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

  • Spring season was stacked, God damn...

    HinKyto

  • Roxy! Roxy! Roxy!

    luazy

  • haha 23' was fun tbh

    ijumi_kookie

  • I hope this is the best choice.

    myfavoriteanime1

  • University equals depression

    F41NZ

  • (⁠^⁠3⁠^⁠♪

    tZAFKIEL12

  • Satoru Gojo I miss u

    Brxcor

  • Anime from 2023 will always hold a special place in my heart!

    litecrush

  • I know that my comment will not get published in the final yearbook but I just finished the whole year watching romance anime. I mean the amount of romance anime we got this year is just top notch lol. But I still enjoyed it to the every bit! <3

    its_sohana

  • "The Flower Of Friendship Can Bloom Even In Hell."

    Opilopi

  • anime is cool, I think.

    OrpheusGZ

  • waku waku

    CrusaderofLight

  • Great year for anime and Manga

    ASAPSHARAD

  • "I am here!"

    StreeMarts

  • Vamirio is best girl

    KillLaKillGOAT

  • Love is like a genjutsu but not for anime.

    shv_veta9

  • Learn from what you watch

    Innominate001

  • This was a very special year for me when it comes to anime. During the beginning of the year, I went through an extremely difficult time involving family and school, and being able to relax with anime and the challenges of MAL helped me a lot. Thank you very much MAL! Happy 2024!

    PeedroHM

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

    Dalek_Sec

  • Rent a Girlfriend underrated

    Awakxn

  • c u in 2024

    Gwv

  • Uenoyama best girl!

    agaliarept

  • Anime is love ❤

    odessey

  • This year there was many amazing anmie released, every seazon i found something interesting for me and i had a lot of fun watching ❤

    Ulubieniec

  • Mahito, when I catch you mahito

    MomegaMAL

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

    qweaenr

  • This year was quite the year! But I enjoyed it wholeheartedly. Every anime that aired in 2023 made a new impact, to I'm pretty sure everyone in some way. I look forward to experiencing new adventures with my 2D buddies! Gambare! ☆

    AveryRika

  • Nah, id win!

    Kirby_XL

  • Dear Anime industry, Another great job this year. Thank you. I need more anime please. Thank you

    TrayC-3PO

  • I'm utterly glad for all the studios input the past year. You have my respect, thank you for your hard work.

    Saphinka

  • This year of anime was a rollercoaster of excitement and emotions. I almost overdid it on my watching per season. But those that I didn't watch are on the Binge when I have time list. Great mix bag of anime this year.

    Maevithan

  • “Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself. Do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it"

    Ridisi

  • good year

    Minitep

  • just do it

    Akioxt

  • 2024 for more amazing anime

    ulyxgames

  • It's not the thought that counts, it's the size of the börger that does!

    olokinprime

  • If the bait's obvious, don't take it'. - Kakashi Hatake

    hakuxweeb

  • HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!! 2023 was a great year for anime fans and i hope 2024 is too :D LET'S HAVE A GREAT YEAR FULL OF ANIME!!

    nuhahha

  • My friends got me into ff14 at the end of 2023. You probably won't see me in 2024 now.

    piplupcola

  • Amazing

    HarleQueens

  • I need a bunny girl senpai.

    Ewai

  • Kawaii

    Maqoqa

  • 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

  • wishing the best for more fabulous anime to come!

    Simply_Choccy

  • This year was probably the highest peak for One Piece, but I believe, without a shadow of a doubt, when it ends it will somehow break the internet even harder.

    Friiiz

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

    Uglink20

  • anita max wynn

    alvarcast

  • Paradox Live deserved better!

    _Reira_

  • Favorite op was Horimiya Piece op Favorite ed was Spy x Family 2 ed

    karutogarnet

  • Anime is love 💕✨

    _pranav_7

  • ARIFURETA DESERVED BETTER!!! - Andyr07

    Andyr07

  • I ate a cat.

