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

  • Why "Oshi no Ko" is not nominated as best anime of the year list ?

    Inlighted0Varsh

  • Happy New Year ;d

    Braums-Poro

  • “Nah, I’d win”

    Smullilli

  • “I Am Atomic”

    Noxyasviel

  • Play Fantasy Anime League! Read Medalist!

    moozooh

  • Still no one piece

    KiwiBoy88

  • Malevolent Kitchen #lobotomykaisen

    SabrinaElaine21

  • man, I don't want to go to work af...

    MoChiy

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

    Blessthef4llen

  • I got lost on the path if life this year.

    AkitoKaza

  • Bleach is the best

    BryNow

  • You have no enemies

    _X1_

  • 2023 has been an incredible year for the anime community, with diverse and captivating releases that have brought fans together worldwide.

    MisaMilly

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

    Floreste

  • I am alone the honoured one.

    Dragushevsky1

  • i didnt watch a lot of anime this year but i kept up witth the goat One Piece!!!!

    AidenJames

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

    Agerian

  • One piece is real

    sDluffy

  • 2023 is a great year for the Anime Industry to be missed.

    tan_std

  • I haven't seen slot of these.

    Qwinnnnnnn

  • An excellent year for all otaku's, with many surprises.

    1000-MAT

  • Agak lain gak ada opening dari Jujurku Kasian. Tapi boleh kah secara keseluruhan.

    KomiShouko_

  • Oshi No Ko AOTY (Frieren hasn't finished airing yet) JJK S2 Runner Up

    Ltholland

  • Hestia is Bestia

    Hestia_is_Bestia

  • 2023 was THE year to comeback to anime!

    hackmut

  • 2023 will not be forgotten by us anime fans!

    Kame39

  • I'm utterly glad for all the studios input the past year. You have my respect, thank you for your hard work.

    Saphinka

  • Dear Anime industry, Another great job this year. Thank you. I need more anime please. Thank you

    TrayC-3PO

  • Each season passed by so fast

    NorstOsbi

  • Anime has peaked. Oshi no ko was released this year.

    2wmark

  • Years come and go but this year was unique and special (you are my specialz) especially so for the whole anime community as a whole. Many new weebs, veterans were born. At the end of the day whole community and all the anime we watched made our year better. Note: Touch grass tooo

    some_wheat

  • This year there was many amazing anmie released, every seazon i found something interesting for me and i had a lot of fun watching ❤

    Ulubieniec

  • Anyta Maxwynn

    MeshDisko

  • Mushoku Tensei

    Ypsmy

  • through out heaven and earth , i alone am the most biased rater

    KomodoKid

  • Every time I watch anime, I disappoint my parents a little bit more. That's why I keep doing it.

    StrokeofMidnight

  • New year, new anime, and new adventure!!! (^-^)/

    MimiAmy817

  • Please pay our animators more!

    KarmaKaji

  • Watch Fire Force and read Gachiakuta!

    Sandyawns

  • Nah I’d win

    Phakawat

  • "Anime is nothing but a paradox of our dreams"

    EroDemo

  • 2023 was an absolutely amazing year for anime. So many great anime spanning a wide variety of genres. My favorite of the year was Dangers in My Heart so I totally recommend that. Although whichever you pick would probably be a good watch. Thanks MAL for yet another great year.

    Unitz_DAL

  • 2023 was the Year of Phoenix!

    Denji

  • Watched some, didn't watch some, still a good year!

    IntrovertPervert

  • Nah, I'd win.

    DeadVinXero

  • More romance is appreciated

    Arunaachalam

  • This year was a okay for new anime. I'm happy to see some of my favs are here, though I think that 'Kikansha no Mahou wa Tokubetsu desu' should've been on the list. even though it didn't, I'm happy with this list and the animes in it. (Mahito & Adonis were unfair to make choose)

    KidCahm009

  • “Good work this year, everyone!”

    HaylenGrey

  • give more option

    Zyperexa

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

    OkWannabe

  • 2023 has showbiz, unknown worlds, a elfic journey, chaos in Shibuya, more isekai, the ascension of the Villainess theme and the more importantly: Lots and lots of bangers who make this year, one of the best years for anime in recent memory.

