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

  • I am watching everything.

    mulligan17

  • Truly a year of highs and lows

    Paxilian

  • I have no enemies

    Rexus1704

  • No Oshi No Ko in soundtrack section, seriously?!

    pachpachpachi

  • There’s a possibility that I may have fangirled a little bit when I saw that Sugar Apple Fairy Tale had a nomination this year.

    Skoorb

  • It was a good year.

    Pericka

  • Watch anime to escape reality until it becomes reality .

    Tanpra_Naymay

  • another day another four episodes done with a anime

    2Soldier2Fort

  • Throughout heaven and earth, I alone am the sinned one, Stand proud computer, you have withstood my anonymous trials. Nah, I'd browse.

    -ham-

  • Attack on titan best anime ever

    Atakan-Titan

  • great year

    wnz

  • Maomao best girl of 2023

    H4ze123

  • A Good year for the Anime comunity

    nish10

  • i love balding 🧌🧌

    ChocoPudding7

  • monogatari series is still yhe best

    zuromu

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

    LeMagicMan

  • Frieren >>>>>> JJK

    LemonLorax

  • It's been a wonderful year blessed with countless over the notch animes. Truly a impactful year for anime.

    AkagamiNoSadat

  • I watched less anime this year as I was busy but overall it was a good year. Not as good as 2022 though. But still enjoyed It.

    rafi369

  • The first two seasons of 2023 made a big impression on me, I had a great time watching anime last year and I hope this happens again this year

    sofiekujo33

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

    _Mitzuki101

  • An chaotic year overall and loved it

    MickeyMinaj

  • Just you x you 🥷♥️ Stay always as 102% hustlers.

    Lugavic

  • 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

  • 2023 may’ve not been my year, but 2023 was a good year for anime. So I guess having good anime coming out in 2023 makes up for all the hell I went through in 2023.

    Bright_Star645

  • You all should check Kingdom this year, season 5 will be glorious :)

    Eathrien

  • If you're handsome, you can do anything.

    -Saphiran-

  • I definitely got all this wrong...

    Agoven

  • This year was such an incredible year for anime, I really loved every season.

    Shiza05

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

    The_Cmoose

  • Please keep bringing the sequels of high rating anime Japanese industry and keep it up on the animations! Also, could you bring up a cool anime entirely based on dragon mysteries which includes cool dragon designs and moments!! And thank you! Anime makes my stressful day easy.

    RupinS123

  • Nice anime season

    Xencei

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

    FusionGengar

  • Many great animes came out this year. 👍

    mohd_Ashfaq

  • Too watch anime is the same as drinking wine. As I get older it gets better and better. But often it becomes undrinkable vinegar.

    Jaredhtm

  • Viva el anime!

    Davi_92

  • ワクワク、はらはら。。。

    Kiryotsu

  • “I Am Atomic”

    Noxyasviel

  • This year we got quantity and quality anime and for that animators deserve all the love and respect in the world.

    Suraj_99

  • Shinzou wo sasageyo!! ~Erwin

    ChantarM

  • Great anime productions aired this year, but there was too little time to watch them all. Hopefully next year will be as fruitful as the previous one and will bring more free time to enjoy watching at least some of them with new energy and passion!

    Almenir

  • Attack on Titan best series.

    Marmodious

  • I have no enemies.

    bloodlustparadox

  • I feel like I haven't watched alot of anime thus year due to exams... but I'll try to finish all the anime I can.... fighting!. I hope to get more anime that interests me.

    Starlight_1538

  • ARISE - KENTA,2024

    Ajsasotona1318

  • HAPPY NEW YEAR

    niyanthecat

  • Where is aot tho

    GreenBean15

  • 2023 was a great year for anime, here's hoping that 2024 is better.

    DLDan

  • "The frenzy has begun. The moon is red. We are out of time."

    7mato

  • ( ͡ ° ͜ʖ ͡° )

    Ziahhh

  • please live without worries about anything

    Ryuzake

  • So hard pick just one :'''(

    II-RimuruTempest

  • 2023 has so many good anime series and such a variety. I can't wait to see what 2024 has to offer. ❤️

    XxSparkliesxX

  • wake up to reality

    Caff321

  • the animes were great this year! big up attack on titan!!

    milkyiiway

  • I don't care about this but what I care about is SNOW WHITE WITH THE RED HAIR, BOTH SEASONS, PEAK ANIME, NOTHING WILL EVER BE BETTER THAN THIS.

    ConnerTwT

  • The more animes we watching,, the more close we reach legendary status "The Wisdom of Weebs"

    JvE18

  • Chipi chipi chapa chapa

    BeriBerry

  • "Itterasshai Eren"

    Creitus

  • 100 Girlfriends & Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon are the most overrated romances this year! Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu best romance this year! Anata no Soba ni not on best OP list is criminal!

    nightmarelegend

  • One Piece on top

    txnshii_

  • I haven't 90% of the things on here

    heyimomo

  • Jjk and pluto carried

    NotGoldxn

  • 2023 best anime’s year !

    Yuzuyu01

  • 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

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

    MoChiy

  • 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

  • to the next time

    VanillaCupcake82

  • Screw sequels!

    ChaosJester

  • 2023 was a remarkable year for anime and I hope that the following years are just as memorable

    LieutenantPanda8

  • Bleach is clear and there is only one big three

    Therengoku342

  • give more option

    Zyperexa

  • "Give me an M! 'M' Give me an A! 'A' Give me an L! 'L' What's the spell? 'My Assignment is Late!' YES! wait..."

    snasralla

  • New year, same me

    ee1la

  • amazing for 2023. good job

    Ishtaaar

  • 2023 was an awesome year for me. I watched more than 60 Days Anime Episodes this year and I am fully satisfied with it. Thank you all for produce Anime :)

    sepantaa

  • This year would've been good for anime if not for Mahito.

    Adamskylar

  • This year in anime has been amazing!

    DominickFisher

  • I know that my comment will not get published in the final yearbook but I just finished the whole year watching romance anime. I mean the amount of romance anime we got this year is just top notch lol. But I still enjoyed it to the every bit! <3

    its_sohana

  • And then, I expel these three items from the barrier!.. I look forward to your next use!

    philosolog

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

    CKingJr

  • Had a great year. Alhamdhulillah 😊

    pookiepied

  • KEEP IT UP ME!

    DazeBaze

  • Let's hope to a new year of exciting anime!!

    Izaisdumm

  • Anime in a Year was pretty solid with great characters and a lot of revelations. A lot of catching OPs and EDs. Hope in 2024 lots of joyfull characters and lots of storytelling to keep us entertained.

    imhakiyu

  • Watch what you want to watch!!! Don't let some random on the Internet tell you otherwise.

    MegaEliteMES

  • I have nothing to say, but thanks for another year, myanimelist.

    Lendadojogo1

  • The one piece is real!

    beefleaf_loveit

  • EL diablo

    Neco_arc_gaming

  • With this treasure I summon, Nah, I'd win

    Kingpatato

  • 2023 was a pretty decent year for anime, this year mainly comprised of sequels of anime I was already watching, which was cool. (ﾉ･_-)☆

    Ryoko_Asuka

  • devil may cry 3 fan

    TouchMeSM

  • Great year for anime, lots of memories.

    jiyoungg

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

    Yakuin_Jirou

  • Eminence in shadow is peak

    opening_god_999

  • Nah, I'd win.

    Ad_Alex

  • I’ll take a potato chip… AND EAT IT!

    Dratibrime

  • Jujutsu Kaisen goated

    TaterTart

  • I love anime so much

    Nantaz

  • With great power, comes great rizzsponsibility.

    NoCriticalz

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