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

  • Idk... hakuna matata?

    Mayu_jamir

  • Naruto no.1 anime lifetime.

    JohnnyBanger45

  • ✨dy1ng alone✨

    aflea

  • I have no enemies

    Pink_pantsu

  • Can't we just burn it all down?

    Stagmar

  • This year of anime was Atomic!

    Herscythe

  • Amazing year for anime! I hope we get more shoujo romance in 2024 ^^

    jjhulia

  • Noo, MAAAD STOOOOOOMP

    IamAiden6661

  • stream radio onsen eutopia

    GDjkhp

  • 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

  • From childhood to adulthood anime has been my favorite form of entertainment. I’m so glad that I’ve gotten to go on so many amazing journeys! Let’s have another great year!!🎉

    MochaHour

  • "nothing better than a SoL anime" -RyuZU

    -RyuZU

  • Little Sharky should've won all the categories!

    Poppysr

  • Always remember that degen behaviour is not a problem its a medal that should be worn with pride.

    Nacht148

  • Defo one of the more diverse year for the anime industry

    _sh1re

  • "everything that ever begin will someday come to an end and a story is at its best when it i complete

    Pendragon572

  • Stay Silence!

    Mirai_Tachibana

  • Skibidi toilet best anime

    Icebreaker71

  • This year felt super fresh.

    S0ul-Seeker

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

    HenryGCarter

  • A lot can happen in 4 minutes.

    Allangamer43D

  • PLEASE CAN SHIZUKA CHAN WIN, SHE MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL COSTS, THE WHOLE WORLD IS WORTH SACRIFICING FOR HER!

    dankbucket

  • Nah I'd Win

    Amakano

  • This year was a great one with each season having atleast one or two 10/10 anime I never felt bored.

    scharfkun

  • I just want to watch anime, and I ended here.

    Fulmentus

  • I've fallen back in love with anime this year, and what a year 2023 with its line ups. Here's to a great 4 seasons in 2024!!

    lobotomylover

  • Don't take life too seriously. Nobody makes it out alive anyway.

    LegendGoose49

  • All the anime in this humor section are not that funny. It's very boring that you can't add to the lists :(

    moncreamii

  • 2023 was a wild year frl. Lot's of firsts and a lotta shockers. Here's to having a great 2024!!! ヾ(•ω•`)o

    pennyroyal_tea

  • One year of anime is done and another has just begun, so march on my friends cuz anime never ends.

    H1DR0

  • I'm just here to have a good tme

    Buddyinthebox

  • No matter where you go, there you are! The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai

    alpo42ab

  • Long Live Anime!

    NBtrain1

  • Viva el anime!

    Davi_92

  • Nah I’d win

    Phakawat

  • Be a Man of Wonders!

    Person_XXIII

  • ONLY ONE WILL PREVAIL‼️ - DBZ B3

    NOBODIES__

  • What if I want them to TRY?

    FlushAllen

  • It’s not just anime it’s exponential inspiration

    AC5SHOT

  • watch one piece.

    ritarinaaaa

  • A year of minimum 8h watching Anime per day!

    Chinochan

  • A year with many rare, interesting and best premieres, full of a little bit of everything

    Ryomen_Kyouma

  • A truly wonderful year, full of entertaining anime and unforgettable moments.

    Framix2oo41

  • Thank you MAL!!

    Laurocalabria

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

    Yeshaiah2015yesh

  • Nah, id win

    Sohzy_

  • shounen next time please

    xd_matanas

  • The time is near, we have to prepare...

    Lobo-uzumaki

  • this voting introduced more animes to me

    halfpastnein

  • Among us ඩ

    Kinurii

  • When someone promises something and it's nearly impossible to keep, there's a good chance it'll end up being a lie.

    R3nzo

  • I'm da biggest bird

    that_one_extra

  • One piece isn't long enough!!

    cobie20026

  • Lots of interesting stories, and also some scenes in some anime that are quite satisfying, cute heroine and strong MC, anyway, it's very exciting in this yearbook, waiting for the next yearbook.

    rafikri

  • My New Boss Is Goofy deserves to have more viewers, it's such a feel good anime after a difficult day.

    mariellax

  • “Wise man say: ‘Forgiveness is divine, but never pay full price for late pizza.’”

