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

  • 2023 was a great year for anime overall . There were some that weren't mentioned in this yearbook that I think absolutely deserves it like angle next door spoils me rotten but overall great .

    IRBIS1857

  • Hope the anime industry continues to deliver quality shows in 2024 as well!

    yklee7285

  • there should be more options

    HeNTai666sex

  • Anime leads you to the world of your own delusion that you want and the characters fascinate very much 👍👍👍

    Devil_Ashraf

  • A year with great anime and great time loved every bit of 2023

    Toxic-Nuff

  • Suiii, best bud, from Tondemo de Skill Isekai

    ImANoNamer

  • 2023 was an enthralling, and captivating year for Anime!

    Jeramiah

  • My name Jeff, Sephal Nippet is god, on jah.

    PascalvandenBos

  • Mahito needs more love, who agrees?

    SaiRuthvik

  • It sure was a year.

    Inukami9x

  • waku waku

    CrusaderofLight

  • We Need More Anos Voldigoad!!!

    Dimusketeer

  • 2023 was truly the year of peak anime

    KennaIsANerd

  • I haven't seen half of these but I picked with my heart.

    kudzuken

  • My first time watching anime seasonally Experience was no bad.

    Liban6

  • 2023 brought bangers. 2024 will bring the explosives!

    Frbueduen

  • When someone promises something and it's nearly impossible to keep, there's a good chance it'll end up being a lie.

    R3nzo

  • 2023 may’ve not been my year, but 2023 was a good year for anime. So I guess having good anime coming out in 2023 makes up for all the hell I went through in 2023.

    Bright_Star645

  • i miss shaft

    panpakez

  • watch clannad

    SSSTenshi

  • Pretty banger year for anime. Not so great for manga. Hope 2024 is even better.

    Nil_uwu

  • So glad to experience another great year of anime! Here’s to another year🍻

    lusian3x7

  • I command you to watch Blue Eye Samurai, NOW!!!

    kernel99

  • This anime year was like One Piece. It was too long, but not long enough.

    AnyTheFox

  • A second season of the 100 girlfriend anime please

    ALDY88810

  • Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds and shall find me unafraid.

    Shatterstar13

  • Popularity isn't eternal, but the story will remain in one's heart

    Acesha306

  • Always let your Taiwanese parakeet eat all the Kobe beef it wants, it may grant you the Magic of the Starsage.

    Satasuki

  • only luck free!!

    em_day257

  • anime was a mistake.

    jimmyjohns2323

  • It’s not like I want to vote or anything else. Baka!

    AhoNoJohn

  • Hope you had a good Year!

    Zero-People

  • Gravity's bringing us down.

    avlannon

  • Whenever you’re facing a problem ask yourself wwtd (what would takemichi do) and then do the complete opposite

    Play3r_zer0

  • God's in his heaven We are in his theatre called earth Let us play our role Instead of breaking the 4th wall

    BLAZE_2232

  • This year was all for Anime

    bibliophilia25

  • Are you the nah id win because you're the strongest or are you the stand proud because you're the with this treasure I summon? Always bet on hakari

    Bygmax

  • I love "The dangers in my heart" anime, also I read the manga its realy amaze me!

    Saber_4

  • Advancing in life like a true anime fan—increasing anime sessions, easing off on grown-up responsibilities. Targeting an epic year!

    Ch3rryll

  • Not a good year.

    gkypls

  • 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

  • NGK kinda epic

    ObungaO

  • Truly an amazing year for anime. Every season managed to produce 1 (or in some cases, more) anime that will end up in the discussion when it comes time to talk about anime of the decade.

    RM_MXDJ

  • Cant wait for 2024 !

    bobijoalejandro

  • 2023 has been an incredible year for the anime community, with diverse and captivating releases that have brought fans together worldwide.

    MisaMilly

  • 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

  • The anime industry is never gona lose my respect.

    itsleoxz

  • The world is a small place.

    Stuntdrath

  • What a great year that was for anime!

    Fedelakes

  • Nah I’d Win

    JusttMal

  • “Started One Piece….I hope I’m there to finish it. AMENNN!!” Thank you so much for this app. I was kinda just struggling to write every anime out on this little notebook I have BUT NOWW I can easily list everything and it’s all organized so thank you again!

