[X] Watch an anime related to something you previous watched : Series State the previously watched series; Can be a Side Story, Alternative Version/Setting, Summary, etc; Excludes Sequels/Prequels.
[X] Watch a sequel to a series you have previously watched : Series State the previously watched series.
For the following genre/theme tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[X] Watch a Battle-Shounen anime : Series Refers to any Shounen tagged anime with battles happening frequently and/or as part of the main plot.
[X] Watch an Ecchi anime with an R+ rating : Series The "Rating" field on the entry must say "R+ - Mild Nudity". It's not the same as R or Rx.
[X] Watch an Adventure TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Adventure tag.
[X] Watch a Harem or Reverse Harem TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Harem or Reverse Harem tag.
[X] Watch an Isekai TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Isekai tag.
[X] Watch a Mystery TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Mystery tag.
[X] Watch a Romance TV-Series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Romance tag.
[X] Watch a Slice of Life Movie : Series The anime used must be a Movie type AND also have the Slice of Life tag.
[X] Watch a Comedy or Parody TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have either, the Comedy or Parody tag.
[X] Watch an anime with 4 or less MAL tags : Series Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime with 5 or more MAL tags : Series Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Winter : Series Began airing during the following months: January, February or March.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Spring : Series Began airing during the following months: April, May or June.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Summer : Series Began airing during the following months: July, August or September.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Fall : Series Began airing during the following months: October, November or December.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year as another anime used for this difficulty : Series For example: if you used an anime that aired during Winter 2021 for your third item in the same difficulty you want to use this item for, then the new anime must have also started airing during Winter 2021. You can't use the same season/year as an anime you used on a different difficulty; State which item/anime and season/year was used; You can watch them in any order.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year that you joined MAL : Series For example: If you joined MAL in May 2009 then you must watch an anime that started airing in Spring 2009; See the seasonal items for the months corresponding each season.
[X] Watch a TV-type anime that started airing in 1980 or before : Series TV anime before this date can be found in the Ultimate challenge. Includes 1980.
[X] Watch an OVA or Movie that started airing in 2000 or before : Series
[X] Watch an anime with at least 10 episodes that started airing between 1981 and 1989 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1981 – December 31, 1989.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 1990 and 1999 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1999.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 2000 and 2007 : Series Yes, just one that aired between 2000 and 2007; Series start date must be between January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2007.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during 2020 : Series Must have started and finished airing during 2020.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during last year : Series You must watch an anime that started and finished airing the year before the one you will watch it. If today is in 2022 and you are about to watch it, you have to pick one that aired during 2021. If today (for you) is in 2023, then you'll have to pick one that aired during 2022, and so on.
[X] Watch an Original anime that began airing between 2010 and 2019 : Series "Source" field must say "Original"; Must have started airing between Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2019; HoF checklist for the Original Challenge, might be of help.
[X] Watch an anime that started and finished airing in different years : Series The years must appear stated here on MAL, under the Aired field.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing on a matching date : Series That is, the aired date has a matching day and month. It should have aired on any of the following month/day: Jan 01, Feb 02, Mar 03, Apr 04, May 05, Jun 06, Jul 07, Aug 08, Sep 09, Oct 10, Nov 11 or Dec 12.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Manga : Series Does not include 4-koma manga, web manga or digital manga.
[X] Watch a anime adapted from a 4-koma Manga or Web Manga : Series Does not include Manga.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Visual Novel or a Game : Series Game source does not include card game nor the game theme tag.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Novel or Light Novel : Series Does not include Book, Visual Novel, Web Novel or Picture Book.
[X] Watch an anime with a source that was published 6 or more years ago : Series It must have an Adaptation listed here on MAL. The anime source can't be "Original" nor "Unknown", but it can be anything else. For example, a manga or light novel that began its serialization during 2017 and received an anime adaptation during 2023.
[X] Watch an anime with 50 episodes or more of regular duration : Series Episode duration listed on anime page must be at least 16 min. per ep.
[X] Watch an anime with episodes that are 15 minutes or less each : Series Must have more than one episode.
[X] Watch an anime with 27 min. per ep. : Series The episode duration must be exactly 27 min.
[X] Watch an anime with only 7 episodes : Series The number of episodes must be exactly 7
For the following studios items, they can appear listed as Producer or Studio for the anime used.
[X] Watch an anime made by at least two different studios : Series Both must appear listed in the "Studios" section of the anime.
[X] Watch an anime from one of the club studios based challenges : Series The studios listed as individual items are excluded; Studios listed under the "Studios Based" category, or check the HoF.
[X] Watch an anime rated lower than 6.00 : Series Screenshot suggested for the two items above. Must show your username.
[X] Watch an anime rated 7 or higher by 2 club members : Series State the users used and link their profile (or link their post on this challenge). They must have completed the anime used before you. Save a screenshot in case they change their score by inspection. The screenshot can be of their list or of the stats page (if you have them as friend).
[X] Watch an anime that contains the first letter of your username : Series Can be anywhere in the main title - if the first character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an anime that starts with the same last letter of your username : Series The main title must start with the last letter of your username. For example, "SheyCroix" would need an anime whose main title starts with "X"; If the last character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an ONA that has a non-Japanese main title : Series Any language that is not Japanese (English, Chinese, Korean, etc.).
[X] Watch an anime that has a one-word title : Series It should be an alphabetical word alone, of two letters or more. The word cannot be a symbol, single letter, or number. Titles with punctuation separating words are not allowed.
[X] Watch a anime with a special character/symbol in one of the titles : Series Refers to symbols that aren't commonly used in writing. For example ♥ ☆ ★ ♪ etc. ; Excludes keyboard punctuation marks such as & . , ! ? : ; “ ” ‘ ’ ( ) { } [ ] @ * ~ / – # $
[X] Watch an anime with the color red visible somewhere on the main cover picture : Series Must be the main cover picture shown on MAL; For ideas, check notify.moe listings (1 - 2 - 3). Keep in mind that not every anime listed there is valid.
[X] Watch an anime with the same last MAL ID digit as one of your favorite anime : Series State the favorite anime used that appears listed on your profile. The MAL ID refers to the numbers on the address bar when you visit any anime page. For example, the MAL ID of Qing Chi Hong Xiaodou Ba! is "38412". So, if using that one, we need another series whose ID ends in 2.
For the following voice actor/actress items, the VA must appear listed for the anime used here on MAL.
State the character used. It can be main or supporting one.
[X] Watch an anime in which one of your favorite people participated : Series State your favorite person used and their role on the anime used; It can be as part of the cast or the staff; They must appear listed on your profile, under the "People" section; You can include a screenshot of your "Favorites" page in case you change them by inspection (the whole page showing your username). If by inspection time the person used is no longer valid and there's no screenshot added, it will be instantly invalidated.
[X] Watch an anime with the same sound director as one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; State the "Sound Director" used. The person used must have the same role in both anime, your favorite and the new one used; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch a a series recommended to one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; The used anime must appear under the "Recommendations" tab for the series previously watched; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch an anime recommended to you by MAL or Anime+ : Series Screenshot of the recommendation showing your username is required.
[X] Watch an anime from a Series Collection : Series Series Collection are not the same as Franchise Based challenges; You can use any collection listed.
[X] Watch an anime from a Staff Collection : Series You can use an active or retired staff member.
For the following tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[X] Watch a Historical anime or one with historical elements : Series Historical Elements will refer to the following tags: Historical Period (HoF Checklist), Samurai (aniDB or A-P) and Ancient China (A-P).
[X] Watch an anime where Magic or a Skeleton appears : Series If using the skeleton tag, state the character used; can be main or supporting; must appear on the tag list used (not necessarily on MAL); Additional source on Anime-Planet; State the listing used.
[X] Watch an anime where a Mascot appears : Series
For the following character items, you must state the character(s) used. Unless otherwise stated, they can be main or supporting characters.
If a listing was provided, it must appear listed there (not necessarily on MAL).
If no listing was provided, include a source about it (if necessary) and they must appears listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character : Series Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be males.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main character : Series Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be females.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as females.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as males.
[X] Watch an anime with 5 or more Female supporting characters : Series It can have any amount of main characters and of any gender. As for supporting, it can have others. Just need the requested listed.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character whose name starts with either K or G : Series Nicknames don't count; Use the Given Name, not the Last Name.
[X] Watch an anime with two main characters that are related to each other : Series At least two main characters must be family (ie. parents, son, daughter, uncle, aunt, cousin, grand-father/-mother, etc); You must include evidence of this. It can be the character page here on MAL, anidb, anime-planet, wiki or any other reliable place; Adopted family is valid, if there's evidence about it.
[X] Watch an anime with a character that is an animal : Series Animals aren't the same as mascots, these will refer to regular ones that usually don't talk (or that others don't understand them), don't transform and pretty much are normal. Examples would be cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and so on.
[X] Watch an anime related to something you previous watched : Series State the previously watched series; Can be a Side Story, Alternative Version/Setting, Summary, etc; Excludes Sequels/Prequels.
[X] Watch a sequel to a series you have previously watched : Series State the previously watched series.
For the following genre/theme tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[X] Watch a Battle-Shounen anime : Series Refers to any Shounen tagged anime with battles happening frequently and/or as part of the main plot.
