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

  • If demonic serial killer, why cute?

    Sumigiri

  • This anime year will always be remembered

    imanand

  • It was another year of watching anime that was very fun. Even though I started working until I didn't have time. But I still love anime.

    Youter5938

  • The year of most groundbreaking and monumental developments of the anime culture. In fact, the animes achieved name amongst the best of them. Brilliant and enjoyable plots. OPs and EDs likewise are still enjoyable in 2024 without any hint of boredom or hiatus. A memorable year.❤️

    parzxval

  • Fine year

    DabiTempest

  • SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF IS THE BEST ANIME OF 2023

    idom

  • Anime is mid

    mike616162

  • trigun stampede SWEEP!!!

    leoly

  • subarashi kisetsudeshita!

    Sake_TR

  • I loved this year's anime

    ATK3198

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

    WanPsycho100

  • "Time is just a moment, enjoy it unless you realize u have none"

    Fall3N_STaR

  • 2023 was a great time to be an anime enjoyer! Lets hope for an even greater 2024 full of anime! :)

    Jaynautovic

  • Stop isekai plz

    pr_gram

  • 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

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

    RoiList

  • I hope next year gonna be more fun

    AprilEkstrakia

  • Don't You Dare Go Hollow

    Noobmixups

  • “I have no enemies” - Thorfinn

    slxthie

  • ❤️

    Parash2309

  • This year was amazing!!! This was my second year of watching anime and this year was def a blast. My fav show is definitely one piece tho. But from this year there are so many I could mention.

    PikachuBoy6PCute

  • 2023 has so many good anime series and such a variety. I can't wait to see what 2024 has to offer. ❤️

    XxSparkliesxX

  • Many anime characters fit into many traits. All unique.

    FoodHunterBear

  • A wise man once said "BOMBACLAT"

    No_1Bakha

  • 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

  • Don't believe in yourself, believe in the me that believes in you!!!

    AOD-san

  • I will continue to wait for another season of Hunter x Hunter

    jzake

  • Journey on

    asianhippy

  • Percival Will Be Back

    SimpShebu

  • Markiplier Got Me Through This Year

    JeenxBee

  • So, do you know what Jojo is?

    Setrinel

  • i wanna eat this cake -> 🍰

    kuioko

  • Remember, everything is a choice Until we meet again

    Manas_9826

  • It's so interesting to see so many different anime that brought different people together and share feelings and thoughts with one another. The winners of the votes are obviously the ones that have resonated a lot with peoples' hearts.

    Verriere

  • maomao is so hot

    tayXDc

  • "Better and buns"

    SatoKazumaDesu

  • Can't wait to see even more bangers next year!

    Artemality

  • My 2023 anime journey had been amazing and full of wholesome shows! Some of the characters really stick with me.

    xmh_

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

    magicalolympian

  • Hello there! The year 2023 was absolutely amazing but the year 2024 is going to be even better. Goodbye.

    Leehozen

  • This year was amazing, with incredible shows that surprising all of us, i craving expect the next season of many of them!!

    thelmarb

  • This year was an interesting year for me as I usually only watch isekia's but I decided to give a couple romance animes a shot and now I can't stop watching them even if they leave me an emotional wreak afterwards.

    Fangedviper

  • Life is hard watch anime to soft it

    Nafis_aulia

  • great year of anime but no frieren nomination...

    kodeti

  • Vinland Saga is masterpiece.

    SHADOWsays

  • Ball plart call mop

    Eeyuhn

  • Beyound the Journey.

    ARYN_to

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

    Ayanami_Matsu

  • I really appreciate the work of all the creators and team for such amazing and entertaining Anime. Kudos to all. ✨

    Stupendonick

  • Zura janai, Katsura da!

    thiccdaddylowry

  • BLEACH TYBW and Horymiya>Everything

    Sirbaconbread

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

    JulesSugoi

  • My favorite pony is fluttershy :3

    FluffcakeChan

  • I wanna dancing dancing rolling rolling only one my life

    Pattypowers

  • thanks for choosing not good OP/EDs :thumbs_up:

    ARKR

  • Anime for life 😎

    KitKat1909

  • This year was stressful hope next year won't be this BAD

    redscape-anime

  • I consider that several anime were missing and it would have been nice to be able to choose more than one in the same vote

    Oz-good

  • Enjoy your day

    Latansaabada

  • This past year for anime was an absolute banger, so many great shows! Random thoughts: Tecnobalde never dies o7 Go play Crosscode

    TecnoCreeper

  • So glad to experience another great year of anime! Here’s to another year🍻

    lusian3x7

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

    amnestymc

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

    AstreaZeNeca

  • I wish blue lock and ron kamonohashi seaon 2 would come soon

    thatoneidiot3

  • ‘Splosion!

    TommyTheWeeb139

  • Mahito needs more love, who agrees?

    SaiRuthvik

  • Oshi no Ko anime of the year 💯

    Shiroe1210

  • From Rumbling to Prison Realm & IDOL to SPECIALZ, 2023 sure was a memorable year...

    Zera146

  • See you next year mates! Happy yearbook 23!

    sylargbrl

  • BORF ! - Bond Forger

    MaraSwam

  • 2024 we go rich boyys

    SpicyM

  • The balling will always exist, even long after my passing.

    Buzz-1

  • Be kind like Yuji, strong like Mash & complete your bucket list like Akira

    CrumbzSmallMight

  • Don't have any high expectations from anything or anyone

    arppit

  • Yare Yare Daze

    ShowOnnX

  • IDK, just enjoy Animanga

    Blyatman_Stalin

  • I don't know 2/3 of the animes here lol

    Heisenbussin

  • One year, huh. Didn't feel like it, well I hope to see all of you in 2024.

    KingY_HD

  • End of an era with the ending of AOT. Never forget.

    Galial

  • One piece is the best ever

    kachisoribe123

  • Whenever life gets you down, just hold out for that one adaptation or second season you've been waiting to see forever. One good story can be worth living for.

    sweetprettygeek

  • only luck free!!

    em_day257

  • "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

  • Truly an amazing year for anime. Every season managed to produce 1 (or in some cases, more) anime that will end up in the discussion when it comes time to talk about anime of the decade.

    RM_MXDJ

  • AWESOME YEAR

    Juuzou25RT

  • Looking at the vote, it was a year with several good animations. I hope to see you again in the future.

    Ceneu

  • Oshi no ko best anime of the yearrr

    Sean308255

  • Lupin the 3rd my beloved

    Jacob_of_Bohemia

  • Kawaii

    Maqoqa

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

    Lobo-uzumaki

  • anime good yessir yessir

    ice-in

  • Where is Ai Hoshino????????

    Nikaisaka

  • Years come and go but this year was unique and special (you are my specialz) especially so for the whole anime community as a whole. Many new weebs, veterans were born. At the end of the day whole community and all the anime we watched made our year better. Note: Touch grass tooo

    some_wheat

  • I am alone the honoured one.

    Dragushevsky1

  • Joined the army, born to kill, born to love my waifu.

    Gabwar81

  • "To be classy, watch One Piece."

    animeislif26

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

    MagicalBiche

  • Want more!!!

    Perphon

  • I love frieren

    _SIREN_

  • Fuzzy happy year

    YeeYeeSmartDumb

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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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