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 really really really really really REALLY love Anime

    Jeljek

  • This year was full of amazing shows that made smile, laugh, cry, dream, and I hope this starting year is able to keep up with this much quality and diversity!

    jppmcosta

  • The time is near, we have to prepare...

    Lobo-uzumaki

  • "WHETHER YOU WIN OR LOSE... YOU CAN ALWAYS COME OUT AHEAD BY LEARNING FROM THE EXPERIENCE." -ALL MIGHT

    Rookieup

  • The absolute ingenuity and skill depicted by creators in 2023 made the year a lot bigger for everyone. The incontrovertible power to change lives, depicted by Vinland Saga, Attack On Titan, Bleach, Jujutsu Kaisen and plenty others has made the year memorable. 2024 will be bigger.

    Mox_mox_moxed

  • THE ONE PIECE IS REAL!!!!!!!!!

    Yungmanning31

  • Every was good

    Rizvi24

  • 2023 was THE year to comeback to anime!

    hackmut

  • anime was a mistake.

    jimmyjohns2323

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

    JvE18

  • another year without the touch of a woman.👍

    dakshinn

  • The good stuff was either great or good, the bad stuff was realy bad.

    gatha23

  • It's meant to never be reciprocated. But I've found another way to be around.

    lilydayo

  • Shibuya Incident Arc my beloved

    Arska551

  • hehe, another strong anime year!!

    Netfreak19

  • a new anime year

    angel66666

  • i like the older anime better tbh. but some of these are cool too ig.

    Kazu_aoi_aze

  • Zom 100 pulled me back into seasonal anime only to not actually finish during the summer. At least it stuck the landing on Christmas!

    Cayusashi

  • Frieren goat (hope this ages well lol)

    GamerLudwig

  • None of the shows I really liked this year showed up to vote for in anything.

    Anime_God_King

  • Here's to another year of bangers!

    VarsityRisneX

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

    mrpekr

  • Anime is Life, that's for sure!

    Gonryo_Spectrum

  • Exploring the vibrant world of anime – where imagination knows no bounds! 🌟

    PranamSJ

  • Play Path to Nowhere

    Zoshlog

  • May 2024 bring us even more joyful anime & manga to watch, read and enjoy!

    Relickable

  • For every anime that is released, a thousand are forgotten.

    Oranjebok93

  • one piece #1 always

    bij910

  • Secret Anime of the Year: OVERTAKE! Most engaging story and character development evarrrrrrr!!!!!

    Cammedham

  • FINALLY MOST TRAGICAL Year End😶😂

    IndoSenpai

  • Nah, I'd win

    Weap0nX

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

    DLDan

  • One of the best years for anime. (Even though I started this year :p)

    LarsManneke

  • Im not going to vote in the next year voting

    Azoozgg171

  • Awsome Anime year

    AbiUchia

  • The most thick anime - Ryza no Atelier

    Nikine

  • "Goku, did you put your name in the Tournament of Power?" - Beerus asked calmly.

    TysonStorm

  • People have to save themselves. One person saving another is impossible -Oshino Meme from Monogatari

    KateInterstellar

  • ima demo ao ga sundeiru ima demo ao wa sundeiru

    law_liet_

  • JJK S2 has set the bar high for action anime.

    ARock024

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

    Pain_Fuyuki95

  • 2023 was very entertaining, I am blessed. 2024 is going to be insane.

    ToMM3R

  • Love it tô participate 😍

    CherryPetals

  • This year’s shows out here reminding me how single I am

    Nerdodivergent

  • LONG LIVE ANIME!!!

    Gabranth

  • 2023 was the best year for any anime fans. We got tramautized by anime like jujutsu kaisen and at the same time felt wholesome watching ‘The girl I like forgot her glasses.'

    Validusername_12

  • This year had alot of good shows..... but instead of those i watch the dog ecchi

    CasTheRock

  • "To be classy, watch One Piece."

    animeislif26

  • The year of anime is coming, the 2023 is just the demo!

    Tiago-dono

  • Without love, the truth cannot be seen.

