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

  • Hope we have a great 2024!

    Chrollium

  • This year was all for Anime

    bibliophilia25

  • Best page <3

    finn156

  • Time flys by but memories stay forever

    Spark9148

  • You don't get what you dream of, you only get what you work for

    AltriaRuler

  • when i think of 2023, ill remember the phenomenon that was oshi no ko and jjk s2

    mangaarts73

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

    yourfavoritesama

  • Hit or miss, I guess they never miss huh?

    SureKyle

  • twas a chill one

    ghosttface

  • ANIME HAS RUINED MY LIFE!

    ANIMEFAN1326

  • May the force be with you, Ms. Samiha.

    SonofJane

  • Huzzaaaah!

    DrPlaguee

  • 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

  • 100 Girlfriends & Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon are the most overrated romances this year! Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu best romance this year! Anata no Soba ni not on best OP list is criminal!

    nightmarelegend

  • I don't know what to add here.

    Hamahe

  • This year has been a great year for me, I hope it's been a great year for all anime lovers too.

    Elkam1kaze

  • Mahito did nothing wrong 🫶🏻✨

    Professional_HH

  • 2024 we go rich boyys

    SpicyM

  • “Throughout heaven and Earth, I alone am the honored one.” - Gojo Satoru "I don't care if anyone else is disappointed. But to some, the very existence of a certain person in this world is in itself hope." - Hua Cheng

    Kiri_Hina_Shouyo

  • One heck of a year for me, both anime and manga wise. I’m happy with the progress I’ve made. Also Adonis definitely needs a little more than just a “time-out”.

    BitChilly

  • Grifith did nothing wrong.

    safferb

  • Nah, I'd Win ......

    Jamk_

  • The year 2023 had the least number of trash shows! I was bombarded with unexpected sequels but watched them all. So I can say it with confidence that, 2023 was an ultimate year for animes!

    andthatshowitwas

  • The best anime this year was Goblin Slayer 🙃

    TurgidPsyche

  • New year same old mal

    VforWitty

  • I haven’t watched half of these shows

    Amusa0001

  • Such a great year for anime! I wish I had more free time.

    Wilmarzzz

  • I also want a wife like Malika from Chillin' in My 30s after Getting Fired from the Demon King's Army 😭😭 or a neighbor like Mahiru Shiina from Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken 😭😭

    -ARIZONO-

  • Man, 2023 was a blast for anime!! With a mixture of popular, returning anime and new underrated ones to enjoy. There was definitely something for everyone to enjoy. You just had to be there !!

    yukinome

  • In this yearbook of memories, let our shared love for anime be the vibrant thread that binds us together, transcending worlds and connecting hearts.

    AnimeBeach

  • ‘Splosion!

    TommyTheWeeb139

  • I definitely got all this wrong...

    Agoven

  • Nah I'd win

    Curtantelope

  • I should have found a less time demanding hobby... anyways, I am off to binge watch all of these again.

    ItsDerpy

  • Another year where everybody slept on Idolish7

    redvelvetdoll

  • i am atomic

    b44haa

  • Although there was a lot of bad this year, it turned out pretty great. (One piece is the G.O.A.T.)

    HenryGCarter

  • WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOO! Another fantastic year for anime fans. 2024 is gonna be crazy!

    Oasis951

  • there should be more options

    HeNTai666sex

  • Live free and be happy

    Sir_Skull

  • Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! A man after midnight won’t somebody help me chase the shadows away Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! A man after midnight take me through the darkness to the break of the day

    DepresjaEnjoyer

  • I started recording the animes I watched on MAL this year! There have been several comfort animes I loved this year such as Goofy Boss and Skip to Loafer, looking forward for more! There are insanely good anime like Oshi no Ko and Frieren too, what an insane year.

    KuroharuDere

  • almost every year generations keep changing therefore, the interesting thing is that each person deserves to be appreciated an interesting year where almost everyone was happy hopefully in the future the best quality of the next generation

    kjplethodon

  • I barely watched any anime last year so

    alanna1929918

  • Aw yeah, this is happening!

    Kcmichalson

  • I want to say a big THANK YOU to all studios that made these wonderful animes, to all singer/composer that made these amazing OP/ED and, last but not least, to the MAL staff which always organise great events & improve the site. <33

    Alek_sh

  • Holy, what a year.

    nigthningg

  • 99 shows I'm planning to watch 99 different shows Take one down, watch it around 102 shows I'm planning to watch

    CoopBro

  • WATCH KILL LA KILL. ITS UNDER RATED.

