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

  • this year was the year I started to watch one piece , attack on titan and many more the best 2023 anime for me was one piece and aot and jujutsu kaisen I like anime's so much but 2023 we lost nanami 😢

    Todoroki_Zoro88

  • What a year! So many great gems, we truly are in the golden age of anime.

    strikingLoo

  • We rode on the winds of the rising storm, We ran to the sounds of the thunder. We danced among the lightning bolts, and tore the world asunder.

    kytten

  • This year come with a remarkable anime from great studios with top notch quality of anime and it is still pretty impressive to see an old anime came back from 30 years ago with bunch of surprise and being another great year of an anime.

    yoloono_2

  • Of the characters that are synonymous with chaos? Hhmmm, MAHITO THAT SON OF A *****.

    Lunbriga

  • 100 girlfriends who really (5) loves you deserves to be in memebale category

    Alex_Dragon

  • Anime girls are cute, like femboys irl.

    Nevelin

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

    KomiShouko_

  • Hakutou is best boy and must be protected at all costs!

    Lord_Nawor

  • need no game no life s2

    Shiroi_yuki8280

  • When life is hard, anime is always there for you.

    MxOffline

  • I proclaimed peace, yet I was reborn as a idol's son, In my search for a ED cure, 1000 years passed and only now do i realize how big this year was.

    7thSigner

  • This was a good year for anime

    Rowletgamer87

  • Pretty nice year for anime. Lots of good anime aired. We are finally ending the year with an anine thats not FMAB as top 1. Hope 2023 is even better.

    Aryan_shrestha07

  • I watch too much shows, I can’t even remember half of them until I look at my list.

    Jidusea

  • It was a great year.

    FUNHAVER_tutturu

  • 2023 had probably one of the best year for anime I seen in a long time.

    NevGhost25

  • Hametsu no Oukoku

    rbercos

  • Another year of bangers over, to another one we go

    LordJamp

  • 2023 was an amazing year for anime.I hope all years maintain this quality like in the past,in present and in the future

    Sakuraofkyoto3

  • idk Hi mom! Bocchi The Rock anime of the decade

    AlexRey05

  • Anime 4ever!

    Martilyo

  • A Good year for the Anime comunity

    nish10

  • Live the life with no regrets

    Nikurumi

  • I want to be the main character.

    _OmO_

  • ₊✩‧₊˚౨ৎ˚₊✩‧₊

    Ariadniplm

  • Prepare for catastrophe time

    Marren

  • 獣耳がだいすきです。

    GideonTheJew

  • Never finishing Hunter x Hunter

    HeIuna

  • The best anime is the anime that brings the storyline forward better. The point is that trash harem anime and SoL anime are the best.

    lzion

  • Best anime Angel next Door

    ShadowR366

  • Actually feel more fair than the crunchyroll anime award.

    SunnyEngandFrsub

  • Holy, what a year.

    nigthningg

  • "I'm just a simple weeb with simple needs"

    Championgamer100

  • Noo, MAAAD STOOOOOOMP

    IamAiden6661

  • "My new boss is goofy" should've been gayer

    aziis_51

  • It was a great year after all all tho this year I haven't seen much anime like I used to do earlier but what to say

    arnav95

  • 2023 was a wonderful year for me 🤍 Loved every anime I've watched and zero regrets.

    Otaku-Max

  • great year for anime, many emotions and many returns and many surprises, I hope this year is like this and I hope very much for what will come in 2024

    Sideralcat

  • 2023 is a great year for anime lovers!

    Koniii

  • We Need More Anos Voldigoad!!!

    Dimusketeer

  • Lady, look up the word "fair" in the dictionary and circle it!

    Sztalug

  • Die first then quit

    Yung_Boat2738

  • My man cid should have been on the "Needs a time out" section!!! I had loads of fun last year (2023), hope this year (2024) is as good as last one!

    osdoco

  • didnt watch most of these lol.

    BeaTheKidd

  • Most none-weebs wouldn't know good anime and manga if it hit them in the face.. literally.

