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

  • Bond best dog!

    Its_Me_Chia

  • I don't know, you can just put a quote here for me 😜

    Finea

  • I am watching everything.

    mulligan17

  • "just follow your heart and keep smiling"

    Zain12p

  • The one piece is real!

    beefleaf_loveit

  • From Rumbling to Prison Realm & IDOL to SPECIALZ, 2023 sure was a memorable year...

    Zera146

  • An alchemist crafting magic from mundane, a storyteller painting our souls with inspiration. In life's grand narrative, it's not just a chapter; it's the heartbeat, melody, and everlasting friend making the journey extraordinary. Cheers to anime—changing us, one frame at a time.

    Asireveth_

  • osu! gaming

    PatrikYT

  • Solo Leveling will change the way we think about Anime

    IRelaxo

  • "Anime is not my life; my life is anime"

    Bored_Baka789

  • stop the isekai rainbow !!

    NeextMa

  • <3

    Jackspedicy26

  • Shounen Is the best

    Knight132

  • OG Dragon Ball is Great

    TreaRace

  • i didn´t watch so many animes here but meh

    Harvekz

  • New Stories, New Memories and New Feelings!

    Imortally

  • Bittersweet 2023.

    ThatTanna

  • To another year of anime

    Twintail_Daemon

  • Anime saved me from the pit, ngl. The spark to reinvigorate myself to improve my life.

    Maleek_Blakevic

  • Why is it that all the trash romcoms and isekais I enjoyed this year is on this list? I need to use my anime more.

    Dafireliv

  • Ngl I might like anime

    Calud

  • Life as background character is way more fulfilling then living as the main character.

    magicalolympian

  • hags #2k23

    Encoran

  • 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

  • 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

  • OSHI NO KO IS ANIME OF THE YEAR WITH NO DOUBT LOL

    KapraoKung

  • A wise man once said, "An anime a day, keeps the boredom away."

    Rade09

  • Had a good year 😌

    Hikki_2307

  • Good Year for anime

    DexterDaWeeb

  • I really have no life at all

    KoizumiKoi

  • "Whatever happens, happens...." - Spike Spiegel

    SgtJames054

  • ^_________^(◍•ᴗ•◍)( ꈍᴗꈍ)(*´ω｀*)(✯ᴗ✯)( ´◡‿ゝ◡`)(｡•̀ᴗ-)✧(◠‿◕)(◠‿・)—☆✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧(人*´∀｀)｡*ﾟ+(ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*.✧(✷‿✷)(人 •͈ᴗ•͈)(ʘᴗʘ✿)(◕ᴗ◕✿)(. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)(ㆁωㆁ)(✿^‿^)( ꈍᴗꈍ)( ´◡‿ゝ◡`)(｡•̀ᴗ-)✧<(￣︶￣)>(☆▽☆)｡◕‿◕｡(・∀・)(✷‿✷)(≧▽≦)(◡ ω ◡)

    StenSenpai

  • 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, anime enthusiasts enjoyed a diverse season with a shower of isekai, a sprinkle of romance, and an adventurous storm. A perfect blend of imaginative realms, heartwarming tales, and thrilling journeys.

    sawamura02

  • This anime year will always be remembered

    imanand

  • Bocchi The Rock Season 2 when?

    MundaneSoudane

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

    -JM22-

  • Year had it ups and downs but at least I’m still doing it for fun

    Static_Anime17

  • Sometimes i cry and Most the time the sometimes is watching jjk season 2

    PeachesBones

  • wheres mommy makima

    smoochie_mild

  • Blimp blomp (I didn't know half these)

    Ankibank

  • I wish there is never ending and always looking forward for next happend

    Finanaur

  • 🔥 This was a REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, REALLY great year for anime! 🔥

    Monado-Clover

  • i enjoyed most of the animes in here!

    wreeen

  • "You need a little bit of rain to have a little bit of rainbow. " - Felix

    boster95

  • Make anime great again

    Amble

  • full of worm

    wormbus1

  • Anya ftw!

    Animebrudi

  • When having a mental breakdown just remember "You are my Special".