    William303

  • Miyazaki was right

    SwedenguyLiam

  • i didnt watch a lot of anime this year but i kept up witth the goat One Piece!!!!

    AidenJames

  • This year was damn full enjoyable

    anshop1001

  • ,,This Story îs a work of ficțion,, how narator of Oshi no ko say. 2023 offered sensational în anime universe, let see 2024. :D

    Darth16

  • There are too many anime. Why

    Bruh_epic

  • Every year is a great year for anime

    EnvyGhoul

  • “Watching anime is like talking with a friend.”

    SirMiche21

  • Life is a god-tier game #tomozaki

    anirudh02

  • Many anime characters fit into many traits. All unique.

    FoodHunterBear

  • Had so much fun with the anime this year, though there were even better years for this reason 😍

    xcaliburAnime

  • My best dad joke: Why was August mad at you? Because JULY-ied LOL

    The_Weekly_Jay

  • What a Year!!!

    chai262006

  • This year was full of amazing shows that made smile, laugh, cry, dream, and I hope this starting year is able to keep up with this much quality and diversity!

    jppmcosta

  • Frieren anime of the century

    badabass

  • Everything that happens in life only occurs once. Something similar may occur again, but there will be at least a few small differences.

    Danu_Stranger

  • It's not too late to catch up to One Piece.

    mcblueeya

  • I'm too busy watching anime to write anything here

    UberBat

  • Love them all.

    SabbirAhmed

  • What a year! A lot had happened, hope even better anime comes out in 2024!

    lenrok234

  • I should watch more anime

    brick2000

  • “I’ll stop by once in a while” - Frieren. Is so real for me because I am so preoccupied with what’s in front of me that I forget, I need to keep up with other people in life too.

    TheDivineOne2804

  • I have no enemies

    Almighty_Vitamin

  • パンケーキ。。どき?アニメ見るですが?Gotta Love these animators for their hard work!

    DYSakura

  • They are great masterclass this year !

    ZaiFire47

  • Nah I'd Win

    Asfa-san

  • Baka! Sugoi! Yare yare daze!!! Dattebayo!

    ArtIsNotBae

  • Roses are red. Violets are blue. Omae wa mou shindeiru.

    Acellah

  • Allow me the privilege of distorting your life

    ItzShiroo

  • In all of heaven and earth, lobotomy kaisen is the honoured meme

    chibueze_

  • Despite everything, it stills you.

    JNiko17

  • It’s not like I want to vote or anything else. Baka!

    AhoNoJohn

  • Even though Crimson was only in 1 category, they would have won both Best Boy and Best Girl. Just like Gigguk once said, "Sometimes it takes a real man to be Best Girl."

    sociallyweird

  • We are so back!

    EZGGWP

  • Know your place fool!

    _Nightlight_

  • Diva Ann is best girl of all time

    ReturnbyNathan

  • Some very good sequels, rewatched some old animes like an idiot. Dont rewatch old series, its very bad for your health. Hope for a very good year of trash isekai, trash romance/slice of life, and sequels to series i loved and hated but still will be watching.

    Plaxtha

  • “Good work this year, everyone!”

    HaylenGrey

  • I don't know 2/3 of the animes here lol

    Heisenbussin

  • I want Arima Kana to step on me

    clanmitts

  • A year with many rare, interesting and best premieres, full of a little bit of everything

    Ryomen_Kyouma

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

    Tiskmassy

  • I watched less anime this year as I was busy but overall it was a good year. Not as good as 2022 though. But still enjoyed It.

    rafi369

  • El PSY CANGEOO

    xShinx

  • It's been a wonderful year blessed with countless over the notch animes. Truly a impactful year for anime.

    AkagamiNoSadat

  • 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

  • i <3 jujutsu kaisen

    AnimeWatcher__

  • Agak lain gak ada opening dari Jujurku Kasian. Tapi boleh kah secara keseluruhan.

    KomiShouko_

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

    Ceneu

  • From childhood to adulthood anime has been my favorite form of entertainment. I’m so glad that I’ve gotten to go on so many amazing journeys! Let’s have another great year!!🎉

    MochaHour

  • No romance no life

    TeamEatsuki

  • "If I could be a dinsney princess I would be Maomao" - Sun Tzu probably

    Ozzyzmz

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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