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

  • I’ll admit it, mushoku tensei is my favorite isekai…

    Sedmen

  • I am Ayanokoji

    VaporyCoder

  • Embody everything you love.

    Celest__

  • I want to be patted and cuddle hakutou

    moncherie

  • There should also be a category with various top anime genres

    NRELO

  • These year is my favorite .

    J0haan

  • Amazing year of anime this year🙏

    orf92

  • High School DxD Season 5 when???

    AYYYiTzGaViNo

  • Mahito, when I catch you mahito

    MomegaMAL

  • I'm not like other anime fans, I'm worse ✨️

    Heliodendron

  • "I'm just a simple weeb with simple needs"

    Championgamer100

  • Mushoku Tensei was robbed

    muscleeric

  • The 2023 anime season was my last before taking a big step towards adulthood, going to college. And I can say it was a memorable one, I watched a lot of anime. Hopefully life wont become too hard and I will get to watch my favorite anime with a smile on my face. Also ty MAL staff

    renz330

  • Please give us another season of LV 999 Yamada-kun

    Agerian

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

    Pseudonix19

  • A wise man once said, "An anime a day, keeps the boredom away."

    Rade09

  • REALITY AIN'T NO Re-ZERO ,"YOU'VE GOT ONLY ONE LIFE ,MUST VALUE IT".

    7enpai

  • Baka! Sugoi! Yare yare daze!!! Dattebayo!

    ArtIsNotBae

  • devil may cry 3 fan

    TouchMeSM

  • mob op was robbed

    HentaiConnoisser

  • another day another four episodes done with a anime

    2Soldier2Fort

  • I only watched Hunter x Hunterast year. I'm a manga reader... Lol.

    Nuuubbb

  • Coming in 2024: Attack on Titan: Okay We Swear this Time it's the ACTUAL Actual Final S2 Part 1.1

    JmePenseBonne

  • Another stellar year of anime

    borderliner

  • "NAH, I'D WIN."

    FALZAP

  • "Alert, the site is experiencing multiple ALEPH level Anya containment breaches. Total lock-down initiated."

    TheGeneral014

  • "Maybe the reason you don't see it is that it's stuck to your back. [...] So if someone is jealous of somebody else, well, then, it's probably because it's easier to see the plum on someone else's back than it is on your own. -TOHRUU HONDAAAA :DD

    ssugarsweetz

  • Baka and Test Solos All

    LordSanctify

  • Life is hard watch anime to soft it

    Nafis_aulia

  • Damn 2024 better bring the sauce

    Pancreatito

  • Here's to another great year of anime!

    Omnomamouse

  • Eminence in shadow should be the opening ngl

    ScarlettLotus

  • "Your life will be boring if you do things you hate"

    shirayukiiRei

  • Oshi no Ko anime of the year 💯

    Shiroe1210

  • Shizuka must be protected!!

    Abinaya2009

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

    NevGhost25

  • You are my special

    shadownater

  • 2023 was a pretty peak year for anime

    Ak4t5uk1

  • Still waiting for Monster Musume S2

    zerofox75

  • Its been an amazing year with anime, glad i could see it

    MrgreatNight

  • 2023 was a pretty decent year for anime, this year mainly comprised of sequels of anime I was already watching, which was cool. (ﾉ･_-)☆

    Ryoko_Asuka

  • THAT'S NOT HOW YOU MAKE OATMEAL!

    DoodlestheGreat

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

    RuskotSab

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

    JuLY-LION

  • this was truly a jujutsu kaisen

    flip_flap123

  • You should create list by genre and more formal.

    ChuquiKnight

  • Hope the anime industry continues to deliver quality shows in 2024 as well!

    yklee7285

  • I'll take a potato chip... and eat it. Believe it.

    _SakataGintoki29

  • Anime is sin, anime is trash I dont put scores because all animes are 10s and all are 0s, anime is the physical embodiment of sins and even tho it feels good, still is trash because is a sin and sins feels good but also are bad so 10/10 and 0/10

    nexustom

  • Hope we have a great 2024!

