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

  • I may not be going to heaven but only god can judge me

    TripleAbattery76

  • Nah I'd Win

    -Maul-

  • Dark Gathering was so good, I completely forgot everything else from this year aside from Rokkudo's Bad Girls and Mashle

    TheProAntagonist

  • The year of most groundbreaking and monumental developments of the anime culture. In fact, the animes achieved name amongst the best of them. Brilliant and enjoyable plots. OPs and EDs likewise are still enjoyable in 2024 without any hint of boredom or hiatus. A memorable year.❤️

    parzxval

  • 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

  • Jinshi has wasted sex appeal! Maomao says so!

    ireallyamyarn

  • Vinland Saga is masterpiece.

    SHADOWsays

  • EL diablo

    Neco_arc_gaming

  • "the ending isn't as important as how you get to that ending" - me ^^

    Depression_

  • So Memorable!!!

    Miles0206

  • People die when they are killed.

    theTempest67

  • I really have no life at all

    KoizumiKoi

  • My best dad joke: Why was August mad at you? Because JULY-ied LOL

    The_Weekly_Jay

  • Anime is like walking into a world completely outside the realm of possibility. Anime is more then just animation… it’s an experience worth living through.

    Afromarican

  • A new year is like a fresh start to finding something new.

    SnowedInallday

  • アイドル or Idol was the best op of the year by far.

    Legendblade86

  • No matter where you go, there you are! The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai

    alpo42ab

  • Bread 🍞👍

    Ruuerian

  • dont h8 and donate

    adbeaver

  • Please pay our animators more!

    KarmaKaji

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

    Naka74

  • Why have 1 real boyfriend when you can have 50 fictional ones ♡.

    little_neet

  • IDOL deserved to be on the best OP/ED

    credi10

  • I want to be patted and cuddle hakutou

    moncherie

  • Anime is a explosion of emotions to watch

    Jaythegamer585

  • This year can simply be summed up by one word: Peak.

    TaggyWaggy

  • Did i love watching anime cause it was good? Or was it good cause i love watching anime?

    soullessdeity

  • I'm looking forward to this year's anime🤩.

    dmp3561

  • Fine year

    DabiTempest

  • Hello from Thailand.

    Onetori

  • What a BANGER year for anime 2023 was. It had 2 of my now all time favourite anime, Kusuriya no Hitorigotou and Sousou no Frieren.

    Mr_Idi0t

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

    WiseOldWalrus

  • "Nothing Happened" -Everyone's favorite green head

    9Shawarma

  • D.Gray-Man next season when

    andromedacat

  • Love these categories way more than crunchyroll awards. Also a lot more variety as well. Dr. Stone was on fire this season, definitely one of my faves of 2023. I also started one piece in 2023 and made it all the way through dressrosa!

    Kirito_SaiyanGod

  • Jojo's bizarre adventure is peak fiction

    YoghurtJog

  • I really really really really really REALLY love Anime

    Jeljek

  • It was a great year

    Vaineeeeee

  • Watched some, didn't watch some, still a good year!

    IntrovertPervert

  • Onepiece was the love in wano arc and will be now in egghead Island also lots of love

    vignesh_m

  • It's not too late to catch up to One Piece.

    mcblueeya

  • Just chillin

    RubyWolf222

  • 2023. Animu is Laifu

    Juanchoman

  • New Stories, New Memories and New Feelings!

    Imortally

  • 2015 is my year!

    buttermeowo

  • anime for life !!

    hellomothership

  • I am robot.

    Caiux

  • Anime was a mistake.

    linkmax1412

  • El PSY CANGEOO

    xShinx

  • cgi combine harvester joke

    boxofboxes

  • Trucks are OUT, reborn villainesses are IN

    brinweebsout

  • When you have a birthday you celebrate being born.