[X] Watch an Ecchi anime with an R+ rating : Series The "Rating" field on the entry must say "R+ - Mild Nudity". It's not the same as R or Rx.
[X] Watch an Adventure TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Adventure tag.
[X] Watch a Harem or Reverse Harem TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Harem or Reverse Harem tag.
[X] Watch an Isekai TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Isekai tag.
[X] Watch a Mystery TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Mystery tag.
[X] Watch a Romance TV-Series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Romance tag.
[X] Watch a Slice of Life Movie : Series The anime used must be a Movie type AND also have the Slice of Life tag.
[X] Watch a Comedy or Parody TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have either, the Comedy or Parody tag.
[X] Watch an anime with 4 or less MAL tags : Series Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime with 5 or more MAL tags : Series Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Winter : Series Began airing during the following months: January, February or March.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Spring : Series Began airing during the following months: April, May or June.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Summer : Series Began airing during the following months: July, August or September.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Fall : Series Began airing during the following months: October, November or December.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year as another anime used for this difficulty : Series For example: if you used an anime that aired during Winter 2021 for your third item in the same difficulty you want to use this item for, then the new anime must have also started airing during Winter 2021. You can't use the same season/year as an anime you used on a different difficulty; State which item/anime and season/year was used; You can watch them in any order.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year that you joined MAL : Series For example: If you joined MAL in May 2009 then you must watch an anime that started airing in Spring 2009; See the seasonal items for the months corresponding each season.
[X] Watch a TV-type anime that started airing in 1980 or before : Series TV anime before this date can be found in the Ultimate challenge. Includes 1980.
[X] Watch an OVA or Movie that started airing in 2000 or before : Series
[X] Watch an anime with at least 10 episodes that started airing between 1981 and 1989 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1981 – December 31, 1989.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 1990 and 1999 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1999.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 2000 and 2007 : Series Yes, just one that aired between 2000 and 2007; Series start date must be between January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2007.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during 2020 : Series Must have started and finished airing during 2020.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during last year : Series You must watch an anime that started and finished airing the year before the one you will watch it. If today is in 2022 and you are about to watch it, you have to pick one that aired during 2021. If today (for you) is in 2023, then you'll have to pick one that aired during 2022, and so on.
[X] Watch an Original anime that began airing between 2010 and 2019 : Series "Source" field must say "Original"; Must have started airing between Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2019; HoF checklist for the Original Challenge, might be of help.
[X] Watch an anime that started and finished airing in different years : Series The years must appear stated here on MAL, under the Aired field.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing on a matching date : Series That is, the aired date has a matching day and month. It should have aired on any of the following month/day: Jan 01, Feb 02, Mar 03, Apr 04, May 05, Jun 06, Jul 07, Aug 08, Sep 09, Oct 10, Nov 11 or Dec 12.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Manga : Series Does not include 4-koma manga, web manga or digital manga.
[X] Watch a anime adapted from a 4-koma Manga or Web Manga : Series Does not include Manga.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Visual Novel or a Game : Series Game source does not include card game nor the game theme tag.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Novel or Light Novel : Series Does not include Book, Visual Novel, Web Novel or Picture Book.
[X] Watch an anime with a source that was published 6 or more years ago : Series It must have an Adaptation listed here on MAL. The anime source can't be "Original" nor "Unknown", but it can be anything else. For example, a manga or light novel that began its serialization during 2017 and received an anime adaptation during 2023.
[X] Watch an anime with 50 episodes or more of regular duration : Series Episode duration listed on anime page must be at least 16 min. per ep.
[X] Watch an anime with episodes that are 15 minutes or less each : Series Must have more than one episode.
[X] Watch an anime with 27 min. per ep. : Series The episode duration must be exactly 27 min.
[X] Watch an anime with only 7 episodes : Series The number of episodes must be exactly 7
For the following studios items, they can appear listed as Producer or Studio for the anime used.
[X] Watch an anime made by at least two different studios : Series Both must appear listed in the "Studios" section of the anime.
[X] Watch an anime from one of the club studios based challenges : Series The studios listed as individual items are excluded; Studios listed under the "Studios Based" category, or check the HoF.
[X] Watch an anime rated lower than 6.00 : Series Screenshot suggested for the two items above. Must show your username.
[X] Watch an anime rated 7 or higher by 2 club members : Series State the users used and link their profile (or link their post on this challenge). They must have completed the anime used before you. Save a screenshot in case they change their score by inspection. The screenshot can be of their list or of the stats page (if you have them as friend).
[X] Watch an anime that contains the first letter of your username : Series Can be anywhere in the main title - if the first character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an anime that starts with the same last letter of your username : Series The main title must start with the last letter of your username. For example, "SheyCroix" would need an anime whose main title starts with "X"; If the last character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an ONA that has a non-Japanese main title : Series Any language that is not Japanese (English, Chinese, Korean, etc.).
[X] Watch an anime that has a one-word title : Series It should be an alphabetical word alone, of two letters or more. The word cannot be a symbol, single letter, or number. Titles with punctuation separating words are not allowed.
[X] Watch a anime with a special character/symbol in one of the titles : Series Refers to symbols that aren't commonly used in writing. For example ♥ ☆ ★ ♪ etc. ; Excludes keyboard punctuation marks such as & . , ! ? : ; “ ” ‘ ’ ( ) { } [ ] @ * ~ / – # $
[X] Watch an anime with the color red visible somewhere on the main cover picture : Series Must be the main cover picture shown on MAL; For ideas, check notify.moe listings (1 - 2 - 3). Keep in mind that not every anime listed there is valid.
[X] Watch an anime with the same last MAL ID digit as one of your favorite anime : Series State the favorite anime used that appears listed on your profile. The MAL ID refers to the numbers on the address bar when you visit any anime page. For example, the MAL ID of Qing Chi Hong Xiaodou Ba! is "38412". So, if using that one, we need another series whose ID ends in 2.
For the following voice actor/actress items, the VA must appear listed for the anime used here on MAL.
State the character used. It can be main or supporting one.
[X] Watch an anime in which one of your favorite people participated : Series State your favorite person used and their role on the anime used; It can be as part of the cast or the staff; They must appear listed on your profile, under the "People" section; You can include a screenshot of your "Favorites" page in case you change them by inspection (the whole page showing your username). If by inspection time the person used is no longer valid and there's no screenshot added, it will be instantly invalidated.
[X] Watch an anime with the same sound director as one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; State the "Sound Director" used. The person used must have the same role in both anime, your favorite and the new one used; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch a a series recommended to one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; The used anime must appear under the "Recommendations" tab for the series previously watched; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch an anime recommended to you by MAL or Anime+ : Series Screenshot of the recommendation showing your username is required.
[X] Watch an anime from a Series Collection : Series Series Collection are not the same as Franchise Based challenges; You can use any collection listed.
[X] Watch an anime from a Staff Collection : Series You can use an active or retired staff member.
For the following tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[X] Watch a Historical anime or one with historical elements : Series Historical Elements will refer to the following tags: Historical Period (HoF Checklist), Samurai (aniDB or A-P) and Ancient China (A-P).
[X] Watch an anime where Magic or a Skeleton appears : Series If using the skeleton tag, state the character used; can be main or supporting; must appear on the tag list used (not necessarily on MAL); Additional source on Anime-Planet; State the listing used.
[X] Watch an anime where a Mascot appears : Series
For the following character items, you must state the character(s) used. Unless otherwise stated, they can be main or supporting characters.
If a listing was provided, it must appear listed there (not necessarily on MAL).
If no listing was provided, include a source about it (if necessary) and they must appears listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character : Series Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be males.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main character : Series Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be females.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as females.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as males.
[X] Watch an anime with 5 or more Female supporting characters : Series It can have any amount of main characters and of any gender. As for supporting, it can have others. Just need the requested listed.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character whose name starts with either K or G : Series Nicknames don't count; Use the Given Name, not the Last Name.
[X] Watch an anime with two main characters that are related to each other : Series At least two main characters must be family (ie. parents, son, daughter, uncle, aunt, cousin, grand-father/-mother, etc); You must include evidence of this. It can be the character page here on MAL, anidb, anime-planet, wiki or any other reliable place; Adopted family is valid, if there's evidence about it.
[X] Watch an anime with a character that is an animal : Series Animals aren't the same as mascots, these will refer to regular ones that usually don't talk (or that others don't understand them), don't transform and pretty much are normal. Examples would be cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and so on.
Staff Favorite Items Challenge
Easy 0/10 | Medium 0/20 | Hard 0/30 | Conquered 0/40
Starting Date: 23/09/23 Ending Date:
[X] Watch an anime with the same sound director as one of your favorite anime : Nichijou
[X] Watch an anime where a main character has pink eyes -OR- hair : Spy x Family
[X] Watch an anime in which one of your favorite people participated : xxxHOLiC
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[X] Watch an anime related to something you previous watched : Series State the previously watched series; Can be a Side Story, Alternative Version/Setting, Summary, etc; Excludes Sequels/Prequels.
[X] Watch a sequel to a series you have previously watched : Series State the previously watched series.
