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

  • Who ate Frieren, Is Eren fri ¿ 17000 asked to 2 are you the strongest because you are 2 or you are 2 because you are strongest. Proud moai statue glance 🗿

    9_liebe_xd

  • Don't You Dare Go Hollow

    Noobmixups

  • Legends says that I'm still thinking about what to write in the comment section? Meanwhile 2023 has ended.... And I wish that Next year will bring all the joy and happiness to everyone who reads this message 🥰💕

    Akunoroi

  • “Give up on your dreams and die”

    Kklive237

  • Blue Archive animation when

    C1NN4B0Y

  • It's been a good year of animes! I hope 2024 will be just as fun.

    RexRusty

  • “Nah, I’d Win”

    Onlinx

  • Nah, I'd win.

    o0OpeanutsO0o

  • 2D is better than 3D

    shadowdragonty28

  • ✨dy1ng alone✨

    aflea

  • "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

  • If whatever Hakari and Kanade do in 100kanojo doesn't count as yuri i don't know what does

    Asyoko

  • Who up Bungoing they Stray Dog rn

    KrispBread

  • code Geass is peak

    safwananime

  • Watch anime to escape reality until it becomes reality .

    Tanpra_Naymay

  • There was a moment this year that I thought I had to much anime for me to handle

    leroymoore_123

  • " This year was the best

    Knightcoder7

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

    ceryberry

  • Hoping many new anime this year too.

    lightning_angad7

  • The only war cry that really matters: Shinzou wo Sasageyo ❌ Allahu Akbar ✅

    _cjessop19_

  • Every year is a great year for anime

    EnvyGhoul

  • See who wins!!

    mydahfawad

  • Uhh, I reccomend 'the 100 Girlfriends' that was shockingly good for this year, looking forward to 2024. If Frieren manages to stay top 10 I'll be impressed, hope it continues to be great in the episodes coming!!

    Sombrero-Batta

  • Anime tahun ini sangat…bagus

    Colsus

  • BLEACH TYBW and Horymiya>Everything

    Sirbaconbread

  • Vinland saga 2 on top

    Keywi

  • I left anime for a while, but I love the anime that came out on 2023.

    Taniamichelle001

  • Reign of the Seven Spellblades should be here

    WhiteManSam

  • I know that my comment will not get published in the final yearbook but I just finished the whole year watching romance anime. I mean the amount of romance anime we got this year is just top notch lol. But I still enjoyed it to the every bit! <3

    its_sohana

  • This was a very satisfying year for anime industry

    Ank22_

  • "Anime is only real if you don't believe it, so believe it!" - Mark

    NaughtyJustice3k

  • Hooray for another year of peak anime and memes!

    Kashla

  • I have no enemies.

    bloodlustparadox

  • Shinzou wo sasageyo!! ~Erwin

    ChantarM

  • My first year of watching anime , ureshii

    Scien1de

  • That year was a banger

    OroTsugu

  • Markiplier Got Me Through This Year

    JeenxBee

  • The anime industry is the symbol of late capitalism.

    KradH05t

  • Somehow, this year was full of 9/10 shows but the best ones I watched were from the 2000s

    MagicalBiche

  • I am the Strongest

    Sirazum_Munir

  • Oh Shall Fen Shall I never thought my heart would almost explode from how flustered you made me. High Priest Heika Demint you are one of the ones that made me question myself severely and I still do not know how I feel about you to this very day.

    PrincessShy_Ruby

  • More Yuri and furry would have been appreciated.

    stwix

  • Not me.

    Jewsefin

  • Over before I knew it.

    0xRikux0

  • Bocchi The Rock Season 2 when?

    MundaneSoudane

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

    emilyrye05

  • Jujutsu kaisen is peak

    Cipherswift

  • WHO NEEDS SLEEP?!

    Tenshiiiiiiiii

  • 2023 passed by so fast like "Bleach"! "Oshi no ko" felt like "Tengoku" & "Jigoku", "Jujutsu Kaisen" had a "Dark Gathering", but despite all that "I have no enemies" & I'm at peace like "Frieren".

