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

  • I think we all need a little more kindness :)

    hich4n_

  • 2023 was easily one of the best year for anime

    SirComInPeace

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

    emiiq

  • Atomic

    CMoff13

  • Anime is dead. The west killed it.

    Bezaleel

  • nah I'd win

    IcyCrobat

  • I Love Anime ❤️

    DarkCoFFiNSouL

  • I don't know most of the things i voted for :/

    _ABA_

  • Sugoiii, kawaiii anime in 2023

    Suliistiani

  • 2023 was so fun because of all these wonderful anime. Every season with every new anime. It's was so so so exciting.

    shruti_g

  • Oshi no Ko got robbed

    Naloops

  • Good season 👍

    Adolf_Chopper

  • Noo, MAAAD STOOOOOOMP

    IamAiden6661

  • GIMME MOAR ANIMEEEE !?!?

    BunRoller

  • さあ星の子たちよ よくお眠りなさい 輝きは鈍らない あなたたちならば “Now, children of the stars, sleep well Your brilliance won't fade, because it's you”

    Touta94

  • The volume and quality of every coming year of anime always amazes, every time I feel tired of the medium I get dragged back in, this truly is a golden age of anime.

    ACasualViewer

  • I don't know what to write so I can kindly ask if I can win best comment

    qr7077

  • When you have a birthday you celebrate being born.

    Fresh_Rice

  • Based takes.

    KemPapaez

  • *･゜ﾟ･*:.｡..｡.:*･'(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)'･*:.｡. .｡.:*･゜ﾟ･*

    qweaenr

  • アイドル or Idol was the best op of the year by far.

    Legendblade86

  • 2023 will always be the remembered by me as the the year of Gear 5!

    Millimaki

  • 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

  • waku waku

    CrusaderofLight

  • This year was a blast hope the next year will be a blast too

    GOLPO

  • Danmachi S4 Part 2 saved 2023

    Hanfos

  • I hope that in 2024 there will be more exciting and good anime

    REIN_MITAKA

  • Where is aot tho

    GreenBean15

  • Apothecary Diaries really came out of nowhere!!!!

    SadisticLoner

  • Mugiwaraaaaa!

    Ashenkai

  • Cheers to another good year! Let's see how much Gege is gonna make us suffer this year :) But hey, looking forward to having a good relationship this year too... PS. Still waiting for that Yuri on ice movie T-T) *inhales copium*

    Karasu-hime

  • “Come at me, motherf*cker.” -Yayoi “He is such a Chad.” -Karane “You aren’t Steve Jobs!” -Youko “Wait... Does that make me a lesbian?” -Mahiro “My body is a woman's, but in here, my mind is a man's.” -Kiruko “[…], oppekepeppo, peppopo.” -Tsugaru “I'll be blunt: it's ED.” -Rudeus

    Ekoretto4

  • Miorine and Suletta best couple!

    vetogunner

  • So. Much. Good. Anime. Hopefully 2024 can match what we had in 2023.

    Withinchaos123

  • <(UwU')>

    Fallenherodeku

  • Animated Odyssey, Shared Stories Each anime, a chapter in the saga of 2023. To my fellow viewers, thanks for the laughter, tears, and endless recommendations. Here's to the next season of adventures and the bonds that make every frame memorable!

    gagankaverappa

  • Who up Bungoing they Stray Dog rn

    KrispBread

  • Gang gang, Skraaaa

    AditYolo

  • Whenever life gets you down, just hold out for that one adaptation or second season you've been waiting to see forever. One good story can be worth living for.

    sweetprettygeek

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

    1000-MAT

  • I really need to watch more anime

    Kawaiicatm8

  • Happy New Year ;d

    Braums-Poro

  • I wish Akatsuki was real so I could cuddle it and have it for a pet.

    Sakura679

  • Anime makes you a weeb which makes your life easier

    NirabHira

  • JJK broke me'

    lord_ATG

  • Good animes

    Ragnar00lobrock

  • 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

  • 2023 was a good anime year, 2024 will be better

    zarakikenpachi12

  • Nah I'd win

    perrfectblue

  • It's annoying that I have to verify I'm human every year..... 😐 If I were an AI, I would be trying to dominate the world.

    Bard_Eren

  • 2023 had been an absolute fantastic year Anime!

    jackpittorino97

  • Anime is a form of art that deserves appreciation and critisism by its viewers and none else.

