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

  • Allow me the privilege of distorting your life

    ItzShiroo

  • To another year of anime

    Twintail_Daemon

  • Aishiteru

    Sherleen2004

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

    AgravainX

  • I want to live between Frieren's thighs.

    OhNoNotRabbits

  • "NAH, I'D WIN."

    FALZAP

  • "Never tell them your plans, or let anyone know your next move. The only thing you should say to them when the time is right is 'Check Mate' ".

    sukunamatada1017

  • Only government regulation can save the anime industry from the effects of late stage capitalism.

    quintopia

  • Every Anime has its own charm 💙🤗

    Aru_Kun07

  • 2023 is a great year for anime lovers!

    Koniii

  • i'll get banned if i write anything here tbh

    AtomicPickle

  • It's never to late to start with Anime, the want to watch list just only gets longer.

    Kofune

  • 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

  • Lots of Interesting Animes were published in the year of 2023. I also felt that some of the options were equally good that it was hard to choose. Overall the season of 2023 had quite a major release of anime. It also had a few server break kind of moments for some ongoing anime.

    Anime_Mix_991

  • next year (A)I will vote (Again)

    elmoBG8

  • Learned this year that Kirito’s English dub swears often and it’s amazing

    acuphoria

  • Apothecary Diaries really came out of nowhere!!!!

    SadisticLoner

  • "Ashterisk, tic-tac-toe, triangle, smiley old guy, steam, heart? - Anya, SpyxFamily

    Kaguyachinchin

  • onto a new year with the most beautyfull animes!

    mikupai

  • I keep on running, I keep on running and I found myself into a horizon.

    Horizon06

  • the quotes are probabaly more unique than most isekais (re zero best isekai)

    Pseudonix19

  • 2015 is my year!

    buttermeowo

  • DEAD MOUNT DEATH PLAY DESERVES MORE ATTENTION AND MAL SHOULD START MAKING A SECTION FOR UNDERRATED ANIME FOR US TO FIND HIDDEN GEMS

    Tomoya_Aki25

  • Knight, out.

    Isafreyr

  • When life's a jest, and skies are gray, Anime's laughter lights the way. In dull moments, when spirits droop, Its quirky tales are the ultimate scoop!

    Samujagi

  • Malevolent Kitchen

    Kielbaska

  • Anime in a Year was pretty solid with great characters and a lot of revelations. A lot of catching OPs and EDs. Hope in 2024 lots of joyfull characters and lots of storytelling to keep us entertained.

    imhakiyu

  • “Oshi no Ko made me realize that I wasn’t who I was until I became an idol.”

    AnimestfuJustin

  • almost every year generations keep changing therefore, the interesting thing is that each person deserves to be appreciated an interesting year where almost everyone was happy hopefully in the future the best quality of the next generation

    kjplethodon

  • Where is Spy X Family 🤔 Anya is my must protect

    TheCros

  • new year and new anime adventures

    Royal_Devils1

  • mob got robbed.

    lorx

  • "There is a point to it. Significance, too. Even a great cause. I've decided how I'll live my life. Now it's just a matter of doing the best I can to achieve that." ,Suguru Geto.

    Niks445

  • I have no enemies...

    Juna02

  • YOU ARE MY SPECIAL!

    LegacyDaKing

  • Cheers to 2023! Here to more anime that will be stuck on Plan to Watch list! 🫶🫶🫶

    Skyeze

  • Mushoko tensei is the best thing in 2023.

    Imouchiha

  • I would find a way to match Frieren to every category and it would be justified, its so nice of you guys to give lil animes a chance but we all know Frieren solod this season.

    Montrachet

  • “Family is not defined by blood, but by the love and loyalty we share” - Loid Forger (Twilight)

    Mushrooms17

  • sousou no frieren goated, jjk new season best season, kana arima best girl.

    quadeca

  • Not a good year.

    gkypls

  • The apothecary diaries i.e. Kusuriya no hitorigoto is the best anime of the year and deserves so much more!!

    Kyrinis

  • Cheers to another great year for Anime 🥂

    LuciferHellstorm

  • 2023 was truly the year of peak anime

    KennaIsANerd

  • 23 was good with overflow in this segment,but .. One thing I miss..more story and character connecting animes,or bruh..it just might be my bad memory..what about you..? Non story connecting isekais..

    nothigbeatsme0

  • Cream puffs

    A9IB

  • bunny senpai best anime 😇😇

    umiiiiiiiiiiiii

  • A new year is like a fresh start to finding something new.

