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

  • You don't get what you dream of, you only get what you work for

    AltriaRuler

  • Spring season was stacked, God damn...

    HinKyto

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

    Ugema

  • 2023 was the Year of Phoenix!

    Denji

  • I'm about to commit yuri.

    JadeHoxen

  • All my fellas 🗣️🗣️🗣️

    Smertieboi

  • 2023 was a wild year frl. Lot's of firsts and a lotta shockers. Here's to having a great 2024!!! ヾ(•ω•`)o

    pennyroyal_tea

  • Yuuji 007, 0 power ups, 0 help from the script, 7 traumatic events ~Feli

    Feliponcio_

  • Once someone said anime is childish they will never watch itnow look who is here and watching non stop

    Sulna

  • so much good anime... my exams are doomed...

    cr4ckers

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

    AgravainX

  • 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

  • This year was a bless to romance and action fans

    Saiokun

  • What are these nominations????

    ClashMasterJH

  • Witch Hat Atelier anime news this year frfr

    NotShelby

  • THORFINN!

    Tommy_Andre

  • HAPPY NEW YURI!!

    lesbienby

  • 2023 - a year of firsts and lasts

    LunaeLoon

  • 2023 WAS a year.

    ZAZC

  • Forgot about life just watch anime

    Callumdrew

  • IF YOU CAN’T OBTAIN SOMETHING BECAUSE IT’S TOO EXPEN-SIVE… YOU JUST HAVE TO CHEAPEN IT. SO I LOWERED HER VALUE. -Lakan Kan

    supportfree

  • Just do it, no one gonna stop you

    Itsmechinmoy

  • Are you a weeb because of My Anime List or are you My Anime List because you are a weeb?

    eris_exp

  • Watch Pluto

    idk_tbh0

  • 2023 es probablemente el año en el que termine mas anime y vi cosas que no esperaba aventurarme. Haré que 2024 sea el año que mas animes haya terminado.

    OnaniMasterErick

  • 2023 was so fun because of all these wonderful anime. Every season with every new anime. It's was so so so exciting.

    shruti_g

  • "PARRY PARRY NOW THIS IS MY STYLE PLAYING BROKEN GAMES ALL NIGHT"

    Tobywobydog

  • ╯︿╰

    EoBerrr

  • Zamn

    Deepvyapari123_

  • great year

    wnz

  • <3

    shizueshimizu

  • No anime no life

    Clarent_ZS

  • 2023 has been a very good year for anime, on to the next one!

    Kazuhira17

  • “Oshi no Ko made me realize that I wasn’t who I was until I became an idol.”

    AnimestfuJustin

  • Great year for anime I think heavenly delusion was my favourite show this year!

    rwmasonv

  • Op section missing Idol-Oshi no ko

    19Leonardo93

  • Uuuuh… Anime uh, finds a way.

    chr1st0ph3rGG

  • This year has truly been incredible, but the high point for me were definitely the romance and action anime that released. They were absolutely amazing! Honestly, I can't wait to see what gems the new year brings in this genre too.

    Konize

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

    Catplane123

  • Best anime Angel next Door

    ShadowR366

  • Frieren is best obachan

    xnutellajar

  • What an year for anime! Can't wait for 2024 to take things to another level.

    Maj1me

  • Lets hope 2024 is just as good with anime as 2023!

    blacklotush

  • Accelerate to infinity

    Canabyk342

  • Let's go

    Ghost-of-Uchiha

  • Whoever thought there would be zombie dance that would beat thriller for Halloween. It was a year of laughter, romance, thrills, adventures, murders, trips that were out of this world literally. Seeing old and new friends and making memories.

    northernsunshine

  • 素晴らしい一年でした

    hydrahysa22

  • The best time to strike is when the opponent tries to finish you.

    NoobKillerBG

  • Anime is life.

    Momotaro_

  • "Let's kick it up a notch, Itadori! This will be the last time you and I curse each other!"

