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

  • this year was the year I started to watch one piece , attack on titan and many more the best 2023 anime for me was one piece and aot and jujutsu kaisen I like anime's so much but 2023 we lost nanami 😢

    Todoroki_Zoro88

  • I am not gee to. who is go Joe ?!!

    JulesLane

  • This was by far my best year for anime. So many top-class shows aired this year that on average, I was watching 10 shows per season and it was still not enough. 2023 is Definitely going down as one of the best years for anime in history.

    69S7B4A5A

  • ❤️

    RohanArya17

  • Finished voting. Not a fan of the voting options in the Infinite Loop (OP/ED that you can't stop replaying) category. "Idol" (Oshi no Ko OP) should have been a voting option there instead of "Kien Romance" or "Shinda".

    StyxParadise

  • To sum up the 2023 Anime year: “Specialz”

    -_-meh-_-

  • "And with a little luck, you'll find the anime that inspires you to do your best!" Keep documenting that anime here on MAL and let's have another great anime year! As Luffy would say, "if you don't take risks, you can't create a future" remember that! - Cory

    VstherSensei

  • All my fellas 🗣️🗣️🗣️

    Smertieboi

  • Treasure the present because it is your gift.

    Mirabelle198

  • Frieren anime oty

    vstiryl96

  • I want my comment to be in the final yearbook but I can't think of any good comment.

    Fallen_Core

  • I want to be the main character.

    _OmO_

  • Good Year

    Silparali

  • Ai translators is king!!

    Ringosfire

  • Didn't watch that many animes this year but yeah the stuff that I watched in 2023 was worth it and good. Hoping to watch more new animes in 2024

    Nerdy-Otaku

  • The name's Forger, Loid Forger.

    SurgeonOfDeath7

  • Pluto finally releasing? Final of AoT? Kuma backstory? Frieren dethroning FMA:B? Another "final" Miyazaki film? Four whole chapters of Berserk? What another wild year

    Throw_away_no99

  • What comes around, stays around.

    Lytoku

  • Souso no frieren the besssssssttt

    Sakurai_Yuta

  • It was only 10 years...

    Czekaj

  • 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

  • idk man the song option never heard majority of them

    bruh_pls69

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

    AltriaRuler

  • Hey Mom! I'm famous now!"

    Jyexie

  • There should also be a category with various top anime genres

    NRELO

  • 2025 is gonna be my year

    xPerSeNN

  • “Nah, I’d win”

    Smullilli

  • Phew! 2023 really gave us a lot of simp-worthy man, huh?😂

    silverwhip21

  • Onimai deserved better :sob: so does heavenly delusion

    Niko247

  • Anime anime

    apin-2020202

  • Za Waaaaaarudo

    CriticRamtin

  • where vending machine?

    joji-_-

  • I don't watch enough anime this year ​

    Pauladino

  • The anime this year were a breath of fresh air.

    itaha_shaikh

  • Let's all have a moment of silence for the best gaming (no, not another isekai) anime to come out in the last decade, SLF!

    Funnyjuiceman

  • i could snuggle bonds fluffy fur for hours ngl (also Nagi and Junta best couple fs)

    easedcookie

  • "To keep up with seasonal, or not to keep up with seasonal" William Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 1

    KeyiOs

  • I got lost on the path if life this year.

    AkitoKaza

  • Allah is the greatest.

    Fredn40

  • 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

  • Epic otaku living for anime's magic! 🌟 Immersed in captivating worlds, I'm a weeb at heart. I Relish the Magic ANIME Unveils.💫✨

    SubhoDas2004

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

    SakiSchakal

  • Do yourself a favor and look at the reviews on Google for Malevolent Kitchen. #Lobotomy Kaisen Supremacy

    cxasandt

  • Memories don’t make themselves, you have to create them.

    AaronWilly

  • I AM ATOMIC!

    PartySizePizza

  • A whole lot of peak this year but I 2024 is gonna have even more peak.

    Naman_2039

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

    ookamitr

  • 2023 was really an amazing year filled with loads of animes that we were so eager to watch. Many unexpected twists and lots of enjoyable characters were displayed in all series. Every season was fun and challenging with excitement and enthusiasm. I look forward to this year,2024!

    rin_roko_

  • Iden Teitei Meltdown!

    cijhho123456

  • There were a couple of anime that took me by surprise this year. My Happy Marriage, Sugar Apple Fairy Tale, as well as A Girl and Her Guard Dog. Then there's the remake of Rurouni Kenshin that I still don't know how to feel about. Looking forward to another year of awesome anime!

