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

  • "We cast our votes like petals in the wind, choosing the animes that danced in the colors of our hearts. In this ballot, every choice was a stroke that painted the canvas of our shared passion."

    Revelz

  • So hard pick just one :'''(

    II-RimuruTempest

  • Watching Anime gives me life lessons I never knew I needed, the bonus is I watch new a different characters go through things and come out better in the end. There’s always something new and different it’s exciting to see what will come out next.

    Lance-Karma

  • 2023 anime was pretty cool cant wait for 2024

    coai

  • There were not many options but overall good

    Hritikvaish_77

  • 100 girlfriends is the goat of harem anime/manga

    Flowercityweeb

  • Anime Great, Anime Is Life

    FruityPebbleZz

  • ""ay karamba," Mahito, Jujutsu Kaisen season 2, Shibuya Incident: Gate, open. episode 9" Akutami Gege, 2018

    kebin105

  • "Life Wasn't So Bad!" Commence operation: Depression

    Haruka_Hiroaki

  • Interesting year but I'm sure next year is gonna be Amazing

    imdp

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

    mariellax

  • Go plus ultra. 🥳✨

    Itachiatitsbest

  • Don't have any high expectations from anything or anyone

    arppit

  • Solo Leveling Will Give Us Chills Through Our Spine... REMEMBER THE NAME, SUNG JIN-WOO, y'all be hearing whole year this name..

    HeroMonarch

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

    Aqeel_zero

  • 2023 was a good year for anime 😭

    _Lxr

  • “The frenzy has begun The moon is red We are out of time”

    Useless_Knight

  • Nanami😭

    teen_violence

  • Iden Teitei Meltdown!

    cijhho123456

  • I started Watching Anime again in 2021 after completing my high school, I always wonder who would watch anime in a modern day like this but after watching some modern hit I realized something that (I Have No anime) (I am Free) to watch anything and I am an (Honored one) I Know...

    _Mirzah40

  • jjk so peak..

    Whickox

  • This year is my second year on anime watching and I still have fun. The point is this year was balanced enough for me to continue watching anime, especially on action and comedy. Also the comedy's of this year made me feel relaxed enough while I was stressed. New year..

    thelastavocado

  • it's ok not to be ok.

    Rokumaki

  • Great year for anime, lots of memories.

    jiyoungg

  • As a wise monk said, Harem Anime are Sports Anime in disguise

    SunlitInk4

  • Yeay anime 2023 is good

    farandi007

  • "When i stress, i watch anime"

    coffee08

  • One of the best year of the decade!!

    MGaurang

  • 2023 - the year I realized a vending machine and a sword have a better life than me T-T

    wingxu

  • Anime has fallen into disrepair now, it used to be better

    AndryS1

  • there is a severe lack of G-witch

    jennesa023

  • Arima Kana best girl of 2023!

    XTheSabreGamerX

  • "To fight is to survive. To score on MyAnimeList is to live."

    SparxMp

  • I regret nothing I watched this year

    LunarRaptor

  • Nah, I'd Vote

    theh00man

  • Malty or mahito, perhaps the hardest choice I've ever had to make.

    Foreall908

  • High school – the ultimate slice of life anime. Thanks to everyone for making my story one worth watching. See you in the next season!

    kirito7248

  • <(")

    Inwinwg

  • I am a DILF - Downtown Independent Live streaming Father

    yeti2393

  • I am down bad for the anime "Kusuriya no Hitorigoto"

    Shamarocks

  • Thanks Anime! Thank you 2023!

    IsranLie

  • I havent seen any of these shows, so i just chose the ones with the funniest pictures

    AudibleTrust7

  • Can't watch anime like it used to before

    ChrisStrong10

  • Dangers In My Heart made me realize how lonely I truly am and I hope one day I'll to come back and read this again to say "man... I really needed a gf"

    GreenWithin

  • If mahito doesn’t get the timeout y’all need help

    Ltucker77

  • Another year where everybody slept on Idolish7

    redvelvetdoll

  • "Don’t think about missing. Aim for your target and devour it. Find what you want and steal it. That’s my golf. My way of life. Insatiable Green Bullet!" — Eve Burton

    BlueBullet178

  • A good year for anime

    brendanalex

  • Life is never easy, the world is sad, dangerous, and violent. Wars turn hatred into a never-ending storm, and anime are our clear and sunny patch of sky

    Xuthar

  • Nah i'd win.

