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

  • I love drinking chilled milk!!!!

    SaadN

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

    KomiShouko_

  • I have no idea what 90% of these animes are but I'm here to fulfill my duties and vote based on cool names and dope anime hairs!

    Anniwe

  • Most of the stuff to vote for I didn't watch

    EpicMatt66

  • Beautiful

    LeonSS777

  • Nah I'd Win

    Amakano

  • YEAH BUDDY LIGHTWEIGHT!!!

    nocil0L

  • We always finish each others...

    Butterbox

  • In my opinion, the only right opinion, Frieren is just the best anime of the year because of the characters, every single one of them is just perfectly designed and the interactions are just perfect.

    Chachopacho

  • KSM AOT 3LA KSMKM

    SANDMANXIQX95

  • ARIFURETA DESERVED BETTER!!! - Andyr07

    Andyr07

  • Anime ver good 👍

    jeffjeffjeff_

  • Anime is mid

    mike616162

  • watch bang dream :)

    _dobi_

  • The 2023 was a marvelous and successful anime year for me, there are many blockbusters that came out this year and yet they are very outstanding!!! Let's cheer up for Jujutsu Kaisen as well as Sousou no Freiren for this memorable year !

    Koinatsu

  • Thanks for sharing the joyness

    Sabber

  • I don’t know half of the anime here, my first anime was Wangan Midnight this year. Also Jungle Fire (MF Ghost) and Daidaidaidaidaisuki na kimi e are bangers.

    kurekure29292

  • I believe in Frieren Supremacy

    Dralophode4

  • love you <3

    Rizz_07

  • Even though we all know that one day we will die,But still despite knowing that we are enduring all the pain and suffering to move forward in our life;For a life where we will not regret anything.And in this journey we all are experiencing so many things And there comes Anime^^

    Shinosuke_desu

  • Thanks for everything MAL Team <3

    TaurusHehe

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

    Jilliun

  • I hope 2024 might be more crazy

    IzukiRentaro

  • This year has definitely been one of many years, both joyous and painful. RIP to all our now deceased fan favorites, and let the new year of anime commence!

    LittleTiger1122

  • "dragons like bananas 🍌"

    dragonlikebanana

  • Bocchi The Rock Season 2 when?

    MundaneSoudane

  • I didn't really watch that many anime in 2023

    Razor_098

  • Hate mahito, don’t read the manga, goodbye GeGe

    emily1022

  • I hope this is the best choice.

    myfavoriteanime1

  • When I catch you gege

    ElCapitan1929

  • "Seven limited cream puffs, please."― Mash Burnedead

    Gyanez1124

  • Jai Shree Ram 🚩🚩

    ShivanshuK

  • No Game No Life S2!!!

    Quattro_

  • 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

  • gurren lagann #1 worldwide

    kamigb

  • The year of anime is coming, the 2023 is just the demo!

    Tiago-dono

  • This year has been banger!!

    TuduTumru

  • HOPE FOR A GOOD YEAR FOR ANIME!

    Futsushio

  • I Hope Friren can win anime this year

    Maezumi

  • No romance no life

    TeamEatsuki

  • chippi chippi chappa chappa

    Kale_-

  • I just want to watch anime, and I ended here.

    Fulmentus

  • I watched too many anime this year that I started to forget things.

    TheWeebConnois22

  • The year in anime

    dattebayo0987654

  • Allah is the greatest.

    Fredn40

  • farewell 2023

    frofessional

  • Here’s to the new years guys let’s watch even more anime

    plutostinks

  • "Helping other people is the best way to make up for your mistakes." – Kenshin Himura, Rurouni Kenshin

    Ahmed_Ridaoui

  • dude my girl is getting mad at me becuase im talking to my homies about "Anne-May" she is not ready for my g " Hen Tai"

    Wadooo

  • There is no more precise category than “Dynamic Duo” for Migi and Dali.

    PepeTinhow

  • Who knew joining the army would be such a great help at getting to watch anime.

    TrippelZ

  • 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

  • buh

    pnoen

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

    spookysxe

  • I want my comment to be in the final yearbook but I can't think of any good comment.

