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

  • Shoutout to my jujutsu kaisen hubbies! The list grew exponentially with the newest season, but I love you all equally ;)

    Snow_x

  • I’ll steal your nuggets

    NuggetBandit

  • "throughout heaven and earth i alone am the honored one"

    Paeer-kun

  • I liked The year it Was Fun.

    A1gamingboss

  • Where is Ai Hoshino????????

    Nikaisaka

  • I got hit by a 2023 and got reincarnated in another world

    Cap10Cat

  • It's been a long long ...LONG year.

    itsthatoneguyYT

  • Pretty good year

    JuicyFoil

  • We always finish each others...

    Butterbox

  • Last year was full of great anime times and moments.

    NetherWinds

  • Before was was was, was was is.

    theoneBlu

  • More good anime to come this 2024

    Cla_rity

  • I watched less horny anime this year!

    MilesOfAnime

  • Anime makes us feel better so watch anime , stay healthy and do something good

    BlissCrow

  • One piece is the best ever

    kachisoribe123

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

    RoyOurBoyy

  • imo the selection of nominees in the MAL Yearbook is so much better than the nominations of a certain Anime Awards show (you know which one). Here I don't find myself asking all the time; why wasn't that anime nominated for this category? Also love the fun category titles more :D

    Ckea

  • YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

    Merkyy

  • "I am not watched everyone, but i like a Vote :)" - Mayority People

    OurNatAntID

  • Life is like a leaf...sometimes we go up, sometimes we go down

    -JM22-

  • 獣耳がだいすきです。

    GideonTheJew

  • New year, same me

    ee1la

  • We need more shoujo anime, i need my daily dose of sexy anime men.

    MissAnybody10

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

    Essentrix

  • tfw when most of the voting categories only have stuff on offer that you hate...

    endless-roll

  • 2023 was the best year for any anime fans. We got tramautized by anime like jujutsu kaisen and at the same time felt wholesome watching ‘The girl I like forgot her glasses.'

    Validusername_12

  • Why every good thing must come to an end?? so that we don't take things for granted.

    AnynD

  • <3

    shizueshimizu

  • Had so much fun with the anime this year, though there were even better years for this reason 😍

    xcaliburAnime

  • One piece is peak

    Beaked_

  • I hope you all enjoyed the animes you Watched!

    Juonithz

  • Long Live Anime!

    NBtrain1

  • Nah, I’d win

    AsianBoiKoi

  • It’s not just anime it’s exponential inspiration

    AC5SHOT

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

    Da_Shoosh

  • trigun stampede best anime 2023

    yuu_taa_1026

  • Anime brings joy and happiness to people ordinary mundane life's and inspires greatness.

    LewisHarrison

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

    LordTgamer

  • thanks for choosing not good OP/EDs :thumbs_up:

    ARKR

  • Absolutely banger year for anime, cheers 2023

    Toxic_Influence

  • Tatakae. Tatakae.

    QuasarTsunami

  • Never buy tickets for the hype train. It's a train to nowhere.

    sjoerd14v

  • Back to the roots, I miss the 2000 - 2012 years. Full Metal Alchemist, Elfenlied and SAO. Please produce the good old stuff in the future.

    Jaykun07

  • "Come At Me, Motherf**ker" - Yayoi Houzuki

    WanPsycho100

  • Rent a Girlfriend underrated

    Awakxn

  • Watch anime to escape reality until it becomes reality .

    Tanpra_Naymay

  • this year has been so much fun with anime and the masterpice of new characters.And i hope this year will be much more exciting and fun can,t wait thank you. shout out to my anime list

    saanbieber

  • What an year for anime! We hit the lows of Inukai's Dog but also hit the highs of Vinland Saga. Both ways, this year is sure to be remembered.

    Mashrafi_Rian

  • farewell 2023

    frofessional

  • “I’ll stop by once in a while” - Frieren. Is so real for me because I am so preoccupied with what’s in front of me that I forget, I need to keep up with other people in life too.

    TheDivineOne2804

  • It sure was a year.

