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

  • It truly feels like it’s the best time to be an anime fan.

    Gran_Air

  • The world may be going down the drain but anime is at least pretty good.

    ILIII

  • KEEP IT UP ME!

    DazeBaze

  • Hoooooooooooonk!

    coffeedrops

  • 2023 was yet another great year for anime! Here's to another year full of mind-blowing, hair-raising, side-splitting, spine-tingling, and jaw-dropping shows!

    Joxir

  • anime was a mistake.

    jimmyjohns2323

  • This year we got quantity and quality anime and for that animators deserve all the love and respect in the world.

    Suraj_99

  • Anime is so good!

    DaiDussss

  • Do more of what makes you happy ^\\\^

    Imadilah

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

    Heisenbussin

  • Good year for anime. Hopefully next is good as well.

    KinGifoof

  • yamete kudasai

    TheDealer

  • nah I'd win

    IcyCrobat

  • 2023 was awesome!!! Here’s to hoping that 2024 is better!!!!

    Jayde_Uzumaki

  • More popular characters and anime pls next time

    Abhinav00725

  • You're a gigachad Harry...

    Ronil21

  • I didnt watch 80% of animes that you put here

    lil_robiiig

  • Onimai was made by angels

    LmdHly

  • Anime just hits different now

    teamloki

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

    Tiskmassy

  • Hell, it's been a blast. Onward to new beginnings!

    ookamitr

  • Solo Leveling will change the way we think about Anime

    IRelaxo

  • 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

  • My Anime List sucks. My choices are strong. But the Votes have come along.

    SoraisHalo

  • 2023 actually one of the best year for anime!

    EnthusiastJapan

  • Nah I'd Win

    -Maul-

  • Live the life with no regrets

    Nikurumi

  • Your life is your own, So do what makes you unique, Follow your chosen path, And let your soul leak, Into the lives of others, Whether they are strong or weak, This new year is for you as well, So let you scent reek. Happy New Year.

    KaiSeReX

  • This year was a rollercoaster ride for anime. You had equally great and awful anime in all four quarters.

    H-Callahan_XX

  • "And with a little luck, you'll find the anime that inspires you to do your best!" Keep documenting that anime here on MAL and let's have another great anime year! As Luffy would say, "if you don't take risks, you can't create a future" remember that! - Cory

    VstherSensei

  • Here's to a year of bangers hopefully 2024 has even more

    mortrashanime69

  • We always finish each others...

    Butterbox

  • Throughout Heaven and Earth, I alone am the degenerate one.

    JaracoMan

  • I eat babies as a side hobby.

    RyutoSetsujin

  • Undead Unluck is the sleeper hit of the year because it's not on Crunchyroll. Just saying.

    Gurumash

  • have better nominees next year

    meesu33

  • More better with computer aided animation

    watch_anime_only

  • 2023 was a hard year. Losing family members, taking an exam which determines my future and college, but I'm glad I didn't stop watching anime even though I thought of doing so. I'm starting to understand why people tend to like wholesome/cute animes as they age lol. Thank You!

    Dark_Axgel

  • Anime Is life that's why I don't need a wife.

    Kurosaki-_

  • where you go I go

    _tdex_

  • When having a mental breakdown just remember "You are my Special".

    Cassiestar88

  • What a year to be an anime enjoyer ✨

    shindasso

  • SOUSOU NO FRIEREN BEST ANIME OF 2023🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😎🤜🤛🤓

    LyoZen

  • I feel like the man in the yellow hat

    catcoraler

  • Mada Mada Dane.....

    Chamo34

  • wake up to reality

    Caff321

  • "dragons like bananas 🍌"

    dragonlikebanana

  • romance da best

    CuteTokki

  • Cause matching bows makes you bros✨ - Horimiya

    SCxsawamura

  • Heavenly Delusion is a must watch, please stop under rating this anime, the character and world are so intricate and it goes of the beaten path.

    Saiki_Kbestanime

  • (Y)

    Lhamatorrinco

  • To another great year of anime and manga!

    KNIIGHT77

  • I'm just here to have a good tme

    Buddyinthebox

  • This year’s shows out here reminding me how single I am

    Nerdodivergent

  • Chainsaw man left me depressed

    XuYuZu

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

    FoodHunterBear

  • I just want to say " I LOVE ANIME " 💕

    Teriko_29

  • Bocchi the glock

    Hi_im_Kyou

  • Oshi No Ko should win Anime of the year. AOT ending was sub par, I am pro fictional war crime.

    The_Cmoose

  • A year with great anime and great time loved every bit of 2023

    Toxic-Nuff

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

    jjhulia

  • save me anime edits... anime edits... anime edits save me...

    ceryberry

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

    I-Watch_Anime

  • i only know is just the one arima from oshi no ko because i even not watching all anime before so i pick random vote so my bad :)

    Sinqz_anime

  • A great year for anime!

    Kiriyakakimi

  • Frieren Oshi no ko Made in Abyss

    Hosinoaquamarine

  • I can't wait to april 2024

    Sidewayrussian

  • Anime 4ever!

    Martilyo

  • Over 300 days worth of anime watched overall, and I can't wait to watch even more <3

    Yomotoko_Senpai

  • Anime is the greatest. Now let's see if 2024 will be a great year for anime

    NaTsu_aKk0-

  • Caffe latte, caffe mocha, capuccino

    RobertoP1

  • A new year is like a fresh start to finding something new.

    SnowedInallday

  • where mappa animators

    ooskar_

  • Always and Forever!!!

    EricPeller

  • Life is like an anime. Sometimes it's funny, sometimes it's sad, sometimes it's epic, sometimes it's boring. But it always tells us something!

    Miikkuu

  • Mushoko tensei is the best thing in 2023.

    Imouchiha

  • I am Ayanokoji

    VaporyCoder

  • GG

    PD2XX4

  • No way you guys didn't nominate Oshi No Ko and Frieren's Yoasobi songs in the OP categories or didn't nominate Ichikawa & Yamada for cutest couple lol

    SirMoist

  • i didnt see the 90%

    spicyynoodles26

  • Another year with no houseki no kuni s02, never losing hope though!!

    Xenine

  • Good Bad

    CarbonTross

  • Don't believe in yourself, believe in the me that believes in you!!!

    AOD-san

  • Just so u know Anime is my red blood cells Mc is white blood cell Sc are platelets And villains are fat cells There is no “human” that can live without these ~ JUSTsane

    JUST_sane_oo6

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

    TalesofLight

  • What a great year of Anime and hope that 2024 will live up to the hype, i'll still be watching though.

    emilyrye05

  • This was a good year for anime fans.

    thegoofyghostguy

  • Good year for anime

    NoRespawn

  • "There's no such thing as someone bad who likes shark movies" -- Dead Mount Death Play

    tWoluz

  • Wait, what's something funny??

    ASilentKaisen5

  • dragon ball daima hype!!!!

    KenchMan

  • Mahito did nothing wrong

    Jager0101

  • 2023 brought bangers. 2024 will bring the explosives!

    Frbueduen

  • The more animes we watching,, the more close we reach legendary status "The Wisdom of Weebs"

    JvE18

  • BESTO anime the dangers in My heart

    OchaNobu

  • Whenever you’re facing a problem ask yourself wwtd (what would takemichi do) and then do the complete opposite

    Play3r_zer0

  • 素晴らしい一年でした

    hydrahysa22

  • THE ONE PIECE IS REAL!!!!!!!!!

    Yungmanning31

  • Good year for anime ig

    greatatharva

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

    AidenJames

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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