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

  • Ugh... I'm a bigger weeb than Ithought I was c:

    KushinaxXx

  • Have seen many great title in 2033 but I won't forget Ragna Crimson, Fieren The Slayer, Mashale, Death Mount Parody, and many other titles which I can't write in this small box.

    AnemoByte

  • 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

  • I want to eat ramen :3

    Veziane

  • This year was stressful hope next year won't be this BAD

    redscape-anime

  • New Stories, New Memories and New Feelings!

    Imortally

  • We need crazier hair!

    chiliehead

  • It may be for a moment, but my fire roars up so bright and hot, it's almost blinding. And then, all that remains is pure white ash. There are no embers left...just pure white ash.

    Fahad-Wolfgang

  • NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE

    MercMike

  • One-piece is real

    Sakshamsharma515

  • God i hope everything works out in the end

    marcel9164

  • happy new year mum!

    fluffyikira

  • I watched exactly 3 of these shows

    temmie3damax

  • First year as a full time anime fan. Got through at least 30 shows since August.

    WiseOldWalrus

  • ngl we ate good this year

    NoSushii

  • The moon is red, The frenzy has begun, There is little time left.

    Neko______

  • "Why work so hard for a dream that's not mine."

    Dead_Spirit

  • Most of the past hurt as all but it can help to recover and face the present and the future. Have a goal and stand for it.

    kumashi_perona

  • I watched all my favourite characters die. Thank you Gege Akutami

    DS2807

  • Just because yesterday Was a Bad Day Doesn't mean Tommorow will be the Same Day as Well.

    MrCubby

  • Let the squirrel flow through your veins!

    Joker-P

  • I Hope Friren can win anime this year

    Maezumi

  • Many anime characters fit into many traits. All unique.

    FoodHunterBear

  • Thank you anime you were there when my parents weren't

    cinna124456

  • This year felt super fresh.

    S0ul-Seeker

  • An amazing year for anime, and as we start with 2024, I hope we get more moments we can enjoy, relate to, cry to, and share with the people we love the most. Can't wait to see what the coming year has in store for us!

    fuyuko1011

  • Kingdoms of Ruin is a better show than The Rising The Shield Hero

    ItIsITimothai

  • Anime will always have a place in life, whether it is a decision between death or life. Anime basically represents who I am.

    akaStve

  • What an year for anime! Can't wait for 2024 to take things to another level.

    Maj1me

  • this year made me suffer fr (I watched jjk)

    sshinboru

  • If you're not last, you're first

    Tritety

  • <(UwU')>

    Fallenherodeku

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

    Dratibrime

  • BOKUYABA IS NUMBER ONE ROMANCE!!!! PLEASE WATCH!!!!

    HololiveKun

  • 2023 was so fun because of all these wonderful anime. Every season with every new anime. It's was so so so exciting.

    shruti_g

  • Romance, spice and everything nice!

    moodcheck

  • I would find a way to match Frieren to every category and it would be justified, its so nice of you guys to give lil animes a chance but we all know Frieren solod this season.

    Montrachet

  • Love me father. Why do you not notice me :(

    DokiDonut

  • Has been a fun year of anime

    Sri_12

  • After having a mental breakdown I felt the best I have in a long time. That means I need to have more mental breakdowns.

    Lavernius243

  • My thought process: wait, this came out last year?

    Keedrik-Kun

  • Watch what you want to watch!!! Don't let some random on the Internet tell you otherwise.

    MegaEliteMES

  • I definitely got all this wrong...

    Agoven

  • The quality of this year's anime is amazing

    Gornal

  • *\(^o^)/*

    stacciee

  • ❤️

    Parash2309

  • i cant believe i have to choose T_T such good options

    pot-user

  • Anime in 2023 was a mistake. (with 3 exceptions)

    JuLY-LION

  • It really animed everywhere.

    AbbieAnime

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

    moncreamii

  • Had a lot of fun watching anime last year, hoping for more this 2024!

    Minnic27

  • Romance indah tanpa adanya ntr

    Fithraa

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

    xylo13

  • Aku mah masih pemula

    EsGoreng__

  • anime was lit check out StoneScape

    Hqrshy

  • yuri is love yuri is life

    TrickRift

  • I rather be eaten by a zombie, than to not have my quote be published in the final Yearbook.

    APThunder

  • 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

  • Sometimes a shonen is just a shonen

    kissychaan

  • BORF ! - Bond Forger

    MaraSwam

  • To another year of anime

    Twintail_Daemon

  • there'll be better years

    Hace_Itoka34

  • Great year for anime I think heavenly delusion was my favourite show this year!

    rwmasonv

  • Great year for anime!!! But I hate jjk manga readers for spoiling every single major plot point to me R. I. P. Nanami

    BlazikenBurst

  • wishing the best for more fabulous anime to come!

    Simply_Choccy

  • Moe moe isn't a way to enjoy anime, but a lifestyle

    Pokel0veanime

  • I think Mushoku Tensei should have been nominated though

    Saphir_Bleu

  • so it was interesting how you chose the most unrelated things i like it

    goldenotaqu

  • Good, no perfect, only good.

    Iann_DL

  • Do you know the anime Magical girl site? ✨You are Welcome✨

    Overlord_watcher

  • watching anime on crunchyroll for life!☺️

    ACTRACKZZ

  • Every year I improve my power level just a bit!

    brockycool0

  • Jujutsu Kaisen is the best new gen anime!!!

    DemonWare

  • The world is a small place.

    Stuntdrath

  • It was a great year and hoping this year too would be great...

    THE_F4LLEN_ONE

  • animer cool

    patsquidbob

  • Man, 2023 was a blast for anime!! With a mixture of popular, returning anime and new underrated ones to enjoy. There was definitely something for everyone to enjoy. You just had to be there !!

    yukinome

  • yessir CHIBI SENPAI

    Jango247

  • El PSY CANGEOO

    xShinx

  • No “insert anime you just watched”?

    hectorm1413

  • You are my special ✨

    sherija97

  • uh hm maybe uh like hmmm uhh maybe so like ye

    Zerity

  • i once fell upwards

    Bogdan4Ever

  • One piece is real

    sDluffy

  • unfortunately this year I couldn't watch all the anime I wanted, I was busy, but I became very fond of the fluffy romantic animes with extra-sweet couples.

    samimomo

  • 2023 has been a really fun year

    x_maxedit

  • From here on, as one who has been rejected, I shall support her from afar and hope for her happiness. - Sajou Wataru

    gakuendo

  • “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

  • I wish that the author of migi to dali had stayed alive to watch her own masterpiece taking an anime adaption

    Cat_On_60Hz

  • Sick openings my guy sheeesh WHERE IS SPECIALZ?!?!?!?!?!?

    SH0TxD

  • What a wonderful year

    Robinho_

  • Please fix the mobile app for the love of god

    IEatUranium

  • Make Call of the Night season 2, 3, and 4, so I can stop being depressed about the manga ending.

    Mikyah0409

  • Looking forward to another year of great anime!!

    Chikkii

  • Screw sequels!

    ChaosJester

  • May the dead mount the witch

    Marrones

  • who out here playin with they worm

    donkwonk

  • Ain't gonna lie all of this doesn't matter the judges' words are absolute. Also give us all the anime for each selection like ???

    OsamaLaten

  • Been a great year for the industry in general went through many animes myself and was quite satisfied with how the year went by... 😊

    Lynx_xsenpai

  • My name Jeff, Sephal Nippet is god, on jah.

    PascalvandenBos

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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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