For the following genre/theme tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[X] Watch a Battle-Shounen anime : Series Refers to any Shounen tagged anime with battles happening frequently and/or as part of the main plot.
[X] Watch an Ecchi anime with an R+ rating : Series The "Rating" field on the entry must say "R+ - Mild Nudity". It's not the same as R or Rx.
[X] Watch an Adventure TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Adventure tag.
[X] Watch a Harem or Reverse Harem TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Harem or Reverse Harem tag.
[X] Watch an Isekai TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Isekai tag.
[X] Watch a Mystery TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Mystery tag.
[X] Watch a Romance TV-Series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Romance tag.
[X] Watch a Slice of Life Movie : Series The anime used must be a Movie type AND also have the Slice of Life tag.
[X] Watch a Comedy or Parody TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have either, the Comedy or Parody tag.
[X] Watch an anime with 4 or less MAL tags : Series Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime with 5 or more MAL tags : Series Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Winter : Series Began airing during the following months: January, February or March.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Spring : Series Began airing during the following months: April, May or June.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Summer : Series Began airing during the following months: July, August or September.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Fall : Series Began airing during the following months: October, November or December.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year as another anime used for this difficulty : Series For example: if you used an anime that aired during Winter 2021 for your third item in the same difficulty you want to use this item for, then the new anime must have also started airing during Winter 2021. You can't use the same season/year as an anime you used on a different difficulty; State which item/anime and season/year was used; You can watch them in any order.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year that you joined MAL : Series For example: If you joined MAL in May 2009 then you must watch an anime that started airing in Spring 2009; See the seasonal items for the months corresponding each season.
[X] Watch a TV-type anime that started airing in 1980 or before : Series TV anime before this date can be found in the Ultimate challenge. Includes 1980.
[X] Watch an OVA or Movie that started airing in 2000 or before : Series
[X] Watch an anime with at least 10 episodes that started airing between 1981 and 1989 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1981 – December 31, 1989.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 1990 and 1999 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1999.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 2000 and 2007 : Series Yes, just one that aired between 2000 and 2007; Series start date must be between January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2007.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during 2020 : Series Must have started and finished airing during 2020.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during last year : Series You must watch an anime that started and finished airing the year before the one you will watch it. If today is in 2022 and you are about to watch it, you have to pick one that aired during 2021. If today (for you) is in 2023, then you'll have to pick one that aired during 2022, and so on.
[X] Watch an Original anime that began airing between 2010 and 2019 : Series "Source" field must say "Original"; Must have started airing between Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2019; HoF checklist for the Original Challenge, might be of help.
[X] Watch an anime that started and finished airing in different years : Series The years must appear stated here on MAL, under the Aired field.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing on a matching date : Series That is, the aired date has a matching day and month. It should have aired on any of the following month/day: Jan 01, Feb 02, Mar 03, Apr 04, May 05, Jun 06, Jul 07, Aug 08, Sep 09, Oct 10, Nov 11 or Dec 12.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Manga : Series Does not include 4-koma manga, web manga or digital manga.
[X] Watch a anime adapted from a 4-koma Manga or Web Manga : Series Does not include Manga.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Visual Novel or a Game : Series Game source does not include card game nor the game theme tag.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Novel or Light Novel : Series Does not include Book, Visual Novel, Web Novel or Picture Book.
[X] Watch an anime with a source that was published 6 or more years ago : Series It must have an Adaptation listed here on MAL. The anime source can't be "Original" nor "Unknown", but it can be anything else. For example, a manga or light novel that began its serialization during 2017 and received an anime adaptation during 2023.
[X] Watch an anime with 50 episodes or more of regular duration : Series Episode duration listed on anime page must be at least 16 min. per ep.
[X] Watch an anime with episodes that are 15 minutes or less each : Series Must have more than one episode.
[X] Watch an anime with 27 min. per ep. : Series The episode duration must be exactly 27 min.
[X] Watch an anime with only 7 episodes : Series The number of episodes must be exactly 7
For the following studios items, they can appear listed as Producer or Studio for the anime used.
[X] Watch an anime made by at least two different studios : Series Both must appear listed in the "Studios" section of the anime.
[X] Watch an anime from one of the club studios based challenges : Series The studios listed as individual items are excluded; Studios listed under the "Studios Based" category, or check the HoF.
[X] Watch an anime rated lower than 6.00 : Series Screenshot suggested for the two items above. Must show your username.
[X] Watch an anime rated 7 or higher by 2 club members : Series State the users used and link their profile (or link their post on this challenge). They must have completed the anime used before you. Save a screenshot in case they change their score by inspection. The screenshot can be of their list or of the stats page (if you have them as friend).
[X] Watch an anime that contains the first letter of your username : Series Can be anywhere in the main title - if the first character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an anime that starts with the same last letter of your username : Series The main title must start with the last letter of your username. For example, "SheyCroix" would need an anime whose main title starts with "X"; If the last character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an ONA that has a non-Japanese main title : Series Any language that is not Japanese (English, Chinese, Korean, etc.).
[X] Watch an anime that has a one-word title : Series It should be an alphabetical word alone, of two letters or more. The word cannot be a symbol, single letter, or number. Titles with punctuation separating words are not allowed.
[X] Watch a anime with a special character/symbol in one of the titles : Series Refers to symbols that aren't commonly used in writing. For example ♥ ☆ ★ ♪ etc. ; Excludes keyboard punctuation marks such as & . , ! ? : ; “ ” ‘ ’ ( ) { } [ ] @ * ~ / – # $
[X] Watch an anime with the color red visible somewhere on the main cover picture : Series Must be the main cover picture shown on MAL; For ideas, check notify.moe listings (1 - 2 - 3). Keep in mind that not every anime listed there is valid.
[X] Watch an anime with the same last MAL ID digit as one of your favorite anime : Series State the favorite anime used that appears listed on your profile. The MAL ID refers to the numbers on the address bar when you visit any anime page. For example, the MAL ID of Qing Chi Hong Xiaodou Ba! is "38412". So, if using that one, we need another series whose ID ends in 2.
For the following voice actor/actress items, the VA must appear listed for the anime used here on MAL.
State the character used. It can be main or supporting one.
[X] Watch an anime in which one of your favorite people participated : xxxHOLiC State your favorite person used and their role on the anime used; It can be as part of the cast or the staff; They must appear listed on your profile, under the "People" section; You can include a screenshot of your " Ohara, SayakaFavorites" page in case you change them by inspection (the whole page showing your username). If by inspection time the person used is no longer valid and there's no screenshot added, it will be instantly invalidated.
[X] Watch an anime with the same sound director as one of your favorite anime : Nichijou State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; State the "Sound Director" used. The person used must have the same role in both anime, your favorite and the new one used; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection. Kino no Tabi, Tsuruoka, Youta
[X] Watch a a series recommended to one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; The used anime must appear under the "Recommendations" tab for the series previously watched; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch an anime recommended to you by MAL or Anime+ : Series Screenshot of the recommendation showing your username is required.
[X] Watch an anime from a Series Collection : Series Series Collection are not the same as Franchise Based challenges; You can use any collection listed.
[X] Watch an anime from a Staff Collection : Series You can use an active or retired staff member.
For the following tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[X] Watch a Historical anime or one with historical elements : Series Historical Elements will refer to the following tags: Historical Period (HoF Checklist), Samurai (aniDB or A-P) and Ancient China (A-P).
[X] Watch an anime where Magic or a Skeleton appears : Series If using the skeleton tag, state the character used; can be main or supporting; must appear on the tag list used (not necessarily on MAL); Additional source on Anime-Planet; State the listing used.
[X] Watch an anime where a Mascot appears : Series
For the following character items, you must state the character(s) used. Unless otherwise stated, they can be main or supporting characters.
If a listing was provided, it must appear listed there (not necessarily on MAL).
If no listing was provided, include a source about it (if necessary) and they must appears listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character : Series Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be males.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main character : Series Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be females.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as females.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as males.
[X] Watch an anime with 5 or more Female supporting characters : Series It can have any amount of main characters and of any gender. As for supporting, it can have others. Just need the requested listed.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character whose name starts with either K or G : Series Nicknames don't count; Use the Given Name, not the Last Name.
[X] Watch an anime with two main characters that are related to each other : Series At least two main characters must be family (ie. parents, son, daughter, uncle, aunt, cousin, grand-father/-mother, etc); You must include evidence of this. It can be the character page here on MAL, anidb, anime-planet, wiki or any other reliable place; Adopted family is valid, if there's evidence about it.
[X] Watch an anime with a character that is an animal : Series Animals aren't the same as mascots, these will refer to regular ones that usually don't talk (or that others don't understand them), don't transform and pretty much are normal. Examples would be cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and so on.
[X] Watch a Battle-Shounen anime : Series Refers to any Shounen tagged anime with battles happening frequently and/or as part of the main plot.
[X] Watch an Ecchi anime with an R+ rating : Series The "Rating" field on the entry must say "R+ - Mild Nudity". It's not the same as R or Rx.
[X] Watch an Adventure TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Adventure tag.
[X] Watch a Harem or Reverse Harem TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Harem or Reverse Harem tag.
[X] Watch a Mystery TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Mystery tag.
