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

  • Happy new year 2023 can’t wait for 2024 animes

    maaf_gue_afk-2

  • Damn 2024 better bring the sauce

    Pancreatito

  • See you space cowboy.

    Rebirthofsword

  • I wish that the author of migi to dali had stayed alive to watch her own masterpiece taking an anime adaption

    Cat_On_60Hz

  • Hi universe, happy to be reincarnated, just so you know...

    Metalgrav

  • This year’s shows out here reminding me how single I am

    Nerdodivergent

  • Anime forever!

    RyN4567

  • Nah I'd win

    ClearerHydra

  • Was good to be here.

    Blind-1

  • Advent to the Top

    Tronplayer

  • Nah I'd win

    animeaddictedboi

  • "Anime is nothing but a paradox of our dreams"

    EroDemo

  • A young looking boy sits in the passenger seat of a car eating an ice cream with his boyfriend staring at him from the driver seat.

    AchmodinIV

  • This is not just a great year for anime watchers who got to enjoy fabulous shows. This year has been a huge step for the conditions of animators and all those who work hard to make these masterpieces. Thank you for this amazing year!

    who_decided-that

  • I AM YOU

    breznick

  • Anime anime

    apin-2020202

  • Results are important, but it is not results that reach people. - Hayashida Takashi, 3-gatsu no Lion

    sygnl

  • 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

  • <3

    shizueshimizu

  • Where is ao no sumika???? Jujutsu kaisen opening is fireeeee

    RalSterdutacoS

  • 99 shows I'm planning to watch 99 different shows Take one down, watch it around 102 shows I'm planning to watch

    CoopBro

  • 2023 was a great time to be an anime enjoyer! Lets hope for an even greater 2024 full of anime! :)

    Jaynautovic

  • 2023 was not a spectacular year for anime, but during spring season and fall season I had a great time with a decent amount of good shows, so I'm satisfied.

    Donic

  • Learn from what you watch

    Innominate001

  • Anime was a mistake.

    linkmax1412

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

    Anime_God_King

  • love you <3

    Rizz_07

  • It was a great year 👍🏼

    uchiha_yasso

  • Next year I'll start rating romance anime based on how alone they can make me feel lol...

    somedarkhour

  • I didn't watch all of these shows, but I know that my favourite got adapted.

    DragonKnight957

  • Excellent year for anime, and it's great to be able to count on MyAnimeList to share this wonderful experience. Here's to another beautiful year!

    CabralKDC

  • I survive

    hihannahere

  • I watched less horny anime this year!

    MilesOfAnime

  • (\_/) (•.•) :) /|__|\ | |

    tolgafiko

  • I LOVE MUSHOKU TENSEI !!!!!

    Tevrr

  • been off the grind

    FarceAsian

  • Best character in the year: Akane Kurokawa Best musican in the year: Sawano Hiroyuki Best VA of the year: Eguchi Takuya and Hayami Saori

    Primus64

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

    Cheshter

  • What a great year its been for anime this year

    zerotion

  • 2023 banged

    MuddyJamm

  • IT'S TIME TO RESIGN AND LIVE FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

    rainnrei

  • “I Am Atomic”

    Noxyasviel

  • Anime Great, Anime Is Life

    FruityPebbleZz

  • (*'ω'*)

    rion34

  • 2023... can't be more grateful that I'm still watching alot of anime while I'm very busy. thanks for all the key people in the anime industry still keep it entrained me well when I'm really exhausted <3 2024... i hope that i got unexpected surprise! (please be Nisekoi 🤣)

    typhiaca

  • 2023 May not have been my best year but at least I could watch some fictional characters have the loving relationship I wish I had.

    Samson_GoKegwa

  • Don't get it twisted who the enemies are. You're only battling yourself.

    amprocker

  • Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet

    twnku

  • i love watching anime lol ahahahg

    daamlakeser

  • One two buckle my shoe -goofy dude

    Lucky8222

  • "When i stress, i watch anime"

    coffee08

  • Using this to try to get people to read the Howl's Moving Castle book because it's so good and deserves just as much love as the movie

    Stormy_Frost

  • If 2023 gave us nothing else, it gave us gremlin girls

    Curlybrace101

  • "If Gojo doesn't win best boy by split decision I will riot"

    Kakarolo

  • This is my peak! GEAR fith

    Aolaogth

  • It was only 10 years...

    Czekaj

  • Thick thighs saves lives

    Beast622

  • You are not the no.1 when you are the only one

    ViRom

  • This year was a good one hope it would continue next year as well

    Destroyer4829

  • Blossoms in the breeze, Anime tales unfold now, Epic tales take flight.

    Setsunation

  • "Idol" was missing from the Openings section.

    Leirbagtsu

  • For another year watching anime!

    laach0829

  • Great year for anime and Manga

    ASAPSHARAD

  • you are my special

    __RushiKesh__

  • I had trouble picking any of the noms for half of these categories despite watching a reasonable number of shows this year.

    Yang_Wenli

  • THE ONE PIECE IS REAL!!!!!!!!!

    Yungmanning31

  • monogatari 2024 woo

    Darth_Kriz

  • we still have enemies

    DoctorText

  • KSM AOT 3LA KSMKM

    SANDMANXIQX95

  • That year was a banger

    OroTsugu

  • A good year for anime

    brendanalex

  • “Nah I’d win”

    I_AM_ASAIN_999

  • Mushoku tensei true best fantasy of the year. Idol op is iconic.

    R24Anime

  • NEW YEAR NEW MENTAL ISSUES

    StovieWovie

  • This were some of the most uninspired choices i've seen in recent years lol

    anime_listcat

  • This year was a rollercoaster ride for anime. You had equally great and awful anime in all four quarters.

    H-Callahan_XX

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

    Relickable

  • I rather be eaten by a zombie, than to not have my quote be published in the final Yearbook.

    APThunder

  • Can't we just burn it all down?

    Stagmar

  • This year was crazy 👍

    TrapuDesu

  • 2023 is definitely one of the best years for yuri animes ✨💖

    great_yarn

  • great year

    wnz

  • great year now give us ngnl s2

    bombkiller1907

  • yooooooooooooo? god dammmmmmn aaeeeeeeeee my lifeee uaa uaa

    _kreyp

  • Let the squirrel flow through your veins!

    Joker-P

  • “When you lose sight of your path, listen for the destination in your heart.” – Allen Walker from D.Gray Man.

    FalseRaven

  • Watching Anime gives me life lessons I never knew I needed, the bonus is I watch new a different characters go through things and come out better in the end. There’s always something new and different it’s exciting to see what will come out next.

    Lance-Karma

  • We live, we love, we MAL.

    ixtf

  • Naruto no.1 anime lifetime.

    JohnnyBanger45

  • love love love

    MoYe_CF

  • My life my anime

    yuzona

  • Im not going to vote in the next year voting

    Azoozgg171

  • id rather abstain

    meccers

  • Even at the end of the year and the beginning , everyone wants a new start like an isekai=)

    Moldoveanu

  • All's well that ends well.

    Pyush032

  • Nah I'd Win

    Darkshine07

  • jjk season 2 was the most diabolical anime the sheer level of destruction, violence, killing of the main cast, and most of all the level of disrespect some of the character choose to do.

    stuffthatscool

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

    MoChiy

  • This year couldn't have been incredible without y'all. The year to come is going to be splendid. Subarachi😉

    Anriyuki

  • Ai translators is king!!

    Ringosfire

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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