    Chrollium

  • It was a not bad year.

    aftoliv

  • Humans are not necessary to animate enjoyable.

    Hacxo

  • i'll get banned if i write anything here tbh

    AtomicPickle

  • Much good oof

    TPOddo20

  • This year of anime was a rollercoaster of excitement and emotions. I almost overdid it on my watching per season. But those that I didn't watch are on the Binge when I have time list. Great mix bag of anime this year.

    Maevithan

  • 2023, great year with great stack of anime. Looking forward for more years ahead with the medium which managed to connect so many people from all over the world.

    AiEye_Dream

  • KSM AOT 3LA KSMKM

    SANDMANXIQX95

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

    Spiciu

  • What a year! So many great gems, we truly are in the golden age of anime.

    strikingLoo

  • I'm the ultimate idol

    M4NU3LGEASS

  • I can't help but think the next year will be even better.

    Lord_Volt

  • Every anime is amazing... It just needs to have a good story, which is hard to find...

    Senpaika

  • Anyta Maxwynn

    MeshDisko

  • It's not a matter of "How?", it's a matter of "When?".

    ATXAltex

  • Nah, I'd win.

    anikevin

  • 🤍🤍🤍

    lmfiroh

  • Life always not daijobu But we also always dekiru.

    risupeko_02

  • Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague is underrated. Also, where's BOCCHI THE ROCK.

    j_courchesne9

  • 10k episodes watched in 2024, just wait >:)

    GranoFooks

  • Beitifull year

    PolGarciadelPino

  • My best dad joke: Why was August mad at you? Because JULY-ied LOL

    The_Weekly_Jay

  • 2023 was a great year for anime and I'm looking forward to what 2024 will bring!

    RussianRaven

  • The Best Year for Anime so far! <3 Let's kick off next year with a lot of good shows aswell!

    watashi_aki

  • watch one piece.

    ritarinaaaa

  • The only war cry that really matters: Shinzou wo Sasageyo ❌ Allahu Akbar ✅

    _cjessop19_

  • ワクワク、はらはら。。。

    Kiryotsu

  • Anime saved me from the pit, ngl. The spark to reinvigorate myself to improve my life.

    Maleek_Blakevic

  • if 'god' won't do it, it just won't get done.

    Kvty

  • 2023... can't be more grateful that I'm still watching alot of anime while I'm very busy. thanks for all the key people in the anime industry still keep it entrained me well when I'm really exhausted <3 2024... i hope that i got unexpected surprise! (please be Nisekoi 🤣)

    typhiaca

  • "Did you voted because you watched anime, or did you watch anime because you voted?" -Real_Geto

    GjaltPower

  • I am the true Demon King of Tyranny, Anos Voldigoad

    Yakuin_Jirou

  • "Where you go, I go..."

    aru4l

  • theres no genre called "native isekai", the only right genre is called "fantasy"

    syaqier_96

  • I have no life

    blobboy_

  • teacher for sake of gods,students needs to live.

    Tiskmassy

  • Thanks for the nice votations! I hope you can add more categories to vote.

    knktzvra

  • IT'S TIME TO RESIGN AND LIVE FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

    rainnrei

  • I want to be the main character.

    _OmO_

  • great year good luck to everyone

    willus1000

  • In all of heaven and earth, lobotomy kaisen is the honoured meme

    chibueze_

  • Gacha made me wanna watch more anime. So I did. Didn't loose like in gacha.

    Sallachi

  • Dazai~~~Ahhhhh~~~~

    Sanji_Zoro_

  • I command you to watch Blue Eye Samurai, NOW!!!

    kernel99

  • There is no more precise category than “Dynamic Duo” for Migi and Dali.

    PepeTinhow

  • Happy new year 2023 can’t wait for 2024 animes

    maaf_gue_afk-2

  • "I am not watched everyone, but i like a Vote :)" - Mayority People

    OurNatAntID

  • See who wins!!

    mydahfawad

  • Good animes

    Ragnar00lobrock

  • Never giving up is my magic =<•.~>= PS : Don’t forget to go touch some grass, you weebs.

    BibiTheBest

  • The one piece is real!

    TheWeebOne

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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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