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

  • 2023, great year with great stack of anime. Looking forward for more years ahead with the medium which managed to connect so many people from all over the world.

    AiEye_Dream

  • This year was quite the year! But I enjoyed it wholeheartedly. Every anime that aired in 2023 made a new impact, to I'm pretty sure everyone in some way. I look forward to experiencing new adventures with my 2D buddies! Gambare! ☆

    AveryRika

  • This year felt super fresh.

    S0ul-Seeker

  • Can't imagine my life without MAL or everyone on this site. 今年もよろしく!

    Shikkakku

  • Eminence in the shadow was the best

    Rotidronik

  • Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds and shall find me unafraid.

    Shatterstar13

  • LEBRANZO, hop dat aaah on roblox

    Slender1350

  • I have absolutely no idea what I'm voting for I didn't watch these shows.

    EmeraldSaygin

  • Freedom for the working class!! You have nothing to lose but your chains!!!

    Leon_Trotsky_

  • In all of heaven and earth, lobotomy kaisen is the honoured meme

    chibueze_

  • Yuri rising!!!

    nobody_knows

  • AWESOME YEAR

    Juuzou25RT

  • Throughout Heaven and Earth, I alone am the Honored one!

    Meliodas_007

  • All my fellas 🗣️🗣️🗣️

    Smertieboi

  • 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

  • new year and new anime adventures

    Royal_Devils1

  • It would be nice if there was a form where people could write their own stories.

    LetifSan

  • 2023 was not a spectacular year for anime, but during spring season and fall season I had a great time with a decent amount of good shows, so I'm satisfied.

    Donic

  • Well, that really was a Heavenly Delusion

    The_Squid_35

  • Good year.

    wafeleq5210

  • The year in anime

    dattebayo0987654

  • 2023 has showbiz, unknown worlds, a elfic journey, chaos in Shibuya, more isekai, the ascension of the Villainess theme and the more importantly: Lots and lots of bangers who make this year, one of the best years for anime in recent memory.

    GuilhermeJuca

  • shounen next time please

    xd_matanas

  • Most of the stuff to vote for I didn't watch

    EpicMatt66

  • AdaptMoreManhwasAdaptMoreManhwasAdaptMoreManhwasplz&tyyyyy (´。• ω •。`)

    smolbeanaria

  • I just took a test I did not study for!!!

    Arcane2Etherious

  • AI English translations cannot come soon enough!

    Aethersmith

  • in Frieren we Trust 🙏

    teeuzumaki

  • Not so great year with great anime :3

    BoardTM

  • What a year it has been 🎊.

    TraffyIsLaw

  • this selection felt very real unlike a certain other selection

    Pengvinen

  • 2023 was truly the year of peak anime

    KennaIsANerd

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    pixelcat55

  • Pretty good year

    JuicyFoil

  • Hot take the big 3 are all mid, we got mid piece, naruto midpuden, and dragon ball mid

    comas

  • Can't we just burn it all down?

    Stagmar

  • A lot of amazing anime in 2023. What to say to wrap up 2023- Maybe " I have no enemies"

    Lawliet9

  • This year has been fantastic for me in anime world. Although I don't have much free time comparing with other anime fans but I still love to be part of this community. Hoping that Anime World will live forever.

    The_Almighty-One

  • I don't have any enemies.

    CYBERxGHOST

  • Want more!!!

    Perphon

  • Degeneracy is my life now

    EgggRoll

  • Time flys by but memories stay forever

    Spark9148

  • 'sometimes it takes a real man to be the best girl'' - Gigguk

    FinishAwkward

  • 2023 has so many good anime series and such a variety. I can't wait to see what 2024 has to offer. ❤️

    XxSparkliesxX

  • "If the truth is cruel then lies must be kind, that's why kindness is a lie." - Hikigaya Hachiman

    Demian1106

  • Very Funny!

    MRPicci

  • I had to fill this out twice because verification broke.

