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

  • You are my special

    shadownater

  • These nominees are kinda mid ngl

    CaviarSandwiches

  • Are you an anime fan because you enjoy it or do you enjoy it because you’re an anime fan?

    Suave-

  • I can't choose between cutest couple between kubo or ai TAT

    Scrubbirb

  • This year has been amazing.

    Wafflexd978

  • The year was good overall with lots of s-tier animes, BUT........... Robin is still the best.

    nihonium113

  • mob op was robbed

    HentaiConnoisser

  • Frieren solos your favorite anime this year

    Kajin-Dar

  • This was a great year for anime!

    Newtrat

  • I am Atomic

    _Abbadon_

  • Lets hope 2024 is just as good with anime as 2023!

    blacklotush

  • Life is not daijobuo

    Maysoh

  • One-piece is real

    Sakshamsharma515

  • 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

  • Not a good year.

    gkypls

  • A year of great sequels, new titles, waifus (!!!), and catchy anisongs; another prosperous year for anime. Cheers!

    jaeo_k

  • Why are there so many random 12 ep shows here

    Joen_

  • stream radio onsen eutopia

    GDjkhp

  • MAL live a long life! We need you for the future that is upon us! ^^ This year was a blast with so many amazing anime and there is no better place to talk about them than here. Thank you for the great year and the time we spent together! ^^~

    KaeriArt

  • one piece #1 always

    bij910

  • Happy new year 2023 can’t wait for 2024 animes

    maaf_gue_afk-2

  • I have no enemies

    Pink_pantsu

  • i didnt watch much this year so kinda chose a random anime for some categories

    LockheedX

  • I only watched Hunter x Hunterast year. I'm a manga reader... Lol.

    Nuuubbb

  • be useless so nobody can use u

    Murayama96

  • Think differently!

    deka19417

  • Mushoko tensei is the best thing in 2023.

    Imouchiha

  • Eat ass smoke grass skate fast

    comicchicken789

  • I want OPM S3

    Iamagoodboy_25

  • ARIFURETA DESERVED BETTER!!! - Andyr07

    Andyr07

  • i don´t have much to say. But for me this year is special with many nice anime.

    NamCao-2005

  • My Anime List sucks. My choices are strong. But the Votes have come along.

    SoraisHalo

  • Anime Great, Anime Is Life

    FruityPebbleZz

  • Did i love watching anime cause it was good? Or was it good cause i love watching anime?

    soullessdeity

  • It was an honor to serve to anime this past year!

    Athena839

  • great year now give us ngnl s2

    bombkiller1907

  • i love balding 🧌🧌

    ChocoPudding7

  • I havent seen any of these shows, so i just chose the ones with the funniest pictures

    AudibleTrust7

  • Make anime great again

    Amble

  • "Maybe the reason you don't see it is that it's stuck to your back. [...] So if someone is jealous of somebody else, well, then, it's probably because it's easier to see the plum on someone else's back than it is on your own. -TOHRUU HONDAAAA :DD

    ssugarsweetz

  • Nah I'd win

    ovanny

  • Anime ver good 👍

    jeffjeffjeff_

  • Nigerundayo into the new year

    Gabija222

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

    IntrovertPervert

  • Gintama EP123 18:53

    ulapapa

  • Anime is always expanding to new horizons

    SEGA2004

  • this years anime was good

    takedachan

  • more new anime!!!!!!<3

    Anime23cute

  • That was an amazing year for anime! Everything had so much potential. I do prefer the more "raw" vibe of the old anime but the new ones are really perfect.

    joyrrhea

  • "Pobody's nerfect"

    TheVastBlobfish

  • I never would've imagined that I'd be here right now. However I also don't really go anywhere so where else would I be? Here's to another great year of anime and fun!

    rdunnz

  • Believe In The Me, that believe in you!

    MikeyVA

  • "In life's anime, beauty isn't just in triumph over obstacles. It's found in the artistry of facing challenges with courage, unwavering determination, and the celestial strength within. These scenes promise moments of triumph, painting our existence with breathtaking moments.”

