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

  • WHERE THE HELL IS OTONARI NO TENSHI-SAMA???

    hyperrful

  • Creation derives from me

    AincradAnt

  • If you're not last, you're first

    Tritety

  • "The only thing humans are equal in is death" -Johan

    7ohan

  • According to the 2023 season, otakus cannot escape

    Ririko-chan

  • 2023 was a good year for anime!

    Kietsuhime

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

    cronoSpirA

  • It is... WHAAAT IT IIIS!

    MAL_Check_BOX

  • This year had alot of good shows..... but instead of those i watch the dog ecchi

    CasTheRock

  • I watched less horny anime this year!

    MilesOfAnime

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

    Kakarolo

  • Memories don’t make themselves, you have to create them.

    AaronWilly

  • This year was one of the best years for anime We got mad hype production works like JJK / AOT and also really chill story like Frieren I am looking forword to nthe next year :D

    22_Rohan

  • I’ll admit it, mushoku tensei is my favorite isekai…

    Sedmen

  • AWESOME YEAR

    Juuzou25RT

  • Was good to be here.

    Blind-1

  • After the journey and death of some, the tales continue. New adventures rise, and she is there to see and give light to another beautiful, inspiring, emotional and powerful journey with the most beloved characters in an outstandingly well-written story. Frieren is unforgettable.

    luciojb

  • I am chaos!

    Netik765

  • Mada Mada Dane.....

    Chamo34

  • Who tf came up with these nominations.

    4v0n

  • 2023 had a lot of fun and excellent anime I look forward to buying on BD. The ones that stand out are Frieren, Tomo-chan is a Girl, Dark Gathering, Buddy Daddies, Insomniacs After School, Bungo Stray Dogs, Tokyo Revengers, Oshi no Ko, Undead Murder Farce, and Zom 100.

    killerjdog51

  • Anime is life

    MyZoneSensei

  • 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

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

    LilShorky

  • K-On!! Wins anime of the year 2023, 14 years in a row!

    JuanJotaErre

  • Anime in a Year was pretty solid with great characters and a lot of revelations. A lot of catching OPs and EDs. Hope in 2024 lots of joyfull characters and lots of storytelling to keep us entertained.

    imhakiyu

  • What are these nominations????

    ClashMasterJH

  • I LOVE MUSHOKU TENSEI !!!!!

    Tevrr

  • Reign of the Seven Spellblades should be here

    WhiteManSam

  • Lets go 2024

    Yodo18

  • I'm too busy watching anime to write anything here

    UberBat

  • Harmony, Aspiration, Zealous, Infinity, Maturity

    TheMarinHusbando

  • thanks for the mangakas and animators for making me feel alive :)

    katymeowy

  • Looks like I haven't watched that much anime this year

    AuroraIqbal21

  • 🌱

    IamYimkey17

  • Nah I’d win

    Kasurname

  • didn't like the OP/ED nomination, there's so much more better OP/ED in my opinion but that's ok though.

    qorirugore

  • We only traveled together for a mere 10 years - Frieren

    wierdowill

  • 2023, the year of laughs, banging songs and a lot of fanservice x

    Cupanda64

  • Soon, people who describe themselves as otaku may be able to create their own anime personally using AI entirely. Perhaps, the software's name will be 'Personal Anime Studios'.

    Kunaryel

  • eat spaghetti, forget your regretti

    kohakuscales

  • stop the isekai rainbow !!

    NeextMa

  • Fuzzy happy year

    YeeYeeSmartDumb

  • “Nah, I’d Win”

    Onlinx

  • it's been a loaded year! to the point that it's almost impossible to keep up with, even the good ones, because there are so many of them!

    samprit51

  • Cream puffs

    A9IB

  • there is a severe lack of G-witch

    jennesa023

  • why no solo leveling -.- :C

    Drachennebel

  • anime tiddies

    Kreezot

  • I Hope Friren can win anime this year

    Maezumi

  • Over 300 days worth of anime watched overall, and I can't wait to watch even more <3

    Yomotoko_Senpai

  • YOOOOOOO this year was actually fire tho I mean just look at all the amazing animes we got and all the great ones that were announced for 2024!!! Let's hope 2024 stays just as epic as we hope

    R0B1N112

  • One year of anime is done and another has just begun, so march on my friends cuz anime never ends.

