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

  • butter dog. the dog with da butter on him.

    Ookamisch

  • 100 girlfriends who really (5) loves you deserves to be in memebale category

    Alex_Dragon

  • I barely watched anything

    EGG_KING_

  • Nanami😭

    teen_violence

  • This was a great year for anime!

    Newtrat

  • If they think you are lazy and etc. Let them think just chill and watch anime.

    KDID2580

  • Mahito turned into a pastry.

    conkommer

  • sung drip woo incoming 2024

    Kenijo

  • Here’s to another year of anime! Let’s see how this year’s anime stacks up against last year!

    RoyOurBoyy

  • There were some absolute bangers in 2023!!! that can't be denied!

    IamDoomii

  • Be a Man of Wonders!

    Person_XXIII

  • A good year imo

    KANISHKKKKKKK

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

    emilyrye05

  • Why was anya not on the must protect nominated!?

    DrenchingSnarl21

  • Imo better than last year. GG

    Verocirapture

  • Bork

    Limbershoe

  • Anime was great but it will be greater this year

    XxSouls

  • Needs more Mushoku Tensei! (and other big series)

    Chrisicus

  • Life is like a cherry blossom tree where harsh weather can cause the beautiful things to go away but a new start can make it bloom brighter next year.

    Stealthy_Kouhai

  • Vai Corinthians!!!

    LucasGod

  • We live, we love, we MAL.

    ixtf

  • THE ONE PIECE IS REAL

    LovelyZen

  • Too many great OPs/EDs this year to choose from

    J10MAL

  • This is cinema

    Kuchiki6

  • So many

    vislife

  • 🫡🫡

    taegoodboy

  • moga 2024 steel ball run dianimasikan dengan baik

    jizt

  • Believe it

    vespinecosine

  • High School DxD Season 5 when???

    AYYYiTzGaViNo

  • Don't believe in yourself, believe in the me that believes in you!!!

    AOD-san

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

    cronoSpirA

  • The One Piece is reaaaaaaaaaaal!!!!

    sukehiroselei

  • Op section missing Idol-Oshi no ko

    19Leonardo93

  • This year was the best year to finally join on the anime bandwagon.

    denseinside__

  • Not enough Kanojo mo Kanojo

    Aura-dOmbre

  • HOPE FOR A GOOD YEAR FOR ANIME!

    Futsushio

  • “Family is not defined by blood, but by the love and loyalty we share” - Loid Forger (Twilight)

    Mushrooms17

  • Fearing horses in a God honoring way.

    Rathsatyr

  • No beta, we die like all of my favorite characters this year.

    Deviiilchan

  • nah id win

    hashibiiraa

  • If only I could watch anime all day like in 2020

    NatsukiCookies

  • Year of the curses

    HeavenlyOtaku

  • I love you gojo bebeluvs

    Candince25

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

    Nightleon

  • 2023 was a glimmer of joy in a cold, dark and stressful world that is the world we live in today

    Shingster

  • Anime is not just something we watch; it is something that is part of our identity. Anime is a way for us to express ourselves. It is a way to connect with others and share our passion for something meaningful. Anime is a reflection of who we are. Never forget that.

    SharkBoi9

  • Hello world

    Exnimus

  • 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

  • It been a year unlike any other just like the one before it and the one before that…

    LordTgamer

  • Always watch and learn 😊

    TimipaFrank

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

    goldenotaqu

  • 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

  • When I catch you gege! When i catch you gege!- Tiktok 2023

    Leslyn_Davis

  • 2023 was a great year to be an anime fan! Can’t wait for all that 2024 has to offer!

    spookysxe

  • 2023 Has Been Been a blissful year with So much Anime Helping Lifes&entertainment & teaching Us. I Seriously learned from Doctor Stone On survival techniques...& thinking outside the box from Classroom of the elites...& so on butthanks to the authors and the community and MAL.

