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

  • Onimai deserved better :sob: so does heavenly delusion

    Niko247

  • Years come and go but this year was unique and special (you are my specialz) especially so for the whole anime community as a whole. Many new weebs, veterans were born. At the end of the day whole community and all the anime we watched made our year better. Note: Touch grass tooo

    some_wheat

  • I like anime this year

    F4DLY

  • Good season 👍

    Adolf_Chopper

  • Nah, I'd win.

    DeadVinXero

  • 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

  • where mappa animators

    ooskar_

  • Ugh! Why do I have to choose between Bond and Hakutou? 🐶🐈

    IridescentJaune

  • How much satosugu fanfics can one community make?

    JMS1037

  • Watch anime to escape reality until it becomes reality .

    Tanpra_Naymay

  • So many

    vislife

  • This was the year that I watched anime the most!

    Fenekin

  • 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

  • I want to wach more!

    Ryonie58

  • Always let your Taiwanese parakeet eat all the Kobe beef it wants, it may grant you the Magic of the Starsage.

    Satasuki

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

    Kakarolo

  • 2023 brought bangers. 2024 will bring the explosives!

    Frbueduen

  • I believe in Frieren Supremacy

    Dralophode4

  • i am king terry the terrible

    Redbuff4

  • idk, i just wanna be on the yearbook (please?)

    1simone

  • I SWEAR ON MY LIFE: THE EMINENCE IN SHADOW IS IRONIC IN NATURE AND THAT’S WHY ITS ENJOYABLE I SWEAR I’M AN ADULT

    El_luko

  • Cant wait for another great year

    Kenneth2000

  • Just you x you 🥷♥️ Stay always as 102% hustlers.

    Lugavic

  • "Ashterisk, tic-tac-toe, triangle, smiley old guy, steam, heart? - Anya, SpyxFamily

    Kaguyachinchin

  • Espectacular year

    Emmanuelgda

  • Death to Americanized subtitles!

    Asclepius_h

  • the animes were great this year! big up attack on titan!!

    milkyiiway

  • i hope there will be more cute couple on next years

    Albima

  • It is what it is

    ItachiUchiha0999

  • "but he's a guy" I love steins gate :D

    Autystaa

  • Imagine if man save fantasy anime again, that will be great.

    cronoSpirA

  • Anime is always expanding to new horizons

    SEGA2004

  • i only know is just the one arima from oshi no ko because i even not watching all anime before so i pick random vote so my bad :)

    Sinqz_anime

  • eat spaghetti, forget your regretti

    kohakuscales

  • I’m thankful for having the power of god and anime on my side.

    sSh1ne

  • "Give up on your dreams and die." - Levi

    Lucasheyyy

  • Why wasn’t jjk here

    haysbee911

  • Hah! Bye 2023 here I come 2024 with all these new animes to come it is exhilarating! The Apothecary Diaries has some good stuff, if you catch my drift. "I..., am atomic" Well everyone is! My favourite eds are: 0 Anytime Anywhere Mephisto Never Fear Queen of the night

    BlackSpectrum

  • spitters are quitters

    pearicot

  • Please make a category for the gayest character. It would fit perfectly with every other category and I want to see Jojo win.

    DeltaWDunn

  • According to the 2023 season, otakus cannot escape

    Ririko-chan

  • so much peak mentioned, yet simultaneously not enough

    friccbro

  • Anime's cool but have you read the manga?

    gautrstafr

  • Best Anime Forever

    Kizmine

  • I enjoyed participating here :)

    DkDesu

  • Shinzo wo Sasageyo!

    Aarushi2324

  • "touch some grass"

    ycn_blake

  • This year come with a remarkable anime from great studios with top notch quality of anime and it is still pretty impressive to see an old anime came back from 30 years ago with bunch of surprise and being another great year of an anime.

    yoloono_2

  • The absolute ingenuity and skill depicted by creators in 2023 made the year a lot bigger for everyone. The incontrovertible power to change lives, depicted by Vinland Saga, Attack On Titan, Bleach, Jujutsu Kaisen and plenty others has made the year memorable. 2024 will be bigger.

    Mox_mox_moxed

  • HOPE FOR A GOOD YEAR FOR ANIME!

