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

  • 'sometimes it takes a real man to be the best girl'' - Gigguk

    FinishAwkward

  • frieren was the best anime of the year.

    Astaroth0421

  • Don't we have a male lead protagonist of the year? Or antagonist of the year? As well as female lead? Buts that okay, it's already the last day that I vote, thanks for the opportunity!!!

    Ranunn

  • Me when the Anne is may

    HaruHaruMon

  • Bling-bang-bang, bling-bang-bang-born

    TheBears06

  • For more anime in this 2024 :)

    -BOLT-

  • Anime was mistake...

    KARMAEVENT

  • The options MAL gave could've been better. 2023 was nice.

    buhayngpuno

  • This was one of the biggest years for anime Good Bye 2023

    Tanslay

  • 2023 was really an amazing year filled with loads of animes that we were so eager to watch. Many unexpected twists and lots of enjoyable characters were displayed in all series. Every season was fun and challenging with excitement and enthusiasm. I look forward to this year,2024!

    rin_roko_

  • 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

  • Guess my tastes will always be niche. :)

    ENDgie

  • AOT is peak

    YengPachow

  • 2023 was not a spectacular year for anime, but during spring season and fall season I had a great time with a decent amount of good shows, so I'm satisfied.

    Donic

  • "You will never be able to love anybody else until you love yourself." –Lelouch Lamperouge, Code Geass

    Romaokoo

  • I love anime💖

    Yoruka_ado

  • I don't know what to add here.

    Hamahe

  • “Cream Puffs” -Mash Burnedead

    InfiniteGrass

  • Pleas adapt Nisekoi :(

    Firebagel

  • Bleach>Mom Dad Sister Brother One Piece

    AstaWrld_

  • I feel like the man in the yellow hat

    catcoraler

  • Every time I watch anime, I disappoint my parents a little bit more. That's why I keep doing it.

    StrokeofMidnight

  • needs more Gundam next year

    RuDRicch

  • If that’s what it takes, I don’t mind, this is nothing - code 015 (Ichigo)

    K3ZZ4_17

  • The best.... With so many.. Anime adaptation of my favorite novel's... Manga... I thought I was in heaven...

    RYUGENKEN_SILVER

  • I wish I could actually finish all the anime I put on here and planned to watch

    thetruezama

  • where's goku ?

    Rayman002

  • Wish everyone have a good date with their favorite Anime Character

    johnreeson

  • ワクワク、はらはら。。。

    Kiryotsu

  • I am atomic.

    lonelyhyper

  • Nah I’d win

    Phakawat

  • Insomniacs After School underrated :3

    Kyutens

  • be useless so nobody can use u

    Murayama96

  • This year was damn full enjoyable

    anshop1001

  • i dojt know half of these anime GRAHHHH FRIEREN SWEEP🗣️🔥🔥‼️‼️💯💯

    kinpeak28

  • Anime of Spring 2023 had the best lineup {mic drop}, peace out.

    Otaku_Genius

  • 🐱🐱🐶🐶🐺🐺🐵🐵

    BenStar

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

    Overlord_watcher

  • It sure was a year.

    Inukami9x

  • 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

  • Same 🍃 new year

    0nuR873

  • Let's hope the folks at MAPPA can finally catch a break this year.

    Volkslied

  • Watching Anime gives me life lessons I never knew I needed, the bonus is I watch new a different characters go through things and come out better in the end. There’s always something new and different it’s exciting to see what will come out next.

    Lance-Karma

  • Bond is good boy, a stand-out amongst the anime doggos! Ein and Iggy would be so proud!

    MoonSpider

  • THAT'S NOT HOW YOU MAKE OATMEAL!

    DoodlestheGreat

  • I all alone beweep my outcast state

    ibxbi

  • I watched exactly 3 of these shows

    temmie3damax

  • loved my anime experience throughout the year. so many hit animes that I couldn't even keep track 😭 but mal community just made it better

    sae_shyo

  • What a year to be an anime enjoyer ✨

    shindasso

  • Advancing in life like a true anime fan—increasing anime sessions, easing off on grown-up responsibilities. Targeting an epic year!

