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

  • It's never too late or too early to be whoever one wants to be! :)

    _Mitzuki101

  • Get gud

    Sommier

  • First year that I started watching seasonal anime and I really enjoyed it. Hope that 2024 is as good with seasonal anime.

    crissUchiha

  • i saw like 4 animes from this 2023 but i'm voting anyway :)

    jevecito

  • Keep scrolling

    synxis_

  • D.Gray-Man next season when

    andromedacat

  • Where tf is the action genre on this? I want to vote jjk for an award

    Notparrots

  • very good year for anime ! made me smile and cry, lovely anime !

    ohwon

  • I have no enemies

    Rexus1704

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

    Lone_Wayfarer

  • I have no enemies.

    isekun

  • That was a good year for anime!

    Alex_MenOnEdge

  • i have no enemies

    vikings123

  • This was one of the biggest years for anime Good Bye 2023

    Tanslay

  • Oshi No Ko should win Anime of the year. AOT ending was sub par, I am pro fictional war crime.

    The_Cmoose

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

    tan_std

  • This year's roster was quite overwhelming, honestly, to me it felt as explosive as when anime became higher in demand over lockdown, even the less popular titles like Migi to Dali/Migi & Dali somehow were able to blend how I felt about anime this year, nearing perfection.

    funkycirno

  • My first time watching anime seasonally Experience was no bad.

    Liban6

  • How can I love myself.

    zakkasu

  • This year was great but "I love Emilia"

    Milk_Duds

  • i need to go outside.

    Chriiiz

  • \^^/

    Quilldren

  • What a year 2023 was.......

    SPACECRAFT

  • "Are you The Strongest because you're Satoru Gojo, or are you Satoru Gojo because you're The Strongest?"

    jussypuicey

  • This is my peak! GEAR fith

    Aolaogth

  • I want JJK season 3 early also Undead Unluck is 10/10. I also have high hopes for Dragon ball Daima.

    DanciestSpy

  • This year has truly been incredible, but the high point for me were definitely the romance and action anime that released. They were absolutely amazing! Honestly, I can't wait to see what gems the new year brings in this genre too.

    Konize

  • None of the shows I really liked this year showed up to vote for in anything.

    Anime_God_King

  • "To fight is to survive. To score on MyAnimeList is to live."

    SparxMp

  • Tengoku is not good. The last few episodes were horrible.

    ShidraAsada

  • I am so excited to see what 2024 shall bring us!

    Dexio_

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

    SkypeUwU

  • 2023 was a great year to be an anime fan! Can’t wait for all that 2024 has to offer!

    spookysxe

  • Never say is Malty Melromarc is your favorite moe waifu

    InuYasha95

  • As the song of the crickets fades in the hedge, it is impossible to stop autumn's farewell; how sad they must be too...

    HWentworth512

  • I should have found a less time demanding hobby... anyways, I am off to binge watch all of these again.

    ItsDerpy

  • i only know is just the one arima from oshi no ko because i even not watching all anime before so i pick random vote so my bad :)

    Sinqz_anime

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

    Saphinka

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    RitsuTwisted

  • Frieren >>>>>> JJK

    LemonLorax

  • Nah I'd win

    ovanny

  • Can't wait for good anime coming out

    kwkek

  • Thanks everyone in MAL for your hard work as usual :) But honestly the list was lacking alot, I mean no Bleach, Mushuku Tensei mentions there, not even in OP/ED!!! . It is really fun to vote for annual book every year but I hope it will be better and more fair next year Regards

    azgamerxan

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

    amnestymc

  • this years anime was good

    takedachan

  • Frieren was just a fire anime for this year, very logically, world mapping is really good, has a atmosphare like a Violet Evergarden, the roles of characters are very good, has a pretty good plot😁 over all, it was a good anime

    Zach_Eastman6666

  • Under Ninja was best OP hands down and was slept on

    MiruNoJutsu

  • Noo, MAAAD STOOOOOOMP

    IamAiden6661

  • 2023 was a blast! I watched so many awesome anime and movies and had fun chatting with fellow fans. Writing comment for the anime Yearbook is such an unforgettable memory. I can't wait for more anime excitement in 2024!

    harkquieln

  • We rode on the winds of the rising storm, We ran to the sounds of the thunder. We danced among the lightning bolts, and tore the world asunder.

    kytten

  • Another year where everybody slept on Idolish7

    redvelvetdoll

  • Waking up in the morning is the second hardest thing.

    ilybogdan

  • I love anime so much

    Nantaz

  • Some great anime and movies this year

    Aiden-21

  • One piece solos

    tomnak

  • From Asta Screaming to Denji and Gabimaru going berserk it has been a good year

    TheBrankAndOnly

  • I really really really really really REALLY love Anime

    Jeljek

  • Seams I missed a few

    lumpsofmoss

  • I'm just happy as anime lovers. In this 2023 released memorable anime and so exciting

    NiBA_7

  • I want to live between Frieren's thighs.