[X] Watch a Romance TV-Series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Romance tag.
[X] Watch a Slice of Life Movie : Series The anime used must be a Movie type AND also have the Slice of Life tag.
[X] Watch a Comedy or Parody TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have either, the Comedy or Parody tag.
[X] Watch an anime with 5 or more MAL tags : Series Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Winter : Series Began airing during the following months: January, February or March.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Spring : Series Began airing during the following months: April, May or June.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Summer : Series Began airing during the following months: July, August or September.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Fall : Series Began airing during the following months: October, November or December.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year as another anime used for this difficulty : Series For example: if you used an anime that aired during Winter 2021 for your third item in the same difficulty you want to use this item for, then the new anime must have also started airing during Winter 2021. You can't use the same season/year as an anime you used on a different difficulty; State which item/anime and season/year was used; You can watch them in any order.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year that you joined MAL : Series For example: If you joined MAL in May 2009 then you must watch an anime that started airing in Spring 2009; See the seasonal items for the months corresponding each season.
[X] Watch a TV-type anime that started airing in 1980 or before : Series TV anime before this date can be found in the Ultimate challenge. Includes 1980.
[X] Watch an anime with at least 10 episodes that started airing between 1981 and 1989 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1981 – December 31, 1989.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 1990 and 1999 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1999.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 2000 and 2007 : Series Yes, just one that aired between 2000 and 2007; Series start date must be between January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2007.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during 2020 : Series Must have started and finished airing during 2020.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during last year : Series You must watch an anime that started and finished airing the year before the one you will watch it. If today is in 2022 and you are about to watch it, you have to pick one that aired during 2021. If today (for you) is in 2023, then you'll have to pick one that aired during 2022, and so on.
[X] Watch an Original anime that began airing between 2010 and 2019 : Series "Source" field must say "Original"; Must have started airing between Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2019; HoF checklist for the Original Challenge, might be of help.
[X] Watch an anime that started and finished airing in different years : Series The years must appear stated here on MAL, under the Aired field.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing on a matching date : Series That is, the aired date has a matching day and month. It should have aired on any of the following month/day: Jan 01, Feb 02, Mar 03, Apr 04, May 05, Jun 06, Jul 07, Aug 08, Sep 09, Oct 10, Nov 11 or Dec 12.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Manga : Series Does not include 4-koma manga, web manga or digital manga.
[X] Watch a anime adapted from a 4-koma Manga or Web Manga : Series Does not include Manga.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Visual Novel or a Game : Series Game source does not include card game nor the game theme tag.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Novel or Light Novel : Series Does not include Book, Visual Novel, Web Novel or Picture Book.
[X] Watch an anime with a source that was published 6 or more years ago : Series It must have an Adaptation listed here on MAL. The anime source can't be "Original" nor "Unknown", but it can be anything else. For example, a manga or light novel that began its serialization during 2017 and received an anime adaptation during 2023.
[X] Watch an anime with 27 min. per ep. : Series The episode duration must be exactly 27 min.
For the following studios items, they can appear listed as Producer or Studio for the anime used.
[X] Watch an anime from one of the club studios based challenges : Series The studios listed as individual items are excluded; Studios listed under the "Studios Based" category, or check the HoF.
[X] Watch an anime rated lower than 6.00 : Series Screenshot suggested for the two items above. Must show your username.
[X] Watch an anime rated 7 or higher by 2 club members : Series State the users used and link their profile (or link their post on this challenge). They must have completed the anime used before you. Save a screenshot in case they change their score by inspection. The screenshot can be of their list or of the stats page (if you have them as friend).
[X] Watch an anime that contains the first letter of your username : Series Can be anywhere in the main title - if the first character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an anime that starts with the same last letter of your username : Series The main title must start with the last letter of your username. For example, "SheyCroix" would need an anime whose main title starts with "X"; If the last character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an ONA that has a non-Japanese main title : Series Any language that is not Japanese (English, Chinese, Korean, etc.).
[X] Watch an anime that has a one-word title : Series It should be an alphabetical word alone, of two letters or more. The word cannot be a symbol, single letter, or number. Titles with punctuation separating words are not allowed.
[X] Watch a anime with a special character/symbol in one of the titles : Series Refers to symbols that aren't commonly used in writing. For example ♥ ☆ ★ ♪ etc. ; Excludes keyboard punctuation marks such as & . , ! ? : ; “ ” ‘ ’ ( ) { } [ ] @ * ~ / – # $
[X] Watch an anime with the same last MAL ID digit as one of your favorite anime : Series State the favorite anime used that appears listed on your profile. The MAL ID refers to the numbers on the address bar when you visit any anime page. For example, the MAL ID of Qing Chi Hong Xiaodou Ba! is "38412". So, if using that one, we need another series whose ID ends in 2.
For the following voice actor/actress items, the VA must appear listed for the anime used here on MAL.
State the character used. It can be main or supporting one.
[X] Watch an anime with the same sound director as one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; State the "Sound Director" used. The person used must have the same role in both anime, your favorite and the new one used; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch a a series recommended to one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; The used anime must appear under the "Recommendations" tab for the series previously watched; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch an anime recommended to you by MAL or Anime+ : Series Screenshot of the recommendation showing your username is required.
[X] Watch an anime from a Series Collection : Series Series Collection are not the same as Franchise Based challenges; You can use any collection listed.
[X] Watch an anime from a Staff Collection : Series You can use an active or retired staff member.
For the following tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[X] Watch a Historical anime or one with historical elements : Series Historical Elements will refer to the following tags: Historical Period (HoF Checklist), Samurai (aniDB or A-P) and Ancient China (A-P).
[X] Watch an anime where Magic or a Skeleton appears : Series If using the skeleton tag, state the character used; can be main or supporting; must appear on the tag list used (not necessarily on MAL); Additional source on Anime-Planet; State the listing used.
[X] Watch an anime where a Mascot appears : Series
For the following character items, you must state the character(s) used. Unless otherwise stated, they can be main or supporting characters.
If a listing was provided, it must appear listed there (not necessarily on MAL).
If no listing was provided, include a source about it (if necessary) and they must appears listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character : Series Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be males.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main character : Series Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be females.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as females.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as males.
[X] Watch an anime with 5 or more Female supporting characters : Series It can have any amount of main characters and of any gender. As for supporting, it can have others. Just need the requested listed.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character whose name starts with either K or G : Series Nicknames don't count; Use the Given Name, not the Last Name.
[X] Watch an anime with two main characters that are related to each other : Series At least two main characters must be family (ie. parents, son, daughter, uncle, aunt, cousin, grand-father/-mother, etc); You must include evidence of this. It can be the character page here on MAL, anidb, anime-planet, wiki or any other reliable place; Adopted family is valid, if there's evidence about it.
[X] Watch a stand-alone anime : Series Does not have any series listed under "Related Anime", "Adaptation" are okay.
[X] Watch an anime that aired on the 17th day : Series Any month/year.
[X] Watch an anime that finished airing after the publication end date of a listed adaptation : Series You should look under "Related Entries", for any "Adaptation" listed. You will then compare the anime Aired end date vs the adaptation Published end date. If the Adaptation end date is before the Anime end date, you can use that anime. Otherwise it's invalid; If the anime has more than one adaption listed under "Related Entries", state the one used.
[X] Watch an anime with 23 min. per ep. : Series The episode duration must be exactly 23 min.
[X] Watch an anime with only 10 episodes : Series The number of episodes must be exactly 10
[X] Watch an anime with the colors pink AND green visible somewhere on one of its cover pictures : Series Both colors must be visible in the same picture; you can use any image under the Pictures tab.
[X] Watch an anime another club member has already completed for this challenge : Series Must be for a different item than this one; State the user used and link to their post in this challenge.
[X] Watch an anime with a Voice Actor/Actress who is credited under at least two different characters : Series State the VA used; can be any language.
[X] Watch an anime with a staff/cast member who was born in 1970 or before : Series State the person used and their role on the anime (they can be anything) ; Their birthday must appear listed on their MAL page; The People page will help in finding someone to use.
[X] Watch an anime from a Creators Collection : Series Specify the collection used.
[X] Watch an anime that fits one of the Theme Tags Challenge : Series Specify the themed tag used.
[X] Watch an anime related to something you previous watched : Series State the previously watched series; Can be a Side Story, Alternative Version/Setting, Summary, etc; Excludes Sequels/Prequels.
[X] Watch a sequel to a series you have previously watched : Series State the previously watched series.
For the following genre/theme tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[X] Watch a Battle-Shounen anime : Series Refers to any Shounen tagged anime with battles happening frequently and/or as part of the main plot.
[X] Watch an Ecchi anime with an R+ rating : Series The "Rating" field on the entry must say "R+ - Mild Nudity". It's not the same as R or Rx.
[X] Watch an Adventure TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Adventure tag.
[X] Watch a Harem or Reverse Harem TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Harem or Reverse Harem tag.
[X] Watch an Isekai TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Isekai tag.
[X] Watch a Mystery TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Mystery tag.
[X] Watch a Romance TV-Series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Romance tag.
[X] Watch a Slice of Life Movie : Series The anime used must be a Movie type AND also have the Slice of Life tag.
