko

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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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