    Cassiestar88

  • Overtake! Is the best anime this year

    NarutoKamado

  • Crème egg

    Shikimori69

  • In 2023 I beat cancer twice and it might not be the last time I have to, unfortunately. Anyone who is going through something similar, best of luck to you, you'll get through it! Sincerely wish everyone to stay healthy so we can all enjoy anime for years to come. <3

    RikkasThighs

  • Great year for anime, like jjk and others

    AkiAndAqua

  • America shall prosper, therefore, God Bless America. Jesus Christ is Lord and the world shall accept him as their lord and savior. Amen

    amerikapatriot

  • Chainsaw man left me depressed

    XuYuZu

  • What a wonderful year

    Robinho_

  • Is this your first time flying, it'll be my last. Everyone laykaylililay!

    D4rkm47r1x

  • This was the year that I watched anime the most!

    Fenekin

  • Miyazaki was right

    SwedenguyLiam

  • You are my Specialz (Nah, I'd Win)

    NightlessSleep

  • Detective Conan for the win!

    Lychee-Jelly

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

    viicci

  • uh hm maybe uh like hmmm uhh maybe so like ye

    Zerity

  • Play Path to Nowhere

    Zoshlog

  • gurren lagann #1 worldwide

    kamigb

  • I haven't 90% of the things on here

    heyimomo

  • Sousou no Frieren deserves no. 1...change my mind

    zuuu

  • I put the S in anime

    HarshitVijay

  • Anime in 2023 almost nothing can have last year's masterpiece rating,I hope better anime can beat higurashi naku Koro ni,or can next year's higurashi naku Koro ni meguri adaptation into anime

    arona_0101

  • Damn, i wish to be a croissant.

    Labautas

  • I am Atomic. Marin Kitagawa best waifu

    Xyrafyl

  • UwU OwO UwU UwU OwO UwU UwU OwO UwU UwU OwO UwU UwU OwO UwU UwU OwO UwUUwU OwO UwU UwU OwO UwU UwU OwO UwUUwU OwO UwU UwU OwO UwU UwU OwO UwU

    pixelcat55

  • Zom 100 pulled me back into seasonal anime only to not actually finish during the summer. At least it stuck the landing on Christmas!

    Cayusashi

  • I watched less horny anime this year!

    MilesOfAnime

  • In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take.

    Iippoh

  • 🤙

    Champola

  • 何が起こっても、呼吸を続けてください。 -ジャック・カフナ・ラグナ

    kangcilok234

  • Malevolent Kitchen #lobotomykaisen

    SabrinaElaine21

  • I am chaos!

    Netik765

  • AI English translations cannot come soon enough!

    Aethersmith

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

    Ashok_Kumar

  • Best anime year ever!!!

    lavarose

  • Ugh! Why do I have to choose between Bond and Hakutou? 🐶🐈

    IridescentJaune

  • Life is a god-tier game #tomozaki

    anirudh02

  • 2023 WAS a year.

    ZAZC

  • watch bang dream :)

    _dobi_

  • Tatakae!

    chibi_miw

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

    Rain112

  • Stay healthy

    Petraoi

  • Well year 2023 has so many good anime and OP/ED. I hope nest year better than this. 😅😅

    anime_list_id

  • Where's aqua?

    TheProPlayz

  • One piece peak🙌

    Tommoars22

  • Dystopia to the song of the dead.

    Animexdlover

  • (Y)

    Lhamatorrinco

  • Aishiteru

    Sherleen2004

  • "but he's a guy" I love steins gate :D

    Autystaa

  • In this yearbook of memories, let our shared love for anime be the vibrant thread that binds us together, transcending worlds and connecting hearts.

    AnimeBeach

  • "Don’t think about missing. Aim for your target and devour it. Find what you want and steal it. That’s my golf. My way of life. Insatiable Green Bullet!" — Eve Burton

    BlueBullet178

  • "I don't care if this country of Samurai fell. Then and now, what I protect has never changed!" -Gintoki Sakata _____________________________________________________ "If you have time to fantasize about a beautiful end, then just live beautifully 'til the end." -Gintoki Sakata

    VvindemiatrixX

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

    Blue_Christmas

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