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

  • monogatari series is still yhe best

    zuromu

  • Thanks Anime! Thank you 2023!

    IsranLie

  • Where is The Eminence in Shadow?????

    MiguelLemos

  • I am chaos!

    Netik765

  • Who ate Frieren, Is Eren fri ¿ 17000 asked to 2 are you the strongest because you are 2 or you are 2 because you are strongest. Proud moai statue glance 🗿

    9_liebe_xd

  • Here's to hoping Noragami gets a 3rd season ✨

    Ryoko3000

  • 2023 was a different year

    Chirispater

  • Daddy's home

    Usagi301

  • I don't watch enough anime this year ​

    Pauladino

  • Advent to the Top

    Tronplayer

  • Even if this world will darken and become unenjoyable I will still find a kind hand, a witty smile and a strong light to guide me. Thank you for the fun times

    Haaami

  • ONE PIECE IS REAL!!

    jaoknn

  • I can honestly say that this year I watched too much anime, I had many favorite animes and they were all super varied so I can say that the year 2023 was a very good year

    BatGore666

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

    Yakuin_Jirou

  • Its been an amazing year with anime, glad i could see it

    MrgreatNight

  • Those options does not make sense. This is why I do not like such "awards". Opinion of people vary too much.

    DManto

  • I reject your reality and substitute my own!

    OrionKaelin

  • 2023 was a great year for anime! Here’s to another year!

    daisydoes

  • Man, what a fun year in anime! Can't wait for 2024! :)

    SleepySera

  • If you cannot live without someone's coddling, death is the only solution.

    iieskaa

  • This year of anime was Atomic!

    Herscythe

  • Thanks for all the hardwork !!

    kartik111

  • Stay Otaku 🫶

    Lil-Focuz

  • Are you the nah id win because you're the strongest or are you the stand proud because you're the with this treasure I summon? Always bet on Hakari.

    Nerjin

  • 2023 was a good year for anime!

    Kietsuhime

  • Stand Proud gojo, you are strong

    Dotzerouszen

  • Man 2023 was a treasure for us weebs so look forward 2024 as well <3

    BakedShinobi

  • more oshi no ko pls and thank you

    tacomom123

  • Anya ftw!

    Animebrudi

  • Enjoy the year watching the best shows ever

    MilanSenpai_SvK

  • Love me father. Why do you not notice me :(

    DokiDonut

  • "You are me, Yuji Itadori! I kill without a second thought — just like you save people without a second thought." - Mahito

    CrazyClown

  • "Watching anime feels like a vital part of my life; I can't imagine living without it."

    Madara_Uchiha-

  • Enjoyed the time I spent watching anime this year, and looking forward to watching some more next year!

    -darling

  • 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

  • Favorite op was Horimiya Piece op Favorite ed was Spy x Family 2 ed

    karutogarnet

  • Dont forgot to go gym after you watch your favorite anime ;]

    DashTraVolta

  • loved my anime experience throughout the year. so many hit animes that I couldn't even keep track 😭 but mal community just made it better

    sae_shyo

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

    lmaysh

  • Time flies when a million new animes drop every season

    MR_Djenssen

  • Bring back Hyouka

    SorryNT

  • Anime was a mistake!

    Weeb_Rabbit

  • Nah I'd win

    ClearerHydra

  • Skip to Loafer Season 2 better get announced or else

    Cheeseflag99

  • Phew! 2023 really gave us a lot of simp-worthy man, huh?😂

    silverwhip21

  • Angel Next Door Doko?

    HikaruTaiyo

  • What a great year that was for anime!

    Fedelakes

  • Nah I'd win

    Curtantelope

  • frieren is the best anime of 2023 and the only anime better than freiren is BOCCHI THE ROCK 🗣️🗣️💯💯🤫🤫🧏🧏 also skip to loafer was really great i liked it a lot

    RKPRO

  • What a year...

    Akira_0210

  • Emul is missing in cuddle section.

