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

  • Kawaii

    Maqoqa

  • I guess that's enough isekai for me

    Whatever__dude

  • These options were a little weird.

    Kary88

  • VIVE SKIP AND LOAFER

    KonoArkanDa

  • Life as background character is way more fulfilling then living as the main character.

    magicalolympian

  • To another year of anime

    Twintail_Daemon

  • I have no enemy

    Felix-Nakamoto

  • “When I fight a guy, I only aim for the crotch” - Denji

    land0n

  • Year be Ballin

    Soup_Dawg

  • "To keep up with seasonal, or not to keep up with seasonal" William Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 1

    KeyiOs

  • sung drip woo incoming 2024

    Kenijo

  • 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

  • Even if you don't like her a bit, just hit

    Baki01

  • Time is accelerating rapidly and we are aging at an astonishing rate.

    LSSJ_Gaming

  • one piece is real

    naichi_shitetsu

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

    R3nzo

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

    Framix2oo41

  • Poop haven't even seen most of these ting

    Fools_Gold

  • incredible duuuude

    WoodenTapl

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

    Suryapratapsingh

  • Up’s and Down’s will come but it’s the happy moments that keep you going.

    Sebushi

  • Nah I'd win

    animeaddictedboi

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

    ilybogdan

  • “Frieren-sama has woken up early! We must be sure to praise her.” -Fern

    DarttheLegend

  • My thought process: wait, this came out last year?

    Keedrik-Kun

  • "People die when they are killed." - Shirō Emiya from "Fate/Stay Night"

    akko_chan

  • Girlfriend, Girlfriend Season 2, Rent a Girlfriend Season 3, The 100 Girlfriends who Really Really Really Really Really Love You... This year was the year of girlfriends, so why don't my pals have any girlfriend? 😔😭

    MKIkawa

  • Looking forward to new anime next year!!! more romance, josei, seinen anime please 🙏🏻🤗

    bbkikie

  • "As endless stories are being created each year, there's always a anime that's just for that one person."

    Ugema

  • jjk where? 🗿

    sayaka_thefraud

  • man, I don't want to go to work af...

    MoChiy

  • Life always not daijobu But we also always dekiru.

    risupeko_02

  • 2023 will definitely go down as an amazing year for anime

    Jasonn__

  • "Live your life to the fullest and start making lemonades."

    AndreTheDisastah

  • Shounen Is the best

    Knight132

  • May 2024 bring us even more joyful anime & manga to watch, read and enjoy!

    Relickable

  • Zamn

    Deepvyapari123_

  • I Hope Friren can win anime this year

    Maezumi

  • K-On!! Wins anime of the year 2023, 14 years in a row!

    JuanJotaErre

  • Romance was alive and well in anime 2023

    SuperFan123

  • Here’s to the new years guys let’s watch even more anime

    plutostinks

  • IT'S TIME TO RESIGN AND LIVE FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

    rainnrei

  • LONG LIVE ANIME!!!

    Gabranth

  • This year was a blast hope the next year will be a blast too

    GOLPO

  • Lp

    Dillfill78

  • When I catch you gege! When i catch you gege!- Tiktok 2023

    Leslyn_Davis

  • 何が起こっても、呼吸を続けてください。 -ジャック・カフナ・ラグナ

    kangcilok234

  • Cookies and Rimuru got me going crazyyyyyyy

    CookieBeast555

  • ‘Splosion!

    TommyTheWeeb139

  • I don't vote for "Pats please" bcs the one I want to cuddle is Yukinoshita Yukino only.

    Koimeguna

  • Tatakae!

    chibi_miw

  • "If you believe your bikini bottoms are panties, then they're panties." -Sensei

    FusionGengar

  • I wanna dancing dancing rolling rolling only one my life

    Pattypowers

  • The best new anime this year is 1.pluto 2.sousou no freiren

    Mohamedbensitine

  • Every was good

    Rizvi24

  • To another great year of anime and manga!

    KNIIGHT77

  • Where's Anya?!!!!!!

