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

  • Has been a fun year of anime

    Sri_12

  • Frieren was just a fire anime for this year, very logically, world mapping is really good, has a atmosphare like a Violet Evergarden, the roles of characters are very good, has a pretty good plot😁 over all, it was a good anime

    Zach_Eastman6666

  • Absolutely banger year for anime, cheers 2023

    Toxic_Influence

  • Living my life to the fullest

    Imtiaz_Sowrav

  • Hakutou I wanted to vote for you so bad, but Bond is so fluffy, I need to know what that coat feels like.

    GyroShrike

  • Anyone else feels everything while nothing at all?

    hen1tai_sen0pai

  • LONG LIVE ANIME!!!

    Gabranth

  • AWESOME YEAR

    Juuzou25RT

  • Brick Squad clique, we ‘bout dat cash.

    YeshuaG

  • Off to another great year for anime!

    KayDeeXD

  • 5 cm per second is the saddest anime

    JOYBOY_SRK

  • 2023 was a pretty peak year for anime

    Ak4t5uk1

  • Frieren just toke everything away this year.

    lrdalucard

  • more oshi no ko pls and thank you

    tacomom123

  • Run if you value your life. The frenzy has begun. The moon is red. We are out of time.

    jnn_jnn

  • first time join this, sankyou !!

    Im_rel

  • Very intresting year of anime.

    Kagenoukage

  • "The fist close to you is scarier than the law far away." - Lee Sunghoon

    Floreste

  • I started recording the animes I watched on MAL this year! There have been several comfort animes I loved this year such as Goofy Boss and Skip to Loafer, looking forward for more! There are insanely good anime like Oshi no Ko and Frieren too, what an insane year.

    KuroharuDere

  • Too many good shows, too little time. Oh well, plan to watch list grew bigger once again

    Fundin

  • (⁠＾⁠3⁠＾⁠♪

    tZAFKIEL12

  • What a fantastic year for new anime, I found multiple new favorites in this batch of seasonals! The only thing that could make 2024 a better anime year is more good Shoujo adaptations :')

    ferrepls

  • i wish there was more jojo content this year

    Snowflake_com

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

    Holystockings

  • one piece is real

    naichi_shitetsu

  • 2023 animes make me wonder if I'm a protagonist or antagonist at heart

    maygarcia

  • One of the worst years oat onk cleared can’t wait for better anime next year

    TrshAim

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

    DrenchingSnarl21

  • 100 = peak

    Pitappel

  • What a great year that was for anime!

    Fedelakes

  • jjk where? 🗿

    sayaka_thefraud

  • Not a bad year to be an otaku at all. 2023 brought a good amount of memorable Comforting shows along with a ton of generic ones. Still waiting for 'Anime Originals' to shine more in the upcoming years.Good to see some unexpected sequel announcements though.

    BeetleR19d

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

    jentailegion69

  • i wanna eat this cake -> 🍰

    kuioko

  • No anime no life

    Clarent_ZS

  • AOT best anime of the year!!!!

    Sheldonion

  • I'm looking forward to this year's anime🤩.

    dmp3561

  • Anime is love ❤

    odessey

  • 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

  • Year 2023 was a complete blast with numerous animes that managed to keep me interested especially with their OSTs, openings, and endings.

    SanessyAdversary

  • Will die after seeing no game no life season 2 :(

    Chintugaming

  • anime was a mistake.

    jimmyjohns2323

  • If you be a nice kid, one day you can see the anime adaptation!

    FeeFeez

  • Run if you value your life, the frenzy has begun. The moon is red, we are out of time.

    Hefo

  • I really enjoyed this year anime ... Alot hope I should be alive and healthy to able to watch One Piece and Detective Conan end.

    Ace_kirito

  • I just loved the 2023 because of all the anime I got to witness. It was a very wonderful journey watching those anime.

    Shadow__-Monarch

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

    Blessthef4llen

  • Prepare for catastrophe time

    Marren

  • Nanami😭

    teen_violence

  • This year was full of things, may the next year be even fuller than the previous one(⁠｡⁠•̀⁠ᴗ⁠-⁠)⁠✧

    JSpaceS

  • 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-

  • "Once a degenerate, always a degenerate"

    Meliodaar

  • Anime has taught me that with enough plot armor even you can succeed.

    LeMagicMan

  • And once again I reminded why anime is my true love.

