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

  • Damn Daniel

    Dandog

  • 5 cm per second is the saddest anime

    JOYBOY_SRK

  • Everything that happens in life only occurs once. Something similar may occur again, but there will be at least a few small differences.

    Danu_Stranger

  • Blossoms in the breeze, Anime tales unfold now, Epic tales take flight.

    Setsunation

  • Nah I’d Win

    youdoodoo

  • Dear Anime industry, Another great job this year. Thank you. I need more anime please. Thank you

    TrayC-3PO

  • UNDERRATED ANIME ARE HIDDEN GEMS!!!!!!!

    Mei_Misaki_09

  • cgi combine harvester joke

    boxofboxes

  • If my anime taste were a dish, I'd go hungry since I'm too picky about what I eat.

    Hwajid

  • I eat babies as a side hobby.

    RyutoSetsujin

  • 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

  • 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

  • Anime 2023 was good and so will 2024's selection

    Zeanova

  • Aura, the person standing in front of you is a mage who's lived for over a thousand years.

    Ayanami_Matsu

  • Me after voting for these awards: I don't know everything, I just know what I know 🐱🖤🤍

    leilascarlettt

  • "Did you voted because you watched anime, or did you watch anime because you voted?" -Real_Geto

    GjaltPower

  • Its been good

    idk_what_towrite

  • Every time I watch anime, I disappoint my parents a little bit more. That's why I keep doing it.

    StrokeofMidnight

  • Anime is so good!

    DaiDussss

  • Nagisa Kubo x Junta Shiraishi

    Seyeuni

  • Shoutout to my jujutsu kaisen hubbies! The list grew exponentially with the newest season, but I love you all equally ;)

    Snow_x

  • Man, what a fun year in anime! Can't wait for 2024! :)

    SleepySera

  • Many great anime this year

    domdom09

  • 2023. Animu is Laifu

    Juanchoman

  • After the journey and death of some, the tales continue. New adventures rise, and she is there to see and give light to another beautiful, inspiring, emotional and powerful journey with the most beloved characters in an outstandingly well-written story. Frieren is unforgettable.

    luciojb

  • This was by far my best year for anime. So many top-class shows aired this year that on average, I was watching 10 shows per season and it was still not enough. 2023 is Definitely going down as one of the best years for anime in history.

    69S7B4A5A

  • So, do you know what Jojo is?

    Setrinel

  • when amogus anime?

    mrmolester

  • Well, that really was a Heavenly Delusion

    The_Squid_35

  • ANIME HAS RUINED MY LIFE!

    ANIMEFAN1326

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

    iggytwiggy

  • “Cream Puffs” -Mash Burnedead

    InfiniteGrass

  • AHHHHHHHHHHHH VAMO NESSA

    Mandorik

  • Unhappy Without U UwU :3

    Waddles07

  • keep breathing even if your life is useless

    markkaizo

  • The best anime this year was Goblin Slayer 🙃

    TurgidPsyche

  • This was a good year for anime

    Rowletgamer87

  • I am Atomic

    It5M3gaMa5t3r

  • excited for more scrumptious animes, husbandos, and waifus

    heluhime

  • Togi should have lived

    notSyfon

  • Migi+Dali

    Jwoodzy

  • "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

  • I have no enemys

    L4tino

  • Life always not daijobu But we also always dekiru.

    risupeko_02

  • Cats make the world go 'round!

    KittenCuddler

  • My name is Yoshikage Kira. I’m 33 years old. My house is in the northeast section of Morioh, where all the villas are, and I am not married. I work as an employee for the Kame Yu department stores, and I get home every day by 8 PM at the latest.

    rianmorelikerain

  • This year's roster was quite overwhelming, honestly, to me it felt as explosive as when anime became higher in demand over lockdown, even the less popular titles like Migi to Dali/Migi & Dali somehow were able to blend how I felt about anime this year, nearing perfection.

    funkycirno

  • Nagisa Kubou singlehandedly took over 2023 and became its unrivaled best girl.

    Fraxxinus

  • onto a new year with the most beautyfull animes!

    mikupai

  • ‘Splosion!

    TommyTheWeeb139

  • Don't sleep on Pluto!

