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May 2023 Challenge

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2023-05-01 00:012023-05-31 23:59 UTCEnds 2023-05-31

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01)
Watch an anime with the format “TV” and the tag “Cosplay”, “Crossdressing” or “Makeup”
Required for Easy
- TV
1 note
- Required for Easy Mode - You MUST complete this requirement and 4 others
02)
Disco: Watch an anime that began airing in the 1970s
- 1970–1979
03)
Watch an anime with a character or staff member who shows up on the Character Birthdays or Staff Birthdays page
6 notes
- State the character or staff member
- Include a screenshot of the Staff Birthdays or Character Birthdays page
- Be sure that the Birthdays Header or URL is included in your screenshot (Click here for AWC’s full-page screenshot guide)
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Example 3
04)
Watch an anime from the “Fireworks” community list
- On the AWC “Fireworks” community list
1 note
- You can read about what is included on the lists and submit additional examples in our Community Lists Thread
05)
Watch an anime with a title that is fully uppercase or contains an exclamation mark
2 notes
- Includes English and Romaji titles only
- Titles that do not have any letters do not count as fully uppercase
06)
Watch Party: Watch an anime from the SimulWatches List or that is related to a manga from the SimulReads List
07)
Watch an anime that has 3 or more threads in its Social tab
08)
Watch an anime that appears in the activity feed of another participant
3 notes
- Any type of activity is valid
- Include a link to the participant’s challenge post
- Provide a link to the activity
09)
Guest List: Watch an anime that shares at least 2 staff members with an anime you are using for any other requirement
2 notes
- State both staff members
- State the requirement

About May 2023 Challenge

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

How many points is the May 2023 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 May 2023 Challenge have?

May 2023 Challenge has 9 requirements. Easy Mode: req 01 + any 4 of 8; Hard Mode: all 9 requirements.

When does May 2023 Challenge end?

Submissions for May 2023 Challenge close on 2023-05-31 23:59 UTC. The challenge window opened on 2023-05-01 00:01 UTC. AWC deadlines are always in UTC.

What are the rules for May 2023 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 May 2023 Challenge entry?

Post your filled-in challenge code as a comment on the May 2023 Challenge thread on AniList (https://anilist.co/forum/thread/64923). It's part of the AWC Anime Watching Challenge, and AWC staff verify every entry.