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September 2023 Challenge

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2023-09-01 00:012023-09-30 23:59 UTCEnds 2023-09-30

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01)
Watch an anime with the format “TV” that has any of the tags: “Fashion”, “Makeup”, “Photography”, “Gyaru”, “Cosplay” or “Crossdressing”
Required for Easy
- TV
1 note
- Required for Easy Mode - You MUST complete this requirement and 4 others
02)
Watch an anime with a character that has the model, clothing designer or sewing tags on AniDB
- Manual challenge rule
4 notes
- State the character
- The character must be listed under any of the following AniDB tags
- Model, clothing designer, sewing
- Provide a link to the character's AniDB page
03)
Bad Hair Day: Watch an anime from the “Hair Antenna & Ahoge” community list
- On the AWC “Hair Antenna & Ahoge” community list
1 note
- You can read about what is included on the lists and submit additional examples in our Community Lists Thread
04)
Seasonal Trend: Watch an anime that is one of the 5 most trending of its season
3 notes
- Select a season and year in the Browse section, then order by Trending
- Include a screenshot of the Browse page
- Example
05)
Watch an anime that fulfils a requirement from the Manga City - Mall Challenge
4 notes
- State the requirement number and text
- All requirements except 07) are allowed
- For 06), the anime must be included in any of the community lists instead of related to an entry in them
- Provide any additional information the requirement asks for
06)
Watch an anime with a character that wears 2 or more of the listed accessories
5 notes
- Accessories include hats, watches, belts, necklaces, bracelets, rings, hair clips, any kind of hairbands (such as hair ties or headbands), garters, fishnets, earrings, and any other piercings
- Multiples of the same accessory are allowed
- State the accessories
- Include a screenshot
- The accessories must be visible in one screenshot
07)
Tall People: Watch an anime with a character who is 170 cm or taller
2 notes
- State the character
- If it isn't stated on their AL page, provide proof of the character's height
08)
So Last Year: Watch an anime that began airing in 2022
- 2022
09)
Watch an anime that has wearable merchandise
5 notes
- Provide a screenshot of the merchandise
- You can use merchandise from any online storefronts, from your own collection or from any fellow participant’s collection
- Includes official (ex: brand collaborations like Jimmy Choo X Sailor Moon) and unofficial (ex: fan works at conventions, homemade works) merchandise
- Accessories not worn on the body (ex: keychains, phone straps) do not count
- Cosplay outfits do not count
10)
Create a Fashion Piece: Watch an anime that fulfils one of the outfit-themed requirements AWCBotchan stitches together
2 notes
- State the outfit
- You must fulfil every part of your chosen outfit

About September 2023 Challenge

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

How many points is the September 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 September 2023 Challenge have?

September 2023 Challenge has 10 requirements. Easy Mode: req 01 + any 4 of 9; Hard Mode: all 10 requirements.

When does September 2023 Challenge end?

Submissions for September 2023 Challenge close on 2023-09-30 23:59 UTC. The challenge window opened on 2023-09-01 00:01 UTC. AWC deadlines are always in UTC.

What are the rules for September 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 September 2023 Challenge entry?

Post your filled-in challenge code as a comment on the September 2023 Challenge thread on AniList (https://anilist.co/forum/thread/67858). It's part of the AWC Anime Watching Challenge, and AWC staff verify every entry.