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

  • 2023 had a lot of fun and excellent anime I look forward to buying on BD. The ones that stand out are Frieren, Tomo-chan is a Girl, Dark Gathering, Buddy Daddies, Insomniacs After School, Bungo Stray Dogs, Tokyo Revengers, Oshi no Ko, Undead Murder Farce, and Zom 100.

    killerjdog51

  • Cheers to another good year! Let's see how much Gege is gonna make us suffer this year :) But hey, looking forward to having a good relationship this year too... PS. Still waiting for that Yuri on ice movie T-T) *inhales copium*

    Karasu-hime

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

    ouylock

  • You are my Specialz (Nah, I'd Win)

    NightlessSleep

  • This is one of the most overpowered anime years in terms of animes in each season. I´m very happy to live this, thanks all MAL Staff for the events a cross the year <3

    Dogffee

  • Hajimari wa owari, and an End is a Start.

    Plateaus4356

  • Grimgar Season 2 when?

    prokill4789

  • Happy 2004!

    Erdgeist

  • Laat year I felt kinda burnt out and I couldn't watch as many anime as I would've wanted, I hope to do that this year ^^

    elizachoco

  • 2023 was truly a year of shoujo renaissance.

    Miyumi_Rose

  • Great year cant wait for this years great content.

    hours_Spent

  • Don't put this in the book 👀

    Chitandaki

  • Thanks for all 2023 🙏

    yamikilluaa

  • 2023 was a remarkable year for anime and I hope that the following years are just as memorable

    LieutenantPanda8

  • Anime was a mistake!

    Weeb_Rabbit

  • Looking forward to a splendid new year with you all!

    Listless-Weeb

  • Oshi no Ko got robbed

    Naloops

  • Thank You For All Of The Memories That Happened In 2023 While Watching Anime!

    ZED95

  • Wake up to reality

    sheshav

  • Do I watch anime because I'm a weeb or am I weeb because I watch anime

    Biraru-san

  • It's hero time!

    Daddide

  • A year with many rare, interesting and best premieres, full of a little bit of everything

    Ryomen_Kyouma

  • Wow, we got a ton of amazing anime in 2023. From oshi no ko to frieren, the good shows kept coming Goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024, let's have a good year

    joejoe135791

  • One of the worst years oat onk cleared can’t wait for better anime next year

    TrshAim

  • Jujutsu Kaisen should have been on here somewhere.

    QueenAria00113

  • ~Don't ever feel ashamed for what people critics your works for....but be proud of the masterpieces you have been working on that catch many of People's heart~ Daichi

    4mirhrth

  • I realised I didn't watch much anime

    Gangesh27

  • "WHETHER YOU WIN OR LOSE... YOU CAN ALWAYS COME OUT AHEAD BY LEARNING FROM THE EXPERIENCE." -ALL MIGHT

    Rookieup

  • WHY ARE THERE SO FEW INSOMNIACS AFTER SCHOOL NOMINATIONS??😡😡😭

    niq_

  • It was an incredible year for anime, with such remarkable releases!! Cheers to the winners and I can't wait to see what 2024 has in store for us!

    sugaparade

  • i’m going to become the KING OF PIRATES

    Dumaybee1

  • Hopefully in 2024 there will be lots of anime with good stories and visuals and also more soulful characters

    Yoggix

  • "Anime is only real if you don't believe it, so believe it!" - Mark

    NaughtyJustice3k

  • 2023 was a good year ... 2024 will be a better year.

    Gabrielfox

  • Bleach is clear and there is only one big three

    Therengoku342

  • If the animes keep getting any better... we gonna be in trouble!!!

    maybe-01

  • I havent watched some stuff but I have seen a lot mentioned and seen bits and pieces of stuff to vote!

    Canaan

  • What a year to be an anime enjoyer ✨

    shindasso

  • Are you the nah id win because you're the strongest or are you the stand proud because you're the with this treasure I summon? Always bet on hakari

    Bygmax

  • a new anime year

    angel66666

  • paaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaain tho glad i have friends like ebo, gravii, yona & mafmaf 💖

    Treeky_

  • You should create list by genre and more formal.

    ChuquiKnight

  • In search of the greatest death ever.

    Zyrex2016

  • my favorite anime is Arcane

    DanaeSees

  • Thank you MAL!!

    Laurocalabria

  • This year passed and another will it won't make any change until you take actions to improve your life so don't let next one to go to waste and must keep watching anime because it was there for you when no one was.

    Harman055

  • I still strongly believe, that best OP/ED can be found in "Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These"!