    Inukami9x

  • There are some potholes in life that you cannot avoid You just have to embrace for them -GOAT0010

    GOAT0010

  • Whenever I feel stress or wanna rest, I always watch anime to relieve my tension 😌 & hoping this new year will be better than last year. 🥹

    macaroonpurple

  • BLING BANG BANG BLING BANG BANG BLING BANG BANG BORN

    MikaOni

  • 2023 came with a lot of suprises for me, in addition to the sequels that had been requested for a long time, the new animes was just captivanting, every season came along with a lot of variety, it was like a discovery with lot of genders i never though i woud like.

    MAITcoelho

  • It's been a great year for anime, hopefully this year will be just as great

    IA_22

  • Absolute peak of a year

    TheSmallNoNo1

  • Just watching what airs without checking social media about it is the best. Obviously need to check MAL though

    PuurLord

  • It was a mixed year to say the least most of the engaging Anime were all sequels hence the mixed feelings.

    Tiz-B

  • This year's demon slayer was mid. Anyone who likes this season should brothel & cross-dress themselves like our 3 MC's did last season.

    jaxjax2234

  • I accidentally got addicted to anime. I think getting addicted to drugs would be healthier.

    TodiT

  • 2023 Was one of the best years for anime, the Amount of anime that came out that made you feel something inside was truly amazing.

    DesAnimelist

  • Oshi no Ko got robbed

    Naloops

  • Watch Sasaki and Miyano!!

    bootlegaristotle

  • Let us celebrate not just the winners, but every soul who embarked on the journey of emotions, laughter, and adventure by simply watching. May our screens continue to be adorned with the magic of animation, and may our hearts forever beat to the rhythm of unforgettable tales.

    Jurci11

  • and all the people said nya~☆

    weeby_yurei

  • One piece is real

    Blaze4013

  • 2023 was by far my best anime year, I achieved and discovered a lot. I have watched the entire bleach series, I got to witness my favorite anime "shingeki no kyojin" end in a magnificent way, and I got to watch a lot of seasonal anime that cheered me up during my lowest days…

    tfiamnotaweeb

  • Life is like a bunch of recommended anime you never know what you are gonna get.

    Dalek_Sec

  • HAPPY NEW YEAR

    niyanthecat

  • ‘Nah, Win I’d’

    Shigeopsy

  • This year i watched boku no pico. This year was the worst year in my life

    jentailegion69

  • This was a very satisfying year for anime industry

    Ank22_

  • Bigger and better, every year!

    Suryayan

  • DON'T PUT THAT IN YOUR MOUTH!!! Or... do???

    lilcoffeeyuh

  • A good anime will come and go by the time, but sometimes you need to look back remember where you started and makes you like today.

    vinolazy14

  • May this year, be without fear. Be a dear, not shedding a tear. Full of hope, love and laughter. 2024 is what we are after. -Lots of love, Babblefish

    Babblefish04

  • Kingdoms of Ruin is a better show than The Rising The Shield Hero

    ItIsITimothai

  • 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

  • I barely watched any anime last year so

    alanna1929918

  • "When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth." - Shinichi Kudo

    Case_Closed

  • 2023 was a great year for anime 🙏

    CielIsAWeeb

  • I also want a wife like Malika from Chillin' in My 30s after Getting Fired from the Demon King's Army 😭😭 or a neighbor like Mahiru Shiina from Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken 😭😭

    -ARIZONO-

  • I'll finish all these shows next year (never does)

    BagelBlues

  • Oshi no Ko was a goated anime and I am ready for season 2

    Uglink20

  • Bocchi The Rock.

    Spirit075

  • maomao is so hot

    tayXDc

  • Pluto hard carried this year. Only a couple good shows tbh

    Perhapsually

  • A great year with good animes

    justanto2k05

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

    Depression_

  • Beyound the Journey.

    ARYN_to

  • Next year I'm gonna keep asking girls out until God tells me that he messed up my papers and shows me my soulmates. He messed up right?

    Glitchiness

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

    KDID2580

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

    The_Weekly_Jay

  • i didnt watch a lot of anime this year but i kept up witth the goat One Piece!!!!

    AidenJames

  • Eminence in the shadow was the best

    Rotidronik

  • One of my favorite years for anime, next year will be even better.

    ShamelessShota

  • Anime is just an word, uhnime is an emotion

    Kev_n

  • I watch too much shows, I can’t even remember half of them until I look at my list.

    Jidusea

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

    cronoSpirA

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