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

  • I never would've imagined that I'd be here right now. However I also don't really go anywhere so where else would I be? Here's to another great year of anime and fun!

    rdunnz

  • I TOOK THE WOOOOOOOOOK TO POLAAAAAAAAAND

    JustAnotherDice

  • 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

  • I will eat a dog if bond doesn't win

    Xammi

  • It was a good year.

    Pericka

  • life is soup and i am a fork

    geekalea

  • “Stress makes you bald, but it's stressful to avoid stress, so you end up stressed out anyway. In the end, there's nothing you can do.” - Gintoki Sakata

    PurplKoolaid510

  • Stop talking about anime and watch it.

    TheSmug1

  • Yeah this year is good year

    Miyamoto28

  • CAUGHT UP TO ONE PIECE THIS YEARRR WOOOOOOO!!!!!

    FastZulu

  • Nah I’d Win

    youdoodoo

  • Harmony, Aspiration, Zealous, Infinity, Maturity

    TheMarinHusbando

  • I love my waifu!

    LuckyHops

  • "Thick Thighs Save Lives" - Holy Thighble

    Masterbos175

  • ima demo ao ga sundeiru ima demo ao wa sundeiru

    law_liet_

  • I feel like 2023 was a turnover for anime so many new anime so many new fans new experiences and all over it was the best year with all these good animes and I hope 2024 would be even more exciting with all new animes

    Pranav87

  • ฅ⁠^⁠•⁠ﻌ⁠•⁠^⁠ฅ

    Miims

  • Live Laugh Love Anime

    Billyaminu

  • Huzzaaaah!

    DrPlaguee

  • Simik31

  • ʕ •ɷ•ʔฅ

    LJkiller

  • I want a new season for Re:Zero already T_T

    Lunatic_Gem

  • You’re gonna carry that weight…

    AJLaRosa98

  • I may not be going to heaven but only god can judge me

    TripleAbattery76

  • <(")

    Inwinwg

  • “I’m aware that I’m selfish. However, that’s the reason why I couldn’t approve of creating a conventional world just for myself. In a world like that, my whole existence itself will rot away and die.” ~Rimuru Tempest

    yabooijohnny

  • Oh Shall Fen Shall I never thought my heart would almost explode from how flustered you made me. High Priest Heika Demint you are one of the ones that made me question myself severely and I still do not know how I feel about you to this very day.

    PrincessShy_Ruby

  • Looking cool, Vash~!

    Rokelliel

  • 2023 was a great year for anime!

    derkkk18

  • This year was full of things, may the next year be even fuller than the previous one(⁠。⁠•̀⁠ᴗ⁠-⁠)⁠✧

    JSpaceS

  • Let's be like Anya and aim for Stella Stars!

    Ren211

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

    IridescentJaune

  • So many anime from 2023 made me want to play video games even more - is it a sabotage?

    Epiroogu

  • Watch anime to escape reality until it becomes reality .

    Tanpra_Naymay

  • I am robot.

    Caiux

  • It was a very nice year to come back after 2 and half years of being away from anime.

    TheKnightWolf

  • This year was very special to me because I was able to watch some great animes in this year. The best anime of the year for me is "Oshi no Ko" undoubtedly.

    ShibamDey

  • Still an otaku this 2024!

    DM26

  • 2023 best anime’s year !

    Yuzuyu01

  • JJK S2 has set the bar high for action anime.

    ARock024

  • The name's Forger, Loid Forger.

    SurgeonOfDeath7

  • This year was very packed with 10/10 animes.

    lightindogg

  • Not all i have watch this list anime, but i know a lot. For the last year for me is have a lot good anime to watched.

    MisatoChise

  • Although there was a lot of bad this year, it turned out pretty great. (One piece is the G.O.A.T.)

    HenryGCarter

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

    1000-MAT

  • 2023 actually one of the best year for anime!

    EnthusiastJapan

  • Stay healthy

    Petraoi

  • I rather be eaten by a zombie, than to not have my quote be published in the final Yearbook.