    Alex_Lamb

  • I didn't even watch all these tbh

    Disapointment123

  • Secret Anime of the Year: OVERTAKE! Most engaging story and character development evarrrrrrr!!!!!

    Cammedham

  • didn't like the OP/ED nomination, there's so much more better OP/ED in my opinion but that's ok though.

    qorirugore

  • I shouldve watched more :sob:

    RURURIRI

  • Year has been prepping for a new year super hyped

    SlumPrincess

  • Weeb forever

    plastyc

  • All the big tittied goth girls come here

    Space_Noodle

  • Truly a blessed year in Anime, so many great shows.

    SakiSchakal

  • "Live. The life is precious"

    Shyraini

  • Mushoku tensei true best fantasy of the year. Idol op is iconic.

    R24Anime

  • Every year is a great year for anime

    EnvyGhoul

  • It's been a long long ...LONG year.

    itsthatoneguyYT

  • Enjoy the year watching the best shows ever

    MilanSenpai_SvK

  • My name Jeff, Sephal Nippet is god, on jah.

    PascalvandenBos

  • Treasure the present because it is your gift.

    Mirabelle198

  • Luffy is going to be KING OF THE PIRATES 🏴‍☠️

    kimmora29

  • 2023 Was one of the best years for anime, the Amount of anime that came out that made you feel something inside was truly amazing.

    DesAnimelist

  • BORF-Great bond

    thetunneldweller

  • One of the weirdest nominations I‘ve ever seen but I‘m glad that a lot of series get some representation. Protect Akane Nishimura with all costs!! (=´∀｀)

    Leke13

  • i didnt watch much this year so kinda chose a random anime for some categories

    LockheedX

  • Haven't seen much anime this year due to Entrance exams and Final school exams but Definitely Dedicate my heart(SHINZO WO SASAGEYO) to my plan to watch series. 😇

    Vineet_Kun_List

  • Accelerate to infinity

    Canabyk342

  • It was a mixed year to say the least most of the engaging Anime were all sequels hence the mixed feelings.

    Tiz-B

  • The truth behind one's charm is kindness. Be a good person. That is all.

    Spiciu

  • Cant wait for another great year

    Kenneth2000

  • Lp

    Dillfill78

  • 2023 was an amazing year with a lot of amazing stuff coming out- I hope 2024 is just as good or better- (it is looking good for 2024)

    Izaan_omg1

  • 2023 was a nice year with a good amount of great animes.

    Plne_M4ster

  • Yeah i so hmm 1 more year down and i still watch anime but didn't learn Japanese 🙃

    Hardiksikar

  • Suiii, best bud, from Tondemo de Skill Isekai

    ImANoNamer

  • Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds and shall find me unafraid.

    Shatterstar13

  • This year was a good one hope it would continue next year as well

    Destroyer4829

  • best romance year ever uwu

    Misao16

  • Here’s to anime that will make us laugh, cry, cringe, sob, scream, and etc… in the new year and so on to the future ;>

    nav628

  • Everything that happens in life only occurs once. Something similar may occur again, but there will be at least a few small differences.

    Danu_Stranger

  • “Watching anime is like talking with a friend.”

    SirMiche21

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

    amnestymc

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

    FeeFeez

  • Eat ass smoke grass skate fast

    comicchicken789

  • This was a very special year for me when it comes to anime. During the beginning of the year, I went through an extremely difficult time involving family and school, and being able to relax with anime and the challenges of MAL helped me a lot. Thank you very much MAL! Happy 2024!

    PeedroHM

  • Love is like a genjutsu but not for anime.

    shv_veta9

  • Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality Open your eyes, look up to the skies and see I'm just a poor boy, I need no sympathy Because I'm easy come, easy go, little high, little low Any way the wind blows doesn't really matter to

    mooni_ace

  • Hoooooooooooonk!

    coffeedrops

  • I have no idea what 90% of these animes are but I'm here to fulfill my duties and vote based on cool names and dope anime hairs!

    Anniwe

  • What a wonderful year

    Robinho_

  • The Moon is red The frenzy has begun We're out of time

    LosTakeover

  • I keep on running, I keep on running and I found myself into a horizon.

    Horizon06

  • ✨dy1ng alone✨

    aflea

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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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