    Futsushio

  • One year completed, let's bring on 2024!

    WIScouser

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

    KingVcg

  • It's really hard to chose the cutest couple when there is Himuro X Fuyutsuki, Anis X Euphyllia and Nagisa X Junta

    BhavyaPunia

  • DON'T PUT THAT IN YOUR MOUTH!!! Or... do???

    lilcoffeeyuh

  • Mahito turned into a pastry.

    conkommer

  • For more anime in this 2024 :)

    -BOLT-

  • さあ星の子たちよ よくお眠りなさい 輝きは鈍らない あなたたちならば “Now, children of the stars, sleep well Your brilliance won't fade, because it's you”

    Touta94

  • Looking at the vote, it was a year with several good animations. I hope to see you again in the future.

    Ceneu

  • 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

  • Nah I'd win

    Izanagi_xxx

  • "The weak are destined to suffer. It's how we overcome that suffering that proves our strength." - Edward Elric

    WWS0

  • I didnt watch the animes 😎

    -Liz-_-

  • Amazing year for anime! I hope we get more shoujo romance in 2024 ^^

    jjhulia

  • Frieren is best obachan

    xnutellajar

  • Shinzou wo sasageyo!! ~Erwin

    ChantarM

  • Heyyyyy, good luck to all nomineesss!

    Drugue_HS

  • Still an otaku this 2024!

    DM26

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

    narutoboiiii

  • "nothing better than a SoL anime" -RyuZU

    -RyuZU

  • What a fantastic year for new anime, I found multiple new favorites in this batch of seasonals! The only thing that could make 2024 a better anime year is more good Shoujo adaptations :')

    ferrepls

  • 2023 was a very memorable year for me only because of these animes which are now very close to my heart, love'em,love'em all.❤️❤️❤️

    Ashcashole

  • El PSY CANGEOO

    xShinx

  • iT WAS GREAT YEAR

    SmashDTrash

  • osu! gaming

    PatrikYT

  • 2023 was one heck of a rollercoaster ride! Romance, action, comedy - you name it. All in all, it was a fantastic year for anime, and I can't wait to see what 2024 has in store for us anime fans! Bring on the epic battles, tear-jerking moments, and side-splitting laughs!

    Shamblecorpse

  • I have nothing to say, but thanks for another year, myanimelist.

    Lendadojogo1

  • Jujutsu Kaisen was THE anime of 2023 it’s not even an argument. Also bonus points for how hot Nanami is.

    bajablxstt

  • 2023 was an AMAZING year for anime with such a range of genres! Bring on 2024! 🤩

    Kobeanie

  • I am so excited to see what 2024 shall bring us!

    Dexio_

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

    Adon_DC

  • If anything goes wrong, and the world descends into chaos, blame Himmel. He is a cruel human who has taken not only my soul but also those of many others. Damn you, Himmel 3

    27sel

  • Damn, anime's pretty good.

    doo78

  • 2023 was yet another great year for anime! Here's to another year full of mind-blowing, hair-raising, side-splitting, spine-tingling, and jaw-dropping shows!

    Joxir

  • I will eat a dog if bond doesn't win

    Xammi

  • Anime was a mistake!

    Weeb_Rabbit

  • I'm getting old and old, my anime taste is not same anymore.

    luminatic

  • watch one piece.

    ritarinaaaa

  • "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

  • You are my special

    shadownater

  • A Year Of Discovery

    RiverRory

  • Another incredible year.

    Robert28

  • "You should have nominated Insomniacs After School for more categories!" - Hes starving you're not

    rxsss

  • Just so u know Anime is my red blood cells Mc is white blood cell Sc are platelets And villains are fat cells There is no “human” that can live without these ~ JUSTsane

    JUST_sane_oo6

  • 10k episodes watched in 2024, just wait >:)

    GranoFooks

  • i crave buldak noodles so much

    xhugo

  • ARISE - KENTA,2024

    Ajsasotona1318

  • "I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned" - Richard Feynman

    Mob1208

  • Anime ver good 👍

    jeffjeffjeff_

  • All my fellas 🗣️🗣️🗣️

    Smertieboi

  • Hooray for another yearbook of stuff I haven't watched.

    RobbiRobb

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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