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

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

    Canaan

  • My best dad joke: Why was August mad at you? Because JULY-ied LOL

    The_Weekly_Jay

  • Frieren best girl!

    leonn69

  • God most of the anime which you are able to vote for here sucks ass.

    Yougoddamnnerd

  • Anime is not just something we watch; it is something that is part of our identity. Anime is a way for us to express ourselves. It is a way to connect with others and share our passion for something meaningful. Anime is a reflection of who we are. Never forget that.

    SharkBoi9

  • Stay Otaku 🫶

    Lil-Focuz

  • Cheers to the New Year!

    NocturnalGalaxy

  • Another fantastic year of animes - Sun Tzu, the art of war

    Yadava98

  • 2023 was very entertaining, I am blessed. 2024 is going to be insane.

    ToMM3R

  • This year was one of the best years for anime We got mad hype production works like JJK / AOT and also really chill story like Frieren I am looking forword to nthe next year :D

    22_Rohan

  • The moon is red, The frenzy has begun, There is little time left.

    Neko______

  • YOU ARE MY SPECIAL

    savarii

  • I hope you all enjoyed the animes you Watched!

    Juonithz

  • "PARRY PARRY NOW THIS IS MY STYLE PLAYING BROKEN GAMES ALL NIGHT"

    Tobywobydog

  • It too sad because that I can only choose one option. It is hard to choose one, so many anime in this options have cute couples, nice op/ed, character to have memes. These all anime are worth to watch some are relaxing and some are comedic and some have intense fighting scene.

    Dummyking

  • Why isn't gear 5 nominated in any thing 😱

    kanhassj

  • This year was filled with masterpiece anime like Oshi no Ko, Sousous no Frieren that took over the anime community and made the top tier.

    AS512Serena

  • Sometimes when I'm home alone I like to fill my bathtub up, hop in, and flop around pretending I'm a beached whale

    AdLibTact

  • We Need More Anos Voldigoad!!!

    Dimusketeer

  • 2023 was a great year for anime, here's hoping that 2024 is better.

    DLDan

  • Anime can be hot without the modern-day slavery

    Little_Tree

  • See ya next year✨

    EnvoPrime

  • code Geass is peak

    safwananime

  • I don't know what to add here.

    Hamahe

  • monogatari series is still yhe best

    zuromu

  • I should watch more anime

    brick2000

  • Believe In The Me, that believe in you!

    MikeyVA

  • I am ATOMIC!

    pazelloxu

  • No anime no life

    jumbosan

  • I just took a test I did not study for!!!

    Arcane2Etherious

  • Nah, I'd win

    AncientSamurai27

  • Skip to Loafer Season 2 better get announced or else

    Cheeseflag99

  • Anime is love. Anime is life.

    FadesHandle

  • Good Year For Anime! Heres to 2024!

    realMewphy

  • I left anime for a while, but I love the anime that came out on 2023.

    Taniamichelle001

  • have better nominees next year

    meesu33

  • Many great anime this year

    domdom09

  • Nice anime season

    Xencei

  • Whenever life gets you down, just hold out for that one adaptation or second season you've been waiting to see forever. One good story can be worth living for.

    sweetprettygeek

  • I haven't watched 90% of these.

    Mnarko

  • I didnt watch 80% of animes that you put here

    lil_robiiig

  • I feel like 2023 was a turnover for anime so many new anime so many new fans new experiences and all over it was the best year with all these good animes and I hope 2024 would be even more exciting with all new animes

    Pranav87

  • "Why work so hard for a dream that's not mine."

    Dead_Spirit

  • 🔥 This was a REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, REALLY great year for anime! 🔥

    Monado-Clover

  • Griffith did nothing wrong

    PoochEz

  • Goose is tired physically, mentally, emotionally. You just need to watch more anime and heal!

    Bolillo99

  • 2023 was a blast! I watched so many awesome anime and movies and had fun chatting with fellow fans. Writing comment for the anime Yearbook is such an unforgettable memory. I can't wait for more anime excitement in 2024!

    harkquieln

  • I barely watched any anime last year so

    alanna1929918

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

    FuriousMovies23

  • i love Angelina Kudou Shields ♡

    Jason089

  • Wait, what's something funny??