    Fresh_Rice

  • A great year will be hoping new and amazing anime come out this year too

    ETHANWOLF

  • To another year of wonderful seasonals

    potpie

  • we need more Frogs in anime

    TheGoombaLNR

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

    Gyutoe0918

  • Too much anime, so little time

    pmso

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

    Artemality

  • It really animed everywhere.

    AbbieAnime

  • This is my peak! GEAR fith

    Aolaogth

  • Land of the Lustrous is peak fiction.

    Torch1c

  • Loved flipping between chill and depressing every week!

    Fuzzy_Barbarian

  • This year was great but "I love Emilia"

    Milk_Duds

  • dear weebs- if you knew every nomination here and struggled to answer these questions, just known that we will not be accepting you into heaven. you'll be sent down to hell with all the my hero academia fans. -jesus

    KaijiKey

  • another year without the touch of a woman.👍

    dakshinn

  • Mushoko tensei is the best thing in 2023.

    Imouchiha

  • Run if you value your life. The frenzy has begun. The moon is red. We are out of time.

    jnn_jnn

  • More romance is appreciated

    Arunaachalam

  • love is not necessary, power is the only true necessity

    alovese

  • This year's stories are many and good but there are some that I haven't watched .

    NiNiShi

  • It was a good year... and then there was that one anime where the MC couldn't get it up...

    Essentrix

  • Monkey See Monkey Do I eat banana and you do to :)

    CupNoodlez

  • Stfu and be better

    BlendNugget

  • I wish Akatsuki was real so I could cuddle it and have it for a pet.

    Sakura679

  • "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

  • 2023 was the best year in term of both anime and movies, in comparison 2024 feels lackluster. Hope it gets better. AOT ended, jujutsu kaisen s3 ended, gojo died, nanami died, emma(toko revengers) died, ai hoshino died. goodluck to me for 2024.

    WangLing720

  • A good year for anime. Some bangers here and there. All in all 2024 has a lot to do to keep up the momentum

    Sabo-Senpai

  • I really need to watch more anime

    Kawaiicatm8

  • Frieren anime of the decade.

    AnCarVa

  • Thanks for the great year MAL staff 👍

    demision

  • with this treasure id summon throughout heaven and earth i alone am the honored one, sukuna, stand proud because nah, id win

    wB2hujGJdHwO_

  • I'm let y'all finish but Tomo-chan was anime of the year 2023!!!!!

    Sasukeyeah

  • man, I don't want to go to work af...

    MoChiy

  • Bocchi the glock

    Hi_im_Kyou

  • Domain expansion: malevolent peanuts

    Kiriboii

  • It was all just a theory, an anime theory, thanks for watching.

    Kaye-chans

  • Let's hope to a new year of exciting anime!!

    Izaisdumm

  • This year was pretty amazing and shizuka must be protected!!

    Nightleon

  • Give me a break ya all

    Your_nightmare06

  • The year 2023 was rich in new anime releases, new seasons for anime we didn't expect, I personally, and the anime community too were very surprised by the quality of some anime, the year 2024 will surely be full of surprises like the one we saw the year before!

    MisterScie

  • ı don't know what can ı write here. ı just want to say '2023 was not good but ı think 2024 wil be better. ı hope it will.'

    Akirame_q

  • I hope 2024 might be more crazy

    IzukiRentaro

  • Bork

    Limbershoe

  • Guess my tastes will always be niche. :)

    ENDgie

  • I'm ten billion percent sure, I've strayed, yet further from God : ) Now all I need is a system and a 4th wall to break out of this existence : ) " Man I really wish, I was a cloud, commenting for yearbook every year is such a drag : ( "

    Senku_Ishigami10

  • ARISE - KENTA,2024

    Ajsasotona1318

  • Oshi No Ko AOTY (Frieren hasn't finished airing yet) JJK S2 Runner Up

    Ltholland

  • Many great anime this year

    domdom09

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

    Malachi12

  • I hope next year gonna be more fun

    AprilEkstrakia

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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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