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 should have been on here somewhere.

    QueenAria00113

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

    sospuuppy

  • Anime in 2023 was a mistake. (with 3 exceptions)

    JuLY-LION

  • Be a Man of Wonders!

    Person_XXIII

  • Never finishing Hunter x Hunter

    HeIuna

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

    Foreall908

  • Nah, I'd win

    Roboexe

  • This is the year that I started watching anime again after a long time. Here's to many years to come with great anime while snacking on delicious onigiri!

    Reina_Darknova

  • Not reborn as anything, I now wander the anime database

    SAOEnthusiast

  • I don't have any enemies.

    CYBERxGHOST

  • Anime is a explosion of emotions to watch

    Jaythegamer585

  • Sick openings my guy sheeesh WHERE IS SPECIALZ?!?!?!?!?!?

    SH0TxD

  • Thank you MAL!!

    Laurocalabria

  • Aura, the person standing in front of you is a mage who's lived for over a thousand years.

    Ayanami_Matsu

  • “When you lose sight of your path, listen for the destination in your heart.” – Allen Walker from D.Gray Man.

    FalseRaven

  • Bond is the best dog ever! Borf!!

    pickle26

  • Happy 2024 !

    troilus_05s

  • Attack on titan best anime ever

    Atakan-Titan

  • Wake up to reality! Nothing ever goes as planned in this accursed world. The longer you live, the more you realize that the only things that truly exists in this reality are merely Pain. Suffering and Futility.

    brash10

  • I am ATOMIC!

    off-line_syonara

  • May the rock the year

    kunal_1301

  • What a BANGER year for anime 2023 was. It had 2 of my now all time favourite anime, Kusuriya no Hitorigotou and Sousou no Frieren.

    Mr_Idi0t

  • 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

  • Forgot about life just watch anime

    Callumdrew

  • Anime boys with over 100 anime days add me please

    Cilbiyah

  • Happy New Year to everyone!!!

    Apex-Psycho-100

  • Frieren goat (hope this ages well lol)

    GamerLudwig

  • ‘Nah, Win I’d’

    Shigeopsy

  • 2023 Anime was super good, excited for 2024. Wishing for more Yuri, wlw action from the yuri Goddess

    Naka74

  • 2023 was awesome!!! Here’s to hoping that 2024 is better!!!!

    Jayde_Uzumaki

  • THORFINN!

    Tommy_Andre

  • "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

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

    9Shawarma

  • ₊✩‧₊˚౨ৎ˚₊✩‧₊

    Ariadniplm

  • Well, anime this year is the epitome of 2D!!! (DEVOURED AND DELIVERED PERIOD)

    -critism-

  • 2023-My Denial Arc

    Muschiemom

  • Where the heck is Truck-kun?! I'm still waiting!!

    Frida_rosa12

  • This year best boi is Ryusui from Dr. Stone😎👍🏻

    polar_bear_san

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

    Ryomen_Kyouma

  • Last year brought me a really great amount of great content that I will never forget. And as a big otaku/big anime fan, I'm curious and excited for this year. Thank you MAL for allowing me to keep recording my anime...

    Folttyas17

  • Where is Spy X Family 🤔 Anya is my must protect

    TheCros

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

    nihonium113

  • I’m mourning Attack on Titan :,(

    CrispyCalamarii

  • The truth behind one's charm is kindness. Be a good person. That is all.

    Spiciu

  • Trucks are OUT, reborn villainesses are IN

    brinweebsout

  • Yor and Loid cutest couple tho for real.

    Oniwagen

  • Anime is mid

    mike616162

  • AHHHHHHHHHHHH VAMO NESSA

    Mandorik

  • pluto is the best anime of 2023 imo

    zenmode478

  • It's all about animation and story...

    lmaysh

  • There's a lot going on this year, fun, and problems keep coming up, this is when they come to greet and comfort us so that we can continue to live in the next year.

    JeruKs

  • so it was interesting how you chose the most unrelated things i like it

    goldenotaqu

  • who out here playin with they worm

    donkwonk

  • Nominated Anime Series; 1. Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! 2. Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 3. 5-toubun no Hanayome

    RoiList

  • Can't Escape From Crossing Fate

    ReLite_The_Hero

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

    litecrush

  • Me when the Anne is may

    HaruHaruMon

  • Uenoyama best girl!

    agaliarept

  • The year 2023 was such a blast! I hope I get to experience many more years of watching anime and reading manga because my life has definitely become way more fun now.

    Biisoo

  • K-On!! Season 2, Episode 24 (19:43)

    Skorge37

  • waku waku

    CrusaderofLight

  • Watch anime to escape reality until it becomes reality .

    Tanpra_Naymay

  • I regret nothing I watched this year

    LunarRaptor

  • Griffith did nothing wrong

    PoochEz

  • “Wise man say: ‘Forgiveness is divine, but never pay full price for late pizza.’”

    R41NM4N

  • Gojo Fans SUCK MY... WHO'S THE FRAUD NOW

    EddieLovesOP

  • I'm you nah I'd win stand pround Jogoat you are strong between Heaven and earth I alone am the honored one always bet on Hakari funeral for the living

    AkiiraK

  • Reign of the Seven Spellblades should be here

    WhiteManSam

  • Happy New Year ;d

    Braums-Poro

  • Anyone else feels everything while nothing at all?

    hen1tai_sen0pai

  • I have no enemies

    Firefist__Ace

  • this year was the year I started to watch one piece , attack on titan and many more the best 2023 anime for me was one piece and aot and jujutsu kaisen I like anime's so much but 2023 we lost nanami 😢

    Todoroki_Zoro88

  • I love the Nettspend the Virginia grim reaper

    Infinite_Bigmac

  • Im not going to vote in the next year voting

    Azoozgg171

  • Mahiru istri gw.

    Lixszds

  • "You are my special"

    Wakarimas-en

  • Over before I knew it.

    0xRikux0

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

    WanPsycho100

  • Great year overall, especially spring 2023. Waiting for jjk s3 in pain.

    PepeFrogTHe

  • the one piece is REAL!

    swaammyy

  • ginchan huhu 😭😭😭😭

    mairuru

  • Year of the cool boys doing cool things.

    will_cav

  • Pretty nice year for anime. Lots of good anime aired. We are finally ending the year with an anine thats not FMAB as top 1. Hope 2023 is even better.

    Aryan_shrestha07

  • Next year I'll definitely watch all the anime in my watching list (I wont)

    Upapa

  • My favorite anime's in 2023 --------------------------- attack on titan (season 2) jujutsu kaisen spy family

    JJrelheka

  • Life may be tough but at least you’re not Itadori. ✌🏻

    RuskotSab

  • So much trouble for animator in this year , to make us smile and cry

    Suryapratapsingh

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

    soullessdeity

  • arigatoooooooo

    Ken_maaya

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

    Scrubbirb

  • where mappa animators

    ooskar_

  • Nothing beats, "The sound of gion shoja bells echoes the impermanence of all things. The color of sala flowers reveals the truth that the prosperous must decline. However! We are the exception!”- Aoi Todo

    TyeMazey

  • “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

  • If you like animes you can be my pal, If you are a otaku... You can be todo. Happy New Year

    rafeellls

  • Welcome to Anime

    SickLords

  • Oshi No Ko wasn't nominated for every category? This world is full of fools

    amnestymc

  • And they COOKED it this year!

    TroublingConcern

  • We always finish each others...

    Butterbox

  • Great year for anime! Hopefully next year will just as good if not better!

    Spenny123

  • I have no enemies...

    Juna02

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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