    GuilhermeJuca

  • If that’s what it takes, I don’t mind, this is nothing - code 015 (Ichigo)

    K3ZZ4_17

  • 2023 THE BEST YEAR!

    San-hoshi

  • "Navigating a year of anime wonders—where emotions soar and friendships bloom. Here's to epic adventures, heartwarming connections, and unforgettable moments. Anime, a universe of stories and cherished characters. Until next year's odyssey, keep the spirit of adventure alive!"

    _kilx

  • Nothing in life is impossible as long as you take that first step✨️

    addy9_77

  • 2023 will definitely go down as an amazing year for anime

    Jasonn__

  • Bouf! - Bond SpyXFamily

    yukiasuna22

  • 100 girlfriends is peak

    AntiSadboi

  • This year was … an experience

    McPengPeng

  • Spring season was stacked, God damn...

    HinKyto

  • Didn't watch half the animes I voted for. ╮⁠(⁠.⁠ ⁠❛⁠ ⁠ᴗ⁠ ⁠❛⁠.⁠)⁠╭

    CodyMetal

  • Susou no Frieren is the best anime ever made!

    ParaschivDMihai

  • Live the life with no regrets

    Nikurumi

  • ฅ⁠^⁠•⁠ﻌ⁠•⁠^⁠ฅ

    Miims

  • 2023 has been a memorable year with numerous amount of amazing anime. Appreciate to still have precious time spent on watching over 50+ anime. Hope that 2024 would be a better year and a year to cherish enjoyable anime.

    8manYeager

  • I am ATOMIC!

    off-line_syonara

  • Nah I'd Win

    Darkshine07

  • Had a good year 😌

    Hikki_2307

  • 2023 had solid selection of amazing animes.

    Szomszedo

  • Never finishing Hunter x Hunter

    HeIuna

  • The best anime is the anime that brings the storyline forward better. The point is that trash harem anime and SoL anime are the best.

    lzion

  • good soup

    yawoo

  • So fair 2024 is going off well with funny things going on and stuff, really happy they nominated Trickstar from High Card which was my suggestion so that feels great. Plus Suguru Geto is my babygirl. Other then that I’m hyped for what 2024 has in store

    Una_Sama89

  • Happy Year for all!! :D

    GamingSouls

  • i crave buldak noodles so much

    xhugo

  • Damn, i wish to be a croissant.

    Labautas

  • Can’t believe there’s no AOT final season anymore

    NaThaN2636

  • I have no enemies.

    isekun

  • Oregairu the Goat

    LaMeloo

  • "I'm just a simple weeb with simple needs"

    Championgamer100

  • Some great anime and movies this year

    Aiden-21

  • "WHETHER YOU WIN OR LOSE... YOU CAN ALWAYS COME OUT AHEAD BY LEARNING FROM THE EXPERIENCE." -ALL MIGHT

    Rookieup

  • no mushoku tensei?!?

    Nanutegalli

  • "just follow your heart and keep smiling"

    Zain12p

  • Blood blockade battlefront

    Wise-off

  • If my anime taste were a dish, I'd go hungry since I'm too picky about what I eat.

    Hwajid

  • Nothing beats a good year of anime

    animanos

  • This is our Jujutsu Kaisen.

    LUKTALL

  • Wish I had time to watch all that anime

    watinha_08

  • "Aura, write me a yearbook quote" - Frieren

    ANissanLeaf

  • 2023 was a great year for anime 🙏

    CielIsAWeeb

  • Are we ready to rrrumble?

    Kamira00

  • Throughout Heaven and Earth, I alone am the Honored one!

    Meliodas_007

  • One of best years for us MAL members and Otaku Amazing releases Seasons of anime with conclusion and others which just started I wish to everyone anothe happy year Blessing with lots lots Anime new releases P.S I can't wait for An Archdemon's Dilemma and Ookami to koushinryo

    IOANNIS1940

  • and all the people said nya~☆

    weeby_yurei

  • 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

  • Happy New Year!

    Cinnamon-Donut

  • i wish there was more jojo content this year

    Snowflake_com

  • "If I get reincarnated…. I wanna become a clam."

    Tsukiyomi_Utau

  • This year turned out to be rather enjoyable, wish this had more section since a lot of titles deserve to be here!

    Lone_Wayfarer

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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