Library of Alexandria Challenge
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- 01)
Read a manga that fulfils a requirement from the Manga City Library Challenge
- Manga
5 notes
- For requirement 2, you must use a manga that two other participants have completed for the “Library of Alexandria” challenge
- For requirement 5, you must use a manga that another participant of the “Library of Alexandria” rated higher than its mean score
- Requirement 8 is excluded
- State the requirement number and text
- Provide any additional information the requirement asks for
- 02)
Read a manga with the tag “Historical” or “Desert”
- Manga
- Historical or Desert
- 03)
Read a manga with the format “Light Novel” or the source “Novel” or “Light Novel”
- Novel
- Manga
- 04)
Read a manga that is related to an anime from the “Libraries & Bookstores” community list
- On the AWC “Libraries & Bookstores” community list
- Manga
2 notes
- You can read about what is included on the list and submit additional examples in our Community Lists Thread
- State the anime
- 05)
From the Archives: Read a manga with an AniList ID from 30001 to 31081
- Manga
- 06)
Read a manga with a chapter count equal to a number that is in the Fibonacci sequence
- Manga
2 notes
- The Fibonacci sequence is a sequence of numbers starting with 0 and 1, where each element is the sum of the 2 elements that precede it
- Example: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55…
- 07)
Read a manga with a title that contains the letter or letters representing 3 different elements in the periodic table
- Manga
3 notes
- For example, the title of this manga contains the letters for Hydrogen (H), Sodium (Na), and Iodine (I)
- Includes English and Romaji titles only
- State the elements and their symbols
- 08)
Read a manga that is related to an anime that another participant is using for the Plus-Minus Challenge
- Manual challenge rule
- Manga
1 note
- State their username and provide a link to their Plus-Minus challenge post
- 09)
Read a manga with a panel that is not a square or a rectangle
- Manga
5 notes
- The panel must have clear borders that form a geometrical shape other than a square or rectangle
- Overlapping drawings, panels, and speech bubbles are not considered part of the panel’s border
- Provide a screenshot of the page showing the panel
- Examples of valid screenshots: Example 1, Example 2
- Examples of invalid screenshots: Example 1, Example 2
- 10)
Read a manga that takes place on another planet or in space
- Manga
3 notes
- The manga must be fully or partially set on a planet other than Earth or in outer space
- Fictional planets are included
- If it is not stated in the manga's AniList description, provide a link to a page that states the manga’s setting
- 11)
Elements of Algebra: Read a manga that is related to an anime from the “Equations” community list or that features an equation
- On the AWC “Equations” community list
- Manga
3 notes
- You can read about what is included on the list and submit additional examples in our Community Lists Thread
- For the “Equations” community list: State the anime
- If using an anime that features an equation, provide a screenshot of the page showing the equation
- 12)
Galenic Corpus: Read a manga with a staff member who has worked on 30 or more manga
- Manga
1 note
- State the staff member
- 13)
Read a manga with a chapter or volume count that is equal to any number that appears in your Manga Stats Overview page
- Manga
1 note
- Provide a screenshot of your Manga Stats Overview page
- 14)
On Computable Numbers: Read a manga that features a computer or a robot
- Manga
1 note
- Provide a screenshot of the page showing the computer or robot
- 15)
Principia: Read a manga that features a character or machine that is capable of flying
- Manga
1 note
- Provide a screenshot of the page showing the character or machine flying
- 16)
Read a manga with a main character that is an animal
- Manga
2 notes
- The character must be a real animal. Anthropomorphic or other humanoid characters do not count
- State the character
- 17)
Read a manga with the format “One Shot”
- One Shot
- Manga
- 18)
Read a manga with a staff member whose AniList image is a non-human creature
- Manga
1 note
- State the staff member
- 19)
Read a manga with the tag “Anthropomorphism” or “Kemonomimi”
- Manga
- Anthropomorphism or Kemonomimi
- 20)
Read a manga that takes place in a fictional fantasy world
- Manga
3 notes
- The manga must be fully or partially set in a fictional fantasy world
- Real places with fantasy elements are not included
- If it is not stated in the manga's AniList description, provide a link to a page that states the manga’s setting
- 21)
The Tortoise and the Hare: Read a manga with the status “Finished” that released over a span of 10 years or longer, or a manga that is on another user's Paused or Dropped list
- Manga
2 notes
- For dropped or paused: State their username and provide a link to their Dropped or Paused list
- You may include a screenshot of the manga being on their Paused or Dropped list in case the participant continues the manga
- 22)
The Boy Who Cried Wolf: Read a manga that is on the list of a user who has a mean score of 65 or lower
- Manga
- Score ≤ 65
4 notes
- You can find a user’s mean score on their profile
- Either their anime or their manga mean score must be 65 or lower
- State their username and provide a link to their profile
- You may include a screenshot of the user's Overview page in case their stats change
- 23)
The Three Little Pigs: Read a manga that fulfils one of the “Structure” requirements from the Manga City: Construction Site Challenge
- Manga
3 notes
- State the requirement text
- Provide any additional information the requirement asks for
- The “Lobby” and “Storage” requirements are excluded
- 24)
The Dog and the Wolf: Read a manga with a character who goes to school or has an office job
- Manga
2 notes
- State the character
- If the character going to school or having an office job is not stated on their AniList page, provide a link to a page that states that they are going to school or have an office job
- 25)
Aesop: Read a manga with the tag “Slavery” or that has a Greek letter in its title
- Manga
- Slavery
3 notes
- Includes English and Romaji titles, as well as any synonyms
- The letters can be from the Greek alphabet (such as ε, θ, etc.) or can be written out (such as “Alpha”, “Pi”, etc.)
