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

  • Include More Mainstream Anime Next Time Not Something Only 2 People Ever Watched

    NR7KING

  • It would be great if they had Oshi No Ko entrance in the infinite loop category. as well as Bocchi from Bocchi The Rock in the Most Over-the-Top Reaction category.

    Zedarkone

  • Has been a fun year of anime

    Sri_12

  • there'll be better years

    Hace_Itoka34

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

    MihaiEXE

  • Thank you an amazing year everyone, take care of yourselves and anime on <3

    I-Watch_Anime

  • 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

  • Anime Is life that's why I don't need a wife.

    Kurosaki-_

  • Here's to another great year of anime!

    Omnomamouse

  • I need to watch more Anime bro

    Ryouken_66

  • 2024 for more amazing anime

    ulyxgames

  • I want to wach more!

    Ryonie58

  • Here's to a year of bangers hopefully 2024 has even more

    mortrashanime69

  • Don't forget to go outside once in a while!

    LordSamuel21

  • NIN NIN

    Spo0ky-chan

  • This year was pretty amazing and shizuka must be protected!!

    Nightleon

  • New year same old mal

    VforWitty

  • There are some potholes in life that you cannot avoid You just have to embrace for them -GOAT0010

    GOAT0010

  • Cream puffs

    A9IB

  • the one piece is REAL!

    swaammyy

  • So, do you know what Jojo is?

    Setrinel

  • Loneliness is followed by silence... But the silence is followed by a sound that completes life.

    Arquam101

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

    JuanJotaErre

  • Jujutsu Kaisen ruined my life

    Sairinn

  • Return to Anime Before it is too late.

    GohanZ

  • There were some absolute bangers in 2023!!! that can't be denied!

    IamDoomii

  • This year turned out to be rather enjoyable, wish this had more section since a lot of titles deserve to be here!

    Lone_Wayfarer

  • GOD IS GREAT :)

    TasketeeKurosaki

  • Anime is looking at life from different perspectives

    Nattyboi

  • Hakutou I wanted to vote for you so bad, but Bond is so fluffy, I need to know what that coat feels like.

    GyroShrike

  • Trying to watch anime sometimes often delays anime shows. Hopefully this 2024 anime won't be delayed at all...

    Yuki-Haru

  • This year was very special to me because I was able to watch some great animes in this year. The best anime of the year for me is "Oshi no Ko" undoubtedly.

    ShibamDey

  • Nagisa is Best Boy

    GoldenSapple

  • Some very good sequels, rewatched some old animes like an idiot. Dont rewatch old series, its very bad for your health. Hope for a very good year of trash isekai, trash romance/slice of life, and sequels to series i loved and hated but still will be watching.

    Plaxtha

  • Idk any of them i voted just for fun lol

    Skillspecialist

  • What comes around, stays around.

    Lytoku

  • Shoutout to my jujutsu kaisen hubbies! The list grew exponentially with the newest season, but I love you all equally ;)

    Snow_x

  • 2023 was yet another great year for anime! Here's to another year full of mind-blowing, hair-raising, side-splitting, spine-tingling, and jaw-dropping shows!

    Joxir

  • May the rock the year

    kunal_1301

  • Looking forward to next anime of the year

    Paulson_No1

  • Excited to enjoy my first year as a proper anime fan with everyone else in 2024!

    Whea_t

  • Mada Mada Dane.....

    Chamo34

  • You don't have to shout! I can hear you fine! Yuji Itadori!!'

    Dittochuu

  • It was great to play a part of the community where I was able to understand and share what I've found with other people through the year!

    YoloPumps

  • One piece solos

    tomnak

  • This year was a great one with each season having atleast one or two 10/10 anime I never felt bored.

    scharfkun

  • Good anime =_=

    samfanboy_bigman

  • Really a great year for weebs! :)

    Lilyy_

  • That year was a banger

    OroTsugu

  • Wow I have seen 4 of these anime

    CoastaLAeirk

  • Vash for must protect category 😔🤟🏻

    LuPink

  • "Goku, did you put your name in the Tournament of Power?" - Beerus asked calmly.

