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

  • We rode on the winds of the rising storm, We ran to the sounds of the thunder. We danced among the lightning bolts, and tore the world asunder.

    kytten

  • yessir CHIBI SENPAI

    Jango247

  • 2023 was a great year for anime. yeah, very great year. *sigh* Soo, how did you like one piece this week? Good, right?

    shadovv300

  • "My new boss is goofy" should've been gayer

    aziis_51

  • Romance anime is the best genre anime ✨

    FadielAmerhauser

  • First year as a full time anime fan. Got through at least 30 shows since August.

    WiseOldWalrus

  • Throughout Heaven and Earth, I alone am the degenerate one.

    JaracoMan

  • What a great year of Anime and hope that 2024 will live up to the hype, i'll still be watching though.

    emilyrye05

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

    Sulna

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

    amerikapatriot

  • Ikuzooo

    tamaeee

  • I am watching everything.

    mulligan17

  • I hope next year gonna be more fun

    AprilEkstrakia

  • They should have added a "sexiest anime character".

    Mista23

  • Jujutsu Kaisen ruined my life

    Sairinn

  • Pluto and frieren ist unfair

    wokedits

  • stop the isekai rainbow !!

    NeextMa

  • 2023 is definitely one of the best years for yuri animes ✨💖

    great_yarn

  • This was a year in anime in which I found myself watching more and more genres than I had ever previously!

    ivydaemons

  • i hope old anime get their next season

    We_isbee

  • This year passed really quickly. Huh!!!!

    Ashok_Kumar

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

    Naganohara

  • Man, 2023 was a blast for anime!! With a mixture of popular, returning anime and new underrated ones to enjoy. There was definitely something for everyone to enjoy. You just had to be there !!

    yukinome

  • Somehow, this year was full of 9/10 shows but the best ones I watched were from the 2000s

    MagicalBiche

  • Oshi no Ko got robbed

    Naloops

  • “Frieren-sama has woken up early! We must be sure to praise her.” -Fern

    DarttheLegend

  • May 2024 be better than 2023!

    BadApple-

  • <3

    DetectiveLuchia

  • today i will eat another hotdog

    neiiipy

  • Lets go 2024

    Yodo18

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

    LordSamuel21

  • My name is Yoshikage Kira. I’m 33 years old. My house is in the northeast section of Morioh, where all the villas are, and I am not married. I work as an employee for the Kame Yu department stores, and I get home every day by 8 PM at the latest.

    rianmorelikerain

  • ,,This Story îs a work of ficțion,, how narator of Oshi no ko say. 2023 offered sensational în anime universe, let see 2024. :D

    Darth16

  • Thank you MAL!!

    Laurocalabria

  • We need more!!!

    gps2122

  • What a year, there were good finds, some grat endings and I cried !

    evildubs

  • The anime this year were a breath of fresh air.

    itaha_shaikh

  • pluto is the best anime of 2023 imo

    zenmode478

  • Frieren best anime 2k23

    Andr0o

  • I wish there were more options in the categories. However, I praise that the choice options are very diverse. Moreover, the subtitles for each category clearly express what the categories demand.

    AnaLu661

  • Some of the choices this year were tough

    Bakupod9898

  • Great year for anime

    Marcus5768

  • One of the best years for anime. Hopefully the coming years won't disappoint, wait who am I kidding they won't.

    Raihaan567

  • Suiii, best bud, from Tondemo de Skill Isekai

    ImANoNamer

  • Love is like a genjutsu but not for anime.

    shv_veta9

  • Makes you feel truly grateful to be alive at this point when so many great animes are coming out every year. 2023 was especially packed and 2024 seems even more great with many anticipated and long awaited sequels coming out. Can't wait to watch them all!

    TsutanaiFuun

  • ONLY ONE WILL PREVAIL‼️ - DBZ B3

    NOBODIES__

  • Nah I’d win

    Kasurname

  • YOU ARE MY SPECIAL

    savarii

  • "Did you believe that mere incorrect answers will stand in the way of us getting a perfect score?" - Anos Voldigoad Never change, Anos, never change.

    PeepdeeP09

  • When I read Malty melromarc it took me a while to know what the character was until I saw her and recognized her as bitch xD

    monoctm

  • Some great shows in 2023, hoping for better in 2024! Thanks MAL

    Malachi12

  • Anime good.

