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

  • This year best boi is Ryusui from Dr. Stone😎👍🏻

    polar_bear_san

  • uh..idk man

    decent_flour

  • "THE MOON IS RED!....WE ARE OUT OF TIME!"

    KENICHI55

  • I think Mushoku Tensei should have been nominated though

    Saphir_Bleu

  • How weeb could a weeb get if a weeb could get more weeaboo?

    Tatumb18

  • 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

  • journey of a thousand episodes begins with one but that one should be the gods gift to this world or else I'm not watching.

    steely2017

  • Nah I'd win

    Lishti

  • Lp

    Dillfill78

  • I wake up looking pregnant from all the spiders I eat in my sleep

    BlobertCow

  • Thanks for all 2023 🙏

    yamikilluaa

  • i skipped my classes to watch anime

    toresbeats

  • as someone who loves anime i can say that i love anime - applecrabXD 2024

    applecrabXD

  • I finally started One Piece and I don't regret it.

    Donjok

  • Migi+Dali

    Jwoodzy

  • One Piece couldve had a spot in the op nominees. imo

    ItzRicc

  • I only watched Hunter x Hunterast year. I'm a manga reader... Lol.

    Nuuubbb

  • Unhappy Without U UwU :3

    Waddles07

  • 2023 - the year I realized a vending machine and a sword have a better life than me T-T

    wingxu

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

    TrippelZ

  • Anyta Maxwynn

    MeshDisko

  • This year is amazing

    Pix_D

  • I’ll take a potato chip… AND EAT IT!

    Dratibrime

  • cgi combine harvester joke

    boxofboxes

  • Lets go 2024

    Yodo18

  • anita max wynn

    alvarcast

  • Great year for anime and Manga

    ASAPSHARAD

  • Throughout the Havens & earth I alone am the honored one.

    FannyLamma

  • Knight, out.

    Isafreyr

  • I ONLY AM THE HONORED ONE I HAVE NO ENEMIES

    Geto5678

  • “Watching anime is like talking with a friend.”

    SirMiche21

  • I can't wait for more masterpiece anime in the future, hopefully there will be more, especially I want more anime romance or romantic subtext in the future😄

    Ham-R

  • ANIME HAS RUINED MY LIFE!

    ANIMEFAN1326

  • This year was a Max Winn !!! Also The Rising Of The Shield Hero Season 3, thank you for saving the franchise.

    ssSimon_

  • Za Waaaaaarudo

    CriticRamtin

  • “Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself. Do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it"

    Ridisi

  • if 'god' won't do it, it just won't get done.

    Kvty

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

    Teriko_29

  • If my anime taste were a dish, I'd go hungry since I'm too picky about what I eat.

    Hwajid

  • May the anime for next year even more awesome than 2023!

    mike35p

  • I love anime so much

    Nantaz

  • I have no enemies

    Spice-and-Lamb

  • NGNL season 2 when??? (⓿_⓿)(⓿_⓿)

    YuutaTogashi1226

  • The best and most creative quote is here.

    BobDaBanana27

  • What are great year for anime! ArceusRules

    The-Harem-God

  • A good year for romcoms

    Davy-sama

  • Shounen Is the best

    Knight132

  • I want to eat ramen :3

    Veziane

  • Good year for anime ig

    greatatharva

  • Anime 4ever!

    Martilyo

  • 2023 Anime Season Was a Roller Coaster 8)

    Nxn_11

  • "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

  • I haven't seen a lot of anime this year, but no balls to put this on the best comments.

    LambdaG2

  • Shibuya Incident Arc my beloved

    Arska551

  • “And they say chivalry is dead”- Doomfist

    TheLandorian

  • KEMONO JIHEN SESSION 2 WHEN

    GemienLUV

  • ARISE - KENTA,2024

    Ajsasotona1318

  • Hi universe, happy to be reincarnated, just so you know...

    Metalgrav

  • All the anime in this humor section are not that funny. It's very boring that you can't add to the lists :(

    moncreamii

  • Despite everything, it stills you.

    JNiko17

  • When you have a birthday you celebrate being born.

    Fresh_Rice

  • ✨dy1ng alone✨

    aflea

  • We only traveled together for a mere 10 years - Frieren

    wierdowill

  • A second season of the 100 girlfriend anime please

    ALDY88810

  • Op section missing Idol-Oshi no ko

    19Leonardo93

  • Oh my gah!

    ocki

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

    BluuieBoo

  • Good year, hoping for more in 2024.

    Lalibu

  • ima demo ao ga sundeiru ima demo ao wa sundeiru

    law_liet_

  • there are a lot of more good anime than on this list , kinda sad theyre not here but hey atleast its better than Crunchyroll LMAO

    Kylxdl

  • Malevolent Kitchen #lobotomykaisen

    SabrinaElaine21

  • "Your life will be boring if you do things you hate"

    shirayukiiRei

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

    Fulmentus

  • Not reborn as anything, I now wander the anime database

    SAOEnthusiast

  • 2023 was a pretty peak year for anime

    Ak4t5uk1

  • What a wonderful year it has been for the medium I've had fun being on this journey together with all of you, and here's to another great year of anime! \(^▽^)/

    Kozg

  • One great year of anime

    giddy_2504

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

    Elkam1kaze

  • Bring back Hyouka

    SorryNT

  • Good to enjoy seasonal anime sober again!

    Pubertyfairy

  • A year of great sequels, new titles, waifus (!!!), and catchy anisongs; another prosperous year for anime. Cheers!

    jaeo_k

  • What a wonderful year of anime! What else can I say? We had a ton of new and returning titles with hooking stories to tell. On top of we were also introduced to many entertaining characters. Not to mention all the banger openings. Next. Let's see what 2024 has to offer.

    JirzuT

  • Remember if your favorite anime of the year was a main stream good anime… it’s wrong because trash isekai anime’s is the only correct choice!

    Imxgold

  • "Bullets are pretty pricy, you know. I can buy 1 bullet or 2 dozen donuts." -Vash the Stampede

    VrtualRltyTurtle

  • Best year for manga readers

    Goldfish_202

  • "i have no enemies"

    xsuuw

  • Stay healthy

    Petraoi

  • subarashi kisetsudeshita!

    Sake_TR

  • “Good work this year, everyone!”

    HaylenGrey

  • I love to love anime ✨✨✨

    HitoshiRafaero

  • All roads lead to isekai

    5h

  • Akuma-kun was the best anime in 2023. Frieren has the 2nd Place and Pluto the 3rd.

    MomotarosMTZ

  • Hope 2024 have more anime to watch

    DungLQVN

  • Well year 2023 has so many good anime and OP/ED. I hope nest year better than this. 😅😅

    anime_list_id

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

    Kudzio

  • GG

    PD2XX4

  • i love Angelina Kudou Shields ♡

    Jason089

  • We live, we love, we MAL.

    ixtf

  • I fell behind this year. My new years resolution is to at least be able to vote for things I know/watched.

    AyakoVi

  • this selection felt very real unlike a certain other selection

    Pengvinen

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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