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

  • Honestly, I'm not really familiar with the OP/ED that are included in this yearbook. Some was pretty good ngl.

    Catplane123

  • 2023 was not the best for both me and anime but hopefully 2024 will be a banger for anime and for everyone hustling in life🥳🥳🎉🎇🫂🤩🤩

    Baka_Otaku03

  • Please give us another season of LV 999 Yamada-kun

    Agerian

  • Heee~~~ Last Year As Full Time Otakus...

    Pain_Fuyuki95

  • Another fantastic year of animes - Sun Tzu, the art of war

    Yadava98

  • I do not wish to age any more yet at the same time I do not wish to stay in this mediocre current moment.

    June-4th_1989

  • I didn't even watch all these tbh

    Disapointment123

  • Anime is a form of art that deserves appreciation and critisism by its viewers and none else.

    Alex_Lamb

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

    lmaysh

  • Was good to be here.

    Blind-1

  • Daughter, wife, work, studies... And I'm still bringing some good anime with me this year. I hope you don't let go of our beloved otaku culture, even in the most difficult moments of life. Good year everyone.

    RaposaCaramelo

  • Though I'm a cat person, Gege is the only cat I wanna kick hard

    Naganohara

  • The anime industry is never gona lose my respect.

    itsleoxz

  • Amazing year for anime! I hope we get more shoujo romance in 2024 ^^

    jjhulia

  • I hope anime studios can make even better and more exciting anime, anime 2023 will not be forgotten because it is very interesting. I hope that everyone who watches anime will always be healthy and blessed. For anime makers, keep up the spirit and don't give up

    Akumahapa

  • So many hidden gems but you there still using that gold

    EveAR_HAN

  • Good year sorta

    Blue111

  • Bocchi The Rock Season 2 when?

    MundaneSoudane

  • WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOO! Another fantastic year for anime fans. 2024 is gonna be crazy!

    Oasis951

  • I wish I were a bird

    TheBasicAnimeFan

  • Great year for anime, like jjk and others

    AkiAndAqua

  • I love frieren

    _SIREN_

  • 2023 was a hard year. Losing family members, taking an exam which determines my future and college, but I'm glad I didn't stop watching anime even though I thought of doing so. I'm starting to understand why people tend to like wholesome/cute animes as they age lol. Thank You!

    Dark_Axgel

  • I didn't really watch that many anime in 2023

    Razor_098

  • wishing the best for more fabulous anime to come!

    Simply_Choccy

  • Bigger and better, every year!

    Suryayan

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

    Mohamedbensitine

  • Spend more time watching things around you, than watching the same thing everyday

    J_MAN2

  • MAL is the best anime list website ✨️

    CherrieX

  • One more year of beign an anime fan

    DavidPerez3

  • From here on, as one who has been rejected, I shall support her from afar and hope for her happiness. - Sajou Wataru

    gakuendo

  • Mom i made it into the MAL2023 year book. Are you finally proud of me?

    mrpekr

  • GG

    PD2XX4

  • it's been a loaded year! to the point that it's almost impossible to keep up with, even the good ones, because there are so many of them!

    samprit51

  • I don’t know how to skateboard

    FrogFriend456

  • The 2023 anime season was my last before taking a big step towards adulthood, going to college. And I can say it was a memorable one, I watched a lot of anime. Hopefully life wont become too hard and I will get to watch my favorite anime with a smile on my face. Also ty MAL staff

    renz330

  • “Every Chance Can Heal Immorality” ~ A wise man

    AustinHarlow

  • My Life like watamote but worse

    Radd25_

  • My 14th year of watching anime, and no... I cannot beat the allegations.

    Noelle43

  • It's not too late to catch up to One Piece.

    mcblueeya

  • "Dare mo Kare mo Doko mo Nani mo Shiranai" from the ed of Heavenly Delusions properly sums up my year. I hope next year is more straightforward and fun.!!

    lunagirl-1279

  • 2023 Anime was super good, excited for 2024. Wishing for more Yuri, wlw action from the yuri Goddess

    Naka74

  • Degeneracy is my life now

    EgggRoll

  • The balling will always exist, even long after my passing.

    Buzz-1

  • Espectacular year

    Emmanuelgda

  • Wake Up, Girls! 10th Anniversary 👐👐👐

    wswsasd

  • i have no enemies

    vikings123

  • thanks for the mangakas and animators for making me feel alive :)

    katymeowy

  • To another great year of anime and manga!

