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

  • Those options does not make sense. This is why I do not like such "awards". Opinion of people vary too much.

    DManto

  • Many great animes came out this year. 👍

    mohd_Ashfaq

  • A year with great anime and great time loved every bit of 2023

    Toxic-Nuff

  • All i can say the anime that was here are absolutely amazing and entertaining thank you for giving an expirience i will never forget :)

    Annas_Boyfriend

  • This year was crazy 👍

    TrapuDesu

  • I want to say "Waku Waku!" to Kazuma atleast once and see his reaction!

    summer_sky50

  • Never say is Malty Melromarc is your favorite moe waifu

    InuYasha95

  • Solid year. Here's to a better year ahead!!🔥🔥

    Russelyo

  • okay it was like my first year of watching A LOT (like, really A LOT) anime and I enjoyed this season very much, can't wait for the new anime's coming out in 2024 >:)

    CrumbOfDoom

  • hags #2k23

    Encoran

  • Great year!

    MrSpyper

  • We only traveled together for a mere 10 years - Frieren

    wierdowill

  • Thanks Anime! Thank you 2023!

    IsranLie

  • So many hidden gems but you there still using that gold

    EveAR_HAN

  • Whenever life gets you down, just hold out for that one adaptation or second season you've been waiting to see forever. One good story can be worth living for.

    sweetprettygeek

  • Still an otaku this 2024!

    DM26

  • 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

  • i cant believe i have to choose T_T such good options

    pot-user

  • I want to be the main character.

    _OmO_

  • Accelerate to infinity

    Canabyk342

  • 2023 THE BEST YEAR!

    San-hoshi

  • “Nah, I’d win”

    blessthewired

  • 2023 is definitely one of the best years for yuri animes ✨💖

    great_yarn

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

    litecrush

  • owo what's this, an actually great year for shoujo anime??? it's the end of my drought as i know it (ゝω・´★)

    LetheDiana

  • Anyone else feels everything while nothing at all?

    hen1tai_sen0pai

  • The truth behind one's charm is kindness. Be a good person. That is all.

    Spiciu

  • Nah I'd win

    ovanny

  • Nah, id win!

    Kirby_XL

  • Good year, hoping for more in 2024.

    Lalibu

  • So much trouble for animator in this year , to make us smile and cry

    Suryapratapsingh

  • It's never too late or too early to be whoever one wants to be! :)

    _Mitzuki101

  • Treasure the present because it is your gift.

    Mirabelle198

  • To another great year of anime and manga!

    KNIIGHT77

  • I enjoy whatever I have chosen

    Jeffrey_Wawawa

  • FINALLY MOST TRAGICAL Year End😶😂

    IndoSenpai

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

    Ookamisch

  • Don't put this in the book 👀

    Chitandaki

  • sung drip woo incoming 2024

    Kenijo

  • The good stuff was either great or good, the bad stuff was realy bad.

    gatha23

  • 🫡

    Lucigss

  • I like anime this year

    F4DLY

  • thanks for this wonderful year

    Goulyz

  • Life is temporary, Anime is Forever

    ChikaKudo-kun

  • "Give me an M! 'M' Give me an A! 'A' Give me an L! 'L' What's the spell? 'My Assignment is Late!' YES! wait..."

    snasralla

  • Hoooooooooooonk!

    coffeedrops

  • All stories have ending, o7 2023.

    Xyfum

  • <(")

    Inwinwg

  • kagurabachi anime when

    Sir_Quaker

  • Whatever happen, happens

    MackyndCheese

  • Loved death mount deathplay and every other anime i watched

    callofreach

  • Would you let me see your panties? Yohohohoho

    sioni

  • This year was a rollercoaster ride for anime. You had equally great and awful anime in all four quarters.

    H-Callahan_XX

  • I am ATOMIC!

    off-line_syonara

  • 2023 was super fun! Hope for a great 2024.

    AbtheWiZard

  • i am atomic

    kiritoislegit1

  • I’ll take a potato chip… AND EAT IT!

    Dratibrime

  • 🗣️ YOU ARE MY SPECIALZ 🕺 UREWA MONKEY D LUFFY KAIZOKU OU NI NARU OTOKO DA 🔥🔥🔥 THROUGHOUT HEAVEN AND EARTH I ALONE AM THE HONOURED ONE FUSHIGURO NOT ZENIN IM GLAD 😵💀 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation 🤺 BANKAI GETSUGA TENSHO

    Dogling142

  • Looking forward for more good animes!

    blueclouds4u

  • AWESOME YEAR

    Juuzou25RT

  • If I can't find a girl who slaps me like hori-san I don't want any!

    sakumadrawing

  • I would like to nominate the incredibly animated tractor from KamiKatsu for every category.

    dfin

  • 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

  • Where you go I go… what you see I see…

    FrancesDinner

  • Naruhodo, the one piece is the waifu you met along the way

    Alek

  • Frieren >>>>>> JJK

    LemonLorax

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

    Dammykad

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

    TimeKing45

  • "everything that ever begin will someday come to an end and a story is at its best when it i complete

    Pendragon572

  • Why are there so many random 12 ep shows here

    Joen_

  • Let's get 2024

    DangTai

  • If 2023 gave us nothing else, it gave us gremlin girls

    Curlybrace101

  • "Damn these voting for best anime and anime related things are hard fr"

    Rishabh069

  • Where is Ai Hoshino????????

    Nikaisaka

  • This year was amazing!!! This was my second year of watching anime and this year was def a blast. My fav show is definitely one piece tho. But from this year there are so many I could mention.

    PikachuBoy6PCute

  • "When i stress, i watch anime"

    coffee08

  • jjk so peak..

    Whickox

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

    BlissCrow

  • Nah, I'd win

    GRO0VY

  • I had trouble picking any of the noms for half of these categories despite watching a reasonable number of shows this year.

    Yang_Wenli

  • Off to another great year for anime!

    KayDeeXD

  • frieren is good

    IdkWhatIShouldDo

  • MAL is the best anime list website ✨️

    CherrieX

  • Once someone said anime is childish they will never watch itnow look who is here and watching non stop

    Sulna

  • Even if this world will darken and become unenjoyable I will still find a kind hand, a witty smile and a strong light to guide me. Thank you for the fun times

    Haaami

  • Looking at the vote, it was a year with several good animations. I hope to see you again in the future.

    Ceneu

  • The first two seasons of 2023 made a big impression on me, I had a great time watching anime last year and I hope this happens again this year

    sofiekujo33

  • I have no enemys

    L4tino

  • I have done some many reviews for anime. That i want to do more.

    Holystockings

  • Know your place fool!

    _Nightlight_

  • Well I am just starting my anime journey, but just a note for my future self, the shows that left the biggest impression on me this year were shows from the past - OG EVA, Sonny boy and CSM. For this year JJK2 was the craziest ride so far. So much anime to catch up to btw)

    Sapega

  • 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

  • BORF ! - Bond Forger

    MaraSwam

  • Please let me be the cringe lord!

    Luka_Harito

  • After having a mental breakdown I felt the best I have in a long time. That means I need to have more mental breakdowns.

    Lavernius243

  • More anime that warms our hearts by leaving real life and diving into the world of dreams! 2024 give us this.

    Blue_Christmas

  • uh..idk man

    decent_flour

  • I wish Akatsuki was real so I could cuddle it and have it for a pet.

    Sakura679

  • I haven't watched like 80% of the animes here

    rasseru_derano69

  • Looking forward to another year of great anime!

    firefractal

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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