    LoneWolf111

  • eat spaghetti, forget your regretti

    kohakuscales

  • Been a blast and here for another great year! Cheers!

    Kanrakanra

  • Another fun anime year

    Naofumi_Tempest

  • Those options does not make sense. This is why I do not like such "awards". Opinion of people vary too much.

    DManto

  • 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

  • Urusei is understand watch it....

    Lol1268

  • Stand Proud gojo, you are strong

    Dotzerouszen

  • Slipped on a banana peel. This is definitely gonna be it.

    Enivlens

  • Good luck!

    _onryo_

  • Komarin! Komarin! Komarin!

    timister123

  • Life is like an anime. Sometimes it's funny, sometimes it's sad, sometimes it's epic, sometimes it's boring. But it always tells us something!

    Miikkuu

  • Such a great year for anime! I wish I had more free time.

    Wilmarzzz

  • I did not watch as much anime as I should have. Also I cooka tha . pizza ~~ nya

    kainoa106

  • So many husbandos from 2023 anime seasonals

    Ekhan175

  • "Bullets are pretty pricy, you know. I can buy 1 bullet or 2 dozen donuts." -Vash the Stampede

    VrtualRltyTurtle

  • Year 2023 is a pack of all emotions and and also entertaining. But my favourite anime is always Attack on titan (AOT) and i will miss AOT of my entire life.

    Akito_Sensei

  • This year has been amazing.

    Wafflexd978

  • 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

  • love love love

    MoYe_CF

  • Frieren#1🗿

    Madman08

  • Makes you feel truly grateful to be alive at this point when so many great animes are coming out every year. 2023 was especially packed and 2024 seems even more great with many anticipated and long awaited sequels coming out. Can't wait to watch them all!

    TsutanaiFuun

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

    jussypuicey

  • What a wonderful year of anime! What else can I say? We had a ton of new and returning titles with hooking stories to tell. On top of we were also introduced to many entertaining characters. Not to mention all the banger openings. Next. Let's see what 2024 has to offer.

    JirzuT

  • Had a good year 😌

    Hikki_2307

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

    arppit

  • Forgive me for I have not watched any of the shows that I picked. D:

    ARSSSS

  • Well, that really was a Heavenly Delusion

    The_Squid_35

  • I have no enemies...

    Juna02

  • After having a mental breakdown I felt the best I have in a long time. That means I need to have more mental breakdowns.

    Lavernius243

  • Why idol is not a choice for the best op

    siclab

  • 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

  • Deserved to be quoted Fumetsu no Anata and Season 2

    Guinak12

  • Espectacular year

    Emmanuelgda

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

    Angenite

  • 2023 was a chaotic year in all terms. Looking forward to the best releases in 2024!

    00coco31

  • It's annoying that I have to verify I'm human every year..... 😐 If I were an AI, I would be trying to dominate the world.

    Bard_Eren

  • "Kaizoku Ou ni,ore wa naru!"

    Ronin_67

  • Don't have a qoute, live with it

    probuilder

  • We shall sacrifice our sleep, but we shall never sacrifice our anime!

    Knytmare

  • Always remember that degen behaviour is not a problem its a medal that should be worn with pride.

    Nacht148

  • Anime Is life that's why I don't need a wife.

    Kurosaki-_

  • "The fist close to you is scarier than the law far away." - Lee Sunghoon

    Floreste

  • dude my girl is getting mad at me becuase im talking to my homies about "Anne-May" she is not ready for my g " Hen Tai"

    Wadooo

  • MAL is the best anime list website ✨️

    CherrieX

  • One of the best years for anime. (Even though I started this year :p)

    LarsManneke

  • Missing jjk op 1 and tokyo revenger for chilly op, demon slayer opening for rocking

    Fr0st17

  • Happy Year for all!! :D

    GamingSouls

  • If Arima Kana has a million fans, then I'm one of them. If Arima Kana has ten fans, then Im one of them. If Arima Kana has only one fan then thats me. If Arima Kana has no fans, then that means Im no longer on earth. If the world is against Arima Kana, then I'm against the world.

    Prolatangon

  • the dangers in my heart's OP is the best OP in 2023

    Splaypancake

  • "You are my special"

    Rain_Strom

  • AND LET ME BE THE ONE TO PUNCH KEIYA UTOU AND THAT A** LOOKING HAIR

    _Akemi

  • I don’t really have one

    DIVINENEI777

  • So many anime this year both old and new, there are bad ones and good ones, but its a great year. Each season was full of excitement with new experience. Looking forward to more new fun stuff to watch and exciting shows in 2024.

    TamaKi31

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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