    TysonStorm

  • I will never forget all the INCREDIBLE anime that came out this year

    Lovishlexii

  • It all started with a curiosity rather than a choice, but it stayed with me and now anime is a part of my everyday life. I am grateful for watching that first show because it always brings me back.

    DenverSammy

  • There are too many anime. Why

    Bruh_epic

  • 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

  • Frieren is gud.

    CROWNRULER

  • 👍

    0-Jerry-0

  • Daddy's home

    Usagi301

  • 2023 was awesome!!! Here’s to hoping that 2024 is better!!!!

    Jayde_Uzumaki

  • *my quote turned into a cream puff and Mash ate it*

    GotSpinz

  • Good luck!

    _onryo_

  • who are these people

    featherycrimes

  • Despite everything, it stills you.

    JNiko17

  • incredible duuuude

    WoodenTapl

  • Though I'm a cat person, Gege is the only cat I wanna kick hard

    Naganohara

  • Good year for anime ig

    greatatharva

  • “Love is the greatest lie of all.” - Hoshino Ai

    ShiroNeko1611

  • Anime is like a box of chocolates. You never know what type of fanservice you'll get.

    TraditionalDoubt

  • too manny good animes for just 24 hours a day~ I need to keep my priorities straight, I’ll quit my job

    ssiss_anna

  • Looking forward to another year of great anime!!

    Chikkii

  • Where's my Idol

    UseugiFutaro

  • Clannad is best period

    YashxArya

  • I couldn't have done it without the rower.

    JaimieF

  • Frieren Feet

    Borgongles

  • Ain't gonna lie all of this doesn't matter the judges' words are absolute. Also give us all the anime for each selection like ???

    OsamaLaten

  • If my life was an anime I’d be zom100, everyone wants to eat me - wage slave

    Imhereforfun96

  • Good year, hoping for more in 2024.

    Lalibu

  • Watched some, didn't watch some, still a good year!

    IntrovertPervert

  • 🤫🧏‍♂️

    Yellow_Clayman

  • Leon my Pookie

    Farbuus

  • GEGE WHEN I CATCH YOU GEGE

    CaptainClux

  • It was a very nice year to come back after 2 and half years of being away from anime.

    TheKnightWolf

  • You guys will never get the nominations right now, will you!!

    69_IDK_69

  • Just do it, no one gonna stop you

    Itsmechinmoy

  • ZeroTwo is not dead. Still waiting on season 2 💗

    sedeljsak

  • Good year sorta

    Blue111

  • 2023 was an epic year for us weebs. The end of AOT, JJK nail biting episodes to one piece adventurous episodes and a lots of dope animes had released in that year. Been an exciting year. Thank you so much MAL for the records and recommendations. I really appreciate it.

    __pochita__

  • Nah I'd win

    Zestue

  • Jujutsu kaisen is peak

    Cipherswift

  • Memories don’t make themselves, you have to create them.

    AaronWilly

  • Monogatari solo... araragi solo.... kizumonogatari solo all of them

    Ayham2007

  • Nah I'd win

    ClearerHydra

  • You’re gonna carry that weight…

    AJLaRosa98

  • I like cats, but Bond is my fav dog that I like (I do not like dogs). However, I want to have an animal can look to the future, but I am not sure, because I cannot read other people's mind. But I love look Bond with Anya after all. And some questions are very interesting, thanks.

    himasiti

  • (*'ω'*)

    rion34

  • PHOENIX PET OF THE YEAR

    Konana

  • idk, i just wanna be on the yearbook (please?)

    1simone

  • You all should check Kingdom this year, season 5 will be glorious :)

    Eathrien

  • I want JJK season 3 early also Undead Unluck is 10/10. I also have high hopes for Dragon ball Daima.

    DanciestSpy

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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