    Kise__Ryota

  • "Every woman I meet tries to murder me!" - Denji, Chainsaw Man

    llreiss

  • monogatari series is still yhe best

    zuromu

  • The year in anime

    dattebayo0987654

  • Bleach The Best

    RoPro_2000

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

    ilybogdan

  • To say it frankly, 2023 for anime was peak.

    x_12914

  • " the one who wears a human shell of flesh...." - Oberon ( The ancient magus bride)

    LADAN-S

  • Always watch and learn 😊

    TimipaFrank

  • My mom said she’d give me $5 if I wrote something.

    SNOzzie_

  • with this treasure id summon throughout heaven and earth i alone am the honored one, sukuna, stand proud because nah, id win

    wB2hujGJdHwO_

  • All stories have ending, o7 2023.

    Xyfum

  • I have no enemies

    Rexus1704

  • Is my quote great because it made the yearbook, or is the yearbook great because it has my quote.

    Dammykad

  • The year 2023 was rich in new anime releases, new seasons for anime we didn't expect, I personally, and the anime community too were very surprised by the quality of some anime, the year 2024 will surely be full of surprises like the one we saw the year before!

    MisterScie

  • Even though we all know that one day we will die,But still despite knowing that we are enduring all the pain and suffering to move forward in our life;For a life where we will not regret anything.And in this journey we all are experiencing so many things And there comes Anime^^

    Shinosuke_desu

  • Another year of not touching grass

    xiaoxu

  • Skibidi toilet

    Durles

  • It was a fun year for anime fans!!!

    Dragonfer

  • No way you guys didn't nominate Oshi No Ko and Frieren's Yoasobi songs in the OP categories or didn't nominate Ichikawa & Yamada for cutest couple lol

    SirMoist

  • This year passed really quickly. Huh!!!!

    Ashok_Kumar

  • try to enjoy every moment

    otakuukunn

  • 2023 was the year which marked my one year completion of when I started watching Anime. This year I watched less anime than last year but The Anime that I watched this year had some of my favourites so yeah there is that and yeah kinda It was a chill year for me

    Yuto_Tanaka_Joy

  • All my fellas

    Rem_Chann

  • idk most of these, whens the slice of life glow up?

    NoUsernamesIKnow

  • I will never forget all the INCREDIBLE anime that came out this year

    Lovishlexii

  • The truth behind one's charm is kindness. Be a good person. That is all.

    Spiciu

  • Tengoku Daimakyo FOR LIFE

    OvileeDay

  • i’m going to become the KING OF PIRATES

    Dumaybee1

  • Crème egg

    Shikimori69

  • Make anime great again

    Amble

  • IDOL deserved to be on the best OP/ED

    credi10

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

    ViRom

  • Stay awesome and keep smiling

    miyahara_akane

  • HAPPY NEW YEAR

    niyanthecat

  • In a world of lies be the truth!

    Oliver2085

  • 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

  • Jujutsu Kaisen goated

    TaterTart

  • Akuma-kun was the best anime in 2023. Frieren has the 2nd Place and Pluto the 3rd.

    MomotarosMTZ

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

    luminatic

  • Oshi no Ko got robbed

    Naloops

  • Enjoy the year watching the best shows ever

    MilanSenpai_SvK

  • I feel bad for all the shows from the bottom half of MAL on this poll

    TongueCreed

  • SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF IS THE BEST ANIME OF 2023

    idom

  • i skipped my classes to watch anime

    toresbeats

  • BORF-Great bond

    thetunneldweller

  • To be real, mushoku tensei s2 also has a good opening so it should be gibven a change. Even oshi no ko/my star has the best openign/ending in 2023 so far acc to me.

    ThunderOP17

  • Amazing

    HarleQueens

  • "Waku waku!" -Zaraki Kenpachi from One Piece

    daddydong

  • I can't wait to april 2024

    Sidewayrussian

  • 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

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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