    OhNoNotRabbits

  • Deserved to be quoted Fumetsu no Anata and Season 2

    Guinak12

  • "Bullets are pretty pricy, you know. I can buy 1 bullet or 2 dozen donuts." -Vash the Stampede

    VrtualRltyTurtle

  • Nah I'd Win

    Amakano

  • i hope old anime get their next season

    We_isbee

  • too... mu-much... anime... need... time...

    GrandpaSmokes

  • Damn, we ate good this year for anime.

    KeesTB

  • Don't be ashamed to watch anime, because there are many people out there who like to watch other people's mistakes

    null_jpg

  • Bork

    Limbershoe

  • Romance anime is the best genre anime ✨

    FadielAmerhauser

  • Believe In The Me, that believe in you!

    MikeyVA

  • I am Atomic

    _Abbadon_

  • 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

  • needs more Gundam next year

    RuDRicch

  • Oshi no ko is the best anime in 2023

    Yolo_man5

  • I enjoyed quite a lot of anime this Season and it was so fun!! Anime's from every genre had their own vibes and likeable stories haha I hope in upcoming years we all enjoy all kinds of different anime's like this ✨

    SuryaBlues

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

    GjaltPower

  • Life is a god-tier game #tomozaki

    anirudh02

  • Very intresting year of anime.

    Kagenoukage

  • One Piece on top

    txnshii_

  • dear weebs- if you knew every nomination here and struggled to answer these questions, just known that we will not be accepting you into heaven. you'll be sent down to hell with all the my hero academia fans. -jesus

    KaijiKey

  • 100 = peak

    Pitappel

  • Gotta watch 'em all!

    Houtarou_kun

  • Frieren GOAT

    Yuthir

  • I am not gee to. who is go Joe ?!!

    JulesLane

  • "You should go with the anime that suits you the best."

    Pratham345

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

    LegendGoose49

  • it's been a loaded year! to the point that it's almost impossible to keep up with, even the good ones, because there are so many of them!

    samprit51

  • 2023 is gone but the anime of 2023 will always be in our thank you to their anime studios for enlightening us with these wonderful anime. These anime should be protected at any cost

    DLEGEND_EDITS

  • All the big tittied goth girls come here

    Space_Noodle

  • I havent seen any of these shows, so i just chose the ones with the funniest pictures

    AudibleTrust7

  • Year 2023 is a pack of all emotions and and also entertaining. But my favourite anime is always Attack on titan (AOT) and i will miss AOT of my entire life.

    Akito_Sensei

  • “You're right, Mahito. I'm you. I wanted to reject you, convince myself that you were wrong. But that doesn't matter now.” - Itadori Yuji

    yoslina

  • This year is my second year on anime watching and I still have fun. The point is this year was balanced enough for me to continue watching anime, especially on action and comedy. Also the comedy's of this year made me feel relaxed enough while I was stressed. New year..

    thelastavocado

  • Love You MAL

    HypedToj

  • I hope Kana wins

    BerryHarryJerry

  • This Year was Something to Reminisce and Love !

    Miss_Glozie

  • People have to save themselves. One person saving another is impossible -Oshino Meme from Monogatari

    KateInterstellar

  • The 2023 was a marvelous and successful anime year for me, there are many blockbusters that came out this year and yet they are very outstanding!!! Let's cheer up for Jujutsu Kaisen as well as Sousou no Freiren for this memorable year !

    Koinatsu

  • yay anime woo wooo wooo hay hay hay derishishishi polka hahahahaha funtimes hahaha so much fun first time yaaaayayyaaayyayaa

    drewdle_anim

  • I hope anime studios can make even better and more exciting anime, anime 2023 will not be forgotten because it is very interesting. I hope that everyone who watches anime will always be healthy and blessed. For anime makers, keep up the spirit and don't give up

    Akumahapa

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