[X] Watch a Comedy or Parody TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have either, the Comedy or Parody tag.
[X] Watch an anime with 4 or less MAL tags : Series Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime with 5 or more MAL tags : Series Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Winter : Series Began airing during the following months: January, February or March.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Spring : Series Began airing during the following months: April, May or June.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Summer : Series Began airing during the following months: July, August or September.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Fall : Series Began airing during the following months: October, November or December.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year as another anime used for this difficulty : Series For example: if you used an anime that aired during Winter 2021 for your third item in the same difficulty you want to use this item for, then the new anime must have also started airing during Winter 2021. You can't use the same season/year as an anime you used on a different difficulty; State which item/anime and season/year was used; You can watch them in any order.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year that you joined MAL : Series For example: If you joined MAL in May 2009 then you must watch an anime that started airing in Spring 2009; See the seasonal items for the months corresponding each season.
[X] Watch a TV-type anime that started airing in 1980 or before : Series TV anime before this date can be found in the Ultimate challenge. Includes 1980.
[X] Watch an OVA or Movie that started airing in 2000 or before : Series
[X] Watch an anime with at least 10 episodes that started airing between 1981 and 1989 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1981 – December 31, 1989.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 1990 and 1999 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1999.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 2000 and 2007 : Series Yes, just one that aired between 2000 and 2007; Series start date must be between January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2007.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during 2020 : Series Must have started and finished airing during 2020.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during last year : Series You must watch an anime that started and finished airing the year before the one you will watch it. If today is in 2022 and you are about to watch it, you have to pick one that aired during 2021. If today (for you) is in 2023, then you'll have to pick one that aired during 2022, and so on.
[X] Watch an Original anime that began airing between 2010 and 2019 : Series "Source" field must say "Original"; Must have started airing between Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2019; HoF checklist for the Original Challenge, might be of help.
[X] Watch an anime that started and finished airing in different years : Series The years must appear stated here on MAL, under the Aired field.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing on a matching date : Series That is, the aired date has a matching day and month. It should have aired on any of the following month/day: Jan 01, Feb 02, Mar 03, Apr 04, May 05, Jun 06, Jul 07, Aug 08, Sep 09, Oct 10, Nov 11 or Dec 12.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Manga : Series Does not include 4-koma manga, web manga or digital manga.
[X] Watch a anime adapted from a 4-koma Manga or Web Manga : Series Does not include Manga.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Visual Novel or a Game : Series Game source does not include card game nor the game theme tag.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Novel or Light Novel : Series Does not include Book, Visual Novel, Web Novel or Picture Book.
[X] Watch an anime with a source that was published 6 or more years ago : Series It must have an Adaptation listed here on MAL. The anime source can't be "Original" nor "Unknown", but it can be anything else. For example, a manga or light novel that began its serialization during 2017 and received an anime adaptation during 2023.
[X] Watch an anime with 50 episodes or more of regular duration : Series Episode duration listed on anime page must be at least 16 min. per ep.
[X] Watch an anime with episodes that are 15 minutes or less each : Series Must have more than one episode.
[X] Watch an anime with 27 min. per ep. : Series The episode duration must be exactly 27 min.
[X] Watch an anime with only 7 episodes : Series The number of episodes must be exactly 7
For the following studios items, they can appear listed as Producer or Studio for the anime used.
[X] Watch an anime made by at least two different studios : Series Both must appear listed in the "Studios" section of the anime.
[X] Watch an anime from one of the club studios based challenges : Series The studios listed as individual items are excluded; Studios listed under the "Studios Based" category, or check the HoF.
[X] Watch an anime rated lower than 6.00 : Series Screenshot suggested for the two items above. Must show your username.
[X] Watch an anime rated 7 or higher by 2 club members : Series State the users used and link their profile (or link their post on this challenge). They must have completed the anime used before you. Save a screenshot in case they change their score by inspection. The screenshot can be of their list or of the stats page (if you have them as friend).
[X] Watch an anime that contains the first letter of your username : Series Can be anywhere in the main title - if the first character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an anime that starts with the same last letter of your username : Series The main title must start with the last letter of your username. For example, "SheyCroix" would need an anime whose main title starts with "X"; If the last character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an ONA that has a non-Japanese main title : Series Any language that is not Japanese (English, Chinese, Korean, etc.).
[X] Watch an anime that has a one-word title : Series It should be an alphabetical word alone, of two letters or more. The word cannot be a symbol, single letter, or number. Titles with punctuation separating words are not allowed.
[X] Watch a anime with a special character/symbol in one of the titles : Series Refers to symbols that aren't commonly used in writing. For example ♥ ☆ ★ ♪ etc. ; Excludes keyboard punctuation marks such as & . , ! ? : ; “ ” ‘ ’ ( ) { } [ ] @ * ~ / – # $
[X] Watch an anime with the color red visible somewhere on the main cover picture : Series Must be the main cover picture shown on MAL; For ideas, check notify.moe listings (1 - 2 - 3). Keep in mind that not every anime listed there is valid.
[X] Watch an anime with the same last MAL ID digit as one of your favorite anime : Series State the favorite anime used that appears listed on your profile. The MAL ID refers to the numbers on the address bar when you visit any anime page. For example, the MAL ID of Qing Chi Hong Xiaodou Ba! is "38412". So, if using that one, we need another series whose ID ends in 2.
For the following voice actor/actress items, the VA must appear listed for the anime used here on MAL.
State the character used. It can be main or supporting one.
[X] Watch an anime in which one of your favorite people participated : Series State your favorite person used and their role on the anime used; It can be as part of the cast or the staff; They must appear listed on your profile, under the "People" section; You can include a screenshot of your "Favorites" page in case you change them by inspection (the whole page showing your username). If by inspection time the person used is no longer valid and there's no screenshot added, it will be instantly invalidated.
[X] Watch an anime with the same sound director as one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; State the "Sound Director" used. The person used must have the same role in both anime, your favorite and the new one used; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch a a series recommended to one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; The used anime must appear under the "Recommendations" tab for the series previously watched; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch an anime recommended to you by MAL or Anime+ : Series Screenshot of the recommendation showing your username is required.
[X] Watch an anime from a Series Collection : Series Series Collection are not the same as Franchise Based challenges; You can use any collection listed.
[X] Watch an anime from a Staff Collection : Series You can use an active or retired staff member.
For the following tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[X] Watch a Historical anime or one with historical elements : Series Historical Elements will refer to the following tags: Historical Period (HoF Checklist), Samurai (aniDB or A-P) and Ancient China (A-P).
[X] Watch an anime where Magic or a Skeleton appears : Series If using the skeleton tag, state the character used; can be main or supporting; must appear on the tag list used (not necessarily on MAL); Additional source on Anime-Planet; State the listing used.
[X] Watch an anime where a Mascot appears : Series
For the following character items, you must state the character(s) used. Unless otherwise stated, they can be main or supporting characters.
If a listing was provided, it must appear listed there (not necessarily on MAL).
If no listing was provided, include a source about it (if necessary) and they must appears listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character : Series Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be males.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main character : Series Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be females.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as females.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as males.
[X] Watch an anime with 5 or more Female supporting characters : Series It can have any amount of main characters and of any gender. As for supporting, it can have others. Just need the requested listed.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character whose name starts with either K or G : Series Nicknames don't count; Use the Given Name, not the Last Name.
[X] Watch an anime with two main characters that are related to each other : Series At least two main characters must be family (ie. parents, son, daughter, uncle, aunt, cousin, grand-father/-mother, etc); You must include evidence of this. It can be the character page here on MAL, anidb, anime-planet, wiki or any other reliable place; Adopted family is valid, if there's evidence about it.
[X] Watch an anime with a character that is an animal : Series Animals aren't the same as mascots, these will refer to regular ones that usually don't talk (or that others don't understand them), don't transform and pretty much are normal. Examples would be cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and so on.
Staff Favorite Items Challenge Easy 10/10 | Med 20/20 | Hard 30/30 | Conquered 40/40
CONQUERED - 40/40 Starting Date: Oct 22, 2023 Ending Date: Nov 03, 2023
[✔] Watch an anime related to something you previous watched : Kuroko no Basket: Saikou no Present desu | Side-Story State the previously watched series; Can be a Side Story, Alternative Version/Setting, Summary, etc; Excludes Sequels/Prequels.
[✔] Watch an anime with a source that was published 6 or more years ago : Mugen no Juunin It must have an Adaptation listed here on MAL. The anime source can't be "Original" nor "Unknown", but it can be anything else. For example, a manga or light novel that began its serialization during 2017 and received an anime adaptation during 2023.
[✔] Watch an anime adapted from a Visual Novel or a Game : Persona 3 the Movie 1: Spring of Birth Game source does not include card game nor the game theme tag.
[✔] Watch an OVA or Movie that started airing in 2000 or before : The Cockpit
[✔] Watch an Original anime that began airing between 2010 and 2019 : Cike Wu Liuqi "Source" field must say "Original"; Must have started airing between Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2019; HoF checklist for the Original Challenge, might be of help.
[✔] Watch an anime that started airing in Fall : Kuragehime Began airing during the following months: October, November or December.
