MAL Yearbook 2023

Anime Section

Most Meme-able
Anime that has the most meme potential

Charming Romance
Anime romance that made you feel lonely

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

Wake Up the Neighbors
OP/ED to blast on full volume and be a menace to society

Comfy Beats
OP/ED to listen to when you just want to chill

Infinite Loop
OP/ED that you can't stop replaying

Character Section

Must Protect
Character who must be protected at all costs

Most Over-the-Top Reaction
Character with the most exaggerated and comical responses

Cutest Couple
Character pair that could not possibly be any cuter

Who's Your Hairdresser
Character with a remarkable hairstyle

Needs a Time Out
Character whose existence is synonymous with chaos

Dynamic Duo
Character pair with the most engaging screen time

Pats Please
Character that you just want to cuddle

Comments

  • Cream puffs

    A9IB

  • “Oshi no Ko made me realize that I wasn’t who I was until I became an idol.”

    AnimestfuJustin

  • 2023 was easily one of the best year for anime

    SirComInPeace

  • 2023 has been a memorable year with numerous amount of amazing anime. Appreciate to still have precious time spent on watching over 50+ anime. Hope that 2024 would be a better year and a year to cherish enjoyable anime.

    8manYeager

  • One of the best year of the decade!!

    MGaurang

  • Stop talking about anime and watch it.

    TheSmug1

  • First year as an anime fan. Many more to come

    Zact99

  • "I am here!"

    StreeMarts

  • Anime was a mistake!

    Weeb_Rabbit

  • OG Dragon Ball is Great

    TreaRace

  • I hope my favorite anime have a sequel season (especially toaru majutsu😁)

    Zawww

  • Damn, i wish to be a croissant.

    Labautas

  • Let's hope to a new year of exciting anime!!

    Izaisdumm

  • " This year was the best

    Knightcoder7

  • Megumi from konosuba solo's.

    SaveStyle

  • 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

  • anime was a mistake.

    jimmyjohns2323

  • Eat ass smoke grass skate fast

    comicchicken789

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

    krythstal

  • Jjk and pluto carried

    NotGoldxn

  • <3

    DetectiveLuchia

  • When I catch you gege

    ElCapitan1929

  • Borf

    HerpaderpFTW

  • “Money has no value unless spent” -Marcus K.

    Phasta

  • Life is never easy, the world is sad, dangerous, and violent. Wars turn hatred into a never-ending storm, and anime are our clear and sunny patch of sky

    Xuthar

  • Anime have taught me so many things I won't forget.. One of those was so great that I still can remember and that was - "You shouldn’t die for your friends.. You should live for them..Because that's what leads to a future of happiness"..

    Zayed_Iftekher

  • OSHI NO KO IS ANIME OF THE YEAR WITH NO DOUBT LOL

    KapraoKung

  • Anime was a mistake.

    linkmax1412

  • Atomic

    FutureAstronaut

  • Melty Needs to be Imprisoned. Just one woman and 3 of the 4 cardinal heroes get pushed into awakening cursed series powers.

    Ajxrhaider

  • I love BLEACH

    AunSun9

  • Another year of bangers over, to another one we go

    LordJamp

  • Heavenly Delusion is a must watch, please stop under rating this anime, the character and world are so intricate and it goes of the beaten path.

    Saiki_Kbestanime

  • If you gaze into abyss, the abyss gazes also into you

    Kurisshu

  • An excellent year for all otaku's, with many surprises.

    1000-MAT

  • ginchan huhu 😭😭😭😭

    mairuru

  • There’s more I must watch it seems.

    Byldrews

  • Emul is missing in cuddle section.

    Fluffpai

  • Watashiwa anime no dai ski desu.... that's what I loved to learn in Japanese this year and thanks every artist, writer, director, VAs, musicians and others who helped me to enjoy the beautiful anime series and made 2023 full of love.

    Sixfoldmike9

  • 🤙

    Champola

  • anime for life !!

    hellomothership

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

    Ashok_Kumar

  • CAUGHT UP TO ONE PIECE THIS YEARRR WOOOOOOO!!!!!

    FastZulu

  • It was only 10 years...

    Czekaj

  • Bocchi the rock is winning crunchyroll 2023 anime of the year.

