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

  • "Idol" was missing from the Openings section.

    Leirbagtsu

  • “Nah, I’d win”

    blessthewired

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

    Autystaa

  • So many

    vislife

  • Expect the unexpected.

    Tsukikage_Riku

  • almost every year generations keep changing therefore, the interesting thing is that each person deserves to be appreciated an interesting year where almost everyone was happy hopefully in the future the best quality of the next generation

    kjplethodon

  • Freedom for the working class!! You have nothing to lose but your chains!!!

    Leon_Trotsky_

  • I am slowly encroaching upon this earth.

    Wizoop

  • 2023 was by far my best anime year, I achieved and discovered a lot. I have watched the entire bleach series, I got to witness my favorite anime "shingeki no kyojin" end in a magnificent way, and I got to watch a lot of seasonal anime that cheered me up during my lowest days…

    tfiamnotaweeb

  • Accelerate to infinity

    Canabyk342

  • I really like all anime

    Bhaseed_1123

  • it was like choosing everything, from what I watched, and I laughed and enjoyed

    abnkira

  • Anime are such a great way to deal with boredom and free time. Having such a amazing website like MAL, you get to find so much. I love the big selection and information you can find here. Lets all be a great community and bring MAL to new heights.

    IndienRock

  • Learn to forgive and forget ~Keyaru (redo of healer)

    Psmolp

  • 2023 has been amazing Life gets better and better with newer animes releasing Animes are relatable to life now

    FuriousMovies23

  • PROTECC SHIZUKA AT ALL COST!!!11!!!1!

    Miyukiicchi

  • Thick thighs saves lives

    Beast622

  • The eminence in the shadow was here~

    car0le_la

  • 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

  • This year come with a remarkable anime from great studios with top notch quality of anime and it is still pretty impressive to see an old anime came back from 30 years ago with bunch of surprise and being another great year of an anime.

    yoloono_2

  • anita max wynn

    jajabinex

  • A good anime will come and go by the time, but sometimes you need to look back remember where you started and makes you like today.

    vinolazy14

  • A new year is like a fresh start to finding something new.

    SnowedInallday

  • Insomniacs After School underrated :3

    Kyutens

  • It was an honor to serve to anime this past year!

    Athena839

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

    Ridisi

  • Even if you don't like her a bit, just hit

    Baki01

  • How is Oshi no Ko nowhere in this survey ? It was one of the biggest titles in 2023!

    SailorKagome

  • “I had a feeling I saw a girl in a sailor uniform with a machine gun walk by.”

    Levinobody

  • hello hehehe

    PHnathan

  • Bye, 2023. You did good, I suppose, though I’m shocked that somehow the isekai well didn’t finally run dry again this year. Weird, because I could’ve sworn I saw all this year’s quirky smart boys travel to a faraway land three years ago. Who am I kidding, I still watch them too.

    AssortedCheese

  • ＼＼\\٩( 'ω' )و //／／

    Nova404

  • 2023 anime go boom

    Luffyforeva

  • watching anime on crunchyroll for life!☺️

    ACTRACKZZ

  • full of worm

    wormbus1

  • Throughout the Havens & earth I alone am the honored one.

    FannyLamma

  • Cheers to a new year with MAL!!

    YellowTracks

  • People have to save themselves. One person saving another is impossible -Oshino Meme from Monogatari

    KateInterstellar

  • Boku no Kororo no Yabai Yatsu Best Romance Anime of 2023

    -TMC-

  • With this treasure I summon ∧＿∧ 　 (｡･ω･｡)つ━☆・*。 ⊂/　 /　 ・゜ 　しーＪ　　　 °。+ * 。　 　　　　　 .・゜ 　　　　　 ｡ﾟﾟ･｡･ﾟﾟ。 　　　　 　 nah, I'd win. 　ﾟ･｡･ﾟ

    OkWannabe

  • 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

  • 2023, the year where the "One Piece" still isn't found.

    Feliuss

  • I will never forget all the INCREDIBLE anime that came out this year

    Lovishlexii

  • Please give us another season of LV 999 Yamada-kun

    Agerian

  • Not enough Kanojo mo Kanojo

    Aura-dOmbre

  • See ya next year✨

    EnvoPrime

  • "just follow your heart and keep smiling"

    Zain12p

  • Anya ftw!

