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

  • Aot best anime

    SirRalphito

  • Suffering builds character

    JoachimHurtig

  • Anime makes you a weeb which makes your life easier

    NirabHira

  • COVID was 3 years ago, time to get up & get back to work again (DAMN!! 🙃)

    F124N

  • would you win because nah or would you nah because id win

    MercuryEleven

  • Yeay anime 2023 is good

    farandi007

  • "If you only face forward, there is something you will miss seeing." — "Kiki's Delivery Service"

    Mixxso

  • Where you go I go… what you see I see…

    FrancesDinner

  • 2023 was just like a sweet pudding, it was sweet while it lasted

    shash_sama18

  • We could settle for a smile, and a fond farewell.

    nishipldn

  • 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

  • Why have 1 real boyfriend when you can have 50 fictional ones ♡.

    little_neet

  • another year without the touch of a woman.👍

    dakshinn

  • This anime year was like One Piece. It was too long, but not long enough.

    AnyTheFox

  • (*'ω'*)

    rion34

  • 💀

    egemirefe

  • 2023 is the year of Rom-Com.Hope this year will be blast too!!!

    Ali_Hossain

  • 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

  • Life is for living, leave the past behind and enjoy the show.

    Meeno_Minhas

  • This year was a rollercoaster ride for anime. You had equally great and awful anime in all four quarters.

    H-Callahan_XX

  • May women rain down from the sky

    Slumpbutinuwu

  • What a year to be an anime enjoyer ✨

    shindasso

  • Thanks Anime! Thank you 2023!

    IsranLie

  • Read Inari Konkon

    jsooka

  • 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

  • Togi should have lived

    notSyfon

  • To another year of wonderful seasonals

    potpie

  • Make anime great again

    Amble

  • Chaotic year - :v

    Dango-Sempai

  • Arima Kana best girl of 2023!

    XTheSabreGamerX

  • This Year was Something to Reminisce and Love !

    Miss_Glozie

  • Mahito did nothing wrong

    SmoknHazard16

  • Here's to another year of great anime!

    Desert17

  • Anime brings joy and happiness to people ordinary mundane life's and inspires greatness.

    LewisHarrison

  • So Memorable!!!

    Miles0206

  • I want to eat your pancreas :-)

    Fieryphoenix04

  • “Nah, I’d win”

    infinitywarlord

  • Bond best dog!

    Its_Me_Chia

  • Now why isn't Mikey from Tokyo Revengers on characters to protect at all costs 🤨

    Jadebee

  • 2023 was a great year to be an anime fan! Can’t wait for all that 2024 has to offer!

    spookysxe

  • Some ppl call anime a mistake and trash But for me, for us its something more than "chinnese cartoons" Anime can make my mood, feel better, can motivate, it can make me happy, angry or even cry. Thats normal cartoon but its change lives.

    TULUM123

  • "Live. The life is precious"

    Shyraini

  • This year was full of things, may the next year be even fuller than the previous one(⁠。⁠•̀⁠ᴗ⁠-⁠)⁠✧

    JSpaceS

  • Some choices were actually old and unfortunately, I didn't get to see some characters that I was hoping to choose to vote for and I some of the series in there an unknown to me 🥲. An example of this is voting for Pats Pls which I would vote for Kyubey from Puella Magi... XD 😅

    astralkill00

  • Bork

    Limbershoe

  • Have a great year ahead as well!

    Achilesss

  • FINALLY MOST TRAGICAL Year End😶😂

    IndoSenpai

  • 2023 will definitely go down as an amazing year for anime

    Jasonn__

  • Mushoku tensei best isekai.

    KoS1596

  • I don't need that 2024 be a Year Like JJK. I need a romance like Boku no Kokoro

    KuroD2804

  • This year was a really good year, very nice.

    masterd2003

  • wheres bleach and megumi

    SoulReaper013

  • Call me Fred from Scooby-Doo, because I LOVE traps!

