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

  • Jujutsu kaisen is peak

    Cipherswift

  • What a year it has been 🎊.

    TraffyIsLaw

  • 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

  • "Somebody stop this brainrot epidemic!" - Karane Inda, Hyakkano

    GamerThoughts

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

    Biraru-san

  • Read Inari Konkon

    jsooka

  • I spend way way too much time watching anime.

    hanako_simpfrr

  • Anime for life 😎

    KitKat1909

  • Secret Anime of the Year: OVERTAKE! Most engaging story and character development evarrrrrrr!!!!!

    Cammedham

  • 2024 will be the year of Kagurabachi trust

    YaBoiN

  • Anime was a mistake

    Stickle88

  • IDK, just enjoy Animanga

    Blyatman_Stalin

  • Once someone said anime is childish they will never watch itnow look who is here and watching non stop

    Sulna

  • Lesson from Anime: What doesn't kill you makes you so overpowered that you lose all sight of humanity.

    saberine

  • 2023 endinh with best song and 2024 begin with best anime

    sayumi89

  • "Damn these voting for best anime and anime related things are hard fr"

    Rishabh069

  • This year had so many new shoes and so many returning ones that I've been overwhelmed by it all. Can't wait to see how 2024 plays out.

    FoxyFox0203

  • 2023 was super fun! Hope for a great 2024.

    AbtheWiZard

  • LONG LIVE ANIME!!!

    Gabranth

  • Believe In The Me, that believe in you!

    MikeyVA

  • Re:Zero Season 3 when

    saekoa

  • Need more Bocchi the rock!

    Drodium

  • Lady, look up the word "fair" in the dictionary and circle it!

    Sztalug

  • This year has truly been incredible, but the high point for me were definitely the romance and action anime that released. They were absolutely amazing! Honestly, I can't wait to see what gems the new year brings in this genre too.

    Konize

  • Another fun anime year

    Naofumi_Tempest

  • What a great year its been for anime this year

    zerotion

  • Daddy's home

    FidesLeviathan

  • God most of the anime which you are able to vote for here sucks ass.

    Yougoddamnnerd

  • I really didn’t watch anime this year I guess. Having an 8-5 job really does that to you

    Pandaman10

  • What a great year! This vote was such a blast to take part in 🥳

    ThatGuyCrafty

  • i am atomic

    kiritoislegit1

  • Next year I'll start rating romance anime based on how alone they can make me feel lol...

    somedarkhour

  • Know your place fool!

    _Nightlight_

  • Enjoy your life with some anime

    Nanashi21

  • "As the ink of time dries on the pages of my youth, I leave behind a memorable arc filled with laughter, friendship, and a touch of anime magic."

    shadowstorm9856

  • Pretty good Anime this year.

    Fluffy_155

  • Full of fun. Let's repeat!

    Roy0323

  • If 2023 gave us nothing else, it gave us gremlin girls

    Curlybrace101

  • nah id win

    hashibiiraa

  • Skibidi toilet

    Durles

  • Vinland saga, I consider it as the best anime of 2023 including pluto, sousou no frieren etc. So far spring season was the best season for me at this point of view it was the best. Even the fall season was not that bad. So far pluto was the best one no argument.

    Melchan12

  • When a anime has cringe you know it's good for laughs so watch it and everything else and give it a 10✨️.

    JCSL

  • The quality of this year's anime is amazing

    Gornal

  • I should have found a less time demanding hobby... anyways, I am off to binge watch all of these again.

    ItsDerpy

  • May we have a better anime year in 2023 also, don't die yet weebs the one piece is still not found. 🐐

    nekoMan11

  • through out heaven and earth , i alone am the most biased rater

    KomodoKid

  • 2023 was a good year ... 2024 will be a better year.

    Gabrielfox

  • spend my year being in delusion

    Softlyun

  • Life is like an anime. Sometimes it's funny, sometimes it's sad, sometimes it's epic, sometimes it's boring. But it always tells us something!