    Sayantan22

  • Along the heavens and the earth I alone am the honoured one - Gojo Satoru ✨

    animewatcher2546

  • It was a spectacular year for anime fans, with a lot of bangers (and other stuff too of course). However I missed some deep and true romance stories this year, but that's a good thing, since my heart is still very healthy xD.

    Alonsom

  • "If you believe your bikini bottoms are panties, then they're panties." -Sensei

    FusionGengar

  • In best couple and romance was missing "seijo no maryoku wa bannou desu 2db season", started in october 2023

    FerFloV

  • I have no enemies...

    Juna02

  • My first yearbook that i made and I really enjoyed every sinlge one of the anime i watched and look forward to another year full of surprises and more anime of course

    AlduinDarknate

  • Can't wait to see even more bangers next year!

    Artemality

  • Thanks for everything MAL Team <3

    TaurusHehe

  • It's been a long ride for me... Goodbye 123123!! Welcome 2024! I'm looking forward with every new animes this seasonal

    kohiruimaki_13

  • Good stuf

    Thegrand-wizard

  • "If Gojo doesn't win best boy by split decision I will riot"

    Kakarolo

  • Watched more then any sane man should

    oliefant66

  • Be a Man of Wonders!

    Person_XXIII

  • Let's watch anime!

    nyangcat

  • Any anime can make you exited, few can make you cry 😢

    Fenrir_01

  • Imagine writing a new year's comment....Happy New Year's...anywho~

    XGirl86

  • Hope 2024 can continue world trigger and hunter x hunter anime version

    MasahiroKun

  • W year, filled with W anime’s and W’s all around.

    Jafet_Alfaro

  • “Every Chance Can Heal Immorality” ~ A wise man

    AustinHarlow

  • Please pay our animators more!

    KarmaKaji

  • Re:Zero Season 3 when

    saekoa

  • People will keep saying "This is the year for anime" each year at this rate, just look at these candidates. It's very hard to choose from either ;-:

    MuadNaji

  • jjk where? 🗿

    sayaka_thefraud

  • 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

  • Put an option to change the language in MAL, one also wants to see the reviews/opinions in a language in which they feel comfortable :)

    leonrey08

  • uooohhhhh I didn't watch the 80% of the animes in this thing gaahhhhhh

    KommLIFeReport

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

    jaeo_k

  • It's annoying that I have to verify I'm human every year..... 😐 If I were an AI, I would be trying to dominate the world.

    Bard_Eren

  • This season has been a blast, big thanks to all the people, team, management, voice actors, and all that is behind this amazing anime's. I'm sure nexy season anime's will be pressured!

    aelalang

  • trigun stampede SWEEP!!!

    leoly

  • 2015 is my year!

    buttermeowo

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

    OurNatAntID

  • Anime is just an word, uhnime is an emotion

    Kev_n

  • One of the worst years oat onk cleared can’t wait for better anime next year

    TrshAim

  • "Domain Expansion"

    VeranaHime

  • These nominees are kinda mid ngl

    CaviarSandwiches

  • Espectacular year

    Emmanuelgda

  • Been a blast and here for another great year! Cheers!

    Kanrakanra

  • Hoooooooooooonk!

    coffeedrops

  • Each season passed by so fast

    NorstOsbi

  • The 2023 year was a bit hectic but anime was always there to make it better.

    kai_ghost

  • no mushoku tensei?!?

    Nanutegalli

  • the west is saved :3

    Konnichiwa_Init

  • "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

  • It is... WHAAAT IT IIIS!

    MAL_Check_BOX

  • 2023 is a great year for anime lovers!

    Koniii

  • Frieren best anime 2k23

    Andr0o

  • Bittersweet 2023.

    ThatTanna

  • Sousou no Frieren <3

    H8drian

  • Romance anime is the best genre anime ✨

    FadielAmerhauser

  • I am Atomic!

    jack_stryder

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