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

  • Thank for publicly your yearbook it's I love it

    Gauatmkumar

  • A great year with good animes

    justanto2k05

  • Jinshi has wasted sex appeal! Maomao says so!

    ireallyamyarn

  • What a great year of Anime and hope that 2024 will live up to the hype, i'll still be watching though.

    emilyrye05

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

    Suryapratapsingh

  • Anime is love. Anime is life.

    FadesHandle

  • If Arima Kana has a million fans, then I'm one of them. If Arima Kana has ten fans, then Im one of them. If Arima Kana has only one fan then thats me. If Arima Kana has no fans, then that means Im no longer on earth. If the world is against Arima Kana, then I'm against the world.

    Prolatangon

  • They are great masterclass this year !

    ZaiFire47

  • It was a great year after all all tho this year I haven't seen much anime like I used to do earlier but what to say

    arnav95

  • Anime is looking at life from different perspectives

    Nattyboi

  • Nah, I'd win

    cAceInPoint

  • Arima Kana: Best waifu 2023. Frieren´s Lynie: Second.

    Hombre7Electrico

  • 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

  • I want JJK season 3 early also Undead Unluck is 10/10. I also have high hopes for Dragon ball Daima.

    DanciestSpy

  • Where's my pokémon

    Dhruv_b

  • *Walks up behind you and trips you with some fancy footwork, you thud to the ground, and i yank your sneakers off in an instant!!* Haha! LOSERRRR! *chucks them at you*

    lithodaria

  • "bocchi bye bye"

    Tronsgy

  • What a year...

    Akira_0210

  • Cheers to 2023! Here to more anime that will be stuck on Plan to Watch list! 🫶🫶🫶

    Skyeze

  • "In life's anime, beauty isn't just in triumph over obstacles. It's found in the artistry of facing challenges with courage, unwavering determination, and the celestial strength within. These scenes promise moments of triumph, painting our existence with breathtaking moments.”

    Salamander9029

  • “When you lose sight of your path, listen for the destination in your heart.” – Allen Walker from D.Gray Man.

    FalseRaven

  • hello hehehe

    PHnathan

  • This year was full of amazing shows that made smile, laugh, cry, dream, and I hope this starting year is able to keep up with this much quality and diversity!

    jppmcosta

  • I can't believe "My Home Hero" wasn't mentioned at all

    purple_kid12

  • Why did the anime otonari no tenshi not participate in any category? Perfect opening and well-crafted and developed story!

    PedroMarquez

  • 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

  • good year

    Minitep

  • the west is saved :3

    Konnichiwa_Init

  • I started watching precure franchise beginning of 2023 and never once regret that decision. It's never too late to try something challenging.

    Fuwa_san

  • yessir CHIBI SENPAI

    Jango247

  • "I hope 2024 is better" -TURZIN

    Turzin09

  • This year has truly been incredible, but the high point for me were definitely the romance and action anime that released. They were absolutely amazing! Honestly, I can't wait to see what gems the new year brings in this genre too.

    Konize

  • Anime in a Year was pretty solid with great characters and a lot of revelations. A lot of catching OPs and EDs. Hope in 2024 lots of joyfull characters and lots of storytelling to keep us entertained.

    imhakiyu

  • SOUSOU NO FRIEREN BEST ANIME OF 2023🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😎🤜🤛🤓

    LyoZen

  • Mahito did nothing wrong

    daddyjunkowo

  • 2023 is the year of Rom-Com.Hope this year will be blast too!!!

    Ali_Hossain

  • NGK kinda epic

    ObungaO

  • Goodbye Shrimp City.

    randousell

  • Mahiru istri gw.

    Lixszds

  • Apologize when you're wrong, stop looking for quotes that support your stupidity. 😂

    Yeshaiah2015yesh

  • I already don't remember anything from 2023 please don't ask me about it

    emiiq

  • ‘Splosion!

    TommyTheWeeb139

  • Why did I wake up again?

    unBE4Rable

  • "Live, love, life for anime watchers and readers".

