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

  • Always Remember what Dr Ligma had said, "New year gives your 365 chances to make your life better". Don't ask me who Dr Ligma is.

    GreateProtim

  • It's a good year, at least for me and the Anime community.

    KrakenSTeiN

  • “The frenzy has begun The moon is red We are out of time”

    Useless_Knight

  • SUBARASHIIIII!!!!!!!

    Cool2005

  • Obey only your DUITY as DHARMA says, not hope in good or bad results, because good works gives good results and bad works gives bad results.😊

    EndlessParadoxxx

  • The world may be going down the drain but anime is at least pretty good.

    ILIII

  • Iden Teitei Meltdown (Onimai OP) should have been nominated for the "wake up the neighbors" or "infinite loop" category.

    NekoJash

  • Looking back at all these titles, it was quite the roller coaster! In a very good way!

    Houthavens

  • amazing year for anime! can't wait for what 2024 will bring ^^

    Noctera_

  • great year good luck to everyone

    willus1000

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

    Tiz-B

  • "Anime is only real if you don't believe it, so believe it!" - Mark

    NaughtyJustice3k

  • It's all about animation and story...

    lmaysh

  • It was great to play a part of the community where I was able to understand and share what I've found with other people through the year!

    YoloPumps

  • The strongest are those who have nothing

    Genjur

  • A Year Of Discovery

    RiverRory

  • Its not about whether I can. I have to do it. Megumi Fushiguro

    gcruz

  • 2023 was wonderful with amazing anime and moments! I wish you a happy New year with great anime and memories!

    Deltalpha

  • What a BANGER year for anime 2023 was. It had 2 of my now all time favourite anime, Kusuriya no Hitorigotou and Sousou no Frieren.

    Mr_Idi0t

  • anime good yessir yessir

    ice-in

  • Oshi no Ko was a goated anime and I am ready for season 2

    Uglink20

  • Once someone said anime is childish they will never watch itnow look who is here and watching non stop

    Sulna

  • bunny senpai best anime 😇😇

    umiiiiiiiiiiiii

  • Remember, everything is a choice Until we meet again

    Manas_9826

  • It was one hell of a year. Some anime was so heartwarming and some was so cool and also some good romcom to I love the 2023 anime year. And I hope 2024 will be better than this.

    Nisu20_7

  • 2023 was indeed a very good year for anime.

    Lanchita191

  • I am the true Demon King of Tyranny, Anos Voldigoad

    Yakuin_Jirou

  • anime is great

    joeman29

  • Wake Up, Girls! 10th Anniversary 👐👐👐

    wswsasd

  • “Everything has a beginning and an end. Life is just a cycle of starts and stops. There are ends we don’t desire, but they’re inevitable, we have to face them. It’s what being human is all about.” - Jet Black

    Grey_Clowd

  • Bleach is clear and there is only one big three

    Therengoku342

  • These options were a little weird.

    Kary88

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

    addy9_77

  • great year for anime, many emotions and many returns and many surprises, I hope this year is like this and I hope very much for what will come in 2024

    Sideralcat

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

    Plne_M4ster

  • 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

  • Slipped on a banana peel. This is definitely gonna be it.

    Enivlens

  • This year is amazing

    Pix_D

  • 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

  • One of the best years for anime. It surpassed last year in terms of the number of good animes to watch, unique stories and good stories, as well as having more surprises this year.

    Yuizaki_Shino

  • Pog Year with bangers

    KaiserAZR

  • Hit the the griddy

    Neewwwy

  • "Anime is not my life; my life is anime"

    Bored_Baka789

  • What a wonderful year

    Robinho_

  • we still watching anime this years

    aalleetthheeaa

  • So many husbandos from 2023 anime seasonals

    Ekhan175

  • Hit or miss, I guess they never miss huh?

    SureKyle

  • "Pobody's nerfect"

    TheVastBlobfish

  • This year has been a great time to be an anime fan, we had a lot of selections to watch and every season was enjoyable and had atleast one Anime I'd look back on.Yet the one Anime that stands above all for me will be Vinland Saga S2 and for romance it'd be the Dangers in my Heart

    Mr_Assassin_

  • Why wasn’t jjk here

    haysbee911

  • UMAI

    Bailey_Swag

  • What a great year that was for anime!