    Miikkuu

  • This is my peak! GEAR fith

    Aolaogth

  • See you all in the next seasons comment sections!

    Where_is_waldo

  • next year please colored my days too with wonderful anime please!

    haizara99

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

    imdp

  • 2023 was not just full of amazing sequels, but also excellent new adaptations!

    LeruLeru

  • I am Atomic. Marin Kitagawa best waifu

    Xyrafyl

  • Guess who's back, back again.

    LyLord

  • anime tiddies

    Kreezot

  • This were some of the most uninspired choices i've seen in recent years lol

    anime_listcat

  • more oshi no ko pls and thank you

    tacomom123

  • I have no enemies.

    bloodlustparadox

  • Make Call of the Night season 2, 3, and 4, so I can stop being depressed about the manga ending.

    Mikyah0409

  • ROM-COM FOR THE WIIIN !

    yuutoikuto

  • Malaysia

    J0NY1P

  • What a wonderful year of anime it truly is, the medium is rising higher and higher than any of us could have ever anticipated, heres to a new year of great anime!

    Fraeqo

  • mob got robbed.

    lorx

  • Frieren sweep

    TarantulaKing

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

    _ABA_

  • "And with a little luck, you'll find the anime that inspires you to do your best!" Keep documenting that anime here on MAL and let's have another great anime year! As Luffy would say, "if you don't take risks, you can't create a future" remember that! - Cory

    VstherSensei

  • this selection felt very real unlike a certain other selection

    Pengvinen

  • I really have no life at all

    KoizumiKoi

  • Please keep bringing the sequels of high rating anime Japanese industry and keep it up on the animations! Also, could you bring up a cool anime entirely based on dragon mysteries which includes cool dragon designs and moments!! And thank you! Anime makes my stressful day easy.

    RupinS123

  • "bocchi bye bye"

    Tronsgy

  • Been a good bloody year lad!

    UnFazer

  • I'm let y'all finish but Tomo-chan was anime of the year 2023!!!!!

    Sasukeyeah

  • dude my girl is getting mad at me becuase im talking to my homies about "Anne-May" she is not ready for my g " Hen Tai"

    Wadooo

  • Stray Kids everywhere all around the world

    Yuki-kun_desu

  • I feel like I haven't watched alot of anime thus year due to exams... but I'll try to finish all the anime I can.... fighting!. I hope to get more anime that interests me.

    Starlight_1538

  • would you win because nah or would you nah because id win

    MercuryEleven

  • 2023 revived anime for me

    Pudim996

  • I need a hug and maybe some uppies too.

    Hernn

  • The options MAL gave could've been better. 2023 was nice.

    buhayngpuno

  • Anime is not just something we watch; it is something that is part of our identity. Anime is a way for us to express ourselves. It is a way to connect with others and share our passion for something meaningful. Anime is a reflection of who we are. Never forget that.

    SharkBoi9

  • How is Oshi no Ko nowhere in this survey ? It was one of the biggest titles in 2023!

    SailorKagome

  • So many

    vislife

  • "To be classy, watch One Piece."

    animeislif26

  • Blue Lock was robbed in Crunchyroll awards

    OnYurLeft

  • I didn't really watch that many anime in 2023

    Razor_098

  • The year 2023 was incredible.

    K---i

  • "Nothing Happened" -Everyone's favorite green head

    9Shawarma

  • It was the best year

    YuiRework

  • Frieren on top

    mmizuhoo

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

    Foreall908

  • Percival Will Be Back

    SimpShebu

  • Borutos Dad is cool

    Parmeetv23

  • Hope we get more anime action, and MYANIMEST for the best web guideline, give best for nomination award

    Rizal_Amhar

  • First year as an anime fan. Many more to come

    Zact99

  • Solo Leveling will change the way we think about Anime

    IRelaxo

  • I guessed on like half of these honestly…

    Nicky_Boi

  • To think that I used to hate on anime, smh. This stuffs good

    Cara_

  • I’m missing my One Piece from this yearbook.

    genrocko

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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