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

  • Yeah, enjoy your 2024!

    aizenkisser

  • Hopefully in 2024 there will be lots of anime with good stories and visuals and also more soulful characters

    Yoggix

  • ~Don't ever feel ashamed for what people critics your works for....but be proud of the masterpieces you have been working on that catch many of People's heart~ Daichi

    4mirhrth

  • Still waiting for Monster Musume S2

    zerofox75

  • 獣耳がだいすきです。

    GideonTheJew

  • Life always not daijobu But we also always dekiru.

    risupeko_02

  • In search of the greatest death ever.

    Zyrex2016

  • Are we ready to rrrumble?

    Kamira00

  • I want to say "Waku Waku!" to Kazuma atleast once and see his reaction!

    summer_sky50

  • "You have the freedom to defend the world's freedom and I have the freedom to continue moving forward" -Eren Yeager (Attack on Titan)

    RedBanditPH

  • I'm glab this year we can have a very good show to watch.

    KonbiniPEN

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

    polar_bear_san

  • Another fun anime year

    Naofumi_Tempest

  • Disappointed in the lack of MindaRyn :(

    Nobody1106

  • "NAH, I'D WIN."

    FALZAP

  • I'm disappointed that, "the angel next door spoils me rotten" wasn't included in romance.

    crepperaww

  • Cheers to 2023! Here to more anime that will be stuck on Plan to Watch list! 🫶🫶🫶

    Skyeze

  • I should watch more anime

    brick2000

  • I ENJOYED THIS YEAR AND IT WAS REALLY REALLY FUN TO WATCH AND EXPERIENCE ALL THOSE NEW ANIMES. I HOPE THIS YEAR WILL BE MORE FUN THAN 2023.

    Sayantan06

  • This was a year in anime in which I found myself watching more and more genres than I had ever previously!

    ivydaemons

  • Clannad is best period

    YashxArya

  • "Are you with this treasure I summon because you would always bet on Hakari or are you nah I’d win because I’m you?” - Lobotomy Kaisen (also speedwagon and makima best waifu)

    lightedcandel

  • Been a hell of year with Luffy's gear 5 releasing, jujitsu kaisen season 2 and with frieren it's been great journey this year!

    Div1412

  • I don't have any enemies.

    CYBERxGHOST

  • A journey end where a new one start yet we still greet it with the same smile, a beer in one hand, a friend in the other

    katenkyokutsu

  • Be a Man of Wonders!

    Person_XXIII

  • 何が起こっても、呼吸を続けてください。 -ジャック・カフナ・ラグナ

    kangcilok234

  • This year was full isekai can't wait see more of it🥲

    narutoboiiii

  • Ain't no way myanimelist made me choose between all of these that's just crazy they need a timeout in jail.. 💀

    aolivia

  • “I’m feeling like a bad piggy”

    Pummer

  • Navigating the anime cosmos, rating by rating! 🌟🎬 MyAnimeList adventure – where every show is a story, and every story is a chapter. Join me on this animated odyssey!

    Anime7_Lover

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

    buhayngpuno

  • Nah, I'd Win

    tisover9000

  • Hope we get more anime action, and MYANIMEST for the best web guideline, give best for nomination award

    Rizal_Amhar

  • Great year for anime

    Marcus5768

  • “Cream Puffs” -Mash Burnedead

    InfiniteGrass

  • HAPPY NEW YURI!!

    lesbienby

  • Nah id win

    MadhogX

  • "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

  • c u in 2024

    Gwv

  • "If you can't convince them confuse them"

    TECHNOFLASH

  • 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

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

    Finea

  • This was a very special year for me when it comes to anime. During the beginning of the year, I went through an extremely difficult time involving family and school, and being able to relax with anime and the challenges of MAL helped me a lot. Thank you very much MAL! Happy 2024!

