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 AM ATOMIC!

    PartySizePizza

  • Another good year with my comfort medium ♡

    Soegyi16

  • Mushoku tensei true best fantasy of the year. Idol op is iconic.

    R24Anime

  • They should have added a "sexiest anime character".

    Mista23

  • 👉🐫👉🗣️👉🔥👉‼️

    zeven777

  • anime good yessir yessir

    ice-in

  • 2023 was an absolutely amazing year for anime. So many great anime spanning a wide variety of genres. My favorite of the year was Dangers in My Heart so I totally recommend that. Although whichever you pick would probably be a good watch. Thanks MAL for yet another great year.

    Unitz_DAL

  • Anime brings joy and happiness to people ordinary mundane life's and inspires greatness.

    LewisHarrison

  • アイドル or Idol was the best op of the year by far.

    Legendblade86

  • "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

  • One two buckle my shoe -goofy dude

    Lucky8222

  • ONE PIECE IS GOAT

    Jai_akash

  • the west is saved :3

    Konnichiwa_Init

  • Overall a great year for anime sad so see it go but hopefully this year can be even better

    Rain112

  • banging year

    osaover1

  • Frieren anime of the century

    badabass

  • Pretty great year for anime and really looking forward to this years releases

    ClebClelly

  • 100 = peak

    Pitappel

  • If something is worth doing, it's worth doing well - My Mom (Mari)

    That_Otaku_Chick

  • Anime anime

    apin-2020202

  • People die when they are killed.

    Jaymania

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

    AOD-san

  • I realised I didn't watch much anime

    Gangesh27

  • Just watching what airs without checking social media about it is the best. Obviously need to check MAL though

    PuurLord

  • 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

  • 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

  • 2023 had solid selection of amazing animes.

    Szomszedo

  • WHO NEEDS SLEEP?!

    Tenshiiiiiiiii

  • Lets go 2024

    Yodo18

  • I enjoy whatever I have chosen

    Jeffrey_Wawawa

  • I AM ATOMIC

    aqukinmaster

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

    ZED95

  • My favorite anime's in 2023 --------------------------- attack on titan (season 2) jujutsu kaisen spy family

    JJrelheka

  • Always Remember what Dr Ligma had said, "New year gives your 365 chances to make your life better". Don't ask me who Dr Ligma is.

    GreateProtim

  • Welcome to Anime

    SickLords

  • Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.

    Luchipher747432

  • A good anime will come and go by the time, but sometimes you need to look back remember where you started and makes you like today.

    vinolazy14

  • I need a "Most unique isekai setting" yearbook entry or something. Not enough love for the isekais of this year.

    Andrewapps

  • Throw Keiya in jail ☠️

    yorimia

  • I enjoyed quite a lot of anime this Season and it was so fun!! Anime's from every genre had their own vibes and likeable stories haha I hope in upcoming years we all enjoy all kinds of different anime's like this ✨

    SuryaBlues

  • Been a great year for the industry in general went through many animes myself and was quite satisfied with how the year went by... 😊

    Lynx_xsenpai

  • Learned this year that Kirito’s English dub swears often and it’s amazing

    acuphoria

  • Each season passed by so fast

    NorstOsbi

  • All i can say the anime that was here are absolutely amazing and entertaining thank you for giving an expirience i will never forget :)

    Annas_Boyfriend

  • Cream puffs

    A9IB

  • Genshin could never

    AmTheOne

  • Live the life with no regrets

    Nikurumi

  • What a bizarre adventure

    Unrivaled-Crab

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

    3araba

  • Solo Leveling Will Give Us Chills Through Our Spine... REMEMBER THE NAME, SUNG JIN-WOO, y'all be hearing whole year this name..

    HeroMonarch

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

    NightlessSleep

  • 100 girlfriends who really (5) loves you deserves to be in memebale category

    Alex_Dragon

  • This year had so many new shoes and so many returning ones that I've been overwhelmed by it all. Can't wait to see how 2024 plays out.

    FoxyFox0203

  • Next year I'll start rating romance anime based on how alone they can make me feel lol...

    somedarkhour

  • butter dog. the dog with da butter on him.

    Ookamisch

  • Read Inari Konkon

    jsooka

  • "Life Wasn't So Bad!" Commence operation: Depression

    Haruka_Hiroaki

  • Boku no Kororo no Yabai Yatsu Best Romance Anime of 2023

    -TMC-

  • Even through tough time, these anime kept me going and MAL gave me a community where I came back to feel home during my ups and downs.

    The_sakib

  • Really enjoyed this season.

    MAHESHDUTT

  • This Anime year was Subarashii, I watched many Great and Sugoii Anime.

    Raku_Senpai_15

  • "For there to be pain, there has to be kindness. For darkness to standout there has to be the sun. You can't have one without the other, and both have their uses." -Fruits Basket

    battlegirljess

  • Great year for anime and Manga

    ASAPSHARAD

  • Nah, I'd Vote

    theh00man

  • gurren lagann #1 worldwide

    kamigb

  • Mahito turned into a pastry.

    conkommer

  • "i have no enemies"

    xsuuw

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

    Senpaika

  • Anime? What's that? I havent watched 82 Anime within the past 6 months. What are you talking about? What's my favorite anime? I can tell you it's definitely not The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotton. Idk why you would ever think that.

    beast0609

  • Me and my gf did this, we didnt see any of em!

    TomBoy69

  • I didn't see all those 😶 but I chose what I know

    Aqeel_zero

  • Mugiwaraaaaa!

    Ashenkai

  • Happy New Year to everyone!!!

    Apex-Psycho-100

  • A whole lot of peak this year but I 2024 is gonna have even more peak.

    Naman_2039

  • I want to live between Frieren's thighs.

    OhNoNotRabbits

  • I don't watch enough anime this year ​

    Pauladino

  • The frenzy has begun. The moon is red. We are out of time

    iggytwiggy

  • Bocchi The Rock.

    Spirit075

  • I don't know... I think Frieren is the best?

    Striaa

  • Re:Zero Season 3 when

    saekoa

  • Awesome

    theking88

  • Haven't seen much anime this year due to Entrance exams and Final school exams but Definitely Dedicate my heart(SHINZO WO SASAGEYO) to my plan to watch series. 😇

    Vineet_Kun_List

  • wheres bleach and megumi

    SoulReaper013

  • (\_/) (•.•) :) /|__|\ | |

    tolgafiko

  • Nah I'd Win

    Darkshine07

  • 2023 has been amazing Life gets better and better with newer animes releasing Animes are relatable to life now

    FuriousMovies23

  • nah id win

    namekless

  • Gear 5 was LIT

    Infinite_Kookie

  • Jojo's bizarre adventure is peak fiction

    YoghurtJog

  • The year 2023 was rich in new anime releases, new seasons for anime we didn't expect, I personally, and the anime community too were very surprised by the quality of some anime, the year 2024 will surely be full of surprises like the one we saw the year before!

    MisterScie

  • i love car seat headrest :p

    yourlocal_bee

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

    Thicc_Ink

  • Anime makes you a weeb which makes your life easier

    NirabHira

  • Nah i'd win.

    LaSainteBaguette

  • Why was anya not on the must protect nominated!?

    DrenchingSnarl21

  • Learn from what you watch

    Innominate001

  • KEMONO JIHEN SESSION 2 WHEN

    GemienLUV

  • i crave buldak noodles so much

    xhugo

  • thanks for this wonderful year

    Goulyz

  • Nah, id win

    Sohzy_

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