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

  • Even through tough time, these anime kept me going and MAL gave me a community where I came back to feel home during my ups and downs.

    The_sakib

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

    mcblueeya

  • Gojo daddy please come back

    Shadewing

  • It was a great year I didn't watched a lot of anime but I watched 4 seasons of Bungou stray dogs👍 Next year I will watch more

    EmiFumiko

  • A very good Anime Year :)

    NaameTaag

  • I have no comments.

    God84

  • Run if you value your life. The frenzy has begun. The moon is red. We are out of time.

    jnn_jnn

  • Just watching what airs without checking social media about it is the best. Obviously need to check MAL though

    PuurLord

  • Gravity's bringing us down.

    avlannon

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

    wB2hujGJdHwO_

  • The strongest are those who have nothing

    Genjur

  • I'll keep watching even more anime and reading more manga! There's no stopping me!!!

    Bearan

  • What a great year! This vote was such a blast to take part in 🥳

    ThatGuyCrafty

  • Mushoku tensei best isekai.

    KoS1596

  • Another year where everybody slept on Idolish7

    redvelvetdoll

  • "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

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

    BluuieBoo

  • I am chaos!

    Netik765

  • wakuwaku

    ATOMICEMPEROR

  • YOU ARE MY SPECIAL

    savarii

  • the west is saved :3

    Konnichiwa_Init

  • High School DxD Season 5 when???

    AYYYiTzGaViNo

  • I hope 2024 might be more crazy

    IzukiRentaro

  • A lot can happen in 4 minutes.

    Allangamer43D

  • 2023 was very entertaining, I am blessed. 2024 is going to be insane.

    ToMM3R

  • Bocchi The Rock.

    Spirit075

  • one piece #1 always

    bij910

  • Shoutouts to all the ugly anime this year, you didn’t need to be beautiful to be great

    Thicc_Ink

  • incredible duuuude

    WoodenTapl

  • i once fell upwards

    Bogdan4Ever

  • Born too late to explore the earth, born too early to explore the universe. But with anime and manga becoming more accessible now and celebrated worldwide, what a time to be alive.

    nrhkm

  • Spend more time watching things around you, than watching the same thing everyday

    J_MAN2

  • Hope we get more anime action, and MYANIMEST for the best web guideline, give best for nomination award

    Rizal_Amhar

  • It was great to play a part of the community where I was able to understand and share what I've found with other people through the year!

    YoloPumps

  • At the end of the day it turns night

    ItsEliShane

  • I love Umi Sonoda

    Lord_Maximus

  • Emul is missing in cuddle section.

    Fluffpai

  • monogatari 2024 woo

    Darth_Kriz

  • Anime are such a great way to deal with boredom and free time. Having such a amazing website like MAL, you get to find so much. I love the big selection and information you can find here. Lets all be a great community and bring MAL to new heights.

    IndienRock

  • Anime has been keeping me going throughout the year with such joy, I can't wait to see what's in store next.

    Shadow-Dragon68

  • loved my anime experience throughout the year. so many hit animes that I couldn't even keep track 😭 but mal community just made it better

    sae_shyo

  • new year and new anime adventures

    Royal_Devils1

  • Say goodbye to 2023 and move onwards to 2024.

    Pg13_

  • 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

  • Good animes

    Ragnar00lobrock

  • My name is Yoshikage Kira. I’m 33 years old. My house is in the northeast section of Morioh, where all the villas are, and I am not married. I work as an employee for the Kame Yu department stores, and I get home every day by 8 PM at the latest.

    rianmorelikerain

  • What a year to be an anime enjoyer ✨

    shindasso

  • Should have included much of jjk

    Aizen_exe

  • Legends never die.

    tispleb

  • This was a year in anime in which I found myself watching more and more genres than I had ever previously!

    ivydaemons

  • Many great animes came out this year. 👍

    mohd_Ashfaq

  • I'm not a robot

    act_

  • <(")

    Inwinwg

  • “Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

    jtredenick

  • 2024 will be the year of Kagurabachi trust

    YaBoiN

  • This year was blast. I hope we'll see some more this year

    Heathcliff_711

  • Here’s to another year of anime! Let’s see how this year’s anime stacks up against last year!

    RoyOurBoyy

  • Excellent year for anime, and it's great to be able to count on MyAnimeList to share this wonderful experience. Here's to another beautiful year!

    CabralKDC

  • Not a good year.

    gkypls

  • 2023 - a year of firsts and lasts

    LunaeLoon

  • "In life's anime, beauty isn't just in triumph over obstacles. It's found in the artistry of facing challenges with courage, unwavering determination, and the celestial strength within. These scenes promise moments of triumph, painting our existence with breathtaking moments.”

    Salamander9029

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

    maaf_gue_afk-2

  • BLING BANG BANG BLING BANG BANG BLING BANG BANG BORN

    MikaOni

  • I am slowly encroaching upon this earth.

    Wizoop

  • Romance anime is the best genre anime ✨

    FadielAmerhauser

  • Bleach is the best

    BryNow

  • anime tiddies

    Kreezot

  • What a year, there were good finds, some grat endings and I cried !

    evildubs

  • Hey Mom! I'm famous now!"

    Jyexie

  • We need crazier hair!

    chiliehead

  • Haven’t finished half the anime from 2023 yet That was truly a year

    ExtincTay

  • There may have been one week where i didn’t watch anime or read manga in 2023.

    Ncf6789

  • 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

  • This was a good year for anime

    Rowletgamer87

  • This year was awesome for anime, hopefully 2024 will be just as good!

    CoronaBorealis

  • I love "The dangers in my heart" anime, also I read the manga its realy amaze me!

    Saber_4

  • This year was a bless to romance and action fans

    Saiokun

  • Damn, i wish to be a croissant.

    Labautas

  • "Time is just a moment, enjoy it unless you realize u have none"

    Fall3N_STaR

  • 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

  • A new year with new awesome animes.

    vsuk_98

  • Naruto no.1 anime lifetime.

    JohnnyBanger45

  • 2023 was a great year for anime and I'm looking forward to what 2024 will bring!

    RussianRaven

  • I find profound joy in embracing the gift of life and immersing myself in the current wave of anime, which captivates with its diverse array of genres...

    Yuki_004

  • The absolute ingenuity and skill depicted by creators in 2023 made the year a lot bigger for everyone. The incontrovertible power to change lives, depicted by Vinland Saga, Attack On Titan, Bleach, Jujutsu Kaisen and plenty others has made the year memorable. 2024 will be bigger.

    Mox_mox_moxed

  • 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

  • Amazing year full of amazing things. Oshi No Ko, Vinland Saga and Frieren are the top of the year.

    KaloEagle

  • "everything that ever begin will someday come to an end and a story is at its best when it i complete

    Pendragon572

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

    rwmasonv

  • First year as an anime fan. Many more to come

    Zact99

  • cream puffs ✨

    V-O-I-D

  • Thanks 2023 for being a great year Hope that 2024 will be even greater Happy New Year to you all ✨✨

    Targan09

  • “Family is not defined by blood, but by the love and loyalty we share” - Loid Forger (Twilight)

    Mushrooms17

  • This year was one of the best years in the anime industry, and the coming year will be even better

    Mohammed_Adil5

  • Tengoku is not good. The last few episodes were horrible.

    ShidraAsada

  • (⁠＾⁠3⁠＾⁠♪

    tZAFKIEL12

  • For every anime that is released, a thousand are forgotten.

    Oranjebok93

  • Chipi chipi chapa chapa

    BeriBerry

  • "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

  • Frieren on top

    mmizuhoo

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