- If the letter is written out, it cannot be part of another word, such as “Number”
- 26)
Read a manga with the tag “Nudity” or any tag from the Sexual Content category
- Manga
- Nudity
- 27)
Forbidden Love: Read a manga with any of the tags: “Age Gap”, “Cheating”, “Incest” or “Inseki”
- Manga
- Age Gap or Cheating or Incest or Inseki
- 28)
Read a manga that has a “6” and a “9” in its AniList ID
- Manga
- 29)
Read a manga with a character who is married or in a relationship
- Manga
2 notes
- State the character
- If the character being married or in a relationship is not stated on their AniList page, provide a link to a page that states that they are married or in a relationship
- 30)
Read a manga with the tag “Seinen” or “Josei”, or a manga with a staff member who has worked on a manga or anime marked as “Adult” on AniList
- Manga
- Seinen or Josei
1 note
- If using a manga with a staff member who has worked on an “Adult” manga or anime, state the staff member and the manga or anime marked as adult
- 31)
Read a manga that features 2 characters kissing on the mouth
- Manga
1 note
- Provide a screenshot of the page showing the characters kissing
- 32)
Les Chansons de Bilitis: Read a manga with the tags “Anthology” and “Yuri”
- Manga
- Anthology
- Yuri
- 33)
Read a manga that has a heart or the word “love” in its title or description
- Manga
4 notes
- Includes English and Romaji titles, as well as any synonyms
- Any heart symbol counts, such as ♥, ♡ , or <3
- Any version of the word “love” counts, such as “loved” or “loving”
- The Japanese word for “love” does not count
- 34)
Read a manga where a character has a nosebleed
- Manga
1 note
- Provide a screenshot of the page showing the character having a nosebleed
- 35)
Read a manga with cover or banner art that features a character in underwear or swimwear
- Manga
- 36)
Read a manga with one of your 3 lowest rated genres
- Manga
2 notes
- Provide a screenshot of your genre stats page sorted by mean score
- If you do not rate manga, you may sort by count instead
- 37)
Macbeth: Read a manga that fulfils a requirement from the Zodiac III: Tarot Challenge
- Manga
3 notes
- State the requirement number and text
- Provide any additional information the requirement asks for
- “The Origin” requirement is excluded
- 38)
Read a manga with the tag “Tragedy”
- Manga
- Tragedy
- 39)
Oedipus Rex: Read a manga that features characters who are a mother, father and son
- Manga
4 notes
- The mother and father characters must be the parents of the son character
- Adoptive parents and adopted sons, as well as stepparents and stepsons are included
- State the characters
- If the characters being a mother, father or son is not stated on their AniList page, provide a link to a page that states that they are a mother, father or son
- 40)
Read a manga that features blood on its cover or banner art
- Manga
- 41)
Madame Bovary: Read a manga that fulfils any of the Chore requirements from the Manga City: Home Challenge
- Manga
2 notes
- State the requirement text
- Provide any additional information the requirement asks for
- 42)
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: Read a manga with a character that has an alternative name
- Manga
2 notes
- State the character
- Native names do not count
- 43)
Dracula: Read a manga with the tag “Vampire” or that features a castle
- Manga
- Vampire
1 note
- For featuring a castle: provide a screenshot of the page showing the castle
- 44)
Read a manga with a title that contains the letters “H” and “P”
- Manga
1 note
- Includes English and Romaji titles only
- 45)
Frankenstein’s Monster: Read a manga with 2 or more “Contains” relations
- Manga
- 46)
Read a manga with 100 chapters or more
- Manga
- 100+ chapters
- 47)
Read a manga that another participant is using for the Explorer’s or Space Adventurer’s Challenge
- Manual challenge rule
- Manga
1 note
- State their username and provide a link to their Explorer’s or Space Adventurer’s challenge post
- 48)
Read a manga that features a character using 3 or more different means of transportation
- Manga
3 notes
- For example, cars, trucks, bikes, ships, planes, etc.
