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

  • "Victory from God and Conquest that is Near"

    amanrohel

  • Another year wasted, thank god.

    hoborific

  • I hope to watch all the anime that is released

    rrota_rrona

  • Don't get it twisted who the enemies are. You're only battling yourself.

    amprocker

  • Knight, out.

    Isafreyr

  • The future is an anime

    TT-MIUNI

  • sung drip woo incoming 2024

    Kenijo

  • I have no enemies.

    isekun

  • This was a year in anime in which I found myself watching more and more genres than I had ever previously!

    ivydaemons

  • See you space cowboy.

    Rebirthofsword

  • "If I could be a dinsney princess I would be Maomao" - Sun Tzu probably

    Ozzyzmz

  • 2023 was a pretty decent year for anime, this year mainly comprised of sequels of anime I was already watching, which was cool. (ﾉ･_-)☆

    Ryoko_Asuka

  • It's all about animation and story...

    lmaysh

  • 2023. Animu is Laifu

    Juanchoman

  • Soon, people who describe themselves as otaku may be able to create their own anime personally using AI entirely. Perhaps, the software's name will be 'Personal Anime Studios'.

    Kunaryel

  • It was a good year... and then there was that one anime where the MC couldn't get it up...

    Essentrix

  • We need more good isekai trash.

    PerfectAzul

  • Mommy? Sorry, mommy? Sorry, Mommy?

    Cynthiaishere

  • All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.

    ondraem

  • Emul is missing in cuddle section.

    Fluffpai

  • Ratings are just numbers

    Quequel

  • I love Jujutsu Kaisen

    Existx

  • I accidentally got addicted to anime. I think getting addicted to drugs would be healthier.

    TodiT

  • Ball plart call mop

    Eeyuhn

  • Nagisa is Best Boy

    GoldenSapple

  • This year of anime was a rollercoaster of excitement and emotions. I almost overdid it on my watching per season. But those that I didn't watch are on the Binge when I have time list. Great mix bag of anime this year.

    Maevithan

  • Wake Up, Girls! 10th Anniversary 👐👐👐

    wswsasd

  • What a great year that was for anime!

    Fedelakes

  • 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

  • 2023 definitely upped it's game for OP and ED contributions to anime. Truly a year of bangers.

    Starap

  • Would drink Moimoi's poison any day.

    Pages47

  • Thank you Mods and Admins for always putting in all the effort you do to keep MAL fun and active!!! HAPPY 2024!!!

    Toasted-Reason

  • I am Father Lucas

    FatherLucas

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

    MerpYagami

  • Nah, I’d win

    AsianBoiKoi

  • Bocchi the rock is winning crunchyroll 2023 anime of the year.

    Gyutoe0918

  • eat spaghetti, forget your regretti

    kohakuscales

  • Never give up

    hirasenpai

  • It's not the thought that counts, it's the size of the börger that does!

    olokinprime

  • “Stress makes you bald, but it's stressful to avoid stress, so you end up stressed out anyway. In the end, there's nothing you can do.” - Gintoki Sakata

    PurplKoolaid510

  • ONE PIECE IS GOAT

    Jai_akash

  • I ENJOYED THIS YEAR AND IT WAS REALLY REALLY FUN TO WATCH AND EXPERIENCE ALL THOSE NEW ANIMES. I HOPE THIS YEAR WILL BE MORE FUN THAN 2023.

    Sayantan06

  • Not putting Oshi No Ko opening is a crime !!!

    gojo_6

  • yooooooooooooo? god dammmmmmn aaeeeeeeeee my lifeee uaa uaa

    _kreyp

  • Nominated Anime Series; 1. Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! 2. Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 3. 5-toubun no Hanayome

    RoiList

  • I have no enemies

    Firefist__Ace

  • What a Year!!!

    chai262006

  • watched like abt 20% of the options hehe

    pppaseo

  • What are these nominations????

    ClashMasterJH

  • "The Flower Of Friendship Can Bloom Even In Hell."