    NEAC2004

  • ♪⁠♬ Ima demo ao ga sunde iru ♬⁠♪

    KL257890

  • Atomic

    FutureAstronaut

  • 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

  • Vash for must protect category 😔🤟🏻

    LuPink

  • So many shows, not all of them good.

    hopelesspotato

  • nah id win

    namekless

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

    philosolog

  • There could be much better options.

    Vivek_11231

  • Vai Corinthians!!!

    LucasGod

  • Grimgar Season 2 when?

    prokill4789

  • frieren is the best anime of 2023 and the only anime better than freiren is BOCCHI THE ROCK 🗣️🗣️💯💯🤫🤫🧏🧏 also skip to loafer was really great i liked it a lot

    RKPRO

  • These nominees are kinda mid ngl

    CaviarSandwiches

  • Anna Yamada and Kyotaro Ichikawa not being an option for cutest couple is wildSS

    ironmental

  • "Give up on your dreams and die." - Levi

    Lucasheyyy

  • 2023 was a great year for anime 🙏

    CielIsAWeeb

  • See you next year mates! Happy yearbook 23!

    sylargbrl

  • "Somebody stop this brainrot epidemic!" - Karane Inda, Hyakkano

    GamerThoughts

  • Best Anime Year for me (yet)

    ZFChris

  • ngl we ate good this year

    NoSushii

  • I have no enemies.

    isekun

  • Nah, I'd win.

    Ad_Alex

  • Anime is Life, that's for sure!

    Gonryo_Spectrum

  • Boku no Kororo no Yabai Yatsu Best Romance Anime of 2023

    -TMC-

  • Jujutsu Kaisen was THE anime of 2023 it’s not even an argument. Also bonus points for how hot Nanami is.

    bajablxstt

  • We need more shoujo anime, i need my daily dose of sexy anime men.

    MissAnybody10

  • THX TO ALL ANIME IN THE LAST YEARR

    biezennz

  • Ugh! Why do I have to choose between Bond and Hakutou? 🐶🐈

    IridescentJaune

  • I loved this year's anime

    ATK3198

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

    AltriaRuler

  • Not a bad year to be an otaku at all. 2023 brought a good amount of memorable Comforting shows along with a ton of generic ones. Still waiting for 'Anime Originals' to shine more in the upcoming years.Good to see some unexpected sequel announcements though.

    BeetleR19d

  • My New Boss Is Goofy deserves to have more viewers, it's such a feel good anime after a difficult day.

    mariellax

  • I didn't see all those 😶 but I chose what I know

    Aqeel_zero

  • In 2023 I beat cancer twice and it might not be the last time I have to, unfortunately. Anyone who is going through something similar, best of luck to you, you'll get through it! Sincerely wish everyone to stay healthy so we can all enjoy anime for years to come. <3

    RikkasThighs

  • In the vast tapestry of animated emotions, love weaves the most captivating scenes, and in the realm of watchable wonders, anime unfolds tales that make our hearts dance to the melody of pure enchantment

    Pasifica

  • Over the years, anime production has grown and with the weight of interesting and unusual story content, thanks to the work of the studios who always try to give their best and I am proud to be able to watch their work, thank you all for doing your best!

    AkiraChinami

  • Its not about whether I can. I have to do it. Megumi Fushiguro

    gcruz

  • My Uni teacher didnt pass me for 4,92

    JiajingDong

  • Years come and go but this year was unique and special (you are my specialz) especially so for the whole anime community as a whole. Many new weebs, veterans were born. At the end of the day whole community and all the anime we watched made our year better. Note: Touch grass tooo

    some_wheat

  • Pretty good year

    JuicyFoil

  • What a wonderful year of anime, I felt I was in an Isekai with how great the shows were.

    mega6382

  • Blue Archive animation when

    C1NN4B0Y

  • loved my anime experience throughout the year. so many hit animes that I couldn't even keep track 😭 but mal community just made it better

    sae_shyo

  • First year as a full time anime fan. Got through at least 30 shows since August.

    WiseOldWalrus

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

    TecnoCreeper

  • Not me.

    Jewsefin

  • The one piece is real!

    beefleaf_loveit

  • Land of the Lustrous is peak fiction.

    Torch1c

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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