    PeedroHM

  • I am the Strongest

    Sirazum_Munir

  • “Life is full of surprise and it might just be around the corner”

    RED-clover12

  • Enjoy your life with some anime

    Nanashi21

  • Watch Fire Force and read Gachiakuta!

    Sandyawns

  • More popular characters and anime pls next time

    Abhinav00725

  • What an year for anime! We hit the lows of Inukai's Dog but also hit the highs of Vinland Saga. Both ways, this year is sure to be remembered.

    Mashrafi_Rian

  • To say it frankly, 2023 for anime was peak.

    x_12914

  • "Never tell them your plans, or let anyone know your next move. The only thing you should say to them when the time is right is 'Check Mate' ".

    sukunamatada1017

  • subarashi kisetsudeshita!

    Sake_TR

  • "Domain Expansion"

    VeranaHime

  • 2023 anime was pretty cool cant wait for 2024

    coai

  • Frieren Oshi no ko Made in Abyss

    Hosinoaquamarine

  • You are my Specialz (Nah, I'd Win)

    NightlessSleep

  • You are my special ✨

    sherija97

  • <3

    Rimrim1_-_-

  • anime was made with love, will be love by everyone

    tmd22121999

  • This is it.

    Ixiel

  • People die when they are killed.

    theTempest67

  • Best Anime Year for me (yet)

    ZFChris

  • Want more!!!

    Perphon

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

    PepeTinhow

  • today i will eat another hotdog

    neiiipy

  • Ecchi for the Win

    Yoloboy2811

  • I barely watched anything

    EGG_KING_

  • mob op was robbed

    HentaiConnoisser

  • Fireworks by Minda Ryn, from Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion was the best piece of music in any anime of 2023

    FutoiOtaku

  • life is soup and i am a fork

    geekalea

  • You are not the no.1 when you are the only one

    ViRom

  • there is a severe lack of G-witch

    jennesa023

  • "I hate nice girls"

    chiheisensei

  • gurren lagann #1 worldwide

    kamigb

  • I'll finish all these shows next year (never does)

    BagelBlues

  • This was a very satisfying year for anime industry

    Ank22_

  • Roxy! Roxy! Roxy!

    luazy

  • One piece is real

    sDluffy

  • Im not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not biasedIm not

    RitsuTwisted

  • This was a good year for anime

    Rowletgamer87

  • Forgive me for I have not watched any of the shows that I picked. D:

    ARSSSS

  • Changing in history, unchanged heart.

    Feary7

  • This was by far my best year for anime. So many top-class shows aired this year that on average, I was watching 10 shows per season and it was still not enough. 2023 is Definitely going down as one of the best years for anime in history.

    69S7B4A5A

  • Overall a great year for anime sad so see it go but hopefully this year can be even better

    Rain112

  • Do yourself a favor and look at the reviews on Google for Malevolent Kitchen. #Lobotomy Kaisen Supremacy

    cxasandt

  • What awful selection, but I know y'all tried so I won't say anything else c:

    Adon_DC

  • This was another splendid year of anime! We got treated to amazing new shows like Onimai and Frieren, but also got some great continuations like Jujutsu Kaisen and Demon Slayer! We anime fans ate good this year

    LuckyAlfred

  • ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́ )✧

    Rederz_

  • Good season 👍

    Adolf_Chopper

  • Roses are red. Violets are blue. Omae wa mou shindeiru.

    Acellah

  • ANIME HAS RUINED MY LIFE!

    ANIMEFAN1326

  • Shounen can solve boredom but can it solve depression?

    LunaValkyrie

  • Idk any of them i voted just for fun lol

    Skillspecialist

  • We need crazier hair!

    chiliehead

  • Knight, out.

    Isafreyr

  • This Year Truly Was Animazing!

    ItsMelodic

  • Bocchi the rock is winning crunchyroll 2023 anime of the year.

    Gyutoe0918

  • Hinna Hinna

    MistyBlue

  • Ai translators is king!!

    Ringosfire

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