    Keny0

  • He who desires, but acts not, breeds pestilence.

    MidnightBomber8

  • Anime is like walking into a world completely outside the realm of possibility. Anime is more then just animation… it’s an experience worth living through.

    Afromarican

  • Hope you all have a good year.

    HappyCat2004

  • Despite flat being justice I actually watch anime for the plot.

    SaTTLeZz

  • Nah, I'd win

    cAceInPoint

  • I already don't remember anything from 2023 please don't ask me about it

    emiiq

  • People die when they are killed 😔

    josh_exe

  • Nothing in life is impossible as long as you take that first step✨️

    addy9_77

  • "Do you use MyAnimeList because you like anime, or do you like anime because you use MyAnimeList?"

    Yary24

  • 2023 banged

    MuddyJamm

  • Jujutsu Kaisen anime of the century.

    Karlollo

  • I watched most of the anime. So, It's really tough to choose Just One anime.

    Epti

  • パンケーキ。。どき？アニメ見るですが？Gotta Love these animators for their hard work!

    DYSakura

  • this year was the year I started to watch one piece , attack on titan and many more the best 2023 anime for me was one piece and aot and jujutsu kaisen I like anime's so much but 2023 we lost nanami 😢

    Todoroki_Zoro88

  • anime tiddies

    Kreezot

  • Yesterday is history, Tomorrow is a mystery, but Today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.

    ErenP06

  • Naruto no.1 anime lifetime.

    JohnnyBanger45

  • Watched some, didn't watch some, still a good year!

    IntrovertPervert

  • i don´t have much to say. But for me this year is special with many nice anime.

    NamCao-2005

  • Even if this world will darken and become unenjoyable I will still find a kind hand, a witty smile and a strong light to guide me. Thank you for the fun times

    Haaami

  • Blood blockade battlefront

    Wise-off

  • 2023 endinh with best song and 2024 begin with best anime

    sayumi89

  • "We cast our votes like petals in the wind, choosing the animes that danced in the colors of our hearts. In this ballot, every choice was a stroke that painted the canvas of our shared passion."

    Revelz

  • Not enough Kanojo mo Kanojo

    Aura-dOmbre

  • SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF IS THE BEST ANIME OF 2023

    idom

  • we still have enemies

    DoctorText

  • Had so much fun with the anime this year, though there were even better years for this reason 😍

    xcaliburAnime

  • Really enjoyed this season.

    MAHESHDUTT

  • Yeah i so hmm 1 more year down and i still watch anime but didn't learn Japanese 🙃

    Hardiksikar

  • WHERE SUI PET OF THE TONDEMO SKILL? HAHA. 2023 was great. Thanks for hardwork japanese industry creators.

    Soususke

  • I have eyes, therefore I see

    MissisMuu

  • 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

  • The Rising of the Shield Hero

    cross0335

  • I want to say "Waku Waku!" to Kazuma atleast once and see his reaction!

    summer_sky50

  • Live Laugh Love Anime

    Billyaminu

  • A great year will be hoping new and amazing anime come out this year too

    ETHANWOLF

  • If that’s what it takes, I don’t mind, this is nothing - code 015 (Ichigo)

    K3ZZ4_17

  • I still love to watch anime... Nice

    Mkgking

  • "never judge a book by its cover"

    _x3omar

  • Say goodbye to 2023 and move onwards to 2024.

    Pg13_

  • A year of many premieres where most were the anime of romance who made significant advances

    Tar10fake

  • farewell 2023

    frofessional

  • "bocchi bye bye"

    Tronsgy

  • 2023 had some of the best animes!

    Aurtemis

  • Ain't no way myanimelist made me choose between all of these that's just crazy they need a timeout in jail.. 💀

    aolivia

  • Griffith did nothing wrong

    PoochEz

  • Arigato, anime gods, for blessing our screens with this year's masterpieces and blessed our ears with new OSTs.

    AutumnBlues19

  • Shizuka must be protected!!

    Abinaya2009

  • Sometimes the appropriate response to reality is to go insane. —Philip K. Dick I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity —Edgar Allen Poe

    Saltyssnek

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