    NovaFrankA

  • I'll finish all these shows next year (never does)

    BagelBlues

  • Mash got robbed in the best hair category

    HalfwayDeadz

  • The temptation to give up is a common one, and nobody is exempt. Failure isn't something many of us can handle gracefully. And even though we know it's a common human condition, we're somehow always surprised when it happens to us.

    TheSomeoneOP

  • Man I did not watch enough new anime this year

    Jonux

  • I want my comment to be in the final yearbook but I can't think of any good comment.

    Fallen_Core

  • “Every Chance Can Heal Immorality” ~ A wise man

    AustinHarlow

  • It is what it is

    ItachiUchiha0999

  • 2023 was an awesome year for me. I watched more than 60 Days Anime Episodes this year and I am fully satisfied with it. Thank you all for produce Anime :)

    sepantaa

  • This year couldn't have been incredible without y'all. The year to come is going to be splendid. Subarachi😉

    Anriyuki

  • Every Anime has its own charm 💙🤗

    Aru_Kun07

  • This year had some great anime mainly frieren. Ranjan you are in Bachelor 1st year working hard best of luck i hope you are watching anime in future also. 2024

    khadka

  • Great anime productions aired this year, but there was too little time to watch them all. Hopefully next year will be as fruitful as the previous one and will bring more free time to enjoy watching at least some of them with new energy and passion!

    Almenir

  • too cheap for me, cheap enough for you

    xperfection457

  • Coming in 2024: Attack on Titan: Okay We Swear this Time it's the ACTUAL Actual Final S2 Part 1.1

    JmePenseBonne

  • Nah, I'd win.

    Krislo

  • "Laziness is such an ugly word,I prefer selective participation."

    Heather-_-

  • "If a man does not have the sauce, then he is lost. But the same man can be lost in the sauce." -Gucci Mane

    CrimsonEmu

  • This was a very satisfying year for anime industry

    Ank22_

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

    NevGhost25

  • Happy new anime seasons!

    PastryPuffins799

  • Are you a weeb because of My Anime List or are you My Anime List because you are a weeb?

    eris_exp

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

    -darling

  • “Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

    jtredenick

  • I hope I don't messed up this year.

    Rhyxs

  • D.Gray-Man next season when

    andromedacat

  • 100 girlfriends who really (5) loves you deserves to be in memebale category

    Alex_Dragon

  • Great year for anime, like jjk and others

    AkiAndAqua

  • High school – the ultimate slice of life anime. Thanks to everyone for making my story one worth watching. See you in the next season!

    kirito7248

  • Been a hell of year with Luffy's gear 5 releasing, jujitsu kaisen season 2 and with frieren it's been great journey this year!

    Div1412

  • It's never to late to start with Anime, the want to watch list just only gets longer.

    Kofune

  • Humans are not necessary to animate enjoyable.

    Hacxo

  • I do not wish to age any more yet at the same time I do not wish to stay in this mediocre current moment.

    June-4th_1989

  • 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

  • Frieren anime oty

    vstiryl96

  • Life is a god-tier game #tomozaki

    anirudh02

  • I have no life

    blobboy_

  • When life's a jest, and skies are gray, Anime's laughter lights the way. In dull moments, when spirits droop, Its quirky tales are the ultimate scoop!

    Samujagi

  • You can love a chat anime but you can't have it

    AstreaZeNeca

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

    TheKnightWolf

  • 2023 was a wonderful year for me 🤍 Loved every anime I've watched and zero regrets.

    Otaku-Max

  • 2023 was one heck of a rollercoaster ride! Romance, action, comedy - you name it. All in all, it was a fantastic year for anime, and I can't wait to see what 2024 has in store for us anime fans! Bring on the epic battles, tear-jerking moments, and side-splitting laughs!

    Shamblecorpse

  • Let Maomao eat her poisonous food!!

    AnusDacicus

  • 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

  • i cant believe i ate the whole thing...

    sospuuppy

  • Why was anya not on the must protect nominated!?

    DrenchingSnarl21

  • I hope i can be a better person in 2024. Cheers.

    Xavion

  • Let's try to be less mainstream this year, hmmm

    LuniMi

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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