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January 2026 Challenge

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2026-01-01 00:002026-01-31 23:59 UTCEnds 2026-01-31

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01)
Watch an anime with the format “TV” that has a staff member credited with a role that includes “Design”
Required for Easy
- TV
3 notes
- Required for Easy Mode - You MUST complete this requirement and 4 others
- State the staff member
- For example, “Character Design”, “Weapon Design”, “Color Design Assistance”, etc.
02)
Sculpting: Watch an anime with a “Spin Off” relation or with the tag “Shapeshifting”
- Shapeshifting
- Lists a spin-off relation
03)
Drying: Watch an anime with an episode duration longer than every other anime you are using for this challenge
1 note
- Episode Duration is listed as just Duration on movies
04)
Trimming: Watch an anime with an episode count that is lower than the volume count of its source material
2 notes
- Choose any applicable source if the anime has multiple sources listed
- The source material must have a volume count listed on AniList
05)
Firing: Watch an anime that has 1000 to 1400 favourites or an AniList ID from 1000 to 1400
1 note
- You may include a screenshot in case the amount of favourites changes
06)
Glazing: Watch an anime with a review that has a rating of 90/100 or higher
1 note
- Provide a link to the review
07)
Watch an anime that you or another participant is using in the Archaeologist's Challenge
- Manual challenge rule
1 note
- Provide a link to the participant's Archaeologist’s challenge post
08)
Watch an anime with the tag “Stop Motion”
- Stop Motion
09)
Watch an anime with a point in its Recent Activity graph that resembles a bowl
3 notes
- The Recent Activity graph can be found on an anime's stats page
- Provide a screenshot of the anime's Recent Activity graph
- It must have two points of equal value separated by exactly one point that is lower than them (Example 1) (Example 2)
10)
Watch an anime with the source “Original”
- Original

About January 2026 Challenge

Thread last checked 2026-10-25 22:00 UTC

How many points is the January 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 January 2026 Challenge have?

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

When does January 2026 Challenge end?

Submissions for January 2026 Challenge close on 2026-01-31 23:59 UTC. The challenge window opened on 2026-01-01 00:00 UTC. AWC deadlines are always in UTC.

What are the rules for January 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 January 2026 Challenge entry?

Post your filled-in challenge code as a comment on the January 2026 Challenge thread on AniList (https://anilist.co/forum/thread/86816). It's part of the AWC Anime Watching Challenge, and AWC staff verify every entry.