    APThunder

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

    buhayngpuno

  • OTAKU'S are idiot

    Robiulhasannaim

  • I'm da biggest bird

    that_one_extra

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

    -TMC-

  • Have a great year ahead as well!

    Achilesss

  • 2023 is definitely one of the best years for yuri animes ✨💖

    great_yarn

  • Best year for manga readers

    Goldfish_202

  • D.Gray-Man next season when

    andromedacat

  • If you only watch ecchi you are weird. hags

    del616

  • May we have a better anime year in 2023 also, don't die yet weebs the one piece is still not found. 🐐

    nekoMan11

  • Kingdoms of Ruin is a better show than The Rising The Shield Hero

    ItIsITimothai

  • Don't sleep on Pluto!

    Keny0

  • I didn't watch as much anime, but the core few I am invested in , God I miss the times my younger self eyes would light up with amazement for something new

    Gutsb2407

  • Bocchi The Rock Season 2 when?

    MundaneSoudane

  • Cheers to the New Year!

    NocturnalGalaxy

  • It's not too late to catch up to One Piece.

    mcblueeya

  • Same 🍃 new year

    0nuR873

  • Good Year For Anime! Heres to 2024!

    realMewphy

  • Don't we have a male lead protagonist of the year? Or antagonist of the year? As well as female lead? Buts that okay, it's already the last day that I vote, thanks for the opportunity!!!

    Ranunn

  • For every anime that is released, a thousand are forgotten.

    Oranjebok93

  • "Itterasshai Eren"

    Creitus

  • I couldn't have done it without the rower.

    JaimieF

  • Shoutouts to all the ugly anime this year, you didn’t need to be beautiful to be great

    Thicc_Ink

  • Hoping for another great year of Anime.

    CastielII

  • “What the hell?!” - Tomo-chan

    Denaricarjido

  • anita max wynn

    jajabinex

  • It was an incredible year for anime, with such remarkable releases!! Cheers to the winners and I can't wait to see what 2024 has in store for us!

    sugaparade

  • Mahito's train of doom go brrrr!!!

    Da_Shoosh

  • Tatakae

    DGDX

  • A wise man once said "BOMBACLAT"

    No_1Bakha

  • isekai is the best genre

    Zaynorang

  • Happy New Year!

    Cinnamon-Donut

  • I hope I don't messed up this year.

    Rhyxs

  • 100 girlfriends is peak

    AntiSadboi

  • I don't need that 2024 be a Year Like JJK. I need a romance like Boku no Kokoro

    KuroD2804

  • K-On is the best end of discussion

    Vintage21Mai

  • I AM YOU

    breznick

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

    SnowedInallday

  • ~Don't ever feel ashamed for what people critics your works for....but be proud of the masterpieces you have been working on that catch many of People's heart~ Daichi

    4mirhrth

  • The future is an anime

    TT-MIUNI

  • This years was amazing. I hope 2024 onward also goes the same direction.

    Hunter_Sylar

  • 2D is better than 3D

    shadowdragonty28

  • ‘‘Twas a great year!

    sword15

  • Zura janai, Katsura da!

    thiccdaddylowry

  • I spend way way too much time watching anime.

    hanako_simpfrr

  • Ichikawa and yamada from (boku no kokoro yabai yatsu) should have been in the best couple option 😭

    SkypeUwU

  • Bittersweet 2023.

    ThatTanna

  • 2023 was truly a year of shoujo renaissance.

    Miyumi_Rose

  • Anime Is life that's why I don't need a wife.

    Kurosaki-_

  • Voting for this yearbook sucks. Jujitsu Kaisen would literally win like all of these categories and the only thing it has his Mahito to vote for. Also where is my Vinland Saga representation? The two best animes of this year and next to nothing.

    Vincentzrs

  • What are these nominations????

    ClashMasterJH

  • PlZ better anime without template thingss

    Ipan-san

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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