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

  • Shizuka must be protected!!

    Abinaya2009

  • Skibidi toilet best anime

    Icebreaker71

  • This year was a bless to romance and action fans

    Saiokun

  • Gravity's bringing us down.

    avlannon

  • Chipi chipi chapa chapa

    BeriBerry

  • 2023 was a different year

    Chirispater

  • "If you believe your bikini bottoms are panties, then they're panties." -Sensei

    FusionGengar

  • Just because you're trash doesn't mean you can't do great things. It's called garbage can, not garbage cannot.

    viicci

  • Oshi no Ko got robbed

    Naloops

  • "The Flower Of Friendship Can Bloom Even In Hell."

    Opilopi

  • And they COOKED it this year!

    TroublingConcern

  • 2023 endinh with best song and 2024 begin with best anime

    sayumi89

  • Crème egg

    Shikimori69

  • Last year I didn’t watch many anime but this year I will. Animes of year: Chainsaw Man, BSD Season 4 and 5, No Game No Life, Yamada Kun, Classrom of the Elite1/2, Zankyou no Terror, İsekai Nonbiri Nouka, Oshi no Ko, Vampire Knight(bad) , Yuukokı no Moriarty part2

    Mika1928

  • Kingdoms of Ruin is a better show than The Rising The Shield Hero

    ItIsITimothai

  • Mahito did nothing wrong

    daddyjunkowo

  • This year was all for Anime

    bibliophilia25

  • I should have found a less time demanding hobby... anyways, I am off to binge watch all of these again.

    ItsDerpy

  • If something is worth doing, it's worth doing well - My Mom (Mari)

    That_Otaku_Chick

  • A good year for romcoms

    Davy-sama

  • To FMAB fans in MyAnimeList, y'all need to touch some grass.

    dang_

  • A Good year for the Anime comunity

    nish10

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

    DarttheLegend

  • 2023 has quite a lot of great entries!

    Karatz

  • "Itterasshai Eren"

    Creitus

  • I keep on running, I keep on running and I found myself into a horizon.

    Horizon06

  • I watched too many anime this year that I started to forget things.

    TheWeebConnois22

  • this years anime was good

    takedachan

  • Anime has been keeping me going throughout the year with such joy, I can't wait to see what's in store next.

    Shadow-Dragon68

  • I am atomic

    hum_m

  • One piece is the best ever

    kachisoribe123

  • I think we all need a little more kindness :)

    hich4n_

  • It was a spectacular year for anime fans, with a lot of bangers (and other stuff too of course). However I missed some deep and true romance stories this year, but that's a good thing, since my heart is still very healthy xD.

    Alonsom

  • I got hit by a 2023 and got reincarnated in another world

    Cap10Cat

  • I definitely changed after this year. Before, I always engaged with meaningless arguments online with people who don't share the same anime taste as mine, but this year I'm a different person. Thanks to Vinland Saga S2, I forget and forgive. I have no enemies.

    GingZ

  • An amazing year for anime. Watch pretty much everything and talked about it (Check me out on YouTube!). 2023 was crazy good.

    JulesSugoi

  • anime for life !!

    hellomothership

  • This year of anime was Atomic!

    Herscythe

  • Didn't watch much this year, went and touched grass

    YourKettleFakeG

  • My 14th year of watching anime, and no... I cannot beat the allegations.

    Noelle43

  • Even if you don't like her a bit, just hit

    Baki01

  • It's really hard to chose the cutest couple when there is Himuro X Fuyutsuki, Anis X Euphyllia and Nagisa X Junta

    BhavyaPunia

  • Eminence in shadow is peak

    opening_god_999

  • monogatari 2024 woo

    Darth_Kriz

  • Looking forward to a good year Happi! new year Have a great year everyone and You can do it 👍

    Hello0809

  • I wanna danshingu danshingu!

    WaraeDanis

  • I would find a way to match Frieren to every category and it would be justified, its so nice of you guys to give lil animes a chance but we all know Frieren solod this season.

    Montrachet

  • Cheers to another great year for Anime 🥂

    LuciferHellstorm

  • May the rock the year

    kunal_1301

  • I ENJOYED THIS YEAR AND IT WAS REALLY REALLY FUN TO WATCH AND EXPERIENCE ALL THOSE NEW ANIMES. I HOPE THIS YEAR WILL BE MORE FUN THAN 2023.

