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- 01)
Watch an anime with the format “TV” that has between 29 and 55 episodes
- TV
- 29+ eps
1 note
- Exactly 29 and 55 episodes are included
- 02)
Watch an anime with the format “TV” that has 56 episodes or more
- TV
- 56+ eps
- 03)
Watch an anime that does not have the format “TV” that has 50 episodes or more
- Not TV
- 50+ eps
- 04)
Watch an anime that finished airing in 1985 or earlier
- 05)
Watch an anime that was a World Masterpiece Theater production
1 note
- Any anime listed on the WMT Wikipedia page counts
- 06)
Watch an anime with the format “OVA” that has 6 episodes or more
- OVA
- 6+ eps
- 07)
Watch an anime that started airing at least 15 years before or after a related anime that you watched for this challenge
2 notes
- State the related anime as well as the requirement you are using it for
- Must be listed as a relation on AniList
- 08)
Watch an anime that has 6 genres or more
- 6+ genres
- 09)
Watch an anime that has at least 3 tags from the same category in AniList's Advanced Genre & Tag Filter
- 3+ tags
3 notes
- Such as the tags “Rural”, “Work” and “School” from the Setting/Scene category, or the tags “Historical”, “Dystopian” and “Time Skip” from the Setting/Time category
- You can access the Advanced Genre & Tag Filter from the right side menu on AniList’s Browse page
- State the category and tags
- 10)
Watch an anime with a tag from any Settings tag category and 2 tags from different Theme tag categories
1 note
- State 3 different categories and tags
- 11)
Watch an anime with a tag from a different Settings tag category and 2 more tags from different Theme tag categories
2 notes
- All categories and tags must be different from the ones you used in the previous requirement
- State 3 different categories and tags
- 12)
Watch an anime with the genre “Mecha”, “Music”, “Sci-Fi” or “Sports” without any of the tags from the corresponding tag category
- Mecha or Music or Sci-Fi or Sports
2 notes
- State the category
- In case of multiple genres only one category must be avoided
- 13)
Watch an anime with any of the tags from the tag category Theme/Action, Theme/Comedy or Theme/Slice of Life without the corresponding genre
1 note
- State the tag and category used
- 14)
Watch an anime that features 2 of your 28th, 29th or 30th highest rated Staff, Studios or Voice Actors
5 notes
- If you do not rate anime, you can sort by Count instead
- You may use the same category multiple times, for example you may use two Voice Actors
- State each Staff, Studio or VA used
- State the character(s) for VA roles
- Provide a screenshot for each piece of evidence applicable
- 15)
Watch an anime that has your 3 lowest rated genres
5 notes
- If you do not rate anime, you can sort by Count instead
- If you have watched (or cannot find) all the anime with that combination, you may replace any of the lowest 3 genres with the 4th lowest
- If there is still no applicable anime, then you may replace any of the lowest 4 genres with the 5th lowest and so on until you find an anime that you haven't watched
- You may choose to exclude Hentai
- State the genres used and provide a screenshot of your genre stats page
- 16)
Watch an anime that has none of your 7 highest rated genres
2 notes
- If you do not rate anime, you can sort by Count instead
- Base your genre stats on the screenshot you provided for requirement 15
- 17)
Watch an anime with your highest rated genre and a mean score of 60% or lower
- Score ≤ 60
2 notes
- If you do not rate anime, you can sort by Count instead
- Base your genre stats on the screenshot you provided for requirement 15
- 18)
Watch an anime with the format “TV” that has 14 episodes or less and a total runtime duration of 315 minutes or more
- TV
- ≤ 14 eps
- 315+ min/ep
- 19)
Watch an anime with the format “TV” and a Popularity of 1000 or less on AniList
- TV
- ≤ 1000 users
1 note
- Provide a screenshot
- 20)
Watch an anime from China
- CN
1 note
- Must be listed as Chinese on AL
- 21)
Watch an anime from South Korea
- KR
1 note
- Must be listed as South Korean on AL
- 22)
Watch an anime with the source “Original” and no adaptation relation
- Original
- 23)
Watch an anime with the source “Original” with any adaptation relation
- Original
1 note
- The relation must have finished releasing or be currently releasing
- 24)
Watch an anime with the source “Other”
- 25)
Watch an anime that has a higher average score than its source material
1 note
- Choose any applicable source if the anime has multiple sources listed
- 26)
Watch an anime that has a prequel relation, a sequel relation AND a different relation listed as relations on AniList
- FINISHED
- RELEASING
- Lists a prequel relation
3 notes
- Different relations include Summary, Parent, Spin-off, Alternative, etc.