    Niveen_Sleem

  • Best page <3

    finn156

  • Daddy's home

    FidesLeviathan

  • It was a chaotic year.

    Mr_Pckiller

  • OsamaSon > Nettspend

    DemetrieJPG

  • Life is never easy, the world is sad, dangerous, and violent. Wars turn hatred into a never-ending storm, and anime are our clear and sunny patch of sky

    Xuthar

  • 2023-My Denial Arc

    Muschiemom

  • Not so great year with great anime :3

    BoardTM

  • I have no enemies...

    Juna02

  • THX TO ALL ANIME IN THE LAST YEARR

    biezennz

  • I can't choose between cutest couple between kubo or ai TAT

    Scrubbirb

  • "Don’t think about missing. Aim for your target and devour it. Find what you want and steal it. That’s my golf. My way of life. Insatiable Green Bullet!" — Eve Burton

    BlueBullet178

  • This year anime is reach and very varsitail and need a lot of time to finish most of the best... Thanks for this good year and I hope the next year is bigger and bettet

    as7sasi3

  • i am very dissapointed and ruined that there is no the emminence in shadow nominees

    PugFabijo

  • One piece Is the best of all times

    danitu07

  • It's meant to never be reciprocated. But I've found another way to be around.

    lilydayo

  • This year was quite the year! But I enjoyed it wholeheartedly. Every anime that aired in 2023 made a new impact, to I'm pretty sure everyone in some way. I look forward to experiencing new adventures with my 2D buddies! Gambare! ☆

    AveryRika

  • Make it great again

    Globetrottermaxd

  • Solo Leveling Will Give Us Chills Through Our Spine... REMEMBER THE NAME, SUNG JIN-WOO, y'all be hearing whole year this name..

    HeroMonarch

  • There may have been one week where i didn’t watch anime or read manga in 2023.

    Ncf6789

  • It was all just a theory, an anime theory, thanks for watching.

    Kaye-chans

  • Hello chat! In this terrifying world, all we have are the connections that we make. So… eat your vegetables & fruits. And always remember; a true selfless act always sparks another.

    HarusakiYorokobi

  • Make A Season 2 Of Grand Blue & Back Street Gokudols Already!

    RGreatDanton

  • The Apothecary Diaries is goated

    ashsc30

  • Last year I didn’t watch many anime but this year I will. Animes of year: Chainsaw Man, BSD Season 4 and 5, No Game No Life, Yamada Kun, Classrom of the Elite1/2, Zankyou no Terror, İsekai Nonbiri Nouka, Oshi no Ko, Vampire Knight(bad) , Yuukokı no Moriarty part2

    Mika1928

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

    Lone_Wayfarer

  • id rather abstain

    meccers

  • I love you gojo bebeluvs

    Candince25

  • In 2023 I stared watching anime. I watched 535 episodes (9 days) and I think it's the best year if my life.

    WujoSztanga

  • i don´t have much to say. But for me this year is special with many nice anime.

    NamCao-2005

  • "You can die anytime, but living takes true courage."

    abracadabra_yooo

  • 2023 couldn't have been better. Sousou no Frieren showed me of how precious time is and Tengoku Daimakyou reminded me how cruel yet kind people can be. A duo of incredible and unforgettable anime that i will always watch again and again.

    Reset682381

  • AWESOME YEAR

    Juuzou25RT

  • I’m excited for next year :)

    VI_ED

  • 2023 has been a great Anime year, DESU WA!!!

    Jozuwa-_-

  • TRIGUN STAMPEDE IS ANIME OF THE YEAR

    Activatorcraft3

  • Great year guys, fire hits every season!

    AegisXD

  • I hope that in 2024 there will be more exciting and good anime

    REIN_MITAKA

  • We are so back!

    EZGGWP

  • I don't know... I think Frieren is the best?

    Striaa

  • 2023 was an amazing year . There were alot of amazing and masterpiece anime.

    ABD77_

  • Throughout Heaven and Earth, I alone am honored

    SenseiKenzu

  • nah I'd win

    IcyCrobat

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

    nekoMan11

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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