    Laveche_Lavender

  • The character to protect instantly had me running to Gakuto Yuzuki, he’s such a pure and innocent soul that barely smiled 🫂 The character who’s existence is chaos section, everyone causes so much of it it’s hard to choose.🧱 Bond for best pet!! ✨✨

    Kawaii_swan

  • Time flies. But you know what else flies? A bird

    Complicated121

  • Nah id win

    MadhogX

  • FINALLY MOST TRAGICAL Year End😶😂

    IndoSenpai

  • Frieren anime of the decade.

    AnCarVa

  • A good year for romcoms

    Davy-sama

  • Where you go I go… what you see I see…

    FrancesDinner

  • It was a mixed year to say the least most of the engaging Anime were all sequels hence the mixed feelings.

    Tiz-B

  • Hope 2024 have more anime to watch

    DungLQVN

  • excited for more scrumptious animes, husbandos, and waifus

    heluhime

  • how did i get here

    kisakisimp

  • COVID was 3 years ago, time to get up & get back to work again (DAMN!! 🙃)

    F124N

  • THE ONE PIECE IS REALLLL

    Jalaj716

  • Even at the end of the year and the beginning , everyone wants a new start like an isekai=)

    Moldoveanu

  • Enjoy the year watching the best shows ever

    MilanSenpai_SvK

  • I justo want to say: Hi mom, I'm on the Yearbook :D

    yossijaki

  • 2023 was a great year for anime, here's hoping that 2024 is better.

    DLDan

  • 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

  • And none of the good anime made it to the end of the year?!

    itsdreo

  • I am down bad for the anime "Kusuriya no Hitorigoto"

    Shamarocks

  • “I bet it’s just some common thief”

    Strdangerous

  • Op section missing Idol-Oshi no ko

    19Leonardo93

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

    Lovishlexii

  • ngl i kinda wanna eat a subway rn

    MimikYou

  • what has come must pass and welcome the new 🥂

    blisssey

  • Good year, hoping for more in 2024.

    Lalibu

  • 2024 we go rich boyys

    SpicyM

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

    LeMagicMan

  • The anime this year were a breath of fresh air.

    itaha_shaikh

  • The first two seasons of 2023 made a big impression on me, I had a great time watching anime last year and I hope this happens again this year

    sofiekujo33

  • A really busy year but still had enough time to watch a bunch of anime, great year for anime and 2024 will be even better!!!

    Zlain

  • "You are my special"

    Rain_Strom

  • DEAD MOUNT DEATH PLAY DESERVES MORE ATTENTION AND MAL SHOULD START MAKING A SECTION FOR UNDERRATED ANIME FOR US TO FIND HIDDEN GEMS

    Tomoya_Aki25

  • IT'S TIME TO RESIGN AND LIVE FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

    rainnrei

  • AY MI MADRE EL BICHO SIUUUUU

    Nishertwo

  • "Did you believe that mere incorrect answers will stand in the way of us getting a perfect score?" - Anos Voldigoad Never change, Anos, never change.

    PeepdeeP09

  • 🐱🐱🐶🐶🐺🐺🐵🐵

    BenStar

  • Susou no Frieren is the best anime ever made!

    ParaschivDMihai

  • This year anime is reach and very varsitail and need a lot of time to finish most of the best... Thanks for this good year and I hope the next year is bigger and bettet

    as7sasi3

  • 2023 was a great year to be an anime fan! Can’t wait for all that 2024 has to offer!

    spookysxe

  • Where the heck is Truck-kun?! I'm still waiting!!

    Frida_rosa12

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

    Pandaman10

  • What a great year that was for anime!

    Fedelakes

  • Anime is fictional yet that is what intrigues me.

    Terraman454

  • AOT is peak

    YengPachow

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

    FoodHunterBear

  • Year of lots to watch and little time:(

    ZuraProtag

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

    I-Watch_Anime

  • Great year for anime

    Marcus5768

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

    Horizon06

  • Rent a Girlfriend underrated

    Awakxn

  • romance da best

    CuteTokki

  • Nothing like doing the spiderman meme with your partner who's an alien, except you realise the spiderman meme goes both ways.

    infiniteexx23

  • Thanks for the nice votations! I hope you can add more categories to vote.

    knktzvra

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