    Gyutoe0918

  • 2023 May not have been my best year but at least I could watch some fictional characters have the loving relationship I wish I had.

    Samson_GoKegwa

  • If you only watch ecchi you are weird. hags

    del616

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

    Suryapratapsingh

  • Blanket-sushi Shizuka must be protected at all costs

    DepthDredger

  • Frieren anime oty

    vstiryl96

  • The first two seasons of 2023 made a big impression on me, I had a great time watching anime last year and I hope this happens again this year

    sofiekujo33

  • The manga is better

    h0_-

  • I will eat a dog if bond doesn't win

    Xammi

  • This year, anime enthusiasts enjoyed a diverse season with a shower of isekai, a sprinkle of romance, and an adventurous storm. A perfect blend of imaginative realms, heartwarming tales, and thrilling journeys.

    sawamura02

  • I NEED SHIZUKU I NEED NEED NEED HER SOOO ADORABLE HAAAAAAAAAA ANEEED SHIZUKU NEEED

    Aratals

  • Too watch anime is the same as drinking wine. As I get older it gets better and better. But often it becomes undrinkable vinegar.

    Jaredhtm

  • Well 2023 is over yupp I didn't know when But 2024 almost 15 days alrdy over although i remember exchanging fates so yupp new month ...dunno nvm

    karinzukushi

  • That's why today I will once again lie.. Believing the lies will become the truth. Even if I end up paying for it one day...

    nanicatto

  • 2023 anime go boom

    Luffyforeva

  • Great year for anime, like jjk and others

    AkiAndAqua

  • One year of anime is done and another has just begun, so march on my friends cuz anime never ends.

    H1DR0

  • How can I love myself.

    zakkasu

  • In a year where nothing I did seem to work in favour of me and on the brink of falling into the hands of depression once more, these beautiful and awe-inspiring work of art came rushing to my aid-- dragging me out of the mud, now I feel like I could conquer the world. Thank you!

    KaderimBu

  • Embody everything you love.

    Celest__

  • 2023 was sorta like taking the easy street the hard way...

    ShootaBYChoppa

  • BLEACH TYBW and Horymiya>Everything

    Sirbaconbread

  • “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

  • The year 2023 been one of the best years for Anime.

    Sei_Shinohara484

  • Mushoku doko

    NoVariety

  • Most of the past hurt as all but it can help to recover and face the present and the future. Have a goal and stand for it.

    kumashi_perona

  • Ugh! Why do I have to choose between Bond and Hakutou? 🐶🐈

    IridescentJaune

  • I have no life

    blobboy_

  • Learn from what you watch

    Innominate001

  • Last year was full of great anime times and moments.

    NetherWinds

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

    LambdaG2

  • Code geass🔛🔝

    unchart

  • I guessed on like half of these honestly…

    Nicky_Boi

  • Yeah this year is good year

    Miyamoto28

  • Among us ඩ

    Kinurii

  • 2023 is a great year for the Anime Industry to be missed.

    tan_std

  • where mappa animators

    ooskar_

  • So cool, i really-really like it all!

    Kaeicap

  • Malevolent kitchen

    Munnox

  • Every year I improve my power level just a bit!

    brockycool0

  • Should have watched more stuff tbh

    SucoDeLauranja

  • "To keep up with seasonal, or not to keep up with seasonal" William Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 1

    KeyiOs

  • God most of the anime which you are able to vote for here sucks ass.

    Yougoddamnnerd

  • Pleas adapt Nisekoi :(

    Firebagel

  • Please pay our animators more!

    KarmaKaji

  • The best year

    Rohit20

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

    Mista23

  • 2023 was a great year for anime 🙏

    CielIsAWeeb

  • I didn't watch as much anime, but the core few I am invested in , God I miss the times my younger self eyes would light up with amazement for something new

    Gutsb2407

  • Shoutout to my jujutsu kaisen hubbies! The list grew exponentially with the newest season, but I love you all equally ;)

    Snow_x

  • Yare Yare Daze

    ShowOnnX

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

    Lawliet9

  • trigun stampede best anime 2023

    yuu_taa_1026

  • 2023 was a great year for anime, like every other years. However we can all agree that malty is the most hated character

    Avigoku

  • Where tf is the action genre on this? I want to vote jjk for an award

    Notparrots

  • No “insert anime you just watched”?

    hectorm1413

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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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