    Me_Kk

  • Here’s to another year of anime! Let’s see how this year’s anime stacks up against last year!

    RoyOurBoyy

  • Raise your words not your voice.It is the rain that grows the flower not the thunder.

    Saphhh

  • Nah, I'd win

    Roboexe

  • "touch some grass"

    ycn_blake

  • frieren is goated.

    felsluvv_

  • "If you only face forward, there is something you will miss seeing." — "Kiki's Delivery Service"

    Mixxso

  • Attack on titan best anime ever

    Atakan-Titan

  • I spend way way too much time watching anime.

    hanako_simpfrr

  • Anime forever!

    RyN4567

  • Anime brings joy and happiness to people ordinary mundane life's and inspires greatness.

    LewisHarrison

  • Changing in history, unchanged heart.

    Feary7

  • Thanwa recommends MF Ghost as Best Anime despite all odds!

    Thanwa

  • I love sword art online, while other anime strengthens your imagination and because you become hikikomori. Sword Art Online makes me want to meet with new friend who loves Kenjutsu and follow sword competitions (rapier, saber, long sword).

    Kingfariz

  • Wish I had time to watch all that anime

    watinha_08

  • Great year for anime!!! But I hate jjk manga readers for spoiling every single major plot point to me R. I. P. Nanami

    BlazikenBurst

  • Watching Anime gives me life lessons I never knew I needed, the bonus is I watch new a different characters go through things and come out better in the end. There’s always something new and different it’s exciting to see what will come out next.

    Lance-Karma

  • Truly a fantastic year of anime!

    RykerTheReaper

  • there is this anime idk if you've heard of it it's called bocchi the rock

    Tamafuyu

  • Why are there so many random 12 ep shows here

    Joen_

  • You nerfed all the good options but I still love you

    Cheshter

  • Guess who's back, back again.

    LyLord

  • I started recording the animes I watched on MAL this year! There have been several comfort animes I loved this year such as Goofy Boss and Skip to Loafer, looking forward for more! There are insanely good anime like Oshi no Ko and Frieren too, what an insane year.

    KuroharuDere

  • Still an otaku this 2024!

    DM26

  • I am Atomic!

    jack_stryder

  • Man I did not watch enough new anime this year

    Jonux

  • 2023 Was one of the best year for anime, the amount of anime that helps me with my ups and down is really makes me happy

    zisnanto

  • Gay people are gay and being gay is pretty gay and that's gay

    Harukitsu

  • Nah, I'd Win

    Imoogi26

  • 2023 actually one of the best year for anime!

    EnthusiastJapan

  • Love you myanimelist ❤️ Myanimelistが大大大好き❤️

    Mew2003

  • AY MI MADRE EL BICHO SIUUUUU

    Nishertwo

  • I am ATOMIC!

    off-line_syonara

  • These anime where what made 2023 worth for me

    GzusRocha

  • undead unluck has the best OP of the year

    Krzysiarz

  • i love anime more slice of life anime please

    Normal_please777

  • "To fight is to survive. To score on MyAnimeList is to live."

    SparxMp

  • “I am what i must, what? A guy who watches anime's? Yes. Now lets sit back and relax, get some popcorn and wait for another year to end. Have a great day.”

    MarcelBossASG

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

    Bolillo99

  • My Anime List sucks. My choices are strong. But the Votes have come along.

    SoraisHalo

  • Unhappy Without U UwU :3

    Waddles07

  • Angel Next Door Doko?

    HikaruTaiyo

  • been off the grind

    FarceAsian

  • ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́ )✧

    Rederz_

  • 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 has so many good anime series and such a variety. I can't wait to see what 2024 has to offer. ❤️

    XxSparkliesxX

  • What a year! A lot had happened, hope even better anime comes out in 2024!

    lenrok234

  • "HOT DA-YUM" - Hikaru (Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu)

    Kyannable

  • I'm Batman.

    Ekitronprime

  • Malevolent Kitchen #lobotomykaisen

    SabrinaElaine21

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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