    Fluffpai

  • Wishing 2024 with another blast!

    Meiza

  • "THE MOON IS RED!....WE ARE OUT OF TIME!"

    KENICHI55

  • In a year where nothing I did seem to work in favour of me and on the brink of falling into the hands of depression once more, these beautiful and awe-inspiring work of art came rushing to my aid-- dragging me out of the mud, now I feel like I could conquer the world. Thank you!

    KaderimBu

  • TRIGUN STAMPEDE IS ANIME OF THE YEAR

    Activatorcraft3

  • The year 2023 was rich in new anime releases, new seasons for anime we didn't expect, I personally, and the anime community too were very surprised by the quality of some anime, the year 2024 will surely be full of surprises like the one we saw the year before!

    MisterScie

  • Eminence in shadow should be the opening ngl

    ScarlettLotus

  • This season has been a blast, big thanks to all the people, team, management, voice actors, and all that is behind this amazing anime's. I'm sure nexy season anime's will be pressured!

    aelalang

  • Zoro vs King > Gear 5

    SkgKage

  • THORFINN!

    Tommy_Andre

  • Little Sharky should've won all the categories!

    Poppysr

  • "Victory from God and Conquest that is Near"

    amanrohel

  • Degeneracy is my life now

    EgggRoll

  • Re:Zero Season 3 when

    saekoa

  • nah id win

    hashibiiraa

  • So much trouble for animator in this year , to make us smile and cry

    Suryapratapsingh

  • 2023 was not just full of amazing sequels, but also excellent new adaptations!

    LeruLeru

  • Good year of anime, wonder what this year will bring

    Ulvehunden

  • So many shows, not all of them good.

    hopelesspotato

  • kagurabachi anime when

    Sir_Quaker

  • Even through tough time, these anime kept me going and MAL gave me a community where I came back to feel home during my ups and downs.

    The_sakib

  • i want more anime

    Rixzeee

  • 2023 was a lit year for anime ngl

    xLoneWolf

  • It was a fun year for anime. I hope it continues like this.

    Jethro098

  • this year has been so much fun with anime and the masterpice of new characters.And i hope this year will be much more exciting and fun can,t wait thank you. shout out to my anime list

    saanbieber

  • How is Oshi no Ko nowhere in this survey ? It was one of the biggest titles in 2023!

    SailorKagome

  • Anime of Spring 2023 had the best lineup {mic drop}, peace out.

    Otaku_Genius

  • All my fellas 🗣️🗣️🗣️

    Smertieboi

  • Pretty great year for anime and really looking forward to this years releases

    ClebClelly

  • I wish I were a bird

    TheBasicAnimeFan

  • 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

  • What a year 2023 has been; kinda mid honestly.

    Fulserish

  • To be real, mushoku tensei s2 also has a good opening so it should be gibven a change. Even oshi no ko/my star has the best openign/ending in 2023 so far acc to me.

    ThunderOP17

  • It’s Been Great!!

    Crask

  • I wish there is never ending and always looking forward for next happend

    Finanaur

  • Slice of Zah

    DaddyLafe

  • People die when they are killed.

    Jaymania

  • would you win because nah or would you nah because id win

    MercuryEleven

  • This is the most anticipated and among the best year for anime,i’m just so grateful that i had a chance to see it all of the anime’s that is in 2023 Hopefully the anime industry will be continue to make anime for us as far as possible

    Tripslater62

  • Frieren sweep

    TarantulaKing

  • NEW YEAR NEW MENTAL ISSUES

    StovieWovie

  • Shibuya Incident Arc my beloved

    Arska551

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

    Houthavens

  • 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

  • Be a Man of Wonders!

    Person_XXIII

  • Another year of not touching grass

    xiaoxu

  • I survive

    hihannahere

  • I´m a Pie.

    connectedwizzard

  • Much good oof

    TPOddo20

  • Mushoku Tensei

    Ypsmy

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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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