[✔] Watch a sequel to a series you have previously watched : Shiguang Dailiren II State the previously watched series.
[✔] Watch a Game or Sports anime : Skate-Leading☆Stars At least two main characters must be family (ie. parents, son, daughter, uncle, aunt, cousin, grand-father/-mother, etc); You must include evidence of this. It can be the character page here on MAL, anidb, anime-planet, wiki or any other reliable place; Adopted family is valid, if there's evidence about it.
[✔] Watch an anime that started and finished airing in different years : Ore, Tsushima (ONA) The years must appear stated here on MAL, under the Aired field. The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Harem or Reverse Harem tag.
[✔] Watch a anime adapted from a 4-koma Manga or Web Manga : Kengan Ashura Season 2 Does not include Manga.
[✔] Watch an anime with only 7 episodes : Kidou Senshi Gundam Unicorn The number of episodes must be exactly 7
[✔] Watch an anime with a character that is an animal : Inu to Neko Docchi mo Katteru to Mainichi Tanoshii Animals aren't the same as mascots, these will refer to regular ones that usually don't talk (or that others don't understand them), don't transform and pretty much are normal. Examples would be cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and so on.
[✔] Watch a Historical anime or one with historical elements : Hijikata Toshizou: Shiro no Kiseki Historical Elements will refer to the following tags: Historical Period (HoF Checklist), Samurai (aniDB or A-P) and Ancient China (A-P).
[✔] Watch an anime with a female main character : Himouto! Umaru-chan OVA Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be males.
EASY - 10/10 Starting Date: Nov 04, 2023 Ending Date: Nov 11, 2023
[✔] Watch an anime with 5 or more Female supporting characters : Sakura-sou no Pet na Kanojo It can have any amount of main characters and of any gender. As for supporting, it can have others. Just need the requested listed.
[✔] Watch an anime in which one of your favorite people participated : Gangsta. Recap | Favorite Person: Tsuda, Kenjirou State your favorite person used and their role on the anime used; It can be as part of the cast or the staff; They must appear listed on your profile, under the "People" section; You can include a screenshot of your "Favorites" page in case you change them by inspection (the whole page showing your username). If by inspection time the person used is no longer valid and there's no screenshot added, it will be instantly invalidated.
[✔] Watch an anime that aired completely during 2020 : Pet
MEDIUM - 20/20 Starting Date: Nov 10, 2023 Ending Date: Dec 23, 2023
[✔] Watch an anime with the color red visible somewhere on the main cover picture : Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis - Roundup Must be the main cover picture shown on MAL; For ideas, check notify.moe listings (1 - 2 - 3). Keep in mind that not every anime listed there is valid.
[✔] Watch an anime that started airing on a matching date : Piano (TV) That is, the aired date has a matching day and month. It should have aired on any of the following month/day: Jan 01, Feb 02, Mar 03, Apr 04, May 05, Jun 06, Jul 07, Aug 08, Sep 09, Oct 10, Nov 11 or Dec 12.
[✔] Watch an anime where Magic or a Skeleton appears : Saiunkoku Monogatari If using the skeleton tag, state the character used; can be main or supporting; must appear on the tag list used (not necessarily on MAL); Additional source on Anime-Planet; State the listing used.
[✔] Watch an anime that started airing in Summer : Synduality: Noir Began airing during the following months: July, August or September.
[✔] Watch a Comedy or Parody TV-series : Senyuu. The anime used must be a TV type AND also have either, the Comedy or Parody tag.
[✔] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year that you joined MAL : 5-toubun no Hanayome ∬ For example: If you joined MAL in May 2009 then you must watch an anime that started airing in Spring 2009; See the seasonal items for the months corresponding each season.
[✔] Watch an anime from one of the club studios based challenges : Higashi no Eden | Challenge: Production I.G Challenge The studios listed as individual items are excluded; Studios listed under the "Studios Based" category, or check the HoF.
[✔] Watch an anime with 50 episodes or more of regular duration : Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (2020) Episode duration listed on anime page must be at least 16 min. per ep.
[✔] Watch an anime adapted from a Novel or Light Novel : Nisemonogatari Does not include Book, Visual Novel, Web Novel or Picture Book.
[✔] Watch an anime with the same sound director as one of your favorite anime : Satsuriku no Tenshi | Sound Director: Iwanami, Yoshikazu | Same sound director for Isekai Izakaya: Koto Aitheria no Izakaya Nobu State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; State the "Sound Director" used. The person used must have the same role in both anime, your favorite and the new one used; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[✔] Watch an anime that aired completely during last year : Skip to Loafer You must watch an anime that started and finished airing the year before the one you will watch it. If today is in 2022 and you are about to watch it, you have to pick one that aired during 2021. If today (for you) is in 2023, then you'll have to pick one that aired during 2022, and so on.
[✔] Watch an anime that starts with the same last letter of your username : Id:Invaded The main title must start with the last letter of your username. For example, "SheyCroix" would need an anime whose main title starts with "X"; If the last character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[✔] Watch an anime with a female main character whose name starts with either K or G : Tengoku Daimakyou | Character: Kiruko Nicknames don't count; Use the Given Name, not the Last Name.
[✔] Watch a anime with a special character/symbol in one of the titles : Yuru Camp△ Refers to symbols that aren't commonly used in writing. For example ♥ ☆ ★ ♪ etc. ; Excludes keyboard punctuation marks such as & . , ! ? : ; “ ” ‘ ’ ( ) { } [ ] @ * ~ / – # $
[✔] Watch an anime that started airing between 1990 and 1999 : Metal Fighter Miku Series start date must be between January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1999.
[✔] Watch a Romance TV-Series : Ao Haru Ride The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Romance tag.
[X] Watch a Mystery TV-series : Hyouka The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Mystery tag.
[X] Watch a TV or ONA with 11 episodes or less : Pluto Type must be either TV or ONA.
[X] Watch an anime related to something you previous watched : Uchuu Senkan Yamato State the previously watched series; Can be a Side Story, Alternative Version/Setting, Summary, etc; Excludes Sequels/Prequels. [Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199]
[X] Watch an anime with 4 or less MAL tags : Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru ka Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL. Screenshot
Medium Starting Date: Dec 18 2023 Ending Date: Jan 12 2024
[X] Watch an Original anime that began airing between 2010 and 2019 : Godzilla 2: Kessen Kidou Zoushoku Toshi "Source" field must say "Original"; Must have started airing between Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2019; HoF checklist for the Original Challenge, might be of help.
[X] Watch an anime with the same last MAL ID digit as one of your favorite anime : Godzilla 3: Hoshi wo Kuu Mono (fav:Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha A's) State the favorite anime used that appears listed on your profile. The MAL ID refers to the numbers on the address bar when you visit any anime page. For example, the MAL ID of Qing Chi Hong Xiaodou Ba! is "38412". So, if using that one, we need another series whose ID ends in 2.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Summer : Bakemono no Ko Began airing during the following months: July, August or September.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during last year : Pokemon Concierge You must watch an anime that started and finished airing the year before the one you will watch it. If today is in 2022 and you are about to watch it, you have to pick one that aired during 2021. If today (for you) is in 2023, then you'll have to pick one that aired during 2022, and so on.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character whose name starts with either K or G : Pokemon Movie 01: Mewtwo no Gyakushuu (Kasumi) Nicknames don't count; Use the Given Name, not the Last Name.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year as another anime used for this difficulty : Pokemon: Pikachu no Natsuyasumi (Summer 1998, same as Pokemon Movie 01: Mewtwo no Gyakushuu) For example: if you used an anime that aired during Winter 2021 for your third item in the same difficulty you want to use this item for, then the new anime must have also started airing during Winter 2021. You can't use the same season/year as an anime you used on a different difficulty; State which item/anime and season/year was used; You can watch them in any order.
[X] Watch an anime with a source that was published 6 or more years ago : Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni It must have an Adaptation listed here on MAL. The anime source can't be "Original" nor "Unknown", but it can be anything else. For example, a manga or light novel that began its serialization during 2017 and received an anime adaptation during 2023.
[X] Watch an anime from one of the club studios based challenges : Colorful (Movie) The studios listed as individual items are excluded; Studios listed under the "Studios Based" category, or check the HoF. (Sunrise)
[X] Watch an anime with two main characters that are related to each other : Mirai no Mirai (Kun and Mirai are siblings, in the synopsis and character pages) At least two main characters must be family (ie. parents, son, daughter, uncle, aunt, cousin, grand-father/-mother, etc); You must include evidence of this. It can be the character page here on MAL, anidb, anime-planet, wiki or any other reliable place; Adopted family is valid, if there's evidence about it.
Hard Starting Date: Jan 12 2024 Ending Date: Feb 5 2024
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Spring : Hoshi wo Ou Kodomo Began airing during the following months: April, May or June.
