"but in essence, it's [the pleasure district] no different from the rear palace. It's both a garden and a cage... The stale, trapped air poisens everyone. The courtesans also eat the poison around them, to become a sweet poison themselves."
The Apothecary Diaries, Ep 8, 15:12
Amy-hakase
I'll be able to die happy if you do this for me
fireswan
Romance anime is the best genre anime ✨
FadielAmerhauser
Not a bad year :D
REDx11
Need’s more Overlord!
Nocookies4u
Hoping that 2024 anime will bring more joy than 2023!!
Achichot
It will never be enough over-the-top characters
pinkapocalypse
Most anime I’ve watched before in one year. Let’s try to beat it next year haha.
SpriteAndCoke
Thank you for making my 2023 bearable.
HelleBelle
2023 endinh with best song and 2024 begin with best anime
sayumi89
I am Father Lucas
FatherLucas
WHO NEEDS SLEEP?!
Tenshiiiiiiiii
As usual this year was also filled with lots of good animes that filled my heart with happiness!!
People will keep saying "This is the year for anime" each year at this rate, just look at these candidates. It's very hard to choose from either ;-:
MuadNaji
What a great year for us anime fans
Rayat06
mob op was robbed
HentaiConnoisser
Reign of the Seven Spellblades should be here
WhiteManSam
"Thick Thighs Save Lives"
- Holy Thighble
Masterbos175
Let's go
Ghost-of-Uchiha
I need a bunny girl senpai.
Ewai
it was all the same nothing changed its just. same me same world same this not a single thing is changed.
emirw
Hopefully in 2024 there will be lots of anime with good stories and visuals and also more soulful characters
Yoggix
2023...
can't be more grateful that I'm still watching alot of anime while I'm very busy. thanks for all the key people in the anime industry still keep it entrained me well when I'm really exhausted <3
2024...
i hope that i got unexpected surprise! (please be Nisekoi 🤣)
typhiaca
Hope 2024 have more anime to watch
DungLQVN
Give me a break ya all
Your_nightmare06
Great year of anime and looking forward to many more in FY24! :)
killjoy546
year by year anime becomes better
ZeroNot2
2023 couldn't have been better. Sousou no Frieren showed me of how precious time is and Tengoku Daimakyou reminded me how cruel yet kind people can be. A duo of incredible and unforgettable anime that i will always watch again and again.
Reset682381
"Did you believe that mere incorrect answers will stand in the way of us getting a perfect score?" - Anos Voldigoad
Never change, Anos, never change.
PeepdeeP09
This is my peak! GEAR fith
Aolaogth
I SWEAR ON MY LIFE: THE EMINENCE IN SHADOW IS IRONIC IN NATURE AND THAT’S WHY ITS ENJOYABLE
I SWEAR I’M AN ADULT
2023 was a wonderful year for me 🤍 Loved every anime I've watched and zero regrets.
Otaku-Max
Good anime =_=
samfanboy_bigman
This year was a okay for new anime. I'm happy to see some of my favs are here, though I think that 'Kikansha no Mahou wa Tokubetsu desu' should've been on the list. even though it didn't, I'm happy with this list and the animes in it. (Mahito & Adonis were unfair to make choose)
KidCahm009
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
One piece will forever be the best,
Achoo!!
Gorgriano
Great year!
MrSpyper
nah id win
namekless
nya nya to everyone
kumakawa
farewell 2023
frofessional
I want to say a big THANK YOU to all studios that made these wonderful animes, to all singer/composer that made these amazing OP/ED and, last but not least, to the MAL staff which always organise great events & improve the site. <33
Alek_sh
Maomao is female version of Yun from Yona of the dawn. they have equal amount of sass too
cherry_chloii
Arigato, anime gods, for blessing our screens with this year's masterpieces and blessed our ears with new OSTs.
AutumnBlues19
Creation derives from me
AincradAnt
Where da gabba goo
Schlaeger
I am robot.
Caiux
Anime is dead. The west killed it.
