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

  • Bond is the best dog ever! Borf!!

    pickle26

  • I'll keep watching even more anime and reading more manga! There's no stopping me!!!

    Bearan

  • I am Ayanokoji

    VaporyCoder

  • From brain f***ed by evangalion to destressed by ussagi drop this has been a year of the past and a glance towards the bright future to come.

    Spamtest2000

  • Time flies. But you know what else flies? A bird

    Complicated121

  • The 2023 year was a bit hectic but anime was always there to make it better.

    kai_ghost

  • Allow me the privilege of distorting your life

    ItzShiroo

  • I am grateful to anime this year because it has accompanied me through difficulties and I can only say thank you

    Tomb_Fish

  • Had so much fun with the anime this year, though there were even better years for this reason 😍

    xcaliburAnime

  • ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Live with anime ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    GerFanzeh

  • 2023 was an enthralling, and captivating year for Anime!

    Jeramiah

  • the song of bura in pluto

    Hafez_Sensei

  • If it’s not for isekai anime would be mid.

    yahya_kai

  • Tonikaku Kawaii S2 OP being not nominated is a crime

    RioAl

  • What an year.

    archangeldevil

  • Undead Unluck is the sleeper hit of the year because it's not on Crunchyroll. Just saying.

    Gurumash

  • Ngl I might like anime

    Calud

  • Won't regret anything watched this year, every recommendation and everything done was great.

    yourfavoritesama

  • Bye, 2023. You did good, I suppose, though I’m shocked that somehow the isekai well didn’t finally run dry again this year. Weird, because I could’ve sworn I saw all this year’s quirky smart boys travel to a faraway land three years ago. Who am I kidding, I still watch them too.

    AssortedCheese

  • Shinzo wo Sasageyo!

    Aarushi2324

  • The Salami Lid

    Wakadoobi

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

    Baki01

  • You’re gonna carry that weight…

    AJLaRosa98

  • Damn, we ate good this year for anime.

    KeesTB

  • I never would've imagined that I'd be here right now. However I also don't really go anywhere so where else would I be? Here's to another great year of anime and fun!

    rdunnz

  • My Life like watamote but worse

    Radd25_

  • Before was was was, was was is.

    theoneBlu

  • Another good year with my comfort medium ♡

    Soegyi16

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

    MagicalBiche

  • Re:Zero Season 3 when

    saekoa

  • Read Inari Konkon

    jsooka

  • This year was one of the best years for anime We got mad hype production works like JJK / AOT and also really chill story like Frieren I am looking forword to nthe next year :D

    22_Rohan

  • 2023 will not be forgotten by us anime fans!

    Kame39

  • Bouf! - Bond SpyXFamily

    yukiasuna22

  • Once someone said anime is childish they will never watch itnow look who is here and watching non stop

    Sulna

  • This year we got quantity and quality anime and for that animators deserve all the love and respect in the world.

    Suraj_99

  • No matter what the manga or author says, Satoru Gojo is the strongest.

    superdud1234

  • This year gives me fomo for trauma

    STD_

  • Still no one piece

    KiwiBoy88

  • "To be classy, watch One Piece."

    animeislif26

  • 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

  • Shoutouts to all the ugly anime this year, you didn’t need to be beautiful to be great

    Thicc_Ink

  • If 2023 gave us nothing else, it gave us gremlin girls

    Curlybrace101

  • Hope 2024 can continue world trigger and hunter x hunter anime version

    MasahiroKun

  • Harmony, Aspiration, Zealous, Infinity, Maturity

    TheMarinHusbando

  • As a wise monk said, Harem Anime are Sports Anime in disguise

    SunlitInk4

  • Let's have a good year!~ and watch lots of anime!~ (*^3^)/~☆

    lunathecatxx

  • Romance was alive and well in anime 2023

    SuperFan123

  • 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

  • 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

  • Do you watch anime because you're maidenless or are you maideenless because you watch anime

    Hentai-master-69

  • WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOO! Another fantastic year for anime fans. 2024 is gonna be crazy!

