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

  • Can't watch anime like it used to before

    ChrisStrong10

  • Hunter x Hunter will return

    Mushroomen

  • ANIME HAS RUINED MY LIFE!

    ANIMEFAN1326

  • May all the gay gals flourish now & into the future!ღ

    Jilliun

  • To better anime!

    Valyy

  • WHERE SUI PET OF THE TONDEMO SKILL? HAHA. 2023 was great. Thanks for hardwork japanese industry creators.

    Soususke

  • Wow, we got a ton of amazing anime in 2023. From oshi no ko to frieren, the good shows kept coming Goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024, let's have a good year

    joejoe135791

  • 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

  • AND LET ME BE THE ONE TO PUNCH KEIYA UTOU AND THAT A** LOOKING HAIR

    _Akemi

  • I realised I didn't watch much anime

    Gangesh27

  • *my quote turned into a cream puff and Mash ate it*

    GotSpinz

  • Not gonna lie kinda fell out of anime this year.

    Deflower7ooo

  • Anime? What's that? I havent watched 82 Anime within the past 6 months. What are you talking about? What's my favorite anime? I can tell you it's definitely not The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotton. Idk why you would ever think that.

    beast0609

  • Whatever happen, happens

    MackyndCheese

  • "We missed the damn train JC!" - Big Smoke

    LeonKing23

  • cgi combine harvester joke

    boxofboxes

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

    Kaye-chans

  • Anyta Maxwynn

    MeshDisko

  • Some choices were actually old and unfortunately, I didn't get to see some characters that I was hoping to choose to vote for and I some of the series in there an unknown to me 🥲. An example of this is voting for Pats Pls which I would vote for Kyubey from Puella Magi... XD 😅

    astralkill00

  • Frieren, Oshi no Ko, Vinland Saga Season 2,Tengoku Daimakyo were my favorites this year. Also, there is something I would like to mention that Frieren seems to be my favorite not only this year but of all time :)

    Crqnd

  • LIVE WISELY

    Kaganade

  • I haven't had much time to watch anime this year due to exams but all of these anime deserve everything and i enjoyed every second while watching them

    Mashyawe

  • Anime is always expanding to new horizons

    SEGA2004

  • The most thick anime - Ryza no Atelier

    Nikine

  • Still an otaku this 2024!

    DM26

  • A year with many banger

    Exxen

  • It's hero time!

    Daddide

  • Big thanks to all the bad anime this year. You only made me suffer through 1 episode before I dropped you. I’ll always forget you

    TomAquinas

  • Eminence in shadow should be the opening ngl

    ScarlettLotus

  • 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

  • 2D is better than 3D

    shadowdragonty28

  • I love to say that i am able to watch a different world.. i love it. sometime i want to be a part to this. happy enjoy peace.

    0-Jinsog

  • jjk so peak..

    Whickox

  • Throughout heaven and earth, I alone am the sinned one, Stand proud computer, you have withstood my anonymous trials. Nah, I'd browse.

    -ham-

  • Domain expansion: malevolent peanuts

    Kiriboii

  • Don't be ashamed to watch anime, because there are many people out there who like to watch other people's mistakes

    null_jpg

  • When life's a jest, and skies are gray, Anime's laughter lights the way. In dull moments, when spirits droop, Its quirky tales are the ultimate scoop!

    Samujagi

  • Best anime year ever!!!

    lavarose

  • This was indeed an amazing year for anime and I'm hoping for even better in 2024 and beyond. There were many obstacles throughout the way but in the end all expectations were met and exceeded. I am truly blessed to be born in an era where anime exists ^_^

    Neko-con

  • 2023 was not the best for both me and anime but hopefully 2024 will be a banger for anime and for everyone hustling in life🥳🥳🎉🎇🫂🤩🤩

    Baka_Otaku03

  • 2023 had been an absolute fantastic year Anime!

    jackpittorino97

  • Aku mah masih pemula

    EsGoreng__

  • This was a great year for anime, as long as you forget Ojou to Banken kun exists.

    MengHao

  • 2023 was so fun because of all these wonderful anime. Every season with every new anime. It's was so so so exciting.

    shruti_g

  • Waku Waku

    ThisIsMarta

  • Onimai was made by angels

    LmdHly

  • Personally, I think Mahito might need more than just a time out. Jail forever might be good.

    BurntTripe

  • The moon is red, The frenzy has begun, There is little time left.

