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February 2026 Challenge

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2026-02-01 00:002026-02-28 23:59 UTCEnds 2026-02-28

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01)
Watch an anime with the format “TV” that does not have the genre Romance, nor any of the tags from the “Theme / Romance” category in AniList's Advanced Genre & Tag Filter
Required for Easy
- TV
3 notes
- Required for Easy Mode - You MUST complete this requirement and 4 others
- Tag categories can be viewed in the Advanced Genre & Tag Filter which can be accessed from the right side menu on AniList’s Browse page
- Spoiler tags can be ignored for this requirement
02)
Watch an anime that does not have any tags that are in plural
2 notes
- For example, the anime may not have tags such as “Demons”, “Pirates”, or “Martial Arts”
- Spoiler tags can be ignored for this requirement
03)
Watch an anime with no relations
04)
Watch an anime with exactly 1 episode
05)
Watch an anime with exactly 1 main character
06)
Watch an anime with a Romaji title containing the word “Boku”, “Ore” or “Watashi”
2 notes
- Plural forms, such as “Bokutachi”, “Oretachi” and “Watashitachi”, are excluded
- Cannot be part of another unrelated word
07)
Watch an anime with two characters who are living together but are not romantically involved with each other
3 notes
- For example: Roommates, siblings, etc.
- State the characters
- If their relationship is not stated on their AniList page, provide a link to a page that states their relationship
08)
Watch an anime with exactly 1 character on its cover or banner art
3 notes
- The character can be human, humanoid, an animal, or a supernatural being
- No other characters of any type can appear besides the one required - this includes one character appearing multiple times
- Entities that may appear on a cover along with one character, such as mecha, various animals, or the required character's reflection do not count as other characters
09)
Watch an anime without any forum threads or one that does not have any comments
2 notes
- For thread without comments: Provide a link to the thread
- You may include a screenshot of the thread on the social page of the anime or of the thread showing the “No replies yet” text in case someone replies
10)
Treat Yourself: Watch an anime with your highest rated genre or tag
2 notes
- Provide a screenshot of your genre or tag stats page sorted by mean score
- If you do not rate anime, you may sort by count instead

About February 2026 Challenge

Thread last checked 2026-10-25 21:30 UTC

How many points is the February 2026 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 February 2026 Challenge have?

February 2026 Challenge has 10 requirements. Easy Mode: req 01 + any 4 of 9; Hard Mode: all 10 requirements.

When does February 2026 Challenge end?

Submissions for February 2026 Challenge close on 2026-02-28 23:59 UTC. The challenge window opened on 2026-02-01 00:00 UTC. AWC deadlines are always in UTC.

What are the rules for February 2026 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.

Where do I post my February 2026 Challenge entry?

Post your filled-in challenge code as a comment on the February 2026 Challenge thread on AniList (https://anilist.co/forum/thread/87467). It's part of the AWC Anime Watching Challenge, and AWC staff verify every entry.