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

  • no mushoku tensei?!?

    Nanutegalli

  • 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

  • I'm Batman.

    Ekitronprime

  • A very good Anime Year :)

    NaameTaag

  • 有馬だいすき

    Kamikoto_kl

  • THE ONE PIECE IS REAL

    LovelyZen

  • I spend way way too much time watching anime.

    hanako_simpfrr

  • I want OPM S3

    Iamagoodboy_25

  • Play Fantasy Anime League! Read Medalist!

    moozooh

  • I don't know most of the things i voted for :/

    _ABA_

  • frieren is good

    IdkWhatIShouldDo

  • Honestly, I'm not really familiar with the OP/ED that are included in this yearbook. Some was pretty good ngl.

    Catplane123

  • One of the worst years oat onk cleared can’t wait for better anime next year

    TrshAim

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

    pachpachpachi

  • Journey on

    asianhippy

  • People die when they are killed.

    Jaymania

  • Always and Forever!!!

    EricPeller

  • I wish I were a bird

    TheBasicAnimeFan

  • If they think you are lazy and etc. Let them think just chill and watch anime.

    KDID2580

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

    Mixxso

  • I'll keep watching even more anime and reading more manga! There's no stopping me!!!

    Bearan

  • You nerfed all the good options but I still love you

    Cheshter

  • "THE MOON IS RED!....WE ARE OUT OF TIME!"

    KENICHI55

  • waku waku

    CrusaderofLight

  • I believe in Eris supremacy 🙇🏼‍♂️🙇🏼‍♂️🙇🏼‍♂️

    brunoos4719

  • where vending machine?

    joji-_-

  • A wonderful year for anime and hoping to see many more Historical anime along the line! I am so grateful I got to experience all the ones I did and cannot wait for what's to come next

    BrowserJr

  • “You're right, Mahito. I'm you. I wanted to reject you, convince myself that you were wrong. But that doesn't matter now.” - Itadori Yuji

    yoslina

  • Some of my favorites are in the nominations this time but some are not in the nominations even though this is the best year for me watching a lot of very entertaining anime after a tired day at work, thank you for everything!

    Mabudachii

  • Good year of anime, wonder what this year will bring

    Ulvehunden

  • 🌱

    IamYimkey17

  • Jujutsu não estar nos Top OP/ED é um crime.

    dtaucei

  • This year's anime is a flavorful ice cream cone of entertainment—packed with storytelling, quirky characters, and limitless imagination. Each bite is pure creativity, and getting hooked on the unique taste of every story is inevitable. See you again next year for more!

    deaswanderlust

  • Wake up to reality

    sheshav

  • give more option

    Zyperexa

  • stream radio onsen eutopia

    GDjkhp

  • THX TO ALL ANIME IN THE LAST YEARR

    biezennz

  • Really enjoyed this event. Tbh I liked every chars but cant selected everyone. So, thank you to every animes, their authors and studios behind the production of such amazing animes. Really can't wait to experience all 2024 animes now. Many thanks to MAL and all their staffs too.

    YogSothothGE

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

    johnreeson

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

    EmeraldSaygin

  • Frieren sweep

    TarantulaKing

  • Man, 2023 was crazy.

    Diapolo10

  • Jai Shree Ram 🚩🚩

    ShivanshuK

  • Domain expansion: malevolent peanuts

    Kiriboii

  • How can you NOT INCLUDE IDOL Oshi no Ko OP?!!

    blupi

  • Chicken Palau is overrated

    Dinoboyi234

  • Waku waku

    DarkHikaru

  • Fearing horses in a God honoring way.

    Rathsatyr

  • It sure was a year.

    Inukami9x

  • Anime has been keeping me going throughout the year with such joy, I can't wait to see what's in store next.

    Shadow-Dragon68

  • 2023 was not the best for both me and anime but hopefully 2024 will be a banger for anime and for everyone hustling in life🥳🥳🎉🎇🫂🤩🤩

    Baka_Otaku03

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

    ironmental

  • I wanna danshingu danshingu!

    WaraeDanis

  • Watch what you want to watch!!! Don't let some random on the Internet tell you otherwise.

