June 2026 Challenge

Read from the thread. If something looks off, the thread on AniList(opens in a new tab) has the final word.

1. 01)

   Watch an anime with the format “TV” and the tag “Astronomy”, “Space” or “Educational”

   Required for Easy

   • TV

   1 note

   • Required for Easy Mode - You MUST complete this requirement and 4 others

   Manual
2. 02)

   Watch an anime with a cover or banner image that features a night sky, a star or a planet

   7 notes

   • Real stars and planets as well as drawings or star-shaped items are included
   • For the purposes of this requirement, the sun as seen from Earth’s surface does not count as a star
   • Star-shaped objects must be fully visible and easily recognizable as a star, objects that are cut off are not allowed
   • Objects included as part of a title or wordmark are allowed
   • A night sky is a dark, sunless sky that features the moon, stars or both. Sunrises and sunsets are included provided that a portion of the sky features visible stars or the moon.
   • We have created a helpful Astronomy cheat sheet of approved entries which will be added to as new submissions are passed.
   • Use the list to be sure an anime cover or banner counts. If the anime you watched is not listed, you may use it but it will not be guaranteed to pass

   Manual
3. 03)

   Orbit: Watch an anime with a “Spin Off” relation

   • Lists a spin-off relation

   Auto
4. 04)

   Solar Cycle: Watch an anime that started airing 11 years before or after another anime that you are using for this challenge

   2 notes

   • For example, if you are using an anime that started airing in 2012 for another requirement, you could watch an anime that started airing in either 2001 or 2023
   • State the requirement number you are using the other anime for

   Manual
5. 05)

   Watch an anime that fulfils the AWC Western Zodiac Challenge requirement for your zodiac sign

   4 notes

   • State your zodiac sign (Do not state your birthday)
   • State the requirement and text
   • Zodiac dates can be found in the challenge post for the Western Zodiac Challenge
   • If you do not wish to use your own zodiac sign then you may use the zodiac sign of your challenge start date

   Manual
6. 06)

   Watch an anime with a character or staff member whose name includes the word “Tsuki” or “Hoshi”

   • character “Tsuki” or staff “Tsuki”

   3 notes

   • State the character or staff member
   • Includes alternative names that are listed on a character’s AniList page
   • You may use the character or staff member’s given name or surname

   Manual
7. 07)

   Pluto: Watch an anime that another participant has dropped

   2 notes

   • State their username and provide a link to their challenge post
   • You may want to include a screenshot of the anime being on their Dropped list in case the participant continues the anime

   Manual
8. 08)

   Watch an anime from the “Star Symbols” community list

   • On the AWC “Star Symbols” community list

   1 note

   • You can read about what is included on the list and submit additional examples in our Community Lists Thread

   Assisted
9. 09)

   Syzygy: Watch an anime that shares a genre and tag with two other anime you are watching for this challenge

   2 notes

   • The genre and tag must be used by all three anime
   • State the genre, tag, and requirements

   Manual
10. 10)

    Wow!: Watch an anime from another participant’s Interstellar Transmission

    1 note

    • State their username and provide a link to their challenge post

    Manual