- State the means of transportation and provide a screenshot of the page showing each one
- It doesn’t need to be the same character using each mean of transportation, they can be different characters
- 49)
Read a manga that is set in two or more different countries
- Manga
4 notes
- Only real countries count
- The countries may have been real at any point in time, they do not need to currently exist
- State the countries
- If it is not stated in the manga's AniList description, provide a link to a page that states the manga’s settings
- 50)
Odyssey: Read a manga that features a god or creature from Greek mythology
- Manga
1 note
- State the god or creature and provide a screenshot of the page showing it
- 51)
Read a manga that takes place in 2 different decades
- Manga
2 notes
- State the decades
- If it is not stated in the manga's AniList description, provide a link to a page that states the decades the manga is set in
- 52)
Read a manga with a description that is 2 paragraphs or longer
- Manga
1 note
- Notes and sources do not count as paragraphs
- 53)
Read a manga with the tag “Time Skip”
- Manga
- Time Skip
- 54)
Read a manga that features a map
- Manga
1 note
- Provide a screenshot of the page showing the map
- 55)
Read a manga that has 2 or more sequels
- Manga
1 note
- The manga must have a sequel that has a sequel
- 56)
Read a manga featuring the character that another participant is using for requirement 5 of the Manga City: Military Base Challenge
- Manual challenge rule
- Manga
1 note
- State their username and provide a link to their Manga City: Military Base challenge post
- 57)
Read a manga with any of the tags: “War”, “Tanks”, “Swordplay”, “Spearplay” or “Guns”
- 58)
Read a manga that features any sport from the Olympic Games Challenge
- Manga
2 notes
- State the sport
- Provide a screenshot of the page showing the sport
- 59)
Read a manga that features a character wielding a shield or wearing a helmet
- Manga
1 note
- Provide a screenshot of the page showing the character wielding the shield or wearing the helmet
- 60)
Read a manga that features speed lines as a visual effect
- Manga
2 notes
- Example
- Provide a screenshot of the page showing the speed lines
- 61)
The Art of War: Read a manga from China
- Manga
- CN
1 note
- The country of origin must be China
- 62)
Read a manga that is related to an anime from the “Bow & Arrow”, “School Sports Festival” or “Winter Sports” community list
- Manga
2 notes
- You can read about what is included on the lists and submit additional examples in our Community Lists Thread
- State the anime
- 63)
Read a manga with a muscular character
- Manga
2 notes
- The character must be listed as muscular on AniDB to count
- State the character and provide links to the character’s Anilist and AniDB pages
- 64)
Read a manga that features a stadium
- Manga
2 notes
- A stadium is any venue used for playing and watching sports live
- Provide a screenshot of the page showing the stadium
- 65)
Read a manga with a character who is a member of the military or a sports team
- Manga
2 notes
- State the character
- If the character being in the military or in a sports team is not mentioned on their AniList page, provide a link to a page that states their affiliation
- 66)
Read a manga with a main character that is a singer or writer
- Manga
2 notes
- State the character
- If the character’s profession is not stated on their AniList page, provide a link to a page that states their profession
- 67)
Read a manga that features a musical instrument
- Manga
1 note
- Provide a screenshot of the page showing the instrument
- 68)
Read a manga that is related to an anime that another participant is using for the July 2025 Monthly Challenge, December 2025 Monthly Challenge or any chapter of the Murder Mystery Challenge
- Manual challenge rule
- Manga
1 note
- State their username and provide a link to their July 2025 Monthly, December 2025 Monthly or Murder Mystery challenge post
- 69)
Read a manga with the tag “Classical Music” or “Classic Literature”
- Manga
- Classical Music or Classic Literature
- 70)
Alexandrine: Read a manga with a chapter or volume count that is a multiple of 6
- Manga
- 71)
Free verse: Read a manga that features a panel breakout
- Manga
2 notes
- Example
- Provide a screenshot of the page showing the panel breakout
- 72)
Ode: Read a manga that has a review with a rating of 85 or higher
- Manga
1 note
- Provide a link to the review
- 73)