    N0NAMEAV

  • A great year for Romance, Comedy and Slice of Life. There were many good ones beyond the popular ones. The OP and EDs were top-class. One of greatest years in indie anime history. Looking forward to 2024 to replicate the same. Ara~ ara~ sayonara~

    Ayanabha_Banerje

  • “Love is the greatest lie of all.” - Hoshino Ai

    ShiroNeko1611

  • Great year for anime! Hopefully next year will just as good if not better!

    Spenny123

  • Frieren for life!

    SchildKaktus

  • Cant wait for 2024 !

    bobijoalejandro

  • I am grateful to anime this year because it has accompanied me through difficulties and I can only say thank you

    Tomb_Fish

  • Time just keeps marching by, not even acknowledging me anymore.

    TimeKing45

  • who are these people

    featherycrimes

  • I keep on running, I keep on running and I found myself into a horizon.

    Horizon06

  • If you're handsome, you can do anything.

    -Saphiran-

  • I love Jujutsu Kaisen

    Existx

  • Been a good bloody year lad!

    UnFazer

  • So I can write anything here and there's a chance it makes the yearbook?

    Domsa

  • Even though Crimson was only in 1 category, they would have won both Best Boy and Best Girl. Just like Gigguk once said, "Sometimes it takes a real man to be Best Girl."

    sociallyweird

  • This year passed really quickly. Huh!!!!

    Ashok_Kumar

  • Every year I improve my power level just a bit!

    brockycool0

  • I'm Batman.

    Ekitronprime

  • Not reborn as anything, I now wander the anime database

    SAOEnthusiast

  • Happy Year for all!! :D

    GamingSouls

  • I watched less anime this year as I was busy but overall it was a good year. Not as good as 2022 though. But still enjoyed It.

    rafi369

  • This year had some great anime mainly frieren. Ranjan you are in Bachelor 1st year working hard best of luck i hope you are watching anime in future also. 2024

    khadka

  • I just wanna be Frieren’s friend 🥹

    animecuberray

  • "Enough farting, we got work to do" -Goodtimeswithscar, S9 EP36

    MissLitago

  • Believe it

    vespinecosine

  • I did not watch as much anime as I should have. Also I cooka tha . pizza ~~ nya

    kainoa106

  • The year 2023 was rich in new anime releases, new seasons for anime we didn't expect, I personally, and the anime community too were very surprised by the quality of some anime, the year 2024 will surely be full of surprises like the one we saw the year before!

    MisterScie

  • Nah, I'd win.

    Ad_Alex

  • It was a great year

    Vaineeeeee

  • I'm just happy as anime lovers. In this 2023 released memorable anime and so exciting

    NiBA_7

  • Anime tahun ini sangat…bagus

    Colsus

  • If jjk season 2 was in the op categories easy win let’s be fr!

    Okwrd_Tj

  • Weeb forever

    plastyc

  • With this treasure I summon, Nah, I'd win

    Kingpatato

  • twas a chill one

    ghosttface

  • Happy New Year!

    Cinnamon-Donut

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

    Snow_x

  • 2023 was a great year for anime 🙏

    CielIsAWeeb

  • 2023 - the year I realized a vending machine and a sword have a better life than me T-T

    wingxu

  • 23 was good with overflow in this segment,but .. One thing I miss..more story and character connecting animes,or bruh..it just might be my bad memory..what about you..? Non story connecting isekais..

    nothigbeatsme0

  • This year was probably the best among others. What I was most happy about was the continuation of the series, which I really enjoyed... I hope they will release more good ones, the nominations are already behind us, we are waiting for the next ones!

    Neriaael

  • ngl we ate good this year

    NoSushii

  • this years anime was good

    takedachan

  • All the big tittied goth girls come here

    Space_Noodle

  • Are we ready to rrrumble?

    Kamira00

  • Isekai will never die! Long live our new staple genre!

    LavaDonster

  • Over the years, anime production has grown and with the weight of interesting and unusual story content, thanks to the work of the studios who always try to give their best and I am proud to be able to watch their work, thank you all for doing your best!

    AkiraChinami

  • May women rain down from the sky

    Slumpbutinuwu

  • Vamirio-chan voice-actor deserves an award.

    kitoha

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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