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

  • Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

    bemarobot

  • Damn what a year

    levibigass

  • Excited to enjoy my first year as a proper anime fan with everyone else in 2024!

    Whea_t

  • The best part of a new year is not that you made memories, but that you get to keep them forever.

    MrR3dWarrior

  • I will never forget all the INCREDIBLE anime that came out this year

    Lovishlexii

  • Oh my gah!

    ocki

  • Know your place fool!

    _Nightlight_

  • Nah I'd win

    Izanagi_xxx

  • It takes two to tango

    KrugaDesu

  • 100 girlfriends is peak

    AntiSadboi

  • I haven't had much time to watch anime this year due to exams but all of these anime deserve everything and i enjoyed every second while watching them

    Mashyawe

  • Medium is indeed premium.

    ShakuganShana

  • Well, that really was a Heavenly Delusion

    The_Squid_35

  • "Come At Me, Motherf**ker" - Yayoi Houzuki

    WanPsycho100

  • Jujutsu não estar nos Top OP/ED é um crime.

    dtaucei

  • I am Father Lucas

    FatherLucas

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

    SonofJane

  • New year, new beginnings, new anime, A chance to learn, to grow, to play. From Naruto to Sailor Moon, Anime helps us find our way. So let's embrace this new year, With anime by our side. We'll learn, we'll grow, we'll laugh, we'll cheer, And let our spirits fly high.

    Halorange

  • Chew ass and kick gum

    alyooh

  • I need to watch more anime again… 2023 was not the best year for me

    Angenite

  • Op section missing Idol-Oshi no ko

    19Leonardo93

  • Stop talking about anime and watch it.

    TheSmug1

  • Amazing year for anime! I hope we get more shoujo romance in 2024 ^^

    jjhulia

  • Shizuka must be protected!!

    Abinaya2009

  • 2d>3d

    PizzaWaffle

  • This was such a remarkable year for anime from Luffy's epic Gear Five to Jujutsu Kaisen's jaw dropping Shibuya Incident. These really are the best times to live in for an anime fan.

    aayu20

  • May all the gay gals flourish now & into the future!ღ

    Jilliun

  • A very good Anime Year :)

    NaameTaag

  • Year 2024 must have more good animes than 2023.

    Drago257

  • This is one of the most overpowered anime years in terms of animes in each season. I´m very happy to live this, thanks all MAL Staff for the events a cross the year <3

    Dogffee

  • I really have no life at all

    KoizumiKoi

  • It was a great year

    Vaineeeeee

  • “i am still am amature i’ll get in your way”

    KaitoTLex

  • This yearbook needs our magical revolution! >wo

    Chocihime

  • i am king terry the terrible

    Redbuff4

  • Vai Corinthians!!!

    LucasGod

  • My Life like watamote but worse

    Radd25_

  • The best anime this year was Goblin Slayer 🙃

    TurgidPsyche

  • what has come must pass and welcome the new 🥂

    blisssey

  • Hajimari wa owari, and an End is a Start.

    Plateaus4356

  • Solo Leveling Will Give Us Chills Through Our Spine... REMEMBER THE NAME, SUNG JIN-WOO, y'all be hearing whole year this name..

    HeroMonarch

  • I don't know, you can just put a quote here for me 😜

    Finea

  • Unhappy Without U UwU :3

    Waddles07

  • Pretty good year for all the industry!, some studios did marvelous things, others did that with some crushing into it, but the animes that came month after month prove to be something to remember, a big clap to all the studios, VA's and musicians!

    RobertNF

  • Monogatari solo... araragi solo.... kizumonogatari solo all of them

    Ayham2007

  • "touch some grass"

    ycn_blake

  • A good year with great animation productions

    FelipeBraz

  • A year with many banger

    Exxen

  • Percival Will Be Back

    SimpShebu

  • man, I don't want to go to work af...

    MoChiy

  • There were not many options but overall good

    Hritikvaish_77

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

    AkagamiNoSadat

  • These selections were the anime ever this year.