    Aritree

  • UMAI

    Bailey_Swag

  • Crème egg

    Shikimori69

  • Star Platinum: The World

    sandwich-boy

  • Actually feel more fair than the crunchyroll anime award.

    SunnyEngandFrsub

  • This year, anime enthusiasts enjoyed a diverse season with a shower of isekai, a sprinkle of romance, and an adventurous storm. A perfect blend of imaginative realms, heartwarming tales, and thrilling journeys.

    sawamura02

  • Frieren melhor anime de todos os tempos!

    Juliocezar7

  • Romance anime is the best genre anime ✨

    FadielAmerhauser

  • "throughout heaven and earth i alone am the honored one"

    Paeer-kun

  • Romance was alive and well in anime 2023

    SuperFan123

  • This year there was many amazing anmie released, every seazon i found something interesting for me and i had a lot of fun watching ❤

    Ulubieniec

  • I'm about to commit yuri.

    JadeHoxen

  • > "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Shoyo Hinata, Haikyuu!

    Ahkrin

  • Why the hell, doesnt MAL put the english titles next to the Japanese titles. Not every ones a dweeeb. Plus most of the titles on crunchyroll/HiDive are in english as default.

    Queen_Strea

  • "You should have nominated Insomniacs After School for more categories!" - Hes starving you're not

    rxsss

  • Every was good

    Rizvi24

  • Life always not daijobu But we also always dekiru.

    risupeko_02

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

    pachpachpachi

  • Much good oof

    TPOddo20

  • this selection felt very real unlike a certain other selection

    Pengvinen

  • I wake up looking pregnant from all the spiders I eat in my sleep

    BlobertCow

  • 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

  • It been a year unlike any other just like the one before it and the one before that…

    LordTgamer

  • I haven't seen slot of these.

    Qwinnnnnnn

  • If there were scales, on one side is my love for anime, while on the other side is my free time. It's obvious which side it should tilt on.

    Apexis

  • Makes you feel truly grateful to be alive at this point when so many great animes are coming out every year. 2023 was especially packed and 2024 seems even more great with many anticipated and long awaited sequels coming out. Can't wait to watch them all!

    TsutanaiFuun

  • KEMONO JIHEN SESSION 2 WHEN

    GemienLUV

  • Nah, I'd win

    GRO0VY

  • don't believe in yourself believe in Kamina and believe in you

    Worldxh3rox67

  • What a great year for anime! I did miss a few nominations in the yearbook vote list though, like the latest seasons of Kimetsu no Yaiba, Mushoku Tensei, Dr. Stone and Bleach. Yes, I'm very fond of adventure and fantasy genres. Sorry not sorry. Anyway, much <3 fellow anime <3'ers!

    Hegnar

  • I still strongly believe, that best OP/ED can be found in "Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These"!

    LoneWolf111

  • It's astonishing I remembered every character out of the selection this season. Maybe I will go outside today.

    N0ms

  • What a year 2023 was.......

    SPACECRAFT

  • This was a very special year for me when it comes to anime. During the beginning of the year, I went through an extremely difficult time involving family and school, and being able to relax with anime and the challenges of MAL helped me a lot. Thank you very much MAL! Happy 2024!

    PeedroHM

  • I ENJOYED THIS YEAR AND IT WAS REALLY REALLY FUN TO WATCH AND EXPERIENCE ALL THOSE NEW ANIMES. I HOPE THIS YEAR WILL BE MORE FUN THAN 2023.

    Sayantan06

  • Bleach>Mom Dad Sister Brother One Piece

    AstaWrld_

  • I havent watched some stuff but I have seen a lot mentioned and seen bits and pieces of stuff to vote!

    Canaan

  • I want to touch some grass in 2024

    Althern

  • Rest in Peace Attack On Titan

    Beater7777

  • Anime is my will

    Yuk1_Makoto

  • What a wonderful year

    Robinho_

  • If demonic serial killer, why cute?

    Sumigiri

  • “Xie Lian is my spirit animal.” - Hua Cheng probably

    Takami_Fumikage

  • Year 2023 was a complete blast with numerous animes that managed to keep me interested especially with their OSTs, openings, and endings.

    SanessyAdversary

  • According to the 2023 season, otakus cannot escape

    Ririko-chan

  • Op section missing Idol-Oshi no ko

    19Leonardo93

  • Thanks for the great year MAL staff 👍

    demision

  • New Stories, New Memories and New Feelings!

    Imortally

  • D.Gray-Man next season when

    andromedacat

  • Same 🍃 new year

    0nuR873

  • Happy 2004!

    Erdgeist

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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