    Neko______

  • This year was full of chaos and romantic at the same. The sheer abundance of rom-com was crazy 😧. But still It had really anime like oshi no ko and all. In short, This year was really fun for weebs like me😁😁

    pramath5555

  • "Your life will be boring if you do things you hate"

    shirayukiiRei

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

    DrenchingSnarl21

  • 2023 was the best year for anime fan like me...luuffy's Gear 5 was the most amazing thing in 2023

    Luffy_7_kun

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

    RoyOurBoyy

  • We rode on the winds of the rising storm, We ran to the sounds of the thunder. We danced among the lightning bolts, and tore the world asunder.

    kytten

  • Anime are such a great way to deal with boredom and free time. Having such a amazing website like MAL, you get to find so much. I love the big selection and information you can find here. Lets all be a great community and bring MAL to new heights.

    IndienRock

  • Stop isekai plz

    pr_gram

  • Shizuka must be protected!!

    Abinaya2009

  • Where the heck is Truck-kun?! I'm still waiting!!

    Frida_rosa12

  • 2023 goes by so fast and left me with some bittersweet taste and the same goes for anime. There are some good and bad but I love all the hard work and tears those people behind all of it just to entertain us. Love from me, one of the anime lover that will watch anime until I die

    hairulliriouss

  • Clannad is best period

    YashxArya

  • Lesson from Anime: What doesn't kill you makes you so overpowered that you lose all sight of humanity.

    saberine

  • Anime have taught me so many things I won't forget.. One of those was so great that I still can remember and that was - "You shouldn’t die for your friends.. You should live for them..Because that's what leads to a future of happiness"..

    Zayed_Iftekher

  • Is my quote great because it made the yearbook, or is the yearbook great because it has my quote.

    Dammykad

  • I love Jujutsu Kaisen

    Existx

  • Enjoyed the time I spent watching anime this year, and looking forward to watching some more next year!

    -darling

  • 2023 was a year that reminded us that no matter how much we old or change and evolve with all this conflict in the world no matter where you live or what kind problems you have anime is always there for you to help you forget all about it and get the courage to face one more day.

    tensaikoudakishi

  • Want more!!!

    Perphon

  • I got lost on the path if life this year.

    AkitoKaza

  • ONLY ONE WILL PREVAIL‼️ - DBZ B3

    NOBODIES__

  • Year of the cool boys doing cool things.

    will_cav

  • pluto is the best anime of 2023 imo

    zenmode478

  • Who knew joining the army would be such a great help at getting to watch anime.

    TrippelZ

  • Let's go anime fans.😉

    animrefan

  • Anime 2023 in a nutshell: Tons of Sequels, creampuffs, sparkling eyes & Pieyon, the return of good old school romance series, banger op and eds, young gojo, jap. voice actors trying to speak german "wow japanischer Tischler", vending machines and cats that can cook /ᐠ - ˕ -マ Ⳋ

    Maokawa

  • Nah I’d win

    Kasurname

  • 2023 was a remarkable year for anime and I hope that the following years are just as memorable

    LieutenantPanda8

  • Rentarou is best girl.

    Rimoren

  • code Geass is peak

    safwananime

  • An chaotic year overall and loved it

    MickeyMinaj

  • I don't vote for "Pats please" bcs the one I want to cuddle is Yukinoshita Yukino only.

    Koimeguna

  • I can't help but think the next year will be even better.

    Lord_Volt

  • unfortunately this year I couldn't watch all the anime I wanted, I was busy, but I became very fond of the fluffy romantic animes with extra-sweet couples.

    samimomo

  • Just because you're trash doesn't mean you can't do great things. It's called garbage can, not garbage cannot.

    viicci

  • I have no enemies.

    bloodlustparadox

  • Mahito did nothing wrong

    Jager0101

  • What a wonderful year

    Robinho_

  • A pregnant lady technically classifies as a flesh Mecha.

    I_is_lost

  • Cheers to another good year! Let's see how much Gege is gonna make us suffer this year :) But hey, looking forward to having a good relationship this year too... PS. Still waiting for that Yuri on ice movie T-T) *inhales copium*

    Karasu-hime

  • No anime no life

    Clarent_ZS

  • This year was terrific with shows like JJK , Demon slayer, AOT finale , Frieren , Tonikawa . The forthcoming year looks good.

    MerpYagami

  • Overall a great year for anime sad so see it go but hopefully this year can be even better

    Rain112

  • “Money has no value unless spent” -Marcus K.

    Phasta

  • The 2023 was a marvelous and successful anime year for me, there are many blockbusters that came out this year and yet they are very outstanding!!! Let's cheer up for Jujutsu Kaisen as well as Sousou no Freiren for this memorable year !

    Koinatsu

  • Full of fun. Let's repeat!

    Roy0323

  • Been a great year, here's to an even better 2024

    Blessthef4llen

  • i hope fire force get date released in 2024

    extra_reguler

  • 2023 was an amazing year with a lot of amazing stuff coming out- I hope 2024 is just as good or better- (it is looking good for 2024)

    Izaan_omg1

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

    wB2hujGJdHwO_

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

    Mushrooms17

  • 2015 is my year!

    buttermeowo

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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