Bezaleel
I watched exactly 3 of these shows
temmie3damax
When will we ever get a set of seasonals as amazing as Spring 2023 again...?
liquuidee
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
My Secret Santa recipient liked their gift so much, they put it on their favorites!
tenkousei
love is not necessary, power is the only true necessity
alovese
Just watching what airs without checking social media about it is the best. Obviously need to check MAL though
PuurLord
Let's have a good year!~ and watch lots of anime!~ (*＾3＾)/～☆
lunathecatxx
Watch Pluto
idk_tbh0
"If the truth is cruel then lies must be kind, that's why kindness is a lie." - Hikigaya Hachiman
Demian1106
"You need a little bit of rain to have a little bit of rainbow. " - Felix
boster95
This year was a Max Winn !!! Also The Rising Of The Shield Hero Season 3, thank you for saving the franchise.
ssSimon_
There are some potholes in life that you cannot avoid
You just have to embrace for them
-GOAT0010
GOAT0010
Mahito needs to be put to bed before he does anything else wacky next year
stitchedheart
Atomic
FutureAstronaut
AHHHHHHHHHHHH VAMO NESSA
Mandorik
Keep calm and walk your path. If you think you are lost, just remember: You've another episode to catch up this coming week. Stay safe and take care.
darkj25
This year 2023 was very difficult, all the seasons only stood out as 3 to 5 Anime from each season. I hope that the Anime that truly captivated the public from the heart and gave them good times of fun win.
Salvatierra21
Loved flipping between chill and depressing every week!
Fuzzy_Barbarian
I should watch more anime
brick2000
It was a good year... and then there was that one anime where the MC couldn't get it up...
Essentrix
Year of the cool boys doing cool things.
will_cav
PHOENIX PET OF THE YEAR
Konana
If it makes you happy, it doesn't have to make sense to others
thadarkwolf
A journey end where a new one start yet we still greet it with the same smile, a beer in one hand, a friend in the other
katenkyokutsu
"Itterasshai Eren"
Creitus
moga 2024 steel ball run dianimasikan dengan baik
jizt
It was another year of watching anime that was very fun. Even though I started working until I didn't have time. But I still love anime.
Youter5938
i hope that MY picks win. YOUR picks? please. don’t make me laugh.
big_nate226
It was the best year
YuiRework
I just want to watch anime, and I ended here.
Fulmentus
Live your life to the fullest!! Watch Animes, Read Mangas etc., just do whatever you wanna do.
sagenhansda
We got Gt6 announced before we got a new Ouran Highschool Host club season.
sadpotatoh
Watch Fire Force and read Gachiakuta!
Sandyawns
It was a great year
Vaineeeeee
Sometimes it’s not about the anime’s we have watched but the waifus we have made along the way…
Tanmay_Sharma
I couldn't have done it without the rower.
JaimieF
Many great animes came out this year. 👍
mohd_Ashfaq
“When you lose sight of your path, listen for the destination in your heart.” – Allen Walker from D.Gray Man.
FalseRaven
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
I'm utterly glad for all the studios input the past year. You have my respect, thank you for your hard work.
Saphinka
Year had it ups and downs but at least I’m still doing it for fun
Static_Anime17
Each season passed by so fast
NorstOsbi
tfw when most of the voting categories only have stuff on offer that you hate...
endless-roll
Life is like a cherry blossom tree where harsh weather can cause the beautiful things to go away but a new start can make it bloom brighter next year.
These year is my favorite .
J0haan
I am Atomic
_Abbadon_
To another year of watching anime!
sapikachu
2023 was super fun! Hope for a great 2024.
AbtheWiZard
"but in essence, it's [the pleasure district] no different from the rear palace. It's both a garden and a cage... The stale, trapped air poisens everyone. The courtesans also eat the poison around them, to become a sweet poison themselves." The Apothecary Diaries, Ep 8, 15:12
Amy-hakase
I'll be able to die happy if you do this for me
fireswan
Romance anime is the best genre anime ✨
FadielAmerhauser
Not a bad year :D
REDx11
Need’s more Overlord!