    H1DR0

  • i <3 jujutsu kaisen

    AnimeWatcher__

  • "Alert, the site is experiencing multiple ALEPH level Anya containment breaches. Total lock-down initiated."

    TheGeneral014

  • where's goku ?

    Rayman002

  • This is not just a great year for anime watchers who got to enjoy fabulous shows. This year has been a huge step for the conditions of animators and all those who work hard to make these masterpieces. Thank you for this amazing year!

    who_decided-that

  • 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

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

    TrshAim

  • This year has been a less memorable year for me. In each season, there are some anime that are too dominant (Sosou no Frieren, Oshi No Ko, Kimetsu). Composition between anime romance and action are very unbalanced. Hopefully in 2024, more anime will be stable. Yohohoho

    NotHumanXz

  • "Be a Flower" (Apothecary Diaries OP 1) was robbed!!!! But fun year all around for anime :)

    BoxxJellyfish

  • This year in anime has been amazing!

    DominickFisher

  • Life is temporary, Anime is Forever

    ChikaKudo-kun

  • As a wise man once said, "If you don't take risks, you can't create a future." (Monkey D. Luffy, One Piece)

    mavriiaa

  • i am atomic

    kiritoislegit1

  • Do more of what makes you happy ^\\\^

    Imadilah

  • 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

  • Anime is dead. The west killed it.

    Bezaleel

  • Where is aot tho

    GreenBean15

  • *Dies* *reincarnates as an anime character next life

    chii_desu

  • Inspired by anime, fueled by ramen. Happy New Year.

    zzoyz

  • It was a fun season, hoping for another fun filled anime.

    AcnoAamir

  • "touch some grass"

    ycn_blake

  • Vai Corinthians!!!

    LucasGod

  • See ya next year✨

    EnvoPrime

  • wakuwaku

    ATOMICEMPEROR

  • 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

  • Nah I'd win

    Lishti

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

    mcblueeya

  • Oshi No Ko should win Anime of the year. AOT ending was sub par, I am pro fictional war crime.

    The_Cmoose

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

    Ceneu

  • Best anime year ever!!!

    lavarose

  • "Aura, write me a yearbook quote" - Frieren

    ANissanLeaf

  • New Stories, New Memories and New Feelings!

    Imortally

  • In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take.

    Iippoh

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

    DeltaWDunn

  • If I can't find a girl who slaps me like hori-san I don't want any!

    sakumadrawing

  • “Nah I’d win”

    I_AM_ASAIN_999

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

    KommLIFeReport

  • I definitely think The Apothecary Diaries is one of the most beautiful shows of the year. The backgrounds are the flowers are wonderfully rendered, and the characters are enjoyable and memorable, especially Maomao.

    Yukazakura

  • Anime is my will

    Yuk1_Makoto

  • Girlfriend, Girlfriend Season 2, Rent a Girlfriend Season 3, The 100 Girlfriends who Really Really Really Really Really Love You... This year was the year of girlfriends, so why don't my pals have any girlfriend? 😔😭

    MKIkawa

  • Some very good sequels, rewatched some old animes like an idiot. Dont rewatch old series, its very bad for your health. Hope for a very good year of trash isekai, trash romance/slice of life, and sequels to series i loved and hated but still will be watching.

    Plaxtha

  • is an insult that “ao no sumika” isn’t here

    Blendusz

  • 2023 was a great year for anime overall . There were some that weren't mentioned in this yearbook that I think absolutely deserves it like angle next door spoils me rotten but overall great .

    IRBIS1857

  • 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

  • I give Solid 8/10 points for this years anime's.

    Coftik

  • Thanks for the great year MAL staff 👍

    demision

  • Iden Teitei Meltdown!

    cijhho123456

  • 100 girlfriends is the goat of harem anime/manga

    Flowercityweeb

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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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