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

  • undead unluck has the best OP of the year

    Krzysiarz

  • i love watching anime lol ahahahg

    daamlakeser

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

    Yuki-Haru

  • first time join this, sankyou !!

    Im_rel

  • Hellsing ultimate is the best anime ever

    Alucradlast

  • Forgot about life just watch anime

    Callumdrew

  • 2023 has been a great Anime year, DESU WA!!!

    Jozuwa-_-

  • Malaysia

    J0NY1P

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

    GyroShrike

  • Thanks for the nice votations! I hope you can add more categories to vote.

    knktzvra

  • Obey only your DUITY as DHARMA says, not hope in good or bad results, because good works gives good results and bad works gives bad results.😊

    EndlessParadoxxx

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

    Taniamichelle001

  • Umai!

    japieer

  • VIVE SKIP AND LOAFER

    KonoArkanDa

  • Sousou no Frieren deserves no. 1...change my mind

    zuuu

  • W Bond

    Mewurboi

  • amazing for 2023. good job

    Ishtaaar

  • Not a bad year :D

    REDx11

  • "Domain Expansion"

    VeranaHime

  • Loved Frieren!

    MayorD

  • +371 anime shows completed +0 women

    Potatosnipez

  • All of them were the best, to select one was tough, still selected the most suitable ones.

    TypicalWeeb047

  • Whaaadaheel!

    MiLkyW4y

  • Frieren Oshi no ko Made in Abyss

    Hosinoaquamarine

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

    I-Watch_Anime

  • more oshi no ko pls and thank you

    tacomom123

  • I want to wach more!

    Ryonie58

  • 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

  • 2023-My Denial Arc

    Muschiemom

  • a lot of best anime release in 2023!

    Alevenn

  • Happy 2004!

    Erdgeist

  • 2023 was no doubt an amazing year for anime

    Kirinarfe

  • The world needs more BL

    hintalappu

  • You’re gonna carry that weight…

    AJLaRosa98

  • Stand Proud gojo, you are strong

    Dotzerouszen

  • When life is hard, anime is always there for you.

    MxOffline

  • Souso no frieren the besssssssttt

    Sakurai_Yuta

  • I am chaos!

    Netik765

  • Every year is a great year for anime

    EnvyGhoul

  • The anime industry is the symbol of late capitalism.

    KradH05t

  • romance da best

    CuteTokki

  • Shinzo wo Sasageyo!

    Kingu_Satan

  • Passed 69 anime days at some point. Nice 👌

    U-81

  • The third sibling of my friend mother friends that his acquaintance said that my comment would never be published.

    Jabilty

  • Best couple of the year are the prtagonists from the dangers in my heart but they where not on the nomination

    Spacova

  • Heaven will be inherited by every man who has Anime in his soul.

    WeeBinoculars

  • "You can die anytime, but living takes true courage."

    abracadabra_yooo

  • That was a good year for anime!

    Alex_MenOnEdge

  • 2023 is gone but the anime of 2023 will always be in our thank you to their anime studios for enlightening us with these wonderful anime. These anime should be protected at any cost

    DLEGEND_EDITS

  • Haven't seen much anime this year due to Entrance exams and Final school exams but Definitely Dedicate my heart(SHINZO WO SASAGEYO) to my plan to watch series. 😇

    Vineet_Kun_List

  • i hope there will be more cute couple on next years

    Albima

  • A year with many rare, interesting and best premieres, full of a little bit of everything

    Ryomen_Kyouma

  • 2023 was really an amazing year filled with loads of animes that we were so eager to watch. Many unexpected twists and lots of enjoyable characters were displayed in all series. Every season was fun and challenging with excitement and enthusiasm. I look forward to this year,2024!

    rin_roko_

  • The eminence in the shadow and ragna crimson should be in the nominations for atleast a single category they are peak.

    Gigaalpha

  • i enjoy all the anime in 2023

    Kiseki-_-

  • Not having Under The Tree in any of the op/ed polls feels like a straight up crime

    NeonNinja1119

  • there'll be better years

    Hace_Itoka34

  • “I’m so wet right now” -Hanazono Hakari The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You

    Soupychecks

  • "Be a Flower" (Apothecary Diaries OP 1) was robbed!!!! But fun year all around for anime :)

    BoxxJellyfish

  • Happy New Year!

    Cinnamon-Donut

  • Back to the roots, I miss the 2000 - 2012 years. Full Metal Alchemist, Elfenlied and SAO. Please produce the good old stuff in the future.

    Jaykun07

  • 2023 banged

    MuddyJamm

  • too... mu-much... anime... need... time...

    GrandpaSmokes

  • FREE RIO

    Mondo_GG

  • Anime leads you to the world of your own delusion that you want and the characters fascinate very much 👍👍👍

    Devil_Ashraf

  • This may not be the year we deserved but this is the year we had.

    Mucharetsu

  • Good year

    gkzforever

  • Great year of anime cant wait for the next!

    AnimeLandon

  • Ball plart call mop

    Eeyuhn

  • Time flies. But you know what else flies? A bird

    Complicated121

  • A year of great shows and amazing moments! What an awesome year of discovery and adventure. Definitely one I will never forget! Can't wait for what thne new year has to offer!❤️‍🔥✌️

    TheRanenEmpire

  • Using this to try to get people to read the Howl's Moving Castle book because it's so good and deserves just as much love as the movie

    Stormy_Frost

  • I have no enemies.

    isekun

  • America shall prosper, therefore, God Bless America. Jesus Christ is Lord and the world shall accept him as their lord and savior. Amen

    amerikapatriot

  • Anime is mid

    mike616162

  • Attack on Titan best series.

    Marmodious

  • Hope 2024 have more anime to watch

    DungLQVN

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

    quintopia

  • Beyound the Journey.

    ARYN_to

  • When having a mental breakdown just remember "You are my Special".

    Cassiestar88

  • i only watched undead unluck, i'm a fraud for all the other votes. lock me up

    WimblerWonker

  • Bleach is clear and there is only one big three

    Therengoku342

  • Among us 😁

    patz100

  • we still watching anime this years

    aalleetthheeaa

  • In one word "Anime is my slice of life".

    ShamaN_02

  • One the most comfiey and action paaked year allalong with great adaptation and ther sequels.OVERALL PREATTY NICE YEAR,But....Definitely the highlight being the end of an great or one the greatest story of all the ATTACK ON TITAN thanks isayama sensei for the great experience😁

    Saitama1212

  • monogatari 2024 woo

    Darth_Kriz

  • frieren is goated.

    felsluvv_

  • I don’t know what I don’t know, but I like what I like!

    CKingJr

  • I watched exactly 3 of these shows

    temmie3damax

  • One of the best year of the decade!!

    MGaurang

  • weird choices to choose from this year

    BaldorTempest

  • 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

  • End of an era with the ending of AOT. Never forget.

    Galial

  • 2023 marks my first year as a seasonal anime watcher, here's to many more years of fantastic anime content!

    GeorgeIXVI

  • Animated Odyssey, Shared Stories Each anime, a chapter in the saga of 2023. To my fellow viewers, thanks for the laughter, tears, and endless recommendations. Here's to the next season of adventures and the bonds that make every frame memorable!

    gagankaverappa

  • What a year 2023 has been; kinda mid honestly.

    Fulserish

  • I Hope Friren can win anime this year

    Maezumi

  • "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

  • Mashle 2nd season Op should've been here

    Kusakixq

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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