- Source and Adaptation relations are excluded
- The relations must have finished airing/releasing or be currently airing/releasing
- 27)
Watch an anime with a relation made by a different studio
- FINISHED
- RELEASING
3 notes
- All companies listed under Studios must differ from those listed under Studios for the relation
- The relation must have finished airing/releasing or be currently airing/releasing
- State the related anime and studio
- 28)
Watch an anime with an ongoing manga source
1 note
- The manga must be ongoing at the time of submission
- 29)
Watch an anime that has a manga relation with a sequel
- FINISHED
- RELEASING
3 notes
- State the related manga that has a sequel relation
- The anime does not require a sequel, only the manga relation
- The relation must have finished airing/releasing or be currently airing/releasing
- 30)
Watch an anime with 3 or more sequels
- FINISHED
- RELEASING
2 notes
- The chosen entry must have a sequel that has a sequel that has a sequel as a relation on AniList
- The relations must have finished airing/releasing or be currently airing/releasing
- 31)
Watch an anime from a studio not headquartered in Tokyo
2 notes
- Helpful list of anime companies
- Provide a Wikipedia link as proof
- 32)
Watch an anime from a studio that closed down or that hasn't created a new anime in the last 5 years
4 notes
- Can be listed as either Studio or Producer
- State the studio
- The studio's AniList page must not show any new or upcoming anime from the last 5 years at the time of review
- Or provide a Wikipedia link that states the studio is defunct, disbanded or closed down
- 33)
Watch an anime from a studio that was founded in 1990 or earlier
2 notes
- Can be listed as either Studio or Producer
- Provide a Wikipedia link as proof
- 34)
Watch an anime from a studio that was founded in 2015 or later
2 notes
- Can be listed as either Studio or Producer
- Provide a Wikipedia link as proof
- 35)
Watch an anime created by 2 studios or more
1 note
- There must be more than one company listed under Studios. Companies listed under Producers do not count
- 36)
Watch an anime with a staff member that has a different nationality than the anime country of origin
3 notes
- Voice Actors involved in the dub of an anime and all the Staff members involved in localisation roles do not count towards this requirement
- Both Staff and VA roles are allowed to be used
- State the Staff member and any additional proof
- 37)
Watch an anime featuring a Voice Actor that has been credited for a non-singing staff role during their career
4 notes
- Must have been credited for any staff role apart from Theme Song or Insert Song Performance
- Both anime and manga roles count towards the requirement
- You only need to watch the anime for which they are a VA, watching the entry where they are credited for their staff role is not required
- State the Voice Actor
- 38)
Watch an anime with a staff member who was born in the year that another anime you watched for this challenge began airing
2 notes
- State the Staff member
- State the corresponding anime as well as the requirement you are using it for
- 39)
Watch an anime with a character that has a facial mole or beauty mark
3 notes
- State the character
- Include a screenshot if it is not clear from their profile image
- Only mole-like beauty spots are included, birthmarks with more complex shapes are not included
- 40)
Watch an anime with a Main Character that has facial hair in their AniList image
2 notes
- State the character
- Must be listed as a Main Character
- 41)
Watch an anime with a character that has a scar
2 notes
- State the character
- Include a screenshot if it is not clear from their profile image
- 42)
Watch an anime with a character that has a tattoo
2 notes
- State the character
- Include a screenshot
- 43)
Watch an anime that has exactly one Main Character
3 notes
- Must be the only character listed as Main under the Characters tab
- There must be at least one or more Supporting Characters under the Characters tab for the anime to count
- State the Main Character and one Supporting Character
- 44)
Watch an anime with a character named after a food or beverage
3 notes
- State the character and the food or beverage
- Includes alternative names that are listed on the character’s AniList page
- Characters named after animals do not count (Cow, Tako, etc.) but derivatives do (Beef, Takoyaki, etc.)
