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December 2021 Challenge

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2021-12-01 00:012021-12-31 23:59 UTCEnds 2021-12-31

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01)
Watch an anime with the format “TV” that began airing in the 1990s
Required for Easy
- TV
- 1990–1999
2 notes
- Required for Easy Mode - You MUST complete this requirement and 4 others
- The anime must have began airing between 1990 and 1999
02)
Y2K Bug: Watch an anime with the tag “Cyberpunk”, “Software Development” or “Virtual World”
- Cyberpunk or Software Development or Virtual World
03)
Watch an anime with the genre “Fantasy” that does not have the tag “Isekai”
- Fantasy
04)
Tamagotchi: Watch an anime with a main character who has a fantasy creature familiar
4 notes
- Provide a link to the AniList character page for the main character
- If it is not mentioned on the main character's page, you must provide an additional link to the AniList character page for the fantasy creature
- Fantasy pets, familiars and companion creatures are included
- Ordinary animal pets and familiars are not included (unless they have fantasy abilities such as human speech or magical powers)
05)
Watch an anime with a staff member credited for Theme Song Performance who released an album or single in 1989–2000
4 notes
- Provide a link to the staff member's AniList page
- Provide additional proof of their album or single’s release date
- All roles containing “Theme Song Performance" count
- Any staff member can be used, even if they do not usually work with music
06)
Saturday Morning: Watch an anime with the tag “Kids” or “Episodic”
- Kids or Episodic
07)
Localization: Watch an anime that has an English word in its Romaji title
08)
Watch an anime with a studio or producer that has Bandai, Nintendo, SEGA or Sony in its name
09)
Tape Trading: Watch an anime with the format “OVA” that another participant has completed
- OVA
1 note
- Provide a link to the participant’s challenge post and completed list
10)
Watch an anime with the same release season and year as an AWC staff member’s favourite video game from 1989–2000
1 note
- Pick one game from the list below and complete an anime with the corresponding year and season

About December 2021 Challenge

Thread last checked 2026-10-25 15:15 UTC

How many points is the December 2021 Challenge challenge worth?

Easy Mode is worth 1 point, Hard Mode is worth 2 points. Points add up across modes within a run, so a harder mode includes the easier ones.

How many requirements does December 2021 Challenge have?

December 2021 Challenge has 10 requirements. Easy Mode: req 01 + any 4 of 9; Hard Mode: all 10 requirements.

When does December 2021 Challenge end?

Submissions for December 2021 Challenge close on 2021-12-31 23:59 UTC. The challenge window opened on 2021-12-01 00:01 UTC. AWC deadlines are always in UTC.

What are the rules for December 2021 Challenge?

Hard mode needs 1 500+ min across all titles. Up to 1 rewatch allowed. Long titles can cover several requirements: 20+ eps → 2, 30+ eps → 3. Titles may also count toward other challenges.

Where do I post my December 2021 Challenge entry?

Post your filled-in challenge code as a comment on the December 2021 Challenge thread on AniList (https://anilist.co/forum/thread/47411). It's part of the AWC Anime Watching Challenge, and AWC staff verify every entry.