    Oasis951

  • "Live. The life is precious"

    Shyraini

  • This year was awesome for anime, hopefully 2024 will be just as good!

    CoronaBorealis

  • Live by the way of the sword -Vagabond

    Shelby07

  • I need to watch more anime again… 2023 was not the best year for me

    Angenite

  • This year’s shows out here reminding me how single I am

    Nerdodivergent

  • Vai Corinthians!!!

    LucasGod

  • Anime can be hot without the modern-day slavery

    Little_Tree

  • the west is saved :3

    Konnichiwa_Init

  • I don't know most of the things i voted for :/

    _ABA_

  • If you ain’t first, you’re last - Ricky Bobby

    JeffJusVibin

  • in Frieren we Trust 🙏

    teeuzumaki

  • Thank you to 2023, for presenting many good and memorable anime

    JayNaru

  • This was indeed an amazing year for anime and I'm hoping for even better in 2024 and beyond. There were many obstacles throughout the way but in the end all expectations were met and exceeded. I am truly blessed to be born in an era where anime exists ^_^

    Neko-con

  • "Are you The Strongest because you're Satoru Gojo, or are you Satoru Gojo because you're The Strongest?" -Suguru Geto

    mylsir

  • Anime good.

    NovaFrankA

  • undead unluck has the best OP of the year

    Krzysiarz

  • And with that the 2023 season of anime comes to a close! ✨

    Jawdano

  • This year's animes were perfect with their visuality. And the sequals made the audience satisfied. I hope every year continues like this year. <3

    imyaren

  • Who up Bungoing they Stray Dog rn

    KrispBread

  • Mushoko tensei is the best thing in 2023.

    Imouchiha

  • imo the selection of nominees in the MAL Yearbook is so much better than the nominations of a certain Anime Awards show (you know which one). Here I don't find myself asking all the time; why wasn't that anime nominated for this category? Also love the fun category titles more :D

    Ckea

  • 2023 was a good year for anime 😭

    _Lxr

  • 99 shows I'm planning to watch 99 different shows Take one down, watch it around 102 shows I'm planning to watch

    CoopBro

  • bunny senpai best anime 😇😇

    umiiiiiiiiiiiii

  • Nah I'd win

    Lishti

  • Thanks for all 2023 🙏

    yamikilluaa

  • K-On is the best end of discussion

    Vintage21Mai

  • None of the shows I really liked this year showed up to vote for in anything.

    Anime_God_King

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

    JmePenseBonne

  • uh hm maybe uh like hmmm uhh maybe so like ye

    Zerity

  • Say whatever you want about red head But don't touch kana

    ouylock

  • This year's stories are many and good but there are some that I haven't watched .

    NiNiShi

  • watched like abt 20% of the options hehe

    pppaseo

  • Anime for life 😎

    KitKat1909

  • Would drink Moimoi's poison any day.

    Pages47

  • 2023 will definitely go down as an amazing year for anime

    Jasonn__

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

    Leehozen

  • With this treasure I summon ∧_∧   (。・ω・。)つ━☆・*。 ⊂/  /  ・゜  しーJ    °。+ * 。        .・゜       。゚゚・。・゚゚。        nah, I'd win.  ゚・。・゚

    OkWannabe

  • Oregairu the Goat

    LaMeloo

  • What a bizarre adventure

    Unrivaled-Crab

  • One great year of anime

    giddy_2504

  • Trash taste is best taste Just watch whatever anime you want, dude

    3araba

  • NEED FOR SPEEDILY TOUCHING GRASS

    Terra_strong

  • 2023 was an epic year for us weebs. The end of AOT, JJK nail biting episodes to one piece adventurous episodes and a lots of dope animes had released in that year. Been an exciting year. Thank you so much MAL for the records and recommendations. I really appreciate it.

    __pochita__

  • A pregnant lady technically classifies as a flesh Mecha.

    I_is_lost

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

    Artemality

  • This was a great year for anime, as long as you forget Ojou to Banken kun exists.

    MengHao

  • (\_/) (•.•) :) /|__|\ | |

    tolgafiko

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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