    Sl33PY_B01

  • "𝘏𝘪" - 𝘓𝘶𝘧𝘧𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘺

    Tarekchahattou

  • Too many great OPs/EDs this year to choose from

    J10MAL

  • and all the people said nya~☆

    weeby_yurei

  • "touch some grass"

    ycn_blake

  • I love BLEACH

    AunSun9

  • A whole lot of peak this year but I 2024 is gonna have even more peak.

    Naman_2039

  • I am a DILF - Downtown Independent Live streaming Father

    yeti2393

  • Every Anime has its own charm 💙🤗

    Aru_Kun07

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

    Cap10Cat

  • Mushoku doko

    NoVariety

  • Mahito did nothing wrong

    Jager0101

  • Die first then quit

    Yung_Boat2738

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

    ARKR

  • Markiplier Got Me Through This Year

    JeenxBee

  • May the dead mount the witch

    Marrones

  • Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! A man after midnight won’t somebody help me chase the shadows away Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! A man after midnight take me through the darkness to the break of the day

    DepresjaEnjoyer

  • I have no comments.

    God84

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

    rasseru_derano69

  • Hot take the big 3 are all mid, we got mid piece, naruto midpuden, and dragon ball mid

    comas

  • This is not just a great year for anime watchers who got to enjoy fabulous shows. This year has been a huge step for the conditions of animators and all those who work hard to make these masterpieces. Thank you for this amazing year!

    who_decided-that

  • I don't watch anime as much as I used to. But it's nice to find a few that I did came across xD

    Qaos

  • great year for anime, many emotions and many returns and many surprises, I hope this year is like this and I hope very much for what will come in 2024

    Sideralcat

  • Frieren anime oty

    vstiryl96

  • Suiii, best bud, from Tondemo de Skill Isekai

    ImANoNamer

  • This is the year that I started watching anime again after a long time. Here's to many years to come with great anime while snacking on delicious onigiri!

    Reina_Darknova

  • You don't have to shout! I can hear you fine! Yuji Itadori!!'

    Dittochuu

  • Great year for anime and Manga

    ASAPSHARAD

  • Mommy? Sorry, mommy? Sorry, Mommy?

    Cynthiaishere

  • Nah, I'd win

    Roboexe

  • I don't have time to watch anime so I don't do chores

    frequent_tomato

  • Chew ass and kick gum

    alyooh

  • one piece is real

    naichi_shitetsu

  • This year's roster was quite overwhelming, honestly, to me it felt as explosive as when anime became higher in demand over lockdown, even the less popular titles like Migi to Dali/Migi & Dali somehow were able to blend how I felt about anime this year, nearing perfection.

    funkycirno

  • I’m thankful for having the power of god and anime on my side.

    sSh1ne

  • It's really hard to chose the cutest couple when there is Himuro X Fuyutsuki, Anis X Euphyllia and Nagisa X Junta

    BhavyaPunia

  • You nerfed all the good options but I still love you

    Cheshter

  • I hope to watch all the anime that is released

    rrota_rrona

  • "If you believe your bikini bottoms are panties, then they're panties." -Sensei

    FusionGengar

  • I love sword art online, while other anime strengthens your imagination and because you become hikikomori. Sword Art Online makes me want to meet with new friend who loves Kenjutsu and follow sword competitions (rapier, saber, long sword).

    Kingfariz

  • Maomao lovely

    BosPulsa

  • Bond is good boy, a stand-out amongst the anime doggos! Ein and Iggy would be so proud!

    MoonSpider

  • In a world of lies be the truth!

    Oliver2085

  • Time flys by but memories stay forever

    Spark9148

  • 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

  • I didn't watch all of these shows, but I know that my favourite got adapted.

    DragonKnight957

  • YOU ARE STRONG

    BOYKAURI

  • have better nominees next year

    meesu33

  • New year same old mal

    VforWitty

  • “I Am Atomic”

    Noxyasviel

  • 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-

  • <3

    DetectiveLuchia

  • The best new anime this year is 1.pluto 2.sousou no freiren

    Mohamedbensitine

  • First year watching anime, can't wait for the next one!

    bradderz18

  • Frieren#1🗿

    Madman08

  • Have a happy new year!Here's to another year of degenerates!

    Animeistaken

  • A good year for romcoms

    Davy-sama

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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