Nocookies4u
Hoping that 2024 anime will bring more joy than 2023!!
Achichot
It will never be enough over-the-top characters
pinkapocalypse
Most anime I’ve watched before in one year. Let’s try to beat it next year haha.
SpriteAndCoke
Thank you for making my 2023 bearable.
HelleBelle
2023 endinh with best song and 2024 begin with best anime
sayumi89
I am Father Lucas
FatherLucas
WHO NEEDS SLEEP?!
Tenshiiiiiiiii
As usual this year was also filled with lots of good animes that filled my heart with happiness!!
mahimarao24
Hope you all have a good year.
HappyCat2004
best romance year ever uwu
Misao16
^_________^(◍•ᴗ•◍)( ꈍᴗꈍ)(*´ω｀*)(✯ᴗ✯)( ´◡‿ゝ◡`)(｡•̀ᴗ-)✧(◠‿◕)(◠‿・)—☆✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧(人*´∀｀)｡*ﾟ+(ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*.✧(✷‿✷)(人 •͈ᴗ•͈)(ʘᴗʘ✿)(◕ᴗ◕✿)(. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)(ㆁωㆁ)(✿^‿^)( ꈍᴗꈍ)( ´◡‿ゝ◡`)(｡•̀ᴗ-)✧<(￣︶￣)>(☆▽☆)｡◕‿◕｡(・∀・)(✷‿✷)(≧▽≦)(◡ ω ◡)
StenSenpai
People will keep saying "This is the year for anime" each year at this rate, just look at these candidates. It's very hard to choose from either ;-:
MuadNaji
What a great year for us anime fans
Rayat06
mob op was robbed
HentaiConnoisser
Reign of the Seven Spellblades should be here
WhiteManSam
"Thick Thighs Save Lives" - Holy Thighble
Masterbos175
Let's go
Ghost-of-Uchiha
I need a bunny girl senpai.
Ewai
it was all the same nothing changed its just. same me same world same this not a single thing is changed.
emirw
Hopefully in 2024 there will be lots of anime with good stories and visuals and also more soulful characters
Yoggix
2023... can't be more grateful that I'm still watching alot of anime while I'm very busy. thanks for all the key people in the anime industry still keep it entrained me well when I'm really exhausted <3 2024... i hope that i got unexpected surprise! (please be Nisekoi 🤣)
typhiaca
Hope 2024 have more anime to watch
DungLQVN
Give me a break ya all
Your_nightmare06
Great year of anime and looking forward to many more in FY24! :)
killjoy546
year by year anime becomes better
ZeroNot2
2023 couldn't have been better. Sousou no Frieren showed me of how precious time is and Tengoku Daimakyou reminded me how cruel yet kind people can be. A duo of incredible and unforgettable anime that i will always watch again and again.
Reset682381
"Did you believe that mere incorrect answers will stand in the way of us getting a perfect score?" - Anos Voldigoad Never change, Anos, never change.
PeepdeeP09
This is my peak! GEAR fith
Aolaogth
I SWEAR ON MY LIFE: THE EMINENCE IN SHADOW IS IRONIC IN NATURE AND THAT’S WHY ITS ENJOYABLE I SWEAR I’M AN ADULT
El_luko
"Seven limited cream puffs, please."― Mash Burnedead
Gyanez1124
2023 was a wonderful year for me 🤍 Loved every anime I've watched and zero regrets.
Otaku-Max
Good anime =_=
samfanboy_bigman
This year was a okay for new anime. I'm happy to see some of my favs are here, though I think that 'Kikansha no Mahou wa Tokubetsu desu' should've been on the list. even though it didn't, I'm happy with this list and the animes in it. (Mahito & Adonis were unfair to make choose)
KidCahm009
Roses are red, Violets are blue, One piece will forever be the best, Achoo!!
Gorgriano
Great year!
