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

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

    ArtIsNotBae

  • This was a very special year for me when it comes to anime. During the beginning of the year, I went through an extremely difficult time involving family and school, and being able to relax with anime and the challenges of MAL helped me a lot. Thank you very much MAL! Happy 2024!

    PeedroHM

  • Nah I'd win

    Jacob54

  • You guys asked for voting in the "weekly retreat" category and that was so hard so choice Because Isekai Nonbiri Nouma Kimi wa houkago inomnia And skip to loafer Are all just very relaxing and feels good while watching!!!

    itsnouralawad

  • How can I love myself.

    zakkasu

  • Amazing year, didnt watch much of anime this year but there was a lot good openings, new characters and amazing art styles.

    karamdrvo

  • Tengoku is not good. The last few episodes were horrible.

    ShidraAsada

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

    VrtualRltyTurtle

  • anita max wynn

    alvarcast

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

    BibiTheBest

  • If I can’t see something, it means it’s quite good

    goskla

  • Madao here, Yoroshiku Minna San

    Dzonb

  • ONE PIECE IS REAL!!

    jaoknn

  • Gojo Fans SUCK MY... WHO'S THE FRAUD NOW

    EddieLovesOP

  • My plan to watch list won’t stop growing!

    sacredsx

  • An amazing year for anime. Watch pretty much everything and talked about it (Check me out on YouTube!). 2023 was crazy good.

    JulesSugoi

  • This past year for anime was an absolute banger, so many great shows! Random thoughts: Tecnobalde never dies o7 Go play Crosscode

    TecnoCreeper

  • This has been a great year for anime and all of us

    superbusters654

  • Aishiteru

    Sherleen2004

  • May women rain down from the sky

    Slumpbutinuwu

  • 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

  • I'm glab this year we can have a very good show to watch.

    KonbiniPEN

  • Good year for anime ig

    greatatharva

  • I reject your reality and substitute my own!

    OrionKaelin

  • This was a great year for anime!

    Newtrat

  • id rather abstain

    meccers

  • Year has been prepping for a new year super hyped

    SlumPrincess

  • Year 2023 was a complete blast with numerous animes that managed to keep me interested especially with their OSTs, openings, and endings.

    SanessyAdversary

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

    _cjessop19_

  • buh

    pnoen

  • Re:Zero Season 3 when

    saekoa

  • Watashi no isekai wa kon'nani umaku kakenai

    Hordern

  • 2023 was a good year for anime 😭

    _Lxr

  • You are my special

    shadownater

  • Anime Great, Anime Is Life

    FruityPebbleZz

  • (*'ω'*)

    rion34

  • Happy New Year!

    Cinnamon-Donut

  • Phew! 2023 really gave us a lot of simp-worthy man, huh?😂

    silverwhip21

  • With this treasure I summon, Nah, I'd win

    Kingpatato

  • Please keep bringing the sequels of high rating anime Japanese industry and keep it up on the animations! Also, could you bring up a cool anime entirely based on dragon mysteries which includes cool dragon designs and moments!! And thank you! Anime makes my stressful day easy.

    RupinS123

  • Malty or mahito, perhaps the hardest choice I've ever had to make.

    Foreall908

  • OSHI NO KO IS ANIME OF THE YEAR WITH NO DOUBT LOL

    KapraoKung

  • Naruto and Fruits Basket, the Betther animes

    Otakinho-carente

  • We are so back!

    EZGGWP

  • Shibuya Incident Arc my beloved

    Arska551

  • W Bond

    Mewurboi

  • One piece peak🙌

    Tommoars22

  • What a year, there were good finds, some grat endings and I cried !

    evildubs

  • Oshi no ko is the best anime in 2023

    Yolo_man5

  • Hit the the griddy

    Neewwwy

  • Who came up with these options they're terrible just like the last 5 years of anime.

    CGAYT

  • 2023 Anime was super good, excited for 2024. Wishing for more Yuri, wlw action from the yuri Goddess

    Naka74

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

    Ryomen_Kyouma

  • If you like animes you can be my pal, If you are a otaku... You can be todo. Happy New Year

    rafeellls

  • This year was definitely great, a lot of good stuff came out and I hope the next year will be even better!

    Delacium

  • KSM AOT 3LA KSMKM

    SANDMANXIQX95

  • Although there was a lot of bad this year, it turned out pretty great. (One piece is the G.O.A.T.)

    HenryGCarter

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

    Tomb_Fish

  • May the dead mount the witch

    Marrones

  • 2023 has been a very good year for anime, on to the next one!

    Kazuhira17

  • ☆〜may the future bring us more content〜☆

    RandomN3

  • Nah I'd win

    ovanny

  • I didn't sign up for peak!

    vertiKarl

  • Want more!!!

    Perphon

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

    Kanrakanra

  • "As the ink of time dries on the pages of my youth, I leave behind a memorable arc filled with laughter, friendship, and a touch of anime magic."

    shadowstorm9856

  • my favorite anime is Arcane

    DanaeSees

  • 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

  • May we have a better anime year in 2023 also, don't die yet weebs the one piece is still not found. 🐐

    nekoMan11

  • 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

  • Great year for anime, like jjk and others

    AkiAndAqua

  • Animated Odyssey, Shared Stories Each anime, a chapter in the saga of 2023. To my fellow viewers, thanks for the laughter, tears, and endless recommendations. Here's to the next season of adventures and the bonds that make every frame memorable!

    gagankaverappa

  • i cant believe i have to choose T_T such good options

    pot-user

  • May the moonlight shine once again on your path!

    ScytheNoSin

  • Navigating the anime cosmos, rating by rating! 🌟🎬 MyAnimeList adventure – where every show is a story, and every story is a chapter. Join me on this animated odyssey!

    Anime7_Lover

  • Nah I'd win

    Zestue

  • Anime 4ever!

    Martilyo

  • I am down bad for the anime "Kusuriya no Hitorigoto"

    Shamarocks

  • Oshi no Ko anime of the year 💯

    Shiroe1210

  • idk Hi mom! Bocchi The Rock anime of the decade

    AlexRey05

  • dragon ball daima hype!!!!

    KenchMan

  • IT'S TIME TO RESIGN AND LIVE FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

    rainnrei

  • From Asta Screaming to Denji and Gabimaru going berserk it has been a good year

    TheBrankAndOnly

  • Oshi no Ko got robbed

    Naloops

  • 何が起こっても、呼吸を続けてください。 -ジャック・カフナ・ラグナ

    kangcilok234

  • The options MAL gave could've been better. 2023 was nice.

    buhayngpuno

  • It really animed everywhere.

    AbbieAnime

  • I'll kill you in golf - Eve birdie wing

    animewatcher45

  • WATCH KILL LA KILL. ITS UNDER RATED.

    William303

  • Long Live Anime!

    NBtrain1

  • Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet

    twnku

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

    Jawdano

  • Dream the greatest dream, to live the greatest life

    Greyworm

  • This anime year will always be remembered

    imanand

  • frieren was the best anime of the year.

    Astaroth0421

  • “Nah I’d win”

    I_AM_ASAIN_999

  • don't forget to smell the roses once in a while... ;)

    mori_ronin

  • Frieren >>>>>> JJK

    LemonLorax

  • A new year with new awesome animes.

    vsuk_98

  • too manny good animes for just 24 hours a day~ I need to keep my priorities straight, I’ll quit my job

    ssiss_anna

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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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