    Fallen_Core

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

    JvE18

  • Advancing in life like a true anime fan—increasing anime sessions, easing off on grown-up responsibilities. Targeting an epic year!

    Ch3rryll

  • Graduation’s here: “Let's Gooo...” to new beginnings. 'Sttttt!!!' – 2023, it's been real, but we're ready to ghost!

    Weebelegal

  • I didn't watch as much anime, but the core few I am invested in , God I miss the times my younger self eyes would light up with amazement for something new

    Gutsb2407

  • Under Ninja was best OP hands down and was slept on

    MiruNoJutsu

  • ❤️

    Parash2309

  • I enjoyed lots of wholesome anime this year than expected. Cheers for more in the coming years!!

    xylo13

  • 2023 was just like a sweet pudding, it was sweet while it lasted

    shash_sama18

  • This year of anime was Atomic!

    Herscythe

  • This was indeed an amazing year for anime and I'm hoping for even better in 2024 and beyond. There were many obstacles throughout the way but in the end all expectations were met and exceeded. I am truly blessed to be born in an era where anime exists ^_^

    Neko-con

  • Why the hell, doesnt MAL put the english titles next to the Japanese titles. Not every ones a dweeeb. Plus most of the titles on crunchyroll/HiDive are in english as default.

    Queen_Strea

  • A new year with new awesome animes.

    vsuk_98

  • The options MAL gave could've been better. 2023 was nice.

    buhayngpuno

  • I’m a horndog. So what!? 😤

    Kami_Yan

  • Loved Frieren!

    MayorD

  • Let's be like Anya and aim for Stella Stars!

    Ren211

  • Here's to another year of great anime!

    Desert17

  • Throughout Heaven and Earth, I alone am the Honored one!

    Meliodas_007

  • tbh i havent watched most of these options but slayyyy!

    KawaBear

  • "Run, if you value your life. The frenzy has begun. The moon is red. We're out of time."

    Kudzio

  • I want the MAL, to keep recommending the most popular and most highly rated anime list of current season anime. So that I won't miss any of the good one. Love you MAL team 💝

    Saint_Yagami

  • Frieren was just a fire anime for this year, very logically, world mapping is really good, has a atmosphare like a Violet Evergarden, the roles of characters are very good, has a pretty good plot😁 over all, it was a good anime

    Zach_Eastman6666

  • Didn't watch half the animes I voted for. ╮⁠(⁠.⁠ ⁠❛⁠ ⁠ᴗ⁠ ⁠❛⁠.⁠)⁠╭

    CodyMetal

  • this year has been so much fun with anime and the masterpice of new characters.And i hope this year will be much more exciting and fun can,t wait thank you. shout out to my anime list

    saanbieber

  • "I am not watched everyone, but i like a Vote :)" - Mayority People

    OurNatAntID

  • 2023 will not be forgotten by us anime fans!

    Kame39

  • Let's try to be less mainstream this year, hmmm

    LuniMi

  • Cookies and Rimuru got me going crazyyyyyyy

    CookieBeast555

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

    Elkam1kaze

  • Happy to be an anime fan

    IndianWeeb

  • Another year of not touching grass

    xiaoxu

  • アイドル or Idol was the best op of the year by far.

    Legendblade86

  • YOU ARE MY SPECIAL

    savarii

  • The manga is better

    h0_-

  • (\_/) (•.•) :) /|__|\ | |

    tolgafiko

  • Even after a whole year passed by, still can't understand the reason why I became a Jojo fan for Onimai

    Smerks

  • pluto is the best anime of 2023 imo

    zenmode478

  • What a crazy year! Legends were born and bangers were made. Let's hope it continues into 2024!

    Whitingbolt

  • iT WAS GREAT YEAR

    SmashDTrash

  • Err... Just picked whatever. Most of this year anime has been lost in have to watch watchlist.

    EcoGirl

  • Hinna Hinna

    MistyBlue

  • They are great masterclass this year !

    ZaiFire47

  • "You are me, Yuji Itadori! I kill without a second thought — just like you save people without a second thought." - Mahito

    CrazyClown

  • What a hell year!

    MoonelizaMC56

  • I'm utterly glad for all the studios input the past year. You have my respect, thank you for your hard work.

    Saphinka

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