    SnowedInallday

  • Thank you Mods and Admins for always putting in all the effort you do to keep MAL fun and active!!! HAPPY 2024!!!

    Toasted-Reason

  • Please include "where to watch" section divided by country ;)

    ZombieGeek

  • the one piece is REAL!

    swaammyy

  • If loving a person of the same gender is gay then are all self loving people just gay

    Ryolo

  • Good year.

    wafeleq5210

  • Criminal that the 100 girlfriends op wasn't nominated for song that plays on repeat. Other than that pretty good selections. What a great year for anime!

    Briantheone

  • Cheers to another good year! Let's see how much Gege is gonna make us suffer this year :) But hey, looking forward to having a good relationship this year too... PS. Still waiting for that Yuri on ice movie T-T) *inhales copium*

    Karasu-hime

  • I like the anime this year

    Dragonvise

  • I haven't watched like 80% of the animes here

    rasseru_derano69

  • there is a severe lack of G-witch

    jennesa023

  • Wish everyone have a good date with their favorite Anime Character

    johnreeson

  • 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

  • Damn Daniel

    Dandog

  • Ecchi for the Win

    Yoloboy2811

  • i dont know most of these...

    weeze_ja

  • From childhood to adulthood anime has been my favorite form of entertainment. I’m so glad that I’ve gotten to go on so many amazing journeys! Let’s have another great year!!🎉

    MochaHour

  • Throw Keiya in jail ☠️

    yorimia

  • Jujutsu Kaisen anime of the century.

    Karlollo

  • I left anime for a while, but I love the anime that came out on 2023.

    Taniamichelle001

  • Bleach The Best

    RoPro_2000

  • I neee more anime isekai im mahou sama

    Mikamooo

  • 2023, here's to hoping we reincarnate back to 2019

    Shibaroo

  • yessir CHIBI SENPAI

    Jango247

  • "Ao No Sumika" "Akari"

    Mademoiselle_01

  • Not me.

    Jewsefin

  • In 2023 I started my anime journey and since then I’m fan of anime and I’m never gonna stop watch it.

    MrPanda_

  • "Live your life to the fullest and start making lemonades."

    AndreTheDisastah

  • 2023 was a great year for anime and I'm looking forward to what 2024 will bring!

    RussianRaven

  • Moe moe isn't a way to enjoy anime, but a lifestyle

    Pokel0veanime

  • Cookies and Rimuru got me going crazyyyyyyy

    CookieBeast555

  • Creation derives from me

    AincradAnt

  • Another incredible year.

    Robert28

  • Idk, just enjoy anime!

    MilanesaConPure

  • Really a great year for weebs! :)

    Lilyy_

  • K-On!! Wins anime of the year 2023, 14 years in a row!

    JuanJotaErre

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

    KhoaMegumin

  • mahito was literally the only character i recognized in all of this i do not watch anime

    Crooze

  • I guess that's enough isekai for me

    Whatever__dude

  • Born too late to explore the earth, born too early to explore the universe. But with anime and manga becoming more accessible now and celebrated worldwide, what a time to be alive.

    nrhkm

  • Hooray for another yearbook of stuff I haven't watched.

    RobbiRobb

  • 99 shows I'm planning to watch 99 different shows Take one down, watch it around 102 shows I'm planning to watch

    CoopBro

  • One-piece is real

    Sakshamsharma515

  • If whatever Hakari and Kanade do in 100kanojo doesn't count as yuri i don't know what does

    Asyoko

  • I think I ate too much anime this year...

    AidenWatches

  • They should have added a "sexiest anime character".

    Mista23

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

    -_-meh-_-

  • Frieren just toke everything away this year.

    lrdalucard

  • Enjoyed the time I spent watching anime this year, and looking forward to watching some more next year!

    -darling

  • its a great year

    Gaenn

  • Thank you to 2023, for presenting many good and memorable anime

    JayNaru

  • May this year, be without fear. Be a dear, not shedding a tear. Full of hope, love and laughter. 2024 is what we are after. -Lots of love, Babblefish

    Babblefish04

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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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