    Sayantan06

  • anita max wynn

    alvarcast

  • I can't believe "My Home Hero" wasn't mentioned at all

    purple_kid12

  • Where is ao no sumika???? Jujutsu kaisen opening is fireeeee

    RalSterdutacoS

  • Do more of what makes you happy ^\\\^

    Imadilah

  • 2023 was a very memorable year for me only because of these animes which are now very close to my heart, love'em,love'em all.❤️❤️❤️

    Ashcashole

  • Nah I'd Win

    Asfa-san

  • Even if this world will darken and become unenjoyable I will still find a kind hand, a witty smile and a strong light to guide me. Thank you for the fun times

    Haaami

  • It was a great year.

    FUNHAVER_tutturu

  • shounen next time please

    xd_matanas

  • This year was the best year to finally join on the anime bandwagon.

    denseinside__

  • I don't know why I am here. A weird circle appeared around my feet and then I was asked to vote on a bunch of things. Who would have thought my life would come to this.

    Hovlane

  • Sukuna is actually a curse based on humanity’s fear of papercuts

    ppapshrek

  • Frieren, Oshi no Ko, Vinland Saga Season 2,Tengoku Daimakyo were my favorites this year. Also, there is something I would like to mention that Frieren seems to be my favorite not only this year but of all time :)

    Crqnd

  • Mushoku tensei true best fantasy of the year. Idol op is iconic.

    R24Anime

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

    Spiciu

  • Onimai was made by angels

    LmdHly

  • People die when they are killed.

    Jaymania

  • Time just keeps marching by, not even acknowledging me anymore.

    TimeKing45

  • Pretty good Anime this year.

    Fluffy_155

  • Hello from Thailand.

    Onetori

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

    AnimestfuJustin

  • 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

  • I like the anime this year

    Dragonvise

  • Thanks Anime! Thank you 2023!

    IsranLie

  • I haven’t watched half of these shows

    Amusa0001

  • maomao is so hot

    tayXDc

  • Embracing the quirks, chasing dreams, and living in the anime of life. Class of 2023, our story is just beginning – let's create our own epic adventure!

    JPST

  • This was the year that I watched anime the most!

    Fenekin

  • Great year!

    MrSpyper

  • May we have a better anime year in 2023 also, don't die yet weebs the one piece is still not found. 🐐

    nekoMan11

  • TOEI really screwed up Gear 5 reveal.

    DoomsMark

  • This year gives me fomo for trauma

    STD_

  • Looking forward for more good animes!

    blueclouds4u

  • "You can die anytime, but living takes true courage."

    abracadabra_yooo

  • Good Ass Year for Anime

    HahaPPlolz

  • I wanna dancing dancing rolling rolling only one my life

    Pattypowers

  • Anime is everything to me! Congrats to all who work in the industry especially voice actors! see u next year!

    Kingcof22

  • Haven't seen much anime this year due to Entrance exams and Final school exams but Definitely Dedicate my heart(SHINZO WO SASAGEYO) to my plan to watch series. 😇

    Vineet_Kun_List

  • For for solo leveling next year guys -solo leveling enjoyer

    Sung_is_hot

  • Umai!

    japieer

  • the quotes are probabaly more unique than most isekais (re zero best isekai)

    Pseudonix19

  • Another year wasted, thank god.

    hoborific

  • maybe you guys should add more section to vote like best wifu or best husbendo, and best romance of the year , best action of the year something like these.

    Arsilyn

  • THE ONE PIECE IS REALLLL

    Jalaj716

  • gurren lagann #1 worldwide

    kamigb

  • A fantastic year for new shows and sequels alike! :)

    DarioDante

  • Hestia is Bestia

    Hestia_is_Bestia

  • I don’t know how to skateboard

    FrogFriend456

  • Many captivating animes appeared this year. And many votes that were too hard to distinguish between whos the most fitting for the vote. But with the amount of rediculous titles i can say this year deserves the corniest 4 seasons of anime of all time. And i enjoyed it

    eequaled

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

    Accelerator870

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