    LaSainteBaguette

  • AGUANTE ROMAN RIBER TE FUISTE LA B

    Gonzax99

  • Remember that everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something, and has lost something.

    BlueMoon_Rosie

  • I don't know, you can just put a quote here for me 😜

    Finea

  • God i hope everything works out in the end

    marcel9164

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

    PranamSJ

  • Was good to be here.

    Blind-1

  • Attack on titan best anime ever

    Atakan-Titan

  • I want to say "Waku Waku!" to Kazuma atleast once and see his reaction!

    summer_sky50

  • First few months of watching anime

    DangerouSam007

  • 2023 was a blast! I watched so many awesome anime and movies and had fun chatting with fellow fans. Writing comment for the anime Yearbook is such an unforgettable memory. I can't wait for more anime excitement in 2024!

    harkquieln

  • Next year I'm gonna keep asking girls out until God tells me that he messed up my papers and shows me my soulmates. He messed up right?

    Glitchiness

  • Amogus

    DarkLeafNinja

  • i wanna eat this cake -> 🍰

    kuioko

  • Great year of anime and looking forward to many more in FY24! :)

    killjoy546

  • If bond doesn't win anarchy will come

    Hiras

  • "Hero? No! We're Pirates! I love heroes, but I don't wanna be one." ~Monkey D. Luffy

    lvlad95

  • I can't help but think the next year will be even better.

    Lord_Volt

  • What a year, there were good finds, some grat endings and I cried !

    evildubs

  • "Never trust anyone too much, remember the Devil was once an Angel" ~ Kaneki Ken

    MihaiEXE

  • I have no enemies.

    isekun

  • Mahiru is best girl of the year

    Diblox

  • subarashi kisetsudeshita!

    Sake_TR

  • I watched so little anime lul

    chasarooni

  • This year was one of the best years in the anime industry, and the coming year will be even better

    Mohammed_Adil5

  • The year had its ups and downs, we got introduced into a lot of amazing worlds and stories, while some of our favourites came to a conclusion and ended up leaving a huge mark into our hearts.❤️

    Teme05

  • shinomiya kaguya best girl

    Unpredictxble

  • Melty Needs to be Imprisoned. Just one woman and 3 of the 4 cardinal heroes get pushed into awakening cursed series powers.

    Ajxrhaider

  • I guessed on like half of these honestly…

    Nicky_Boi

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

    H-Callahan_XX

  • 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

  • I have no enemies...

    Juna02

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

    TodiT

  • What a great year its been for anime this year

    zerotion

  • I answered one question yay

    verjab

  • Stay Silence!

    Mirai_Tachibana

  • Know your place fool!

    _Nightlight_

  • This year was stressful hope next year won't be this BAD

    redscape-anime

  • Beyound the Journey.

    ARYN_to

  • Amazing

    HarleQueens

  • 100 Girlfriends & Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon are the most overrated romances this year! Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu best romance this year! Anata no Soba ni not on best OP list is criminal!

    nightmarelegend

  • Love You MAL

    HypedToj

  • there are a lot of more good anime than on this list , kinda sad theyre not here but hey atleast its better than Crunchyroll LMAO

    Kylxdl

  • omae wa mou shindeiru... nani?

    DanielDLJ

  • The one piece is real!

    TheWeebOne

  • When I catch you gege! When i catch you gege!- Tiktok 2023

    Leslyn_Davis

  • Even if this world will darken and become unenjoyable I will still find a kind hand, a witty smile and a strong light to guide me. Thank you for the fun times

    Haaami

  • 2023 was a successful year with ups and downs!

    HanzotakuTV_01

  • Frieren anime oty

    vstiryl96

  • Where you go I go

    blvckout21

  • ROM-COM FOR THE WIIIN !

    yuutoikuto

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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