    Animebrudi

  • A good year for romcoms

    Davy-sama

  • 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

  • 2023 was a glimmer of joy in a cold, dark and stressful world that is the world we live in today

    Shingster

  • I enjoyed quite a lot of anime this Season and it was so fun!! Anime's from every genre had their own vibes and likeable stories haha I hope in upcoming years we all enjoy all kinds of different anime's like this ✨

    SuryaBlues

  • "The only thing humans are equal in is death" -Johan

    7ohan

  • Great year. Hope next year can continue the greatness.

    xFlameSnowyIce

  • It was a good year... and then there was that one anime where the MC couldn't get it up...

    Essentrix

  • "touch some grass"

    ycn_blake

  • The Rising of the Shield Hero is the worst creation humanity as ever made

    EverySomeDays

  • Gojo daddy please come back

    Shadewing

  • “Life is full of surprise and it might just be around the corner”

    RED-clover12

  • All of them were the best, to select one was tough, still selected the most suitable ones.

    TypicalWeeb047

  • I like anime I think it's pretty cool

    CaffeinatedRoman

  • who out here playin with they worm

    donkwonk

  • D.Gray-Man next season when

    andromedacat

  • What a year huh.. The final of AOT was my most memorable moment of 2023.

    JaysonNnN

  • I wish blue lock and ron kamonohashi seaon 2 would come soon

    thatoneidiot3

  • Miorine and Suletta best couple!

    vetogunner

  • Just Enjoy the life with animes who knows you might not alive next day to see such a beautiful things...

    RE-_-

  • Thx for a wonderful year of anime

    -blank-86

  • May the moonlight shine once again on your path!

    ScytheNoSin

  • i am atomic

    kiritoislegit1

  • Oshi No Ko wasn't nominated for every category? This world is full of fools

    amnestymc

  • They are great masterclass this year !

    ZaiFire47

  • It was a great year to watch anime, but I think this year will be even better with all the romance series that were announced.

    MewCKSey

  • 2023 has so many good anime series and such a variety. I can't wait to see what 2024 has to offer. ❤️

    XxSparkliesxX

  • “I can’t have a cat, but you can have a kid?” - Rei Suwa 2023

    RoyalyGaming

  • Romance, spice and everything nice!

    moodcheck

  • "the ending isn't as important as how you get to that ending" - me ^^

    Depression_

  • A fantastic year for new shows and sequels alike! :)

    DarioDante

  • 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

  • A new year with new awesome animes.

    vsuk_98

  • Shinzou wo sasageyo!! ~Erwin

    ChantarM

  • I have Cell in Fortnite

    Giming

  • Nah, I'd win

    Roboexe

  • I Have no enemies.

    ffcarsff

  • I sure as heck don't recognize half of these animes that are these choices.

    oreo56

  • Give me a break ya all

    Your_nightmare06

  • Frieren is best obachan

    xnutellajar

  • The options MAL gave could've been better. 2023 was nice.

    buhayngpuno

  • we still have enemies

    DoctorText

  • Detective Conan for the win!

    Lychee-Jelly

  • Never giving up is my magic =<•.~>= PS : Don’t forget to go touch some grass, you weebs.

    BibiTheBest

  • What a great year for anime! I did miss a few nominations in the yearbook vote list though, like the latest seasons of Kimetsu no Yaiba, Mushoku Tensei, Dr. Stone and Bleach. Yes, I'm very fond of adventure and fantasy genres. Sorry not sorry. Anyway, much <3 fellow anime <3'ers!

    Hegnar

  • Man, what a fun year in anime! Can't wait for 2024! :)

    SleepySera

  • That was a great anime year 🥳🥳🥳

    Mannou-Sama

  • SET YOUR HEART ABLAZE~•

    pumpkin_CAT0_0

  • Despite everything, it stills you.

    JNiko17

  • It was a fun season, hoping for another fun filled anime.

    AcnoAamir

  • 🫡🫡

    taegoodboy

  • THORFINN!

    Tommy_Andre

  • Hope you all have a good year.

    HappyCat2004

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