    Kotteb

  • I’ll steal your nuggets

    NuggetBandit

  • Truly a year of highs and lows

    Paxilian

  • Gravity's bringing us down.

    avlannon

  • Mahito turned into a pastry.

    conkommer

  • Every year I improve my power level just a bit!

    brockycool0

  • Anya ftw!

    Animebrudi

  • I hope next year gonna be more fun

    AprilEkstrakia

  • Borf

    HerpaderpFTW

  • Agak lain gak ada opening dari Jujurku Kasian. Tapi boleh kah secara keseluruhan.

    KomiShouko_

  • Life is just the beginning

    KrulciferLen

  • A great year will be hoping new and amazing anime come out this year too

    ETHANWOLF

  • An amazing year of great shows blessed to be alive

    Sin_Sin

  • You are my special ✨

    sherija97

  • *\(^o^)/*

    stacciee

  • first time join this, sankyou !!

    Im_rel

  • First year that I started watching seasonal anime and I really enjoyed it. Hope that 2024 is as good with seasonal anime.

    crissUchiha

  • Neo Armstrong Cyclone Jet Armstrong Cannon

    MagnusFH

  • Frieren best girl!

    leonn69

  • This year 2023 was very difficult, all the seasons only stood out as 3 to 5 Anime from each season. I hope that the Anime that truly captivated the public from the heart and gave them good times of fun win.

    Salvatierra21

  • It was a good year.

    Pericka

  • It’s Been Great!!

    Crask

  • What if Bond has already predicted to be the favorite in his category?

    Taikinami

  • I never would've imagined that I'd be here right now. However I also don't really go anywhere so where else would I be? Here's to another great year of anime and fun!

    rdunnz

  • Cheers to another great year for Anime 🥂

    LuciferHellstorm

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

    lilydayo

  • Err... Just picked whatever. Most of this year anime has been lost in have to watch watchlist.

    EcoGirl

  • I'm not like other anime fans, I'm worse ✨️

    Heliodendron

  • its just so peak

    Hzul

  • "Helping other people is the best way to make up for your mistakes." – Kenshin Himura, Rurouni Kenshin

    Ahmed_Ridaoui

  • 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

  • A very good year

    emcata

  • Oh Shall Fen Shall I never thought my heart would almost explode from how flustered you made me. High Priest Heika Demint you are one of the ones that made me question myself severely and I still do not know how I feel about you to this very day.

    PrincessShy_Ruby

  • I guessed on like half of these honestly…

    Nicky_Boi

  • 2023 Was one of the best year for anime, the amount of anime that helps me with my ups and down is really makes me happy

    zisnanto

  • "I hope 2024 is better" -TURZIN

    Turzin09

  • 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

  • wheres bleach and megumi

    SoulReaper013

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

    NoUsernamesIKnow

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

    NEAC2004

  • 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

  • "Bullets are pretty pricy, you know. I can buy 1 bullet or 2 dozen donuts." -Vash the Stampede

    VrtualRltyTurtle

  • the best anime is aot and love is war. nothing else

    kofu137

  • Paradox Live deserved better!

    _Reira_

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

    pachpachpachi

  • Each season passed by so fast

    NorstOsbi

  • I haven’t seen some of the anime’s in the votes but, hey now I want to, time to get back to binge watching.

    FlameIris

  • Weeb forever

    plastyc

  • I have no idea what 90% of these animes are but I'm here to fulfill my duties and vote based on cool names and dope anime hairs!

    Anniwe

  • 2023 HAD THE CUTEST ANIME PETS(AND FAMILIARS ofc). MY FAVS WERE SUI(campfire cooking), YUKICHI( masterful cat), HAKUTOU (my boss is goofy), SATONOSUKE(skip to loafer)etc...

    helloevery-nyan

  • And where is the Best anime of the year? I refer to JJK?

    mocheus

  • No anime no life

    Clarent_ZS

  • Oshi No Ko AOTY (Frieren hasn't finished airing yet) JJK S2 Runner Up

    Ltholland

  • "If I could be a dinsney princess I would be Maomao" - Sun Tzu probably

    Ozzyzmz

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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