    MegaEliteMES

  • I have nothing to say, but thanks for another year, myanimelist.

    Lendadojogo1

  • You guys asked for voting in the "weekly retreat" category and that was so hard so choice Because Isekai Nonbiri Nouma Kimi wa houkago inomnia And skip to loafer Are all just very relaxing and feels good while watching!!!

    itsnouralawad

  • Don't get it twisted who the enemies are. You're only battling yourself.

    amprocker

  • All people are nothing but tools. It doesn't matter how its done. It doesn't matter what needs to be sacrificed. In this world, winning is everything. - Ayanokouji kiyotaka

    shadow__lord

  • Don't take life too seriously. Nobody makes it out alive anyway.

    LegendGoose49

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

    -darling

  • Embody everything you love.

    Celest__

  • I don't have time to watch anime so I don't do chores

    frequent_tomato

  • "Run, if you value your life. The frenzy has begun. The moon is red. We're out of time."

    Kudzio

  • I want to end it all

    SkilledEnder

  • Wishing you friendships as strong as anime alliances and success as epic as a hero's journey. Here's to embracing life's adventures with the same enthusiasm we had for discovering new anime gems in 2023!

    Jeremey

  • Do I watch anime because I'm a weeb or am I weeb because I watch anime

    Biraru-san

  • The moon is red, The frenzy has begun, There is little time left.

    Neko______

  • I do reallllyyyy dont have any enemiesss and seriouslly best abime of the year overall is frieren no doubt!!

    SorewaKirito

  • Nagisa Kubou singlehandedly took over 2023 and became its unrivaled best girl.

    Fraxxinus

  • There was a moment this year that I thought I had to much anime for me to handle

    leroymoore_123

  • I watch too much shows, I can’t even remember half of them until I look at my list.

    Jidusea

  • 2023 was a good year for anime 😭

    _Lxr

  • Thank You For All Of The Memories That Happened In 2023 While Watching Anime!

    ZED95

  • I live in a life of pogchamps.

    NxroAim

  • Can't wait for good anime coming out

    kwkek

  • 2023 was the best year in term of both anime and movies, in comparison 2024 feels lackluster. Hope it gets better. AOT ended, jujutsu kaisen s3 ended, gojo died, nanami died, emma(toko revengers) died, ai hoshino died. goodluck to me for 2024.

    WangLing720

  • More romance is appreciated

    Arunaachalam

  • Freeballin

    Enviousfelicity

  • These selections were the anime ever this year.

    Ginbroki

  • Most I chose are series I watched bit that doesn't change my feelings about them. They were all bangers

    Infinte_Striker

  • KamiNaki is Broke limit for ugly anime, this is ugly but best anime for ugly aime for whole time. For Romance to me is Koori Zokusei But Niehime no Kemono give romance anime expreience which has been lost for a long time, have political and complex wolrd building.

    Zenryou277

  • Nothing beats, "The sound of gion shoja bells echoes the impermanence of all things. The color of sala flowers reveals the truth that the prosperous must decline. However! We are the exception!”- Aoi Todo

    TyeMazey

  • 2023 had probably one of the best year for anime I seen in a long time.

    NevGhost25

  • 🤙

    Champola

  • This year was the best year to finally join on the anime bandwagon.

    denseinside__

  • I watched all my favourite characters die. Thank you Gege Akutami

    DS2807

  • i love Angelina Kudou Shields ♡

    Jason089

  • 2023 was a great year for anime, ggs

    zanemazza

  • nah I'd win

    IcyCrobat

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

    wingxu

  • Laat year I felt kinda burnt out and I couldn't watch as many anime as I would've wanted, I hope to do that this year ^^

    elizachoco

  • The best quote for a yearbook, is a quote for a yearbook.

    Kittens123

  • Good year!

    Davidphan

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    RitsuTwisted

  • hehe sorry i don't have anything to say. be kind, always. “see you space cowboy.” also hachi and nana are lesbians. <3

    krythstal

  • love love love

    MoYe_CF

  • Atomic

    CMoff13

  • Why wasn’t jjk here

    haysbee911

  • *Dies* *reincarnates as an anime character next life

    chii_desu

  • Mahiru istri gw.

    Lixszds

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