Read a manga with a “?” in its title or description
- Manga
1 note
- Includes English and Romaji titles only
- 74)
Read a manga with 3 or more spoiler tags
- Manga
1 note
- Be careful not to reveal the tags to yourself until after completing the manga
- 75)
Read a manga that fulfils a requirement from the Manga City: Concert Hall Challenge
- Manga
2 notes
- State the requirement number and text
- Provide any additional information the requirement asks for
- 76)
Read a manga that is related to an anime from the “Theatres” or “Masks” community lists
- Manga
2 notes
- You can read about what is included on the lists and submit additional examples in our Community Lists Thread
- State the anime
- 77)
Read a manga with the tag “Acting” or “Surreal Comedy”
- Manga
- Acting or Surreal Comedy
- 78)
Read a manga that features a character laughing and a character crying
- Manga
1 note
- Provide screenshots of the pages showing the characters laughing and crying
- 79)
Read a manga that has been adapted into a stage play, or has a source that has been adapted into a stage play
- Manga
1 note
- Provide a link to a page that states that the manga or its source has been adapted into a stage play
- 80)
Onnagata: Read a manga with the tag “Crossdressing” or “Makeup”
- Manga
- Crossdressing or Makeup
- 81)
Romeo and Juliet: Read a manga with exactly 1 male and 1 female main character
- Manga
3 notes
- State the characters
- If the character’s gender is not stated on their AniList page, provide a link to a page that states their gender
- The manga may not have any other main characters of any gender but may have other supporting or background characters
- 82)
Hamlet: Read a manga that has one of the main character’s name in its title
- Manga
3 notes
- State the character
- Includes Given Name, Middle Name and Surname, as well as any Alternative Names
- Includes English and Romaji titles, as well as any synonyms
- 83)
Monologue: Read a manga with exactly 1 main character
- Manga
- 84)
Playwright: Read a manga with a staff member who is credited only for “Story”
- Manga
1 note
- State the staff member
- 85)
Final Bow: Read a manga after every other manga you are using for this section
- Manga
2 notes
- You must start reading this manga after finishing every other manga in this section, except for requirements where you have used currently releasing manga, which only need to be started before starting this manga
- You do not need to redo this requirement if your challenge submission fails due to a mistake with another requirement
- 86)
Read a manga with any of the tags: “Gods”, “Mythology”, “Religion” or “Magic”
- 87)
Read a manga that features a character praying
- Manga
1 note
- Provide a screenshot of the page showing the character praying
- 88)
Read a manga that features a church
- Manga
1 note
- Provide a screenshot of the page showing the church
- 89)
Holy Grail: Read a manga with a popularity of 1000 or less and a mean score of 70% or higher
- Manga
- Score 70+
- ≤ 1000 users
- 90)
Read a manga with a female main character who is 14 years old or younger
- Manga
2 notes
- State the character
- If the character’s age or gender is not stated on their AniList page, provide a link to a page that states their age or gender
- 91)
Read a manga that features a Christian Cross or Star of David
- Manga
1 note
- Provide a screenshot of the page showing the Christian Cross or Star of David
- 92)
Read a manga that is related to an anime from the “Shrines & Torii” community list
- On the AWC “Shrines & Torii” community list
- Manga
2 notes
- You can read about what is included on the list and submit additional examples in our Community Lists Thread
- State the anime
- 93)
Holy Bible: Read a manga that has a sequel or a prequel
- Manga
- 94)
Worship: Read a manga with 5000 favourites or more
- Manga
- 5000+ favourites
- 95)
Cult: Read a manga with the tag “Idol”
- Manga
- Idol
- 96)
Read a manga that features fire
- Manga
1 note
- Provide a screenshot of the page showing the fire
- 97)
Read a manga with the status “Cancelled”
- Manga
- 98)
Read a manga with a staff member who has worked on 5 manga or less
- Manga
1 note
- State the staff member
- 99)
Lost Knowledge: Read a manga with a popularity of 100 or less
- Manga
- ≤ 100 users
1 note
- You may include a screenshot in case the popularity rises above 100
- 100)
Read a manga that another participant has saved from the fire
- Manga
1 note
- State their username and provide a link to their challenge post