[X] Watch an anime that contains the first letter of your username : The Sky Crawlers Can be anywhere in the main title - if the first character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch a anime with a special character/symbol in one of the titles : Shin Kimagure Orange☆Road: Soshite, Ano Natsu no Hajimari Refers to symbols that aren't commonly used in writing. For example ♥ ☆ ★ ♪ etc. ; Excludes keyboard punctuation marks such as & . , ! ? : ; “ ” ‘ ’ ( ) { } [ ] @ * ~ / – # $
[X] Watch an anime rated 7 or higher by 2 club members : Kimi to, Nami ni Noretara State the users used and link their profile (or link their post on this challenge). They must have completed the anime used before you. Save a screenshot in case they change their score by inspection. The screenshot can be of their list or of the stats page (if you have them as friend). (SheyCroix, Papa_Dragon, Screenshot)
[X] Watch an anime that started airing on a matching date : Suzume no Tojimari That is, the aired date has a matching day and month. It should have aired on any of the following month/day: Jan 01, Feb 02, Mar 03, Apr 04, May 05, Jun 06, Jul 07, Aug 08, Sep 09, Oct 10, Nov 11 or Dec 12.
[X] Watch an anime with 50 episodes or more of regular duration : Marmalade Boy Episode duration listed on anime page must be at least 16 min. per ep.
[X] Watch a Historical anime or one with historical elements : Hadashi no Gen 2 Historical Elements will refer to the following tags: Historical Period (HoF Checklist), Samurai (aniDB or A-P) and Ancient China (A-P).
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 1990 and 1999 : Marmalade Boy Movie Series start date must be between January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1999.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Winter : Shijin no Shougai Began airing during the following months: January, February or March.
[X] Watch a Slice of Life Movie : Mari Iyagi The anime used must be a Movie type AND also have the Slice of Life tag.
[X] Watch an anime rated 8.00 or higher : Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Movie Screenshot suggested for the two items above. Must show your username. Screenshot
[X] Watch a Comedy or Parody TV-series : Paripi Koumei The anime used must be a TV type AND also have either, the Comedy or Parody tag. (Comedy)
[X] Watch an anime with a character that is an animal : Shika no Ou: Yuna to Yakusoku no Tabi (Oraha) Animals aren't the same as mascots, these will refer to regular ones that usually don't talk (or that others don't understand them), don't transform and pretty much are normal. Examples would be cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and so on.
[X] Watch a a series recommended to one of your favorite anime : Tenki no Ko State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; The used anime must appear under the "Recommendations" tab for the series previously watched; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection. (Kaijuu no Kodomo)
[X] Watch an anime from a Staff Collection : Promare (Scarlet's Mecha Awesome Collection) You can use an active or retired staff member.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 2000 and 2007 : Arashi no Yoru ni Yes, just one that aired between 2000 and 2007; Series start date must be between January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2007
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Novel or Light Novel : Jiang Ziya Does not include Book, Visual Novel, Web Novel or Picture Book.
[X] Watch an anime from a Series Collection : Evangelion Movie 1: Jo Series Collection are not the same as Franchise Based challenges; You can use any collection listed.
[X] Watch an anime in which one of your favorite people participated : Evangelion Movie 2: Ha State your favorite person used and their role on the anime used; It can be as part of the cast or the staff; They must appear listed on your profile, under the "People" section; You can include a screenshot of your "Favorites" page in case you change them by inspection (the whole page showing your username). If by inspection time the person used is no longer valid and there's no screenshot added, it will be instantly invalidated. (Maaya Sakamoto)
[X] Watch an anime that starts with the same last letter of your username : Daimajuu Gekitou: Hagane no Oni The main title must start with the last letter of your username. For example, "SheyCroix" would need an anime whose main title starts with "X"; If the last character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an anime that has a one-word title : Outlanders It should be an alphabetical word alone, of two letters or more. The word cannot be a symbol, single letter, or number. Titles with punctuation separating words are not allowed.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main character : Saigo no Door wo Shimero! (all) Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be females.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Fall : Hi no Tori: Uchuu-hen Began airing during the following months: October, November or December.
[X] Watch an anime with a character that is a Delinquent : Pops (Mishima Takeshi) Additional source on Anime-Planet.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character : Junk Boy Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be males. (Yuki Oda)
[X] Watch an Ecchi anime with an R+ rating : Kirara The "Rating" field on the entry must say "R+ - Mild Nudity". It's not the same as R or Rx.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main cast : Early Reins All characters listed as main should be listed as females.
[X] Watch an anime with the color red visible somewhere on the main cover picture : Down Load: Namu Amida Butsu wa Ai no Uta Must be the main cover picture shown on MAL; For ideas, check notify.moe listings (1 - 2 - 3). Keep in mind that not every anime listed there is valid.
[X] Watch an anime with 5 or more Female supporting characters : Hamatora The Animation It can have any amount of main characters and of any gender. As for supporting, it can have others. Just need the requested listed.
[X] Watch an anime with a character that is a Yandere : Rescue Me! (Takagi Mai)
[X] Watch a Battle-Shounen anime : Series Refers to any Shounen tagged anime with battles happening frequently and/or as part of the main plot.
[X] Watch an Adventure TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Adventure tag.
[X] Watch an Isekai TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Isekai tag.
[X] Watch a Romance TV-Series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Romance tag.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year that you joined MAL : Series For example: If you joined MAL in May 2009 then you must watch an anime that started airing in Spring 2009; See the seasonal items for the months corresponding each season.
[X] Watch a TV-type anime that started airing in 1980 or before : Series TV anime before this date can be found in the Ultimate challenge. Includes 1980.
[X] Watch an anime with at least 10 episodes that started airing between 1981 and 1989 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1981 – December 31, 1989.
[X] Watch an anime with 27 min. per ep. : Series The episode duration must be exactly 27 min.
[X] Watch an anime with only 7 episodes : Series The number of episodes must be exactly 7
For the following voice actor/actress items, the VA must appear listed for the anime used here on MAL.
State the character used. It can be main or supporting one.
[X] Watch an anime with the same sound director as one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; State the "Sound Director" used. The person used must have the same role in both anime, your favorite and the new one used; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch an anime recommended to you by MAL or Anime+ : Series Screenshot of the recommendation showing your username is required.
For the following tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[X] Watch an anime where Magic or a Skeleton appears : Series If using the skeleton tag, state the character used; can be main or supporting; must appear on the tag list used (not necessarily on MAL); Additional source on Anime-Planet; State the listing used.
For the following character items, you must state the character(s) used. Unless otherwise stated, they can be main or supporting characters.
If a listing was provided, it must appear listed there (not necessarily on MAL).
If no listing was provided, include a source about it (if necessary) and they must appears listed here on MAL.
[O] Watch an anime that contains the first letter of your username : Monsters: Ippyaku Sanjou Hiryuu Jigoku
[color=gray][size=90] Can be anywhere in the main title - if the first character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[O] Watch an anime with 4 or less MAL tags : Ged Senki Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL.
[O] Watch an anime with 5 or more MAL tags : Golden Kamuy Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL.
[O] Watch an anime related to something you previous watched : Golden Kamuy OVA (Golden Kamuy) State the previously watched series; Can be a Side Story, Alternative Version/Setting, Summary, etc; Excludes Sequels/Prequels.
[O] Watch a Mystery TV-series : Vampire Holmes The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Mystery tag.
[X] Watch a Battle-Shounen anime : Series Refers to any Shounen tagged anime with battles happening frequently and/or as part of the main plot.
[X] Watch an Ecchi anime with an R+ rating : Series The "Rating" field on the entry must say "R+ - Mild Nudity". It's not the same as R or Rx.
[X] Watch a Harem or Reverse Harem TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Harem or Reverse Harem tag.
[X] Watch a Romance TV-Series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Romance tag.
[X] Watch a Slice of Life Movie : Series The anime used must be a Movie type AND also have the Slice of Life tag.
[X] Watch a Comedy or Parody TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have either, the Comedy or Parody tag.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Winter : Series Began airing during the following months: January, February or March.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Spring : Series Began airing during the following months: April, May or June.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Summer : Series Began airing during the following months: July, August or September.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Fall : Series Began airing during the following months: October, November or December.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year as another anime used for this difficulty : Series For example: if you used an anime that aired during Winter 2021 for your third item in the same difficulty you want to use this item for, then the new anime must have also started airing during Winter 2021. You can't use the same season/year as an anime you used on a different difficulty; State which item/anime and season/year was used; You can watch them in any order.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year that you joined MAL : Series For example: If you joined MAL in May 2009 then you must watch an anime that started airing in Spring 2009; See the seasonal items for the months corresponding each season.
[X] Watch a TV-type anime that started airing in 1980 or before : Series TV anime before this date can be found in the Ultimate challenge. Includes 1980.
[X] Watch an anime with at least 10 episodes that started airing between 1981 and 1989 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1981 – December 31, 1989.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 1990 and 1999 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1999.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 2000 and 2007 : Series Yes, just one that aired between 2000 and 2007; Series start date must be between January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2007.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during 2020 : Series Must have started and finished airing during 2020.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during last year : Series You must watch an anime that started and finished airing the year before the one you will watch it. If today is in 2022 and you are about to watch it, you have to pick one that aired during 2021. If today (for you) is in 2023, then you'll have to pick one that aired during 2022, and so on.
[X] Watch an Original anime that began airing between 2010 and 2019 : Series "Source" field must say "Original"; Must have started airing between Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2019; HoF checklist for the Original Challenge, might be of help.