    Fedelakes

  • This year has definitely been one of many years, both joyous and painful. RIP to all our now deceased fan favorites, and let the new year of anime commence!

    LittleTiger1122

  • Navigating the anime cosmos, rating by rating! 🌟🎬 MyAnimeList adventure – where every show is a story, and every story is a chapter. Join me on this animated odyssey!

    Anime7_Lover

  • “Family is not defined by blood, but by the love and loyalty we share” - Loid Forger (Twilight)

    Mushrooms17

  • 2023 es probablemente el año en el que termine mas anime y vi cosas que no esperaba aventurarme. Haré que 2024 sea el año que mas animes haya terminado.

    OnaniMasterErick

  • 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

  • WATCH KILL LA KILL. ITS UNDER RATED.

    William303

  • "Victory from God and Conquest that is Near"

    amanrohel

  • I have no comments.

    God84

  • Man, 2023 was a blast for anime!! With a mixture of popular, returning anime and new underrated ones to enjoy. There was definitely something for everyone to enjoy. You just had to be there !!

    yukinome

  • ROM-COM FOR THE WIIIN !

    yuutoikuto

  • > "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Shoyo Hinata, Haikyuu!

    Ahkrin

  • "Did you voted because you watched anime, or did you watch anime because you voted?" -Real_Geto

    GjaltPower

  • hehe sorry i don't have anything to say. be kind, always. “see you space cowboy.” also hachi and nana are lesbians. <3

    krythstal

  • Stand Proud gojo, you are strong

    Dotzerouszen

  • “I Am Atomic”

    Noxyasviel

  • Disappointed in the lack of MindaRyn :(

    Nobody1106

  • What a wonderful year it has been for the medium I've had fun being on this journey together with all of you, and here's to another great year of anime! \(^▽^)/

    Kozg

  • "Dare mo Kare mo Doko mo Nani mo Shiranai" from the ed of Heavenly Delusions properly sums up my year. I hope next year is more straightforward and fun.!!

    lunagirl-1279

  • 2023 banged

    MuddyJamm

  • Many great animes came out this year. 👍

    mohd_Ashfaq

  • its just so peak

    Hzul

  • The One Piece is reaaaaaaaaaaal!!!!

    sukehiroselei

  • Mahito, when I catch you mahito

    MomegaMAL

  • Please let me be the cringe lord!

    Luka_Harito

  • "Nothing good ever comes out of hatred " Pluto

    ilias23

  • JJK broke me'

    lord_ATG

  • Live the life with no regrets

    Nikurumi

  • I do not wish to age any more yet at the same time I do not wish to stay in this mediocre current moment.

    June-4th_1989

  • Where is Spy X Family 🤔 Anya is my must protect

    TheCros

  • Great year for anime!

    Spenny123

  • Hate mahito, don’t read the manga, goodbye GeGe

    emily1022

  • The 2023 anime season was my last before taking a big step towards adulthood, going to college. And I can say it was a memorable one, I watched a lot of anime. Hopefully life wont become too hard and I will get to watch my favorite anime with a smile on my face. Also ty MAL staff

    renz330

  • Keep calm and walk your path. If you think you are lost, just remember: You've another episode to catch up this coming week. Stay safe and take care.

    darkj25

  • Thanks for all of the memories!

    Maximilion

  • I have no enemys

    L4tino

  • I am Atomic

    Moonlight_hunt

  • mob op was robbed

    HentaiConnoisser

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

    HenryGCarter

  • hello hehehe

    PHnathan

  • That definitely was an anime of all time.

    TheRarestJeb

  • imo the selection of nominees in the MAL Yearbook is so much better than the nominations of a certain Anime Awards show (you know which one). Here I don't find myself asking all the time; why wasn't that anime nominated for this category? Also love the fun category titles more :D

    Ckea

  • Skibidi toilet best anime

    Icebreaker71

  • First year watching anime, can't wait for the next one!

    bradderz18

  • i cant believe i have to choose T_T such good options

    pot-user

  • 2023 actually one of the best year for anime!

    EnthusiastJapan

  • The future is an anime

    TT-MIUNI

  • Mushoku Tensei

    Ypsmy

  • You nerfed all the good options but I still love you

    Cheshter

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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