    KNIIGHT77

  • Information is weapon

    Sidkid_otaku

  • “Life is full of surprise and it might just be around the corner”

    RED-clover12

  • People will keep saying "This is the year for anime" each year at this rate, just look at these candidates. It's very hard to choose from either ;-:

    MuadNaji

  • Ello!

    nabboman317

  • nah id win

    hashibiiraa

  • "I hate nice girls"

    chiheisensei

  • Time flies. But you know what else flies? A bird

    Complicated121

  • Missing jjk op 1 and tokyo revenger for chilly op, demon slayer opening for rocking

    Fr0st17

  • No matter where I am or how I feel, Anime is always there for me

    -Gamer-

  • Had a good year 😌

    Hikki_2307

  • A wise man once said "BOMBACLAT"

    No_1Bakha

  • Urusei is understand watch it....

    Lol1268

  • "I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned" - Richard Feynman

    Mob1208

  • Bye Bye 2023!

    Aesethyr

  • the best anime is aot and love is war. nothing else

    kofu137

  • What a great year of Anime and hope that 2024 will live up to the hype, i'll still be watching though.

    emilyrye05

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

    Ulvehunden

  • need no game no life s2

    Shiroi_yuki8280

  • I want to eat ramen :3

    Veziane

  • Anime love it or hate it, it'll still be anime

    CrazyPanda98

  • Roses are red, Violets are blue, One piece will forever be the best, Achoo!!

    Gorgriano

  • Without love, the truth cannot be seen.

    Emillian

  • “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

  • In the anime/manga of life, I'm the protagonist of my own story – finding strength, laughter, and endless possibilities in every episode/chapters.

    Yedstr

  • Where's Anya?!!!!!!

    Niveen_Sleem

  • 2023 - a year of firsts and lasts

    LunaeLoon

  • Mahito needs more love, who agrees?

    SaiRuthvik

  • If demonic serial killer, why cute?

    Sumigiri

  • “I’m so wet right now” -Hanazono Hakari The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You

    Soupychecks

  • "For there to be pain, there has to be kindness. For darkness to standout there has to be the sun. You can't have one without the other, and both have their uses." -Fruits Basket

    battlegirljess

  • In best couple and romance was missing "seijo no maryoku wa bannou desu 2db season", started in october 2023

    FerFloV

  • This year has been a great time to be an anime fan, we had a lot of selections to watch and every season was enjoyable and had atleast one Anime I'd look back on.Yet the one Anime that stands above all for me will be Vinland Saga S2 and for romance it'd be the Dangers in my Heart

    Mr_Assassin_

  • Overall a great year for anime sad so see it go but hopefully this year can be even better

    Rain112

  • I watched so little anime lul

    chasarooni

  • It was another year of watching anime that was very fun. Even though I started working until I didn't have time. But I still love anime.

    Youter5938

  • i only know is just the one arima from oshi no ko because i even not watching all anime before so i pick random vote so my bad :)

    Sinqz_anime

  • I don't know why I am here. A weird circle appeared around my feet and then I was asked to vote on a bunch of things. Who would have thought my life would come to this.

    Hovlane

  • Chipi chipi chapa chapa

    BeriBerry

  • Naruto and Fruits Basket, the Betther animes

    Otakinho-carente

  • Shinzou wo sasageyo!! ~Erwin

    ChantarM

  • Idk, just enjoy anime!

    MilanesaConPure

  • A year with many banger

    Exxen

  • I really appreciate the work of all the creators and team for such amazing and entertaining Anime. Kudos to all. ✨

    Stupendonick

  • “Nah, I’d Win”

    Onlinx

  • We only traveled together for a mere 10 years - Frieren

    wierdowill

  • Watch Fire Force and read Gachiakuta!

    Sandyawns

  • Big thanks to all the bad anime this year. You only made me suffer through 1 episode before I dropped you. I’ll always forget you

    TomAquinas

  • This year has been a lot of emotional rollercoaster.. starting from uncomfortable laughter to crying in silence to heart throbbing romantic moments ❤️

    Tonystark4-Otaku

  • mob op was robbed

    HentaiConnoisser

  • Looking back on 2023, it seems like it has been another good year to be an anime addict. There is so much to love.

    JackieWepps

  • I haven't seen slot of these.

    Qwinnnnnnn

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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