    ASilentKaisen5

  • Heavenly Delusion is a must watch, please stop under rating this anime, the character and world are so intricate and it goes of the beaten path.

    Saiki_Kbestanime

  • I have no enemies.

    LionelPrince

  • What comes around, stays around.

    Lytoku

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

    Splaypancake

  • 2023 anime go boom

    Luffyforeva

  • And none of the good anime made it to the end of the year?!

    itsdreo

  • Anime girls are cute, like femboys irl.

    Nevelin

  • Pleas adapt Nisekoi :(

    Firebagel

  • This has been a great year for anime fans

    Domo876

  • Too many great OPs/EDs this year to choose from

    J10MAL

  • Up’s and Down’s will come but it’s the happy moments that keep you going.

    Sebushi

  • owo what's this, an actually great year for shoujo anime??? it's the end of my drought as i know it (ゝω・´★)

    LetheDiana

  • Just because you're trash doesn't mean you can't do great things. It's called garbage can, not garbage cannot.

    viicci

  • “Everything has a beginning and an end. Life is just a cycle of starts and stops. There are ends we don’t desire, but they’re inevitable, we have to face them. It’s what being human is all about.” - Jet Black

    Grey_Clowd

  • 2023 Was one of the best years for anime, the Amount of anime that came out that made you feel something inside was truly amazing.

    DesAnimelist

  • hehe sorry i don't have anything to say. be kind, always. “see you space cowboy.” also hachi and nana are lesbians. <3

    krythstal

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

    ouylock

  • <(")

    Inwinwg

  • Life always not daijobu But we also always dekiru.

    risupeko_02

  • Sick openings my guy sheeesh WHERE IS SPECIALZ?!?!?!?!?!?

    SH0TxD

  • Wish everyone have a good date with their favorite Anime Character

    johnreeson

  • Anime is great

    IamNotAWeeb_Ok

  • Tonikaku Kawaii S2 OP being not nominated is a crime

    RioAl

  • "everything that ever begin will someday come to an end and a story is at its best when it i complete

    Pendragon572

  • It was a great year

    Vaineeeeee

  • 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

  • W year, filled with W anime’s and W’s all around.

    Jafet_Alfaro

  • It was a fun year for anime fans!!!

    Dragonfer

  • Shinzo wo Sasageyo!

    Kingu_Satan

  • Justice to Chopper!

    Blackponie

  • Is this your first time flying, it'll be my last. Everyone laykaylililay!

    D4rkm47r1x

  • 2023 was a great year for anime!

    derkkk18

  • This year's stories are many and good but there are some that I haven't watched .

    NiNiShi

  • "I am not alone. I can hear them... I can hear everyone's voices... I can sense everyone's feelings... I am not alone... Everyone's feelings... They support me... They are what give me the will to stand and fight!" - Natsu Dragneel (Fairy Tail)

    Priyanshu84iya

  • Didn't watch that many animes this year but yeah the stuff that I watched in 2023 was worth it and good. Hoping to watch more new animes in 2024

    Nerdy-Otaku

  • I watched JJK S2 three times in a row in a month. I have a problem. Or it was just that good.

    Leadle_Lee

  • It is what it is

    ItachiUchiha0999

  • ( ͡ ° ͜ʖ ͡° )

    Ziahhh

  • Defo one of the more diverse year for the anime industry

    _sh1re

  • Fine year

    DabiTempest

  • Zettai tanoshi

    zednine

  • In 2023 we got so many good anime. But 2024 is packed as well so Anime feast will continue 🔥

    FlamXee

  • I don't vote for "Pats please" bcs the one I want to cuddle is Yukinoshita Yukino only.

    Koimeguna

  • Anime in 2023 almost nothing can have last year's masterpiece rating,I hope better anime can beat higurashi naku Koro ni,or can next year's higurashi naku Koro ni meguri adaptation into anime

    arona_0101

  • I have no enemies...

    Juna02

  • Thanks for all of the memories!

    Maximilion

  • In 2023 My Favourite Anime Is The Duke of Death and His Maid

    Accelerator870

  • This year was a really good year, very nice.

    masterd2003

  • Susou no Frieren is the best anime ever made!

    ParaschivDMihai

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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