    Playertega

  • *・゜゚・*:.。..。.:*・'(*゚▽゚*)'・*:.。. .。.:*・゜゚・*

    qweaenr

  • 獣耳がだいすきです。

    GideonTheJew

  • Thanks everyone in MAL for your hard work as usual :) But honestly the list was lacking alot, I mean no Bleach, Mushuku Tensei mentions there, not even in OP/ED!!! . It is really fun to vote for annual book every year but I hope it will be better and more fair next year Regards

    azgamerxan

  • To be real, mushoku tensei s2 also has a good opening so it should be gibven a change. Even oshi no ko/my star has the best openign/ending in 2023 so far acc to me.

    ThunderOP17

  • Watashi no na wa "Kira yoshikage" nenrei 33-sai jitaku wa moriōchō hokutō-bu no bessō chitai ni ari ... kekkon wa shite inai ... shigoto wa "kameyūchēn-ten" no kaishain de mainichi osokutomo yoru 8-ji made on tabak wa suwanai sake wa tashinamu teido yoru 11 tokiniha yuka ni tsuki

    Multypxl

  • Mem Cho Best girl

    Molotofee

  • Chaotic year - :v

    Dango-Sempai

  • I need to watch more anime because I just voted the same way I fill out a March Madness Bracket! Here's to a better 2024!

    Edawg0066

  • If you see this, just know that we had a great anime season.

    Takayaka

  • 2023 was an amazing year for anime.I hope all years maintain this quality like in the past,in present and in the future

    Sakuraofkyoto3

  • I feel bad for all the shows from the bottom half of MAL on this poll

    TongueCreed

  • A Good year for the Anime comunity

    nish10

  • The best and most creative quote is here.

    BobDaBanana27

  • May 2024 bring us even more joyful anime & manga to watch, read and enjoy!

    Relickable

  • "Nothing good ever comes out of hatred " Pluto

    ilias23

  • UNDEAD Murder Frace Deserves so many Awards and So much underrated anime of the year 2023

    Sledge_op

  • If in doubt, watch 100 girlfriends

    E1fredo

  • "Ao No Sumika" "Akari"

    Mademoiselle_01

  • I didnt watch 80% of animes that you put here

    lil_robiiig

  • So cool, i really-really like it all!

    Kaeicap

  • " the one who wears a human shell of flesh...." - Oberon ( The ancient magus bride)

    LADAN-S

  • AGUANTE ROMAN RIBER TE FUISTE LA B

    Gonzax99

  • 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

  • R.I.P. Gojo

    dzonyflp

  • Blimp blomp (I didn't know half these)

    Ankibank

  • Need’s more Overlord!

    Nocookies4u

  • i didn´t watch so many animes here but meh

    Harvekz

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

    HololiveKun

  • good year

    Boraks452

  • ONE PIECE IS REAL!!

    jaoknn

  • ₊✩‧₊˚౨ৎ˚₊✩‧₊

    Ariadniplm

  • never surrender with love, because you're the fighter not just l.over that make your love is over

    Tohka_Ryuten10

  • Off to another great year for anime!

    KayDeeXD

  • We ate good this year

    KakaiDaGr8

  • In 2023 I beat cancer twice and it might not be the last time I have to, unfortunately. Anyone who is going through something similar, best of luck to you, you'll get through it! Sincerely wish everyone to stay healthy so we can all enjoy anime for years to come. <3

    RikkasThighs

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

    Maj1me

  • My favorite pony is fluttershy :3

    FluffcakeChan

  • I just loved the 2023 because of all the anime I got to witness. It was a very wonderful journey watching those anime.

    Shadow__-Monarch

  • Eiai, Nano best girl

    Kat_Kot

  • Danmachi S4 Part 2 saved 2023

    Hanfos

  • "To keep up with seasonal, or not to keep up with seasonal" William Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 1

    KeyiOs

  • Oshi No Ko wasn't nominated for every category? This world is full of fools

    amnestymc

  • too... mu-much... anime... need... time...

    GrandpaSmokes

  • Mahito's train of doom go brrrr!!!

    Da_Shoosh

  • “Everything has a beginning and an end. Life is just a cycle of starts and stops. There are ends we don’t desire, but they’re inevitable, we have to face them. It’s what being human is all about.” - Jet Black

    Grey_Clowd

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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