    Ch3rryll

  • It's been a good year of animes! I hope 2024 will be just as fun.

    RexRusty

  • Many great anime this year

    domdom09

  • this year was amazing

    cr-apkyle_152008

  • waku waku

    CrusaderofLight

  • We always finish each others...

    Butterbox

  • Eating good! : )

    bananaV

  • Anime in 2023 almost nothing can have last year's masterpiece rating,I hope better anime can beat higurashi naku Koro ni,or can next year's higurashi naku Koro ni meguri adaptation into anime

    arona_0101

  • I barely watch new anime tbh.

    68

  • This was a good year for anime fans.

    thegoofyghostguy

  • I ONLY AM THE HONORED ONE I HAVE NO ENEMIES

    Geto5678

  • It's meant to never be reciprocated. But I've found another way to be around.

    lilydayo

  • Yoasobi popping off this year

    Anonymoususer222

  • Don't get it twisted who the enemies are. You're only battling yourself.

    amprocker

  • Pog Year with bangers

    KaiserAZR

  • Defo one of the more diverse year for the anime industry

    _sh1re

  • Death to Americanized subtitles!

    Asclepius_h

  • I haven’t seen some of the anime’s in the votes but, hey now I want to, time to get back to binge watching.

    FlameIris

  • Popularity isn't eternal, but the story will remain in one's heart

    Acesha306

  • This year was really fun and filled with animes that surprised me

    104021

  • 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

  • ONE PIECE IS REAL!!

    jaoknn

  • The one piece is real!

    TheWeebOne

  • Daddy's home

    Usagi301

  • Hunter x Hunter will return

    Mushroomen

  • Good year

    gkzforever

  • A year of great shows and amazing moments! What an awesome year of discovery and adventure. Definitely one I will never forget! Can't wait for what thne new year has to offer!❤️‍🔥✌️

    TheRanenEmpire

  • ♪⁠♬ Ima demo ao ga sunde iru ♬⁠♪

    KL257890

  • 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

  • This year felt super fresh.

    S0ul-Seeker

  • i am atomic

    b44haa

  • Zamn

    Deepvyapari123_

  • I’ll never watch One Piece - Said one week before watching One Piece

    Quv

  • Nah, I'd win.

    Krislo

  • I am down bad for the anime "Kusuriya no Hitorigoto"

    Shamarocks

  • 2023 passed by so fast like "Bleach"! "Oshi no ko" felt like "Tengoku" & "Jigoku", "Jujutsu Kaisen" had a "Dark Gathering", but despite all that "I have no enemies" & I'm at peace like "Frieren".

    Sayantan22

  • Let's go anime fans.😉

    animrefan

  • Nice anime season

    Xencei

  • "The far side of the heavens... The ultimate destruction, raining down from a soundless world... The extreme I must surpass... Seeing this place, feeling it, I realized again what I must do. Now I become Death, the destroyer of worlds. I'm Atomic."

    Goodsoupfrom

  • Eiai, Nano best girl

    Kat_Kot

  • I hope you all enjoyed the animes you Watched!

    Juonithz

  • Good stuf

    Thegrand-wizard

  • Nah, I'd win.

    anikevin

  • ‘‘Twas a great year!

    sword15

  • Anime forever!

    RyN4567

  • I hope that in 2024 there will be more exciting and good anime

    REIN_MITAKA

  • My favorite pony is fluttershy :3

    FluffcakeChan

  • frieren is goated.

    felsluvv_

  • tbh i havent watched most of these options but slayyyy!

    KawaBear

  • Criminal that the 100 girlfriends op wasn't nominated for song that plays on repeat. Other than that pretty good selections. What a great year for anime!

    Briantheone

  • 2023 was a great year for anime! Here’s to another year!

    daisydoes

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