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

  • Hoping many new anime this year too.

    lightning_angad7

  • i like the older anime better tbh. but some of these are cool too ig.

    Kazu_aoi_aze

  • Shoutout to my jujutsu kaisen hubbies! The list grew exponentially with the newest season, but I love you all equally ;)

    Snow_x

  • Damn what a year

    levibigass

  • Anime is just an word, uhnime is an emotion

    Kev_n

  • “i am still am amature i’ll get in your way”

    KaitoTLex

  • Cant wait for another great year

    Kenneth2000

  • Uuuuh… Anime uh, finds a way.

    chr1st0ph3rGG

  • 99 shows I'm planning to watch 99 different shows Take one down, watch it around 102 shows I'm planning to watch

    CoopBro

  • I will say this, there were certainly anime that came out in 2023.

    KingVcg

  • All roads lead to isekai

    5h

  • An amazing year for anime. Watch pretty much everything and talked about it (Check me out on YouTube!). 2023 was crazy good.

    JulesSugoi

  • 2023 was THE year to comeback to anime!

    hackmut

  • 23 was good with overflow in this segment,but .. One thing I miss..more story and character connecting animes,or bruh..it just might be my bad memory..what about you..? Non story connecting isekais..

    nothigbeatsme0

  • Here's to another year of great anime!

    Desert17

  • 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

  • Year had it ups and downs but at least I’m still doing it for fun

    Static_Anime17

  • Another good year with my comfort medium ♡

    Soegyi16

  • “I’m so wet right now” -Hanazono Hakari The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You

    Soupychecks

  • AND LET ME BE THE ONE TO PUNCH KEIYA UTOU AND THAT A** LOOKING HAIR

    _Akemi

  • Never say is Malty Melromarc is your favorite moe waifu

    InuYasha95

  • Hey Mom! I'm famous now!"

    Jyexie

  • Malevolent kitchen

    Munnox

  • May we have a better anime year in 2023 also, don't die yet weebs the one piece is still not found. 🐐

    nekoMan11

  • Anime is life

    MyZoneSensei

  • 2023 was very entertaining, I am blessed. 2024 is going to be insane.

    ToMM3R

  • REALITY AIN'T NO Re-ZERO ,"YOU'VE GOT ONLY ONE LIFE ,MUST VALUE IT".

    7enpai

  • Mushoku tensei true best fantasy of the year. Idol op is iconic.

    R24Anime

  • Always remember that degen behaviour is not a problem its a medal that should be worn with pride.

    Nacht148

  • This year passed really quickly. Huh!!!!

    Ashok_Kumar

  • May women rain down from the sky

    Slumpbutinuwu

  • “All we can do is live until the day we die. Control what we can…and fly free.” – Deneil Young (Uchuu Kyoudai or Space Brothers)

    plasma2021

  • Throw Keiya in jail ☠️

    yorimia

  • Up’s and Down’s will come but it’s the happy moments that keep you going.

    Sebushi

  • Wake up to reality

    sheshav

  • Say whatever you want about red head But don't touch kana

    ouylock

  • Good Bad

    CarbonTross

  • Mahito did nothing wrong

    daddyjunkowo

  • Despite flat being justice I actually watch anime for the plot.

    SaTTLeZz

  • Most I chose are series I watched bit that doesn't change my feelings about them. They were all bangers

    Infinte_Striker

  • Some great shows in 2023, hoping for better in 2024! Thanks MAL

    Malachi12

  • just do it

    Akioxt

  • And with that the 2023 season of anime comes to a close! ✨

    Jawdano

  • Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.

    Luchipher747432

  • Grimgar Season 2 when?

    prokill4789

  • What comes around, stays around.

    Lytoku

  • The apothecary diaries i.e. Kusuriya no hitorigoto is the best anime of the year and deserves so much more!!

    Kyrinis

  • 2024 will be the year of Kagurabachi trust

    YaBoiN

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

    OurNatAntID

  • Op section missing Idol-Oshi no ko

    19Leonardo93

  • I am rudeus

    ExtremeUnction

  • It was a full year

    _rxjaa

  • Joined the army, born to kill, born to love my waifu.