    Salamander9029

  • This year has been banger!!

    TuduTumru

  • More Exciting of this

    vemz21

  • This year was a long one~

    Cryzals

  • Onimai deserved better :sob: so does heavenly delusion

    Niko247

  • i hope old anime get their next season

    We_isbee

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

    TypicalWeeb047

  • i hope fire force get date released in 2024

    extra_reguler

  • 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

  • I Love Anime Anime is My Only Thing Anime is MY LIFE!!! Nobody Can Stop Me From Watching Anime.

    qwillxzz

  • The anime industry is never gona lose my respect.

    itsleoxz

  • I'm getting old and old, my anime taste is not same anymore.

    luminatic

  • If I can't find a girl who slaps me like hori-san I don't want any!

    sakumadrawing

  • A lot of amazing anime in 2023. What to say to wrap up 2023- Maybe " I have no enemies"

    Lawliet9

  • In the year 2023 i have watch some amazing anime this year 🎊

    Mee_meeki_

  • Gotta watch 'em all!

    Houtarou_kun

  • Thank you so much to myanimelist because make me a chance to vote for my favourite anime for my first time in my entire life.

    fujisakuraai

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

    Kurosaki-_

  • isekai is the best genre

    Zaynorang

  • I didn't sign up for peak!

    vertiKarl

  • No matter what happens try to smile and enjoy5

    SwordofTengri

  • To be completely honest these choices weren’t the best but jujutsu Kaizen was fire

    5centimetersasec

  • This was by far my best year for anime. So many top-class shows aired this year that on average, I was watching 10 shows per season and it was still not enough. 2023 is Definitely going down as one of the best years for anime in history.

    69S7B4A5A

  • Nah, I'd win.

    Ad_Alex

  • I haven't seen a lot of anime this year, but no balls to put this on the best comments.

    LambdaG2

  • This was a good year for anime fans.

    thegoofyghostguy

  • Waku Waku

    ThisIsMarta

  • THE ONE PIECE IS REAL

    LovelyZen

  • I don't know 2/3 of the animes here lol

    Heisenbussin

  • monogatari 2024 woo

    Darth_Kriz

  • We got Gt6 announced before we got a new Ouran Highschool Host club season.

    sadpotatoh

  • I'm utterly glad for all the studios input the past year. You have my respect, thank you for your hard work.

    Saphinka

  • Girlfriend, Girlfriend Season 2, Rent a Girlfriend Season 3, The 100 Girlfriends who Really Really Really Really Really Love You... This year was the year of girlfriends, so why don't my pals have any girlfriend? 😔😭

    MKIkawa

  • 2023 was a great year for anime, ggs

    zanemazza

  • Keep calm and walk your path. If you think you are lost, just remember: You've another episode to catch up this coming week. Stay safe and take care.

    darkj25

  • It would be nice if there was a form where people could write their own stories.

    LetifSan

  • Don't believe in yourself, believe in the me that believes in you!!!

    AOD-san

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

    pachpachpachi

  • Favorite op was Horimiya Piece op Favorite ed was Spy x Family 2 ed

    karutogarnet

  • Anime is great

    IamNotAWeeb_Ok

  • Very impressif for this season, and i'm so happy to enjoy this season

    Natsumi_11

  • That's a little bit hard, but nevermind. The votes is so cool and amazing.

    ackermanlysh

  • Anime for life!

    ichigo7997

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

    AaronWilly

  • amazing for 2023. good job

    Ishtaaar

  • I am the true Demon King of Tyranny, Anos Voldigoad

    Yakuin_Jirou

  • 2023 was the best year for any anime fans. We got tramautized by anime like jujutsu kaisen and at the same time felt wholesome watching ‘The girl I like forgot her glasses.'

    Validusername_12

  • I wish I could get 100 girlfriends who REALLY really REALLY really love me - or at least one :(

    Senji-san

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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