    Animeloveanime1

  • kyon no oshi no ko?

    divdev

  • This year's anime is a flavorful ice cream cone of entertainment—packed with storytelling, quirky characters, and limitless imagination. Each bite is pure creativity, and getting hooked on the unique taste of every story is inevitable. See you again next year for more!

    deaswanderlust

  • Daddy's home

    Usagi301

  • Another fantastic year of animes - Sun Tzu, the art of war

    Yadava98

  • 2023 anime offers an exciting and innovative experience with stunning animation, complex stories, diverse genres, creative character designs, and the collaboration of renowned studios and artists, creating works of high quality.

    Gyzei

  • Its been an amazing year with anime, glad i could see it

    MrgreatNight

  • I watched so little anime lul

    chasarooni

  • give more option

    Zyperexa

  • Love these categories way more than crunchyroll awards. Also a lot more variety as well. Dr. Stone was on fire this season, definitely one of my faves of 2023. I also started one piece in 2023 and made it all the way through dressrosa!

    Kirito_SaiyanGod

  • 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

  • Anime is very cool. And So Are you :) This is was a very fun year!

    Flaming_Dezi

  • The year 2023 been one of the best years for Anime.

    Sei_Shinohara484

  • "There is a point to it. Significance, too. Even a great cause. I've decided how I'll live my life. Now it's just a matter of doing the best I can to achieve that." ,Suguru Geto.

    Niks445

  • So cool, i really-really like it all!

    Kaeicap

  • I'm not a robot

    act_

  • I am the bone of my sword!! Steel is my body and Fire is my blood.

    Tokoya

  • I am Atomic

    It5M3gaMa5t3r

  • Suffering builds character

    JoachimHurtig

  • It was a great year I didn't watched a lot of anime but I watched 4 seasons of Bungou stray dogs👍 Next year I will watch more

    EmiFumiko

  • Remember that everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something, and has lost something.

    BlueMoon_Rosie

  • I reject your reality and substitute my own!

    OrionKaelin

  • Another year of anime, another exponential amount of isekai

    Jammy235

  • A whirlwind of epic adventures and unforgettable tales. Cheers to the heroes, villains, and artists who made our year a vibrant saga. Keep your spirit adventurous and your heart mysterious!

    rFeinq

  • I'm about to commit yuri.

    JadeHoxen

  • Lupin the 3rd my beloved

    Jacob_of_Bohemia

  • This Year was the year I started watching animes and this was the year when my favourite anime (Aot) came to an end . Arigato everyone ❤️

    Raajdeep

  • Some very good sequels, rewatched some old animes like an idiot. Dont rewatch old series, its very bad for your health. Hope for a very good year of trash isekai, trash romance/slice of life, and sequels to series i loved and hated but still will be watching.

    Plaxtha

  • Still waiting for Monster Musume S2

    zerofox75

  • Don't sleep on Pluto!

    Keny0

  • Zura janai, Katsura da!

    thiccdaddylowry

  • Roses are red, Violets are blue, One piece will forever be the best, Achoo!!

    Gorgriano

  • I like anime make me happy and relax

    m7OSTAFA12

  • weird choices to choose from this year

    BaldorTempest

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

    OurNatAntID

  • The eminence in the shadow and ragna crimson should be in the nominations for atleast a single category they are peak.

    Gigaalpha

  • The character to protect instantly had me running to Gakuto Yuzuki, he’s such a pure and innocent soul that barely smiled 🫂 The character who’s existence is chaos section, everyone causes so much of it it’s hard to choose.🧱 Bond for best pet!! ✨✨

    Kawaii_swan

  • I really need to watch more anime

    Kawaiicatm8

  • I don’t know half of the anime here, my first anime was Wangan Midnight this year. Also Jungle Fire (MF Ghost) and Daidaidaidaidaisuki na kimi e are bangers.

    kurekure29292

  • Surpass your limits

    Villaindeku

  • Anime was great but it will be greater this year

    XxSouls

  • The best and most creative quote is here.

    BobDaBanana27

  • as someone who loves anime i can say that i love anime - applecrabXD 2024

    applecrabXD

  • "Domain Expansion"

    VeranaHime

  • Pog Year with bangers

    KaiserAZR

  • Legends never die.

    tispleb

  • Yuri rising!!!

    nobody_knows

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