MrSpyper
nah id win
namekless
nya nya to everyone
kumakawa
farewell 2023
frofessional
I want to say a big THANK YOU to all studios that made these wonderful animes, to all singer/composer that made these amazing OP/ED and, last but not least, to the MAL staff which always organise great events & improve the site. <33
Alek_sh
Maomao is female version of Yun from Yona of the dawn. they have equal amount of sass too
cherry_chloii
Arigato, anime gods, for blessing our screens with this year's masterpieces and blessed our ears with new OSTs.
AutumnBlues19
Creation derives from me
AincradAnt
Where da gabba goo
Schlaeger
I am robot.
Caiux
Anime is dead. The west killed it.
Bezaleel
I watched exactly 3 of these shows
temmie3damax
When will we ever get a set of seasonals as amazing as Spring 2023 again...?
liquuidee
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
My Secret Santa recipient liked their gift so much, they put it on their favorites!
tenkousei
love is not necessary, power is the only true necessity
alovese
Just watching what airs without checking social media about it is the best. Obviously need to check MAL though
PuurLord
Let's have a good year!~ and watch lots of anime!~ (*＾3＾)/～☆
lunathecatxx
Watch Pluto
idk_tbh0
"If the truth is cruel then lies must be kind, that's why kindness is a lie." - Hikigaya Hachiman
Demian1106
"You need a little bit of rain to have a little bit of rainbow. " - Felix
boster95
This year was a Max Winn !!! Also The Rising Of The Shield Hero Season 3, thank you for saving the franchise.
ssSimon_
There are some potholes in life that you cannot avoid You just have to embrace for them -GOAT0010
GOAT0010
Mahito needs to be put to bed before he does anything else wacky next year
stitchedheart
Atomic
FutureAstronaut
AHHHHHHHHHHHH VAMO NESSA
Mandorik
Keep calm and walk your path. If you think you are lost, just remember: You've another episode to catch up this coming week. Stay safe and take care.
darkj25
This year 2023 was very difficult, all the seasons only stood out as 3 to 5 Anime from each season. I hope that the Anime that truly captivated the public from the heart and gave them good times of fun win.
Salvatierra21
Loved flipping between chill and depressing every week!
Fuzzy_Barbarian
I should watch more anime
brick2000
It was a good year... and then there was that one anime where the MC couldn't get it up...
Essentrix
Year of the cool boys doing cool things.
will_cav
PHOENIX PET OF THE YEAR
Konana
If it makes you happy, it doesn't have to make sense to others
thadarkwolf
A journey end where a new one start yet we still greet it with the same smile, a beer in one hand, a friend in the other
katenkyokutsu
"Itterasshai Eren"
Creitus
moga 2024 steel ball run dianimasikan dengan baik
jizt
It was another year of watching anime that was very fun. Even though I started working until I didn't have time. But I still love anime.
Youter5938
i hope that MY picks win. YOUR picks? please. don’t make me laugh.
big_nate226
It was the best year
YuiRework
I just want to watch anime, and I ended here.
Fulmentus
Live your life to the fullest!! Watch Animes, Read Mangas etc., just do whatever you wanna do.
sagenhansda
We got Gt6 announced before we got a new Ouran Highschool Host club season.
sadpotatoh
Watch Fire Force and read Gachiakuta!
Sandyawns
It was a great year
Vaineeeeee
Sometimes it’s not about the anime’s we have watched but the waifus we have made along the way…
Tanmay_Sharma
I couldn't have done it without the rower.
JaimieF
Many great animes came out this year. 👍
mohd_Ashfaq
“When you lose sight of your path, listen for the destination in your heart.” – Allen Walker from D.Gray Man.
FalseRaven
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
I'm utterly glad for all the studios input the past year. You have my respect, thank you for your hard work.
Saphinka
Year had it ups and downs but at least I’m still doing it for fun
Static_Anime17
Each season passed by so fast
NorstOsbi
tfw when most of the voting categories only have stuff on offer that you hate...
endless-roll
Life is like a cherry blossom tree where harsh weather can cause the beautiful things to go away but a new start can make it bloom brighter next year.
Stealthy_Kouhai
2023 had solid selection of amazing animes.
Szomszedo
<3
DetectiveLuchia