    Ginbroki

  • THE ONE PIECE IS REAL

    LovelyZen

  • I didn't watch 99% of these animes 💀

    ItsIV

  • Most of the nice animes from the past are no longer getting sequel, I'm 20 now and i feel like my childhood ended and this Modern anime aren't my stuff, 😔 it's like time to move on.....

    bluekits

  • “Nah, I’d win”

    infinitywarlord

  • My life my anime

    yuzona

  • Life is about two things: drinking milk and watching funny things on your TV. At least MAL helps with the latter.

    Snorachu

  • Anime was a mistake.

    linkmax1412

  • Zamn

    Deepvyapari123_

  • "Life's not perfect, but your anime collection can be. Class of 2023 Navigating the real world, one anime episode at a time!"

    Clairengan

  • Truly a fantastic year of anime!

    RykerTheReaper

  • Where is aot tho

    GreenBean15

  • I keep on running, I keep on running and I found myself into a horizon.

    Horizon06

  • Jinshi has wasted sex appeal! Maomao says so!

    ireallyamyarn

  • Really enjoyed this event. Tbh I liked every chars but cant selected everyone. So, thank you to every animes, their authors and studios behind the production of such amazing animes. Really can't wait to experience all 2024 animes now. Many thanks to MAL and all their staffs too.

    YogSothothGE

  • 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

  • Where da gabba goo

    Schlaeger

  • ONE PIECE IS REALLLL!!!! CAN WE G3T MUCH H1GH3R!?!1

    omervrlkl

  • After having a mental breakdown I felt the best I have in a long time. That means I need to have more mental breakdowns.

    Lavernius243

  • This year has truly been incredible, but the high point for me were definitely the romance and action anime that released. They were absolutely amazing! Honestly, I can't wait to see what gems the new year brings in this genre too.

    Konize

  • 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

  • in Frieren we Trust 🙏

    teeuzumaki

  • Viva el anime!

    Davi_92

  • Never giving up is my magic =<•.~>= PS : Don’t forget to go touch some grass, you weebs.

    BibiTheBest

  • farewell 2023

    frofessional

  • That was a good year for anime!

    Alex_MenOnEdge

  • KEEP IT UP ME!

    DazeBaze

  • From Rumbling to Prison Realm & IDOL to SPECIALZ, 2023 sure was a memorable year...

    Zera146

  • 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

  • To an interesting and terrifying new beginning. May this be a wonderful year for everyone.

    EphemeralMoth

  • “Nah, I’d win”

    blessthewired

  • "Pobody's nerfect"

    TheVastBlobfish

  • This year there was many amazing anmie released, every seazon i found something interesting for me and i had a lot of fun watching ❤

    Ulubieniec

  • Why wasn’t jjk here

    haysbee911

  • Allah is the greatest.

    Fredn40

  • Would drink Moimoi's poison any day.

    Pages47

  • My favorite anime character for 2023 is Komekko from "Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Bakuen wo!", but sadge she didn't got nominated :(

    79yzx

  • May this year, be without fear. Be a dear, not shedding a tear. Full of hope, love and laughter. 2024 is what we are after. -Lots of love, Babblefish

    Babblefish04

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

    Mohammed_Adil5

  • Why "Oshi no Ko" is not nominated as best anime of the year list ?

    Inlighted0Varsh

  • Should have watched more stuff tbh

    SucoDeLauranja

  • Anime has taught me that with enough plot armor even you can succeed.

    LeMagicMan

  • I loved this year's anime

    ATK3198

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

    chibueze_

  • Frieren is anime of the year hands down

    drewsempai

  • Life is a god-tier game #tomozaki

    anirudh02

  • If whatever Hakari and Kanade do in 100kanojo doesn't count as yuri i don't know what does

    Asyoko

  • Life is like Kimi no Koto ga Daidaidaidaidaisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo, except I don't know when it'll stop. 369 and still counting 😔.

    Yyseop

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