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

  • HAPPY NEW YURI!!

    lesbienby

  • Swear to god there’s like 2 good anime a year, how tf did this not feature The Boy and The Heron, Chang’an, FogHill of The Five Elements and others…shambles.

    Vjestiprime

  • Lezzzz GOOO

    Sam_Adams

  • Anime from 2023 will always hold a special place in my heart!

    litecrush

  • Lets go 2024

    Yodo18

  • I still strongly believe, that best OP/ED can be found in "Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These"!

    LoneWolf111

  • 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

  • Wake up to reality

    sheshav

  • "Are you The Strongest because you're Satoru Gojo, or are you Satoru Gojo because you're The Strongest?" -Suguru Geto

    mylsir

  • idk man the song option never heard majority of them

    bruh_pls69

  • Enjoy your life with some anime

    Nanashi21

  • 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

  • Know your place fool!

    _Nightlight_

  • There are too many anime. Why

    Bruh_epic

  • The One Piece is reaaaaaaaaaaal!!!!

    sukehiroselei

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

    Taniamichelle001

  • You either die a hater, or live long enough to start watching anime

    Chainsaw_Derp

  • "NAH, I'D WIN."

    FALZAP

  • Keep watching anime

    Traveler_Ai

  • Over the years, anime production has grown and with the weight of interesting and unusual story content, thanks to the work of the studios who always try to give their best and I am proud to be able to watch their work, thank you all for doing your best!

    AkiraChinami

  • I don't need that 2024 be a Year Like JJK. I need a romance like Boku no Kokoro

    KuroD2804

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

    GotSpinz

  • Advancing in life like a true anime fan—increasing anime sessions, easing off on grown-up responsibilities. Targeting an epic year!

    Ch3rryll

  • I have nothing to say, but thanks for another year, myanimelist.

    Lendadojogo1

  • An isekai a day keeps the doctor away.

    Chloe_Player

  • best romance year ever uwu

    Misao16

  • This has been a great year for anime fans

    Domo876

  • You are my special.

    Valex_2912

  • Under Ninja was best OP hands down and was slept on

    MiruNoJutsu

  • watch one piece.

    ritarinaaaa

  • Good luck everyone

    Hime2-0

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

    Athena839

  • i could snuggle bonds fluffy fur for hours ngl (also Nagi and Junta best couple fs)

    easedcookie

  • "Come At Me, Motherf**ker" - Yayoi Houzuki

    WanPsycho100

  • Wow I have seen 4 of these anime

    CoastaLAeirk

  • “Nah, I’d win”

    Smullilli

  • First year that I started watching seasonal anime and I really enjoyed it. Hope that 2024 is as good with seasonal anime.

    crissUchiha

  • Hit the the griddy

    Neewwwy

  • "In the symphony of life, let our stories be as captivating as an anime soundtrack. Embrace the plot twists, learn from the filler episodes, and may your journey be filled with the same wonder as discovering a new anime. Class of [Year], our adventures have just begun! 🌟🎓

    guigosenpai

  • Skibidi toilet best anime

    Icebreaker71

  • The time is near, we have to prepare...

    Lobo-uzumaki

  • All the big tittied goth girls come here

    Space_Noodle

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

    NevGhost25

  • GoHands redemption arc year

    Hartwick

  • If my anime taste were a dish, I'd go hungry since I'm too picky about what I eat.

    Hwajid

  • MAMIYA: A Shared Illusion of the World's End made my life better by ruining it

    Gizzia

  • jjk so peak..

    Whickox

  • A really busy year but still had enough time to watch a bunch of anime, great year for anime and 2024 will be even better!!!

    Zlain

  • I haven’t watched half of these shows

    Amusa0001

  • so much good anime... my exams are doomed...

    cr4ckers

  • Life as background character is way more fulfilling then living as the main character.

    magicalolympian

  • "When i stress, i watch anime"

    coffee08

  • its a great year

    Gaenn

  • If in doubt, watch 100 girlfriends

    E1fredo

  • My Uni teacher didnt pass me for 4,92

    JiajingDong

  • how did i get here

    kisakisimp

  • Uuuuh… Anime uh, finds a way.

    chr1st0ph3rGG

  • An chaotic year overall and loved it

    MickeyMinaj

  • 🤙

    Champola

  • Idk... hakuna matata?