    Gabwar81

  • “Good work this year, everyone!”

    HaylenGrey

  • This is one of the most overpowered anime years in terms of animes in each season. I´m very happy to live this, thanks all MAL Staff for the events a cross the year <3

    Dogffee

  • Accelerate to infinity

    Canabyk342

  • "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

  • This year is went awesome

    Abhay_san

  • Please include "where to watch" section divided by country ;)

    ZombieGeek

  • PLEASE ADD BESTO FRIENDO as Dynamic Duo

    RafiGimang

  • LONG LIVE ANIME!!!

    Gabranth

  • 2023 was an amazing year and the good thing was we also got a lot of old anime back like Overlord.

    hardik29

  • a good anime year to be litral the year s starting was great i loved hells paradise and denon slayer season 3 after that there was october. from october to decemeber it was a great year for anime. gear 5 was the best

    Fystreem834

  • 2023 Was one of the best year for anime, the amount of anime that helps me with my ups and down is really makes me happy

    zisnanto

  • 2023 was the year which marked my one year completion of when I started watching Anime. This year I watched less anime than last year but The Anime that I watched this year had some of my favourites so yeah there is that and yeah kinda It was a chill year for me

    Yuto_Tanaka_Joy

  • One Peak is back baby!

    Golden_Cheese

  • 2023 is such a great year for anime and i hope 2024 is gonna be the same if not better.

    LilShorky

  • I definitely loved this year anime. My favs are aot and heavenly delusion and Vinland saga

    Mimishree

  • I have absolutely no idea what I'm voting for I didn't watch these shows.

    EmeraldSaygin

  • Has been a fun year of anime

    Sri_12

  • I have no enemies

    Almighty_Vitamin

  • the song of bura in pluto

    Hafez_Sensei

  • 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

  • Throughout Heaven and Earth, I alone am honored

    SenseiKenzu

  • chippi chippi chappa chappa

    Kale_-

  • I have no enemy

    Felix-Nakamoto

  • I want Arima Kana to step on me

    clanmitts

  • Life is not daijobuo

    Maysoh

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

    LuniMi

  • I loved this year's anime

    ATK3198

  • Life is never easy, the world is sad, dangerous, and violent. Wars turn hatred into a never-ending storm, and anime are our clear and sunny patch of sky

    Xuthar

  • You nerfed all the good options but I still love you

    Cheshter

  • Never finishing Hunter x Hunter

    HeIuna

  • Looking back at all these titles, it was quite the roller coaster! In a very good way!

    Houthavens

  • Caffe latte, caffe mocha, capuccino

    RobertoP1

  • Another year of not touching grass

    xiaoxu

  • So, do you know what Jojo is?

    Setrinel

  • 2023 Anime was super good, excited for 2024. Wishing for more Yuri, wlw action from the yuri Goddess

    Naka74

  • Madao here, Yoroshiku Minna San

    Dzonb

  • What are these nominees? The most no name anime I've ever seen. Like who watches every 0815 anime with 5-7/10 star reviews? I dont need One Piece or Naruto but at least something that people actually have watched. I couldnt vote for most of the nominees...

    Lunoki

  • You guys asked for voting in the "weekly retreat" category and that was so hard so choice Because Isekai Nonbiri Nouma Kimi wa houkago inomnia And skip to loafer Are all just very relaxing and feels good while watching!!!

    itsnouralawad

  • One piece on top

    Geilenkirchen

  • 2023 was wonderful with amazing anime and moments! I wish you a happy New year with great anime and memories!

    Deltalpha

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

    Finea

  • I am the Strongest

    Sirazum_Munir

  • Include More Mainstream Anime Next Time Not Something Only 2 People Ever Watched

    NR7KING

  • Over before I knew it.

    0xRikux0

  • 2023 is a great year for the Anime Industry to be missed.

    tan_std

  • Hoping for best and shocking anime coming up this year 2024

    Zeros11

  • I am Atomic

    _Abbadon_

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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