    Opilopi

  • Man, 2023 was a blast for anime!! With a mixture of popular, returning anime and new underrated ones to enjoy. There was definitely something for everyone to enjoy. You just had to be there !!

    yukinome

  • haha 23' was fun tbh

    ijumi_kookie

  • Imagine if man save fantasy anime again, that will be great.

    cronoSpirA

  • In a year where nothing I did seem to work in favour of me and on the brink of falling into the hands of depression once more, these beautiful and awe-inspiring work of art came rushing to my aid-- dragging me out of the mud, now I feel like I could conquer the world. Thank you!

    KaderimBu

  • Be a Man of Wonders!

    Person_XXIII

  • Borf

    HerpaderpFTW

  • See who wins!!

    mydahfawad

  • Anime is love 💕✨

    _pranav_7

  • ginchan huhu 😭😭😭😭

    mairuru

  • We made it, chat.

    yunhg_frank

  • Ello!

    nabboman317

  • Absolutely banger year for anime, cheers 2023

    Toxic_Influence

  • Love You MAL

    HypedToj

  • The world may be going down the drain but anime is at least pretty good.

    ILIII

  • Baka and Test Solos All

    LordSanctify

  • It's been a year with several captivating, well-made and even peculiar anime, but let's hope this one won't be any different!

    Abernauthy

  • Vinland saga 2 on top

    Keywi

  • Another good year with my comfort medium ♡

    Soegyi16

  • “I’ll stop by once in a while” - Frieren. Is so real for me because I am so preoccupied with what’s in front of me that I forget, I need to keep up with other people in life too.

    TheDivineOne2804

  • TOEI really screwed up Gear 5 reveal.

    DoomsMark

  • This year turned out to be rather enjoyable, wish this had more section since a lot of titles deserve to be here!

    Lone_Wayfarer

  • anime for life !!

    hellomothership

  • needs more Gundam next year

    RuDRicch

  • I hope Kana wins

    BerryHarryJerry

  • frieren was the best anime of the year.

    Astaroth0421

  • To another year of wonderful seasonals

    potpie

  • I have no enemies

    Spice-and-Lamb

  • Do yourself a favor and look at the reviews on Google for Malevolent Kitchen. #Lobotomy Kaisen Supremacy

    cxasandt

  • As the song of the crickets fades in the hedge, it is impossible to stop autumn's farewell; how sad they must be too...

    HWentworth512

  • I’m a gamer not because I don’t have a life but because I chose to have many

    Sparrowszn

  • more new anime!!!!!!<3

    Anime23cute

  • Nah, I'd Win ......

    Jamk_

  • I wish there is never ending and always looking forward for next happend

    Finanaur

  • is an insult that “ao no sumika” isn’t here

    Blendusz

  • Why "Oshi no Ko" is not nominated as best anime of the year list ?

    Inlighted0Varsh

  • Nothing need to be written I have no complain regarding any anime but one think and that It's my need to watch anime one more reason I like anime because I love history and there is connection between them like old stories of different places that are been used in anime Ok Bye

    Yagami0_0

  • IF YOU CAN’T OBTAIN SOMETHING BECAUSE IT’S TOO EXPEN-SIVE… YOU JUST HAVE TO CHEAPEN IT. SO I LOWERED HER VALUE. -Lakan Kan

    supportfree

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

    Legendblade86

  • Bleach is the best

    BryNow

  • "I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned" - Richard Feynman

    Mob1208

  • It was a crazy anime year I still have so much to catch up tho 😀

    Phanfap8

  • Malevolent kitchen

    Munnox

  • Another year with no houseki no kuni s02, never losing hope though!!

    Xenine

  • ✨

    Simik31

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

    MagicalBiche

  • What a fantastic year for new anime, I found multiple new favorites in this batch of seasonals! The only thing that could make 2024 a better anime year is more good Shoujo adaptations :')

    ferrepls

  • This year in anime has been amazing!

    DominickFisher

  • If in doubt, watch 100 girlfriends

    E1fredo

  • No romance no life

    TeamEatsuki

  • i didnt see the 90%

    spicyynoodles26

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