    R41NM4N

  • Off to another great year for anime!

    KayDeeXD

  • To be completely honest these choices weren’t the best but jujutsu Kaizen was fire

    5centimetersasec

  • i smell like vanilla tobacco

    himurasaki

  • it was all the same nothing changed its just. same me same world same this not a single thing is changed.

    emirw

  • Pretty nice year for anime. Lots of good anime aired. We are finally ending the year with an anine thats not FMAB as top 1. Hope 2023 is even better.

    Aryan_shrestha07

  • May the force be with you, Ms. Samiha.

    SonofJane

  • The manga is better

    h0_-

  • Let the squirrel flow through your veins!

    Joker-P

  • Dazai~~~Ahhhhh~~~~

    Sanji_Zoro_

  • "For there to be pain, there has to be kindness. For darkness to standout there has to be the sun. You can't have one without the other, and both have their uses." -Fruits Basket

    battlegirljess

  • 2024 will be the year of Kagurabachi trust

    YaBoiN

  • I hope next year will be alot of amazing anime

    Rzk-

  • How can you NOT INCLUDE IDOL Oshi no Ko OP?!!

    blupi

  • Great year for anime, like jjk and others

    AkiAndAqua

  • Bocchi is me FR FR

    GoldWindYT

  • It has been a crazy good year for anime and myself aswell. Alot of new series i have now come to love and continuations i have been dying to watch aired. I wish you all the best for 2024!

    _JesseB_

  • Not having Under The Tree in any of the op/ed polls feels like a straight up crime

    NeonNinja1119

  • 2023 was awesome!!! Here’s to hoping that 2024 is better!!!!

    Jayde_Uzumaki

  • Live your life to the fullest!! Watch Animes, Read Mangas etc., just do whatever you wanna do.

    sagenhansda

  • It was a great year and hoping this year too would be great...

    THE_F4LLEN_ONE

  • I really love anime romance comedy.

    Syazal

  • journey of a thousand episodes begins with one but that one should be the gods gift to this world or else I'm not watching.

    steely2017

  • Anime is Life, that's for sure!

    Gonryo_Spectrum

  • ZeroTwo is not dead. Still waiting on season 2 💗

    sedeljsak

  • Waku Waku

    Alpha-Nine

  • GIMME MOAR ANIMEEEE !?!?

    BunRoller

  • One heck of a year for me, both anime and manga wise. I’m happy with the progress I’ve made. Also Adonis definitely needs a little more than just a “time-out”.

    BitChilly

  • Some choices were actually old and unfortunately, I didn't get to see some characters that I was hoping to choose to vote for and I some of the series in there an unknown to me 🥲. An example of this is voting for Pats Pls which I would vote for Kyubey from Puella Magi... XD 😅

    astralkill00

  • what has come must pass and welcome the new 🥂

    blisssey

  • Watch Sonny Boy

    LordBallSackus

  • 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

  • Chaotic year - :v

    Dango-Sempai

  • I'll be able to die happy if you do this for me

    fireswan

  • I’m just filling this box.

    Sasquatch0

  • Akuma-kun was the best anime in 2023. Frieren has the 2nd Place and Pluto the 3rd.

    MomotarosMTZ

  • Most of the past hurt as all but it can help to recover and face the present and the future. Have a goal and stand for it.

    kumashi_perona

  • NGK kinda epic

    ObungaO

  • Mahito did nothing wrong

    daddyjunkowo

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

    PedroMarquez

  • Still waiting for a new season of Owari No Seraph T-T

    Jeruli

  • Every year I improve my power level just a bit!

    brockycool0

  • theres no genre called "native isekai", the only right genre is called "fantasy"

    syaqier_96

  • Return to Anime Before it is too late.

    GohanZ

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

    itsthatoneguyYT

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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