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

  • Bond is the best dog ever! Borf!!

    pickle26

  • The year was good overall with lots of s-tier animes, BUT........... Robin is still the best.

    nihonium113

  • My favorite anime's in 2023 --------------------------- attack on titan (season 2) jujutsu kaisen spy family

    JJrelheka

  • the dangers in my heart's OP is the best OP in 2023

    Splaypancake

  • In this yearbook of memories, let our shared love for anime be the vibrant thread that binds us together, transcending worlds and connecting hearts.

    AnimeBeach

  • Where da gabba goo

    Schlaeger

  • I Love Anime Anime is My Only Thing Anime is MY LIFE!!! Nobody Can Stop Me From Watching Anime.

    qwillxzz

  • 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

  • most of these I have got around to watching

    jackkl

  • だけど そんなこと言い出せないから せめて この歌をあなたのためだけに歌う この歌はあなただけに聴いてほしい

    BMGHax

  • this year made me suffer fr (I watched jjk)

    sshinboru

  • amine very nice

    bfpera

  • Looking cool, Vash~!

    Rokelliel

  • The moon is red, The frenzy has begun, There is little time left.

    Neko______

  • Need to get my anime game up

    Vvstarr

  • I don’t know what I don’t know, but I like what I like!

    CKingJr

  • “All we can do is live until the day we die. Control what we can…and fly free.” – Deneil Young (Uchuu Kyoudai or Space Brothers)

    plasma2021

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

    Fulserish

  • These nominees are kinda mid ngl

    CaviarSandwiches

  • Really a great year for weebs! :)

    Lilyy_

  • Solid year. Here's to a better year ahead!!🔥🔥

    Russelyo

  • "all flowers in time bend towards the sun" -jeff buckley & elizabeth fraser

    fatnat1234

  • I have done some many reviews for anime. That i want to do more.

    Holystockings

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

    land0n

  • I am Father Lucas

    FatherLucas

  • A year of great sequels, new titles, waifus (!!!), and catchy anisongs; another prosperous year for anime. Cheers!

    jaeo_k

  • 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

  • If that’s what it takes, I don’t mind, this is nothing - code 015 (Ichigo)

    K3ZZ4_17

  • AOT IS OVER What is the point of living?

    DILHARA

  • FINALLY MOST TRAGICAL Year End😶😂

    IndoSenpai

  • Nah I'd win

    perrfectblue

  • This year come with a remarkable anime from great studios with top notch quality of anime and it is still pretty impressive to see an old anime came back from 30 years ago with bunch of surprise and being another great year of an anime.

    yoloono_2

  • It takes two to tango

    KrugaDesu

  • I sure as heck don't recognize half of these animes that are these choices.

    oreo56

  • A new dawn in a timeless setting evokes the renewal each day brings, an invitation to embrace life's journey. As dusk settles, the garden becomes a haven for contemplation, echoing the timeless quest for serenity within.

    Electrocute4u

  • Whaaadaheel!

    MiLkyW4y

  • I watched so little anime lul

    chasarooni

  • Sorry for being intense about everything, it will happen again.

    10vely

  • I'm let y'all finish but Tomo-chan was anime of the year 2023!!!!!

    Sasukeyeah

  • Actually feel more fair than the crunchyroll anime award.

    SunnyEngandFrsub

  • “Come at me, motherf*cker.” -Yayoi “He is such a Chad.” -Karane “You aren’t Steve Jobs!” -Youko “Wait... Does that make me a lesbian?” -Mahiro “My body is a woman's, but in here, my mind is a man's.” -Kiruko “[…], oppekepeppo, peppopo.” -Tsugaru “I'll be blunt: it's ED.” -Rudeus

    Ekoretto4

  • Here's to another year of great anime!

    Desert17

  • best romance year ever uwu

    Misao16

  • A year with many banger

    Exxen

  • Heavenly Delusion is a must watch, please stop under rating this anime, the character and world are so intricate and it goes of the beaten path.

    Saiki_Kbestanime

  • no mushoku tensei?!?

    Nanutegalli

  • My favorite pony is fluttershy :3

    FluffcakeChan

  • One Piece couldve had a spot in the op nominees. imo

    ItzRicc

  • Happy New Year ;d

    Braums-Poro

  • Anime has taught me that with enough plot armor even you can succeed.