    Emillian

  • If you cannot live without someone's coddling, death is the only solution.

    iieskaa

  • I am ATOMIC!

    off-line_syonara

  • Good year for anime

    NoRespawn

  • This past year for anime was an absolute banger, so many great shows! Random thoughts: Tecnobalde never dies o7 Go play Crosscode

    TecnoCreeper

  • Who up Bungoing they Stray Dog rn

    KrispBread

  • Hakutou is best boy and must be protected at all costs!

    Lord_Nawor

  • Looking forward to another year of great anime!

    firefractal

  • 2023 was a great year for anime. yeah, very great year. *sigh* Soo, how did you like one piece this week? Good, right?

    shadovv300

  • ROM-COM FOR THE WIIIN !

    yuutoikuto

  • Always Remember what Dr Ligma had said, "New year gives your 365 chances to make your life better". Don't ask me who Dr Ligma is.

    GreateProtim

  • I realised I didn't watch much anime

    Gangesh27

  • most of these I have got around to watching

    jackkl

  • Didn't watch much this year, went and touched grass

    YourKettleFakeG

  • Another good year with my comfort medium ♡

    Soegyi16

  • I have no enemies...

    Juna02

  • I love BLEACH

    AunSun9

  • I didn't even watch all these tbh

    Disapointment123

  • RENTAROOOOO-CHANNNN

    romanthekalisto

  • Defo one of the more diverse year for the anime industry

    _sh1re

  • The op and Ed. Wasn't really that great on the options. But the other stuff and cutest couples were awesome

    Crisis_genocide

  • This year anime is reach and very varsitail and need a lot of time to finish most of the best... Thanks for this good year and I hope the next year is bigger and bettet

    as7sasi3

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

    easedcookie

  • “Started One Piece….I hope I’m there to finish it. AMENNN!!” Thank you so much for this app. I was kinda just struggling to write every anime out on this little notebook I have BUT NOWW I can easily list everything and it’s all organized so thank you again!

    Me_Kk

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

    Sulna

  • banging year

    osaover1

  • How much satosugu fanfics can one community make?

    JMS1037

  • Monogatari solo... araragi solo.... kizumonogatari solo all of them

    Ayham2007

  • What an year for anime! We hit the lows of Inukai's Dog but also hit the highs of Vinland Saga. Both ways, this year is sure to be remembered.

    Mashrafi_Rian

  • In a year with so many remakes and sequels, will we ever get a no game no life season 2?

    SkRyE

  • Daddy's home

    FidesLeviathan

  • I accidentally got addicted to anime. I think getting addicted to drugs would be healthier.

    TodiT

  • Frieren anime oty

    vstiryl96

  • Loved flipping between chill and depressing every week!

    Fuzzy_Barbarian

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

    Suraj_99

  • This year of anime was Atomic!

    Herscythe

  • IDK, just enjoy Animanga

    Blyatman_Stalin

  • May 2024 be better than 2023!

    BadApple-

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

    AgravainX

  • Every time I watch anime, I disappoint my parents a little bit more. That's why I keep doing it.

    StrokeofMidnight

  • i love uma musume

    VinZentVanDough

  • "You will never be able to love anybody else until you love yourself." –Lelouch Lamperouge, Code Geass

    Romaokoo

  • "Do you use MyAnimeList because you like anime, or do you like anime because you use MyAnimeList?"

    Yary24

  • WE GONNA MAKE A LOT OF CREAM PUFFS!!!

    KhoaMegumin

  • Anime is just like people, there are ones u want to be friends with, and others u want truck-san to hit them.

    iamrimurutempest

  • I give Solid 8/10 points for this years anime's.

    Coftik

  • Love is like a genjutsu but not for anime.

    shv_veta9

  • Nah I'd Win

    Darkshine07

  • This year's roster was quite overwhelming, honestly, to me it felt as explosive as when anime became higher in demand over lockdown, even the less popular titles like Migi to Dali/Migi & Dali somehow were able to blend how I felt about anime this year, nearing perfection.

    funkycirno

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

    Izaisdumm

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