- 45)
Watch an anime with a character that plays a sport but does not have the “Sports” genre
2 notes
- State the character
- Provide a screenshot
- 46)
Watch an anime with a character that plays an instrument but does not have the “Music” genre
- Not Music
2 notes
- State the character
- Provide a screenshot
- 47)
Watch an anime with a Main Character who is a Supporting Character of another anime
2 notes
- State the character
- State the corresponding anime
- 48)
Watch an anime with 2 characters voiced by the same Voice Actor
2 notes
- State both characters
- State the Voice Actor
- 49)
Watch an anime with a character that has a different voice actor in another anime
2 notes
- Voice Actors involved in the dub of an anime do not count towards this requirement
- State the character
- 50)
Watch an anime with a character that has a number in their name
2 notes
- State the character
- Includes alternative names that are listed on the character’s AniList page
- 51)
Watch an anime with a non-human and non-humanoid Main Character
2 notes
- State the character
- Must not have an anthropomorphic aspect
- 52)
Watch an anime where a character visits another character who is sick
1 note
- Provide a screenshot
- 53)
Watch an anime with a character that shares their birthday with your Challenge Start Date
4 notes
- State the character
- The birthday must be stated on the character’s AniList page
- Helpful list of anime character birthdays
- Only the month and day are required
- 54)
Watch an anime with a scene featuring a real life landmark
3 notes
- For example, a famous monument, a tourist attraction or a renowned location
- State the landmark and provide a screenshot
- Provide a Wikipedia link for the landmark
- 55)
Watch an anime that features a location in Africa, South America, Middle East, Oceania, the North Pole or the South Pole
3 notes
- State the location
- It can be real or fictional as long as it is in one of the given locations
- Provide proof with a screenshot and/or external link
- 56)
Watch an anime that is set later than the year it began airing
2 notes
- State the year or era in which the anime is set
- You must provide a link that indicates the time period if it is not stated in the AniList description
- 57)
Watch an anime that is set earlier than the year it began airing
2 notes
- State the year or era in which the anime is set
- You must provide a link that indicates the time period if it is not stated in the AniList description
- 58)
Watch an anime that simultaneously satisfies a requirement from the Beginner’s Tier Challenge, a requirement from the Intermediate Tier Challenge and a requirement from the Advanced Tier Challenge
2 notes
- State each requirement and provide any evidence if applicable
- You may not use Requirement #51 from the Advanced Tier Challenge
- 59)
Watch or rewatch an anime with a character that was featured on any AWC Challenge badge you have already earned
3 notes
- All AWC Anime Challenges and MRC Manga Challenges are included
- You can check out the challenges you have completed and badges you have earned at our new Challenger Portal
- State the character and challenge
- 60)
Watch an anime fulfilling 10 different Community Lists
1 note
- Here you can read more about Community Lists
- 61)
Watch an anime with exactly 7 words in the title
1 note
- Includes English and Romaji titles only
- 62)
Watch an anime that is not in the Top 30 Most Popular or Highest Rated of the year it released
2 notes
- Provide a screenshot showing any valid ranking on the anime’s stats page or overview
- Individual rankings are located on an anime's stats page
- 63)
Watch an anime that has been featured in the AWC Discord server game “The Chain”
1 note
- Complete list of anime featured in The Chain
- 64)
Watch an anime with exactly two digits in the title
3 notes
- Includes English and Romaji titles only
- Includes the numerical digits 0 to 9 only
- For example, the numbers 10, 3.5 and ½ are comprised of two digits each
- 65)
Watch an anime with a native title that has no characters from the country of origin’s native language
- 66)
Watch an anime with a difference of 5% or more between its Mean Score and Average Score
1 note
- Provide a screenshot
- 67)
Watch an anime with no reviews
1 note
- Provide a screenshot
- 68)
Watch an anime with 6 ranking badges
3 notes
- Provide a screenshot
- Ranking badges are located on an anime's stats page
- Example of a valid screenshot
- 69)
Watch an anime that is listed as a recommendation for 3 anime you have watched for this challenge
- Check the AniList recommendation
1 note
- State the corresponding anime as well as the requirements you are using them for
- 70)
Watch an anime that shares 3 recommendations with another anime you are using for this challenge
2 notes
- State the anime as well as the requirement you are using it for
- State 3 shared recommendations
- 71)
Watch an anime with an ID found on any of the graphs on AniList’s Site Stats page
3 notes
- You can find AniList’s Site Stats page here
- Provide a screenshot and state the ID used
- Example of screenshot showcasing various IDs that can be used for this requirement
- 72)
Watch an anime that another AniList user has completed 3 times or more
1 note
- Provide a link to the user’s anime list
- 73)
Watch an anime that no users you are following have set a status for
3 notes
- All statuses count (Completed, Watching, Planning, etc.)
- You are allowed to use an anime if AWC is the only user you are following with a status for it
- Provide a screenshot
- 74)
Watch an anime with an even number of episodes that started airing on an even day of an even month in an even year
- 75)
Watch an anime with an odd number of episodes that started airing on an odd day of an odd month in an odd year
- 76)
Watch an anime with a different studio to every other anime in your Expert Tier Challenge
2 notes
- Only applies to companies listed under Studios for each anime
- State the Studio
- 77)
Watch an anime that began airing in a different year to every other anime in your Expert Tier Challenge
1 note
- State the Year
- 78)
Watch an anime with a different number of episodes to every other anime in your Expert Tier Challenge
1 note
- State the number of episodes
- 79)
Watch an anime that two other participants are using for this challenge
1 note
- Provide a link to both users’ challenge post
- 80)
Watch an anime that was recommended to you by another Expert Tier challenger
2 notes
- Provide a screenshot
- Provide a link to the user’s challenge post