    LeMagicMan

  • “I am risking my life, but I don’t intend to throw it away.” - Megumi Fushiguro, shows that for everything you fight for you have to risk something eventhough it could happen that you lose/fail but you tried it with your whole heart. So risk it, the thought counts.

    GojoMegumi77

  • Pretty good year for all the industry!, some studios did marvelous things, others did that with some crushing into it, but the animes that came month after month prove to be something to remember, a big clap to all the studios, VA's and musicians!

    RobertNF

  • Say whatever you want about red head But don't touch kana

    ouylock

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

    GrandpaSmokes

  • this year has been a year for sure!

    warriorcatpaw

  • These selections were the anime ever this year.

    Ginbroki

  • An absolutely enthralling year for anime, let's hope that the next one is even better!

    MoustacheDino

  • K-On!! Season 2, Episode 24 (19:43)

    Skorge37

  • May the anime for next year even more awesome than 2023!

    mike35p

  • What a year it has been 🎊.

    TraffyIsLaw

  • Pluto hard carried this year. Only a couple good shows tbh

    Perhapsually

  • A wonderful year for anime and hoping to see many more Historical anime along the line! I am so grateful I got to experience all the ones I did and cannot wait for what's to come next

    BrowserJr

  • Are memories something we have or something we've lost?

    sofea_vers2

  • GE HOEFT NIE TE SCHREEUWEN IK HOOR U VANAF HIER YUJI ITADORI

    Altijnwinnen

  • Za Waaaaaarudo

    CriticRamtin

  • The First Time I voted. Really like this..

    BlazingYew12120

  • This year was one of the best years in the anime industry, and the coming year will be even better

    Mohammed_Adil5

  • 2023 was truly the year of peak anime

    KennaIsANerd

  • "Life Wasn't So Bad!" Commence operation: Depression

    Haruka_Hiroaki

  • Do I watch anime because I'm a weeb or am I weeb because I watch anime

    Biraru-san

  • Truly a blessed year in Anime, so many great shows.

    SakiSchakal

  • See you all in the next seasons comment sections!

    Where_is_waldo

  • 2023 was a good year for anime 😭

    _Lxr

  • Shinzou wo sasageyo!! ~Erwin

    ChantarM

  • The year Attack on Titan finally came to an end, after 10 years it deserves to stand as one of the best shows of all time

    KOTFTW

  • it was like choosing everything, from what I watched, and I laughed and enjoyed

    abnkira

  • Too many good shows, too little time. Oh well, plan to watch list grew bigger once again

    Fundin

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

    RalSterdutacoS

  • Good Year for anime

    DexterDaWeeb

  • Pretty good year

    JuicyFoil

  • thanks for choosing not good OP/EDs :thumbs_up:

    ARKR

  • Make it great again

    Globetrottermaxd

  • “I bet it’s just some common thief”

    Strdangerous

  • I LOVE READING ANIME AND WATCHING MANGA!!!!!

    AgravainX

  • love love love

    MoYe_CF

  • My Uni teacher didnt pass me for 4,92

    JiajingDong

  • Best couple of the year are the prtagonists from the dangers in my heart but they where not on the nomination

    Spacova

  • LONG LIVE ANIME!!!

    Gabranth

  • watch one piece.

    ritarinaaaa

  • stop the isekai rainbow !!

    NeextMa

  • Well I am just starting my anime journey, but just a note for my future self, the shows that left the biggest impression on me this year were shows from the past - OG EVA, Sonny boy and CSM. For this year JJK2 was the craziest ride so far. So much anime to catch up to btw)

    Sapega

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

    Kaye-chans

  • I'm getting old and old, my anime taste is not same anymore.

    luminatic

  • Hell, it's been a blast. Onward to new beginnings!

    ookamitr

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

    ClebClelly

  • Most I chose are series I watched bit that doesn't change my feelings about them. They were all bangers

    Infinte_Striker

  • Nah, id win

    Sohzy_

  • Here's to a year of bangers hopefully 2024 has even more

    mortrashanime69

  • If you ain’t first, you’re last - Ricky Bobby

    JeffJusVibin

  • UNDEAD Murder Frace Deserves so many Awards and So much underrated anime of the year 2023

    Sledge_op

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