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 haven't 90% of the things on here

    heyimomo

  • It all started with a curiosity rather than a choice, but it stayed with me and now anime is a part of my everyday life. I am grateful for watching that first show because it always brings me back.

    DenverSammy

  • If the bait's obvious, don't take it'. - Kakashi Hatake

    hakuxweeb

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

    yourfavoritesama

  • Get gud

    Sommier

  • Zura janai, Katsura da!

    thiccdaddylowry

  • Tonikaku Kawaii S2 OP being not nominated is a crime

    RioAl

  • 🤫🧏‍♂️

    Yellow_Clayman

  • "Somebody stop this brainrot epidemic!" - Karane Inda, Hyakkano

    GamerThoughts

  • I’ll steal your nuggets

    NuggetBandit

  • Happy New Year ;d

    Braums-Poro

  • Another year wasted, thank god.

    hoborific

  • I have no enemies

    Almighty_Vitamin

  • Nah, I’d win

    AsianBoiKoi

  • What a year!

    albreiner

  • When I read Malty melromarc it took me a while to know what the character was until I saw her and recognized her as bitch xD

    monoctm

  • Need’s more Overlord!

    Nocookies4u

  • This year was such an incredible year for anime, I really loved every season.

    Shiza05

  • Frieren anime of the century

    badabass

  • So many shows, not all of them good.

    hopelesspotato

  • Hope the most hardworking and humble human wins 🤓

    Genta07

  • There's a lot going on this year, fun, and problems keep coming up, this is when they come to greet and comfort us so that we can continue to live in the next year.

    JeruKs

  • THE ONE PIECE IS REAL

    LovelyZen

  • another jam packed year

    Durbz222

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

    Phasta

  • Romance, spice and everything nice!

    moodcheck

  • Some of my favorites are in the nominations this time but some are not in the nominations even though this is the best year for me watching a lot of very entertaining anime after a tired day at work, thank you for everything!

    Mabudachii

  • 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

  • Anyta Maxwynn

    MeshDisko

  • Here's to a year of bangers hopefully 2024 has even more

    mortrashanime69

  • Allah is the greatest.

    Fredn40

  • I enjoyed lots of wholesome anime this year than expected. Cheers for more in the coming years!!

    xylo13

  • I have no enemies

    Spice-and-Lamb

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

    Buzz-1

  • Put an option to change the language in MAL, one also wants to see the reviews/opinions in a language in which they feel comfortable :)

    leonrey08

  • I am just like Ayanokoji.

    KernelScout

  • It was only 10 years...

    Czekaj

  • I already don't remember anything from 2023 please don't ask me about it

    emiiq

  • My PTW list expanded tenfold in this year. Too manny good anime!!! Too many!!!!! qwq

    MyFriendIbis

  • The name's Forger, Loid Forger.

    SurgeonOfDeath7

  • WHERE THE HELL IS OTONARI NO TENSHI-SAMA???

    hyperrful

  • Please make a category for the gayest character. It would fit perfectly with every other category and I want to see Jojo win.

    DeltaWDunn

  • Haven’t finished half the anime from 2023 yet That was truly a year

    ExtincTay

  • where's goku ?

    Rayman002

  • Happy 2024 !

    troilus_05s

  • It’s not just anime it’s exponential inspiration

    AC5SHOT

  • If you see this, just know that we had a great anime season.

    Takayaka

  • This year was terrific with shows like JJK , Demon slayer, AOT finale , Frieren , Tonikawa . The forthcoming year looks good.

    MerpYagami

  • I am a DILF - Downtown Independent Live streaming Father

    yeti2393

  • Whaaadaheel!

    MiLkyW4y

  • Of the characters that are synonymous with chaos? Hhmmm, MAHITO THAT SON OF A *****.

    Lunbriga

  • I wanna dancing dancing rolling rolling only one my life

    Pattypowers

  • I am ATOMIC!

    off-line_syonara

  • Pluto and frieren ist unfair

    wokedits

  • Akatsuki best girl

    Nifty__

  • I need a hug and maybe some uppies too.

    Hernn

  • Life is temporary, Anime is Forever

    ChikaKudo-kun

  • The quality of this year's anime is amazing

    Gornal

  • Umm, idk what i want to said, but i love anime so much

    Neemey_

  • Anime isn't a stress buster; it's a place where you feel at home.

    arshin1811

  • It's namami It's namami yeah yeah yeah yeah Bling Bang Bang Bling Bang Bang Born... Bling Bang Bang Bling Bang Bang Born...

    Leesverse

  • 2023 for anime was really great and engaging for me.During my stressful times I turned to anime and it made feel relieved,joyful and encouraged.So many interesting plots,nice world building, amazing fights and chaotic scenes it had it all in this year of anime 😊. Peace out...

    ADRITO_69_

  • where mappa animators

    ooskar_

  • My favorite anime character for 2023 is Komekko from "Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Bakuen wo!", but sadge she didn't got nominated :(

    79yzx

  • Roses are red. Violets are blue. Omae wa mou shindeiru.

    Acellah

  • More romance is appreciated

    Arunaachalam

  • great year

    wnz

  • Weeb forever

    plastyc

  • This year gives me fomo for trauma

    STD_

  • What a year 2023 was.......

    SPACECRAFT

  • The anime industry is never gona lose my respect.

    itsleoxz

  • "Every woman I meet tries to murder me!" - Denji, Chainsaw Man

    llreiss

  • “What the hell?!” - Tomo-chan

    Denaricarjido

  • Anime good.

    NovaFrankA

  • Me saying to anime,"Even if I lose this feeling, I'm sure I'll just fall in love with you all over again." "No matter which love line, what time, or where I am. I will always love you. I'll say it one more time. I LOVE YOU."

    Shizuma1234

  • Good year of anime, wonder what this year will bring

    Ulvehunden

  • who out here playin with they worm

    donkwonk

  • Where's aqua?

    TheProPlayz

  • Attack on titan best anime ever

    Atakan-Titan

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

    Galial

  • code Geass is peak

    safwananime

  • Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

    bemarobot

  • Why the hell, doesnt MAL put the english titles next to the Japanese titles. Not every ones a dweeeb. Plus most of the titles on crunchyroll/HiDive are in english as default.

    Queen_Strea

  • I want a new season for Re:Zero already T_T

    Lunatic_Gem

  • next year please colored my days too with wonderful anime please!

    haizara99

  • Good animes

    Ragnar00lobrock

  • The Apothecary Diaries is goated

    ashsc30

  • A very good year

    emcata

  • I want to eat your pancreas :-)

    Fieryphoenix04

  • Anime in a Year was pretty solid with great characters and a lot of revelations. A lot of catching OPs and EDs. Hope in 2024 lots of joyfull characters and lots of storytelling to keep us entertained.

    imhakiyu

  • "Life's not perfect, but your anime collection can be. Class of 2023 Navigating the real world, one anime episode at a time!"

    Clairengan

  • Nah i'd win.

    LaSainteBaguette

  • 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

  • New year same old mal

    VforWitty

  • Keep calm and walk your path. If you think you are lost, just remember: You've another episode to catch up this coming week. Stay safe and take care.

    darkj25

  • Dont forgot to go gym after you watch your favorite anime ;]

    DashTraVolta

  • Bring back Hyouka

    SorryNT

  • I am rudeus

    ExtremeUnction

  • ima demo ao ga sundeiru ima demo ao wa sundeiru

    law_liet_

  • Heyyyyy, good luck to all nomineesss!

    Drugue_HS

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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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