    Mayu_jamir

  • In 2023 My Favourite Anime Is The Duke of Death and His Maid

    Accelerator870

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

    LeruLeru

  • I just loved all the categories! It was very difficult to choose just one winner, all the competitors deserved their respective categories. Thank you for hosting this magnificent event MAL 💞🤌

    Kezuyo

  • “They weren’t Goblins” from Goblin Slayer, said by Goblin Slayer. The year of sequel anime made it so difficult to watch anything new. Please lets hope 2024 doesn’t have this many sequels

    Sagepool

  • Run if you value your life, the frenzy has begun. The moon is red, we are out of time.

    Hefo

  • Happy new anime seasons!

    PastryPuffins799

  • I will watch more this year than last

    Terry-Senpai

  • This year was an amazing year for anime, here's too continuations, new seasons and titles which entertain us for years to come. 😆🥳💟

    DevilBro559

  • Made it awesome!!

    Aizen-Stark

  • “Life is full of surprise and it might just be around the corner”

    RED-clover12

  • "Better and buns"

    SatoKazumaDesu

  • Caffe latte, caffe mocha, capuccino

    RobertoP1

  • Too many great OPs/EDs this year to choose from

    J10MAL

  • Screw sequels!

    ChaosJester

  • it was like choosing everything, from what I watched, and I laughed and enjoyed

    abnkira

  • I guess that's enough isekai for me

    Whatever__dude

  • hehe sorry i don't have anything to say. be kind, always. “see you space cowboy.” also hachi and nana are lesbians. <3

    krythstal

  • Frieren was just a fire anime for this year, very logically, world mapping is really good, has a atmosphare like a Violet Evergarden, the roles of characters are very good, has a pretty good plot😁 over all, it was a good anime

    Zach_Eastman6666

  • Gang gang, Skraaaa

    AditYolo

  • i’m going to become the KING OF PIRATES

    Dumaybee1

  • Let's watch anime!

    nyangcat

  • A good year for anime

    brendanalex

  • Bocchi is me FR FR

    GoldWindYT

  • 2023 is such a great year for anime and i hope 2024 is gonna be the same if not better.

    LilShorky

  • "bocchi bye bye"

    Tronsgy

  • Great year of anime cant wait for the next!

    AnimeLandon

  • Results are important, but it is not results that reach people. - Hayashida Takashi, 3-gatsu no Lion

    sygnl

  • Just because yesterday Was a Bad Day Doesn't mean Tommorow will be the Same Day as Well.

    MrCubby

  • The more animes we watching,, the more close we reach legendary status "The Wisdom of Weebs"

    JvE18

  • Anime+Food=Happiness

    TheNameIsElla

  • some great anime this year!!!!

    mal0161

  • kagurabachi anime when

    Sir_Quaker

  • I prefer the op/ending of jujutsu kaisen it was a remarkable music this year!

    Elvis-1125

  • You only live once MWAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA and also how to heal a broken heart?!😭😭😭

    Umizumi20

  • I really enjoyed this year anime ... Alot hope I should be alive and healthy to able to watch One Piece and Detective Conan end.

    Ace_kirito

  • 2023, here's to hoping we reincarnate back to 2019

    Shibaroo

  • Every year is hard, anime makes it better

    prima_rd

  • One of best years for us MAL members and Otaku Amazing releases Seasons of anime with conclusion and others which just started I wish to everyone anothe happy year Blessing with lots lots Anime new releases P.S I can't wait for An Archdemon's Dilemma and Ookami to koushinryo

    IOANNIS1940

  • Let enjoy every anime to the fullest even if it's a trash anime 😉

    Durain

  • What an year for anime! We hit the lows of Inukai's Dog but also hit the highs of Vinland Saga. Both ways, this year is sure to be remembered.

    Mashrafi_Rian

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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