[X] Watch an anime that started and finished airing in different years : Series The years must appear stated here on MAL, under the Aired field.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing on a matching date : Series That is, the aired date has a matching day and month. It should have aired on any of the following month/day: Jan 01, Feb 02, Mar 03, Apr 04, May 05, Jun 06, Jul 07, Aug 08, Sep 09, Oct 10, Nov 11 or Dec 12.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Manga : Series Does not include 4-koma manga, web manga or digital manga.
[X] Watch a anime adapted from a 4-koma Manga or Web Manga : Series Does not include Manga.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Visual Novel or a Game : Series Game source does not include card game nor the game theme tag.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Novel or Light Novel : Series Does not include Book, Visual Novel, Web Novel or Picture Book.
[X] Watch an anime with a source that was published 6 or more years ago : Series It must have an Adaptation listed here on MAL. The anime source can't be "Original" nor "Unknown", but it can be anything else. For example, a manga or light novel that began its serialization during 2017 and received an anime adaptation during 2023.
[X] Watch an anime with 50 episodes or more of regular duration : Series Episode duration listed on anime page must be at least 16 min. per ep.
[X] Watch an anime with episodes that are 15 minutes or less each : Series Must have more than one episode.
[X] Watch an anime with 27 min. per ep. : Series The episode duration must be exactly 27 min.
[X] Watch an anime with only 7 episodes : Series The number of episodes must be exactly 7
For the following studios items, they can appear listed as Producer or Studio for the anime used.
[X] Watch an anime made by at least two different studios : Series Both must appear listed in the "Studios" section of the anime.
[X] Watch an anime from one of the club studios based challenges : Series The studios listed as individual items are excluded; Studios listed under the "Studios Based" category, or check the HoF.
Screenshot suggested for the two items above. Must show your username.
[X] Watch an anime rated 7 or higher by 2 club members : Series State the users used and link their profile (or link their post on this challenge). They must have completed the anime used before you. Save a screenshot in case they change their score by inspection. The screenshot can be of their list or of the stats page (if you have them as friend).
[X] Watch an anime that starts with the same last letter of your username : Series The main title must start with the last letter of your username. For example, "SheyCroix" would need an anime whose main title starts with "X"; If the last character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an ONA that has a non-Japanese main title : Series Any language that is not Japanese (English, Chinese, Korean, etc.).
[X] Watch an anime that has a one-word title : Series It should be an alphabetical word alone, of two letters or more. The word cannot be a symbol, single letter, or number. Titles with punctuation separating words are not allowed.
[X] Watch a anime with a special character/symbol in one of the titles : Series Refers to symbols that aren't commonly used in writing. For example ♥ ☆ ★ ♪ etc. ; Excludes keyboard punctuation marks such as & . , ! ? : ; “ ” ‘ ’ ( ) { } [ ] @ * ~ / – # $
[X] Watch an anime with the color red visible somewhere on the main cover picture : Series Must be the main cover picture shown on MAL; For ideas, check notify.moe listings (1 - 2 - 3). Keep in mind that not every anime listed there is valid.
[X] Watch an anime with the same last MAL ID digit as one of your favorite anime : Series State the favorite anime used that appears listed on your profile. The MAL ID refers to the numbers on the address bar when you visit any anime page. For example, the MAL ID of Qing Chi Hong Xiaodou Ba! is "38412". So, if using that one, we need another series whose ID ends in 2.
For the following voice actor/actress items, the VA must appear listed for the anime used here on MAL.
State the character used. It can be main or supporting one.
[X] Watch an anime in which one of your favorite people participated : Series State your favorite person used and their role on the anime used; It can be as part of the cast or the staff; They must appear listed on your profile, under the "People" section; You can include a screenshot of your "Favorites" page in case you change them by inspection (the whole page showing your username). If by inspection time the person used is no longer valid and there's no screenshot added, it will be instantly invalidated.
[X] Watch an anime with the same sound director as one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; State the "Sound Director" used. The person used must have the same role in both anime, your favorite and the new one used; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch a a series recommended to one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; The used anime must appear under the "Recommendations" tab for the series previously watched; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch an anime recommended to you by MAL or Anime+ : Series Screenshot of the recommendation showing your username is required.
[X] Watch an anime from a Series Collection : Series Series Collection are not the same as Franchise Based challenges; You can use any collection listed.
[X] Watch an anime from a Staff Collection : Series You can use an active or retired staff member.
For the following tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[X] Watch a Historical anime or one with historical elements : Series Historical Elements will refer to the following tags: Historical Period (HoF Checklist), Samurai (aniDB or A-P) and Ancient China (A-P).
[X] Watch an anime where Magic or a Skeleton appears : Series If using the skeleton tag, state the character used; can be main or supporting; must appear on the tag list used (not necessarily on MAL); Additional source on Anime-Planet; State the listing used.
[X] Watch an anime where a Mascot appears : Series
For the following character items, you must state the character(s) used. Unless otherwise stated, they can be main or supporting characters.
If a listing was provided, it must appear listed there (not necessarily on MAL).
If no listing was provided, include a source about it (if necessary) and they must appears listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character : Series Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be males.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main character : Series Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be females.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as females.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as males.
[X] Watch an anime with 5 or more Female supporting characters : Series It can have any amount of main characters and of any gender. As for supporting, it can have others. Just need the requested listed.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character whose name starts with either K or G : Series Nicknames don't count; Use the Given Name, not the Last Name.
[X] Watch an anime with two main characters that are related to each other : Series At least two main characters must be family (ie. parents, son, daughter, uncle, aunt, cousin, grand-father/-mother, etc); You must include evidence of this. It can be the character page here on MAL, anidb, anime-planet, wiki or any other reliable place; Adopted family is valid, if there's evidence about it.
[X] Watch an anime with a character that is an animal : Series Animals aren't the same as mascots, these will refer to regular ones that usually don't talk (or that others don't understand them), don't transform and pretty much are normal. Examples would be cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and so on.
[X] Watch an anime related to something you previous watched : Series State the previously watched series; Can be a Side Story, Alternative Version/Setting, Summary, etc; Excludes Sequels/Prequels.
[X] Watch a sequel to a series you have previously watched : Series State the previously watched series.
For the following genre/theme tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[X] Watch a Battle-Shounen anime : Series Refers to any Shounen tagged anime with battles happening frequently and/or as part of the main plot.
[X] Watch an Ecchi anime with an R+ rating : Series The "Rating" field on the entry must say "R+ - Mild Nudity". It's not the same as R or Rx.
[X] Watch an Adventure TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Adventure tag.
[X] Watch a Harem or Reverse Harem TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Harem or Reverse Harem tag.
[X] Watch an Isekai TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Isekai tag.
[X] Watch a Mystery TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Mystery tag.
[X] Watch a Romance TV-Series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Romance tag.
[X] Watch a Slice of Life Movie : Series The anime used must be a Movie type AND also have the Slice of Life tag.
[X] Watch a Comedy or Parody TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have either, the Comedy or Parody tag.
[X] Watch an anime with 4 or less MAL tags : Series Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime with 5 or more MAL tags : Series Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Winter : Series Began airing during the following months: January, February or March.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Spring : Series Began airing during the following months: April, May or June.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Summer : Series Began airing during the following months: July, August or September.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Fall : Series Began airing during the following months: October, November or December.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year as another anime used for this difficulty : Series For example: if you used an anime that aired during Winter 2021 for your third item in the same difficulty you want to use this item for, then the new anime must have also started airing during Winter 2021. You can't use the same season/year as an anime you used on a different difficulty; State which item/anime and season/year was used; You can watch them in any order.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year that you joined MAL : Series For example: If you joined MAL in May 2009 then you must watch an anime that started airing in Spring 2009; See the seasonal items for the months corresponding each season.
[X] Watch a TV-type anime that started airing in 1980 or before : Series TV anime before this date can be found in the Ultimate challenge. Includes 1980.
[X] Watch an OVA or Movie that started airing in 2000 or before : Series
[X] Watch an anime with at least 10 episodes that started airing between 1981 and 1989 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1981 – December 31, 1989.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 1990 and 1999 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1999.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 2000 and 2007 : Series Yes, just one that aired between 2000 and 2007; Series start date must be between January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2007.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during 2020 : Series Must have started and finished airing during 2020.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during last year : Series You must watch an anime that started and finished airing the year before the one you will watch it. If today is in 2022 and you are about to watch it, you have to pick one that aired during 2021. If today (for you) is in 2023, then you'll have to pick one that aired during 2022, and so on.
[X] Watch an Original anime that began airing between 2010 and 2019 : Series "Source" field must say "Original"; Must have started airing between Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2019; HoF checklist for the Original Challenge, might be of help.
[X] Watch an anime that started and finished airing in different years : Series The years must appear stated here on MAL, under the Aired field.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing on a matching date : Series That is, the aired date has a matching day and month. It should have aired on any of the following month/day: Jan 01, Feb 02, Mar 03, Apr 04, May 05, Jun 06, Jul 07, Aug 08, Sep 09, Oct 10, Nov 11 or Dec 12.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Manga : Series Does not include 4-koma manga, web manga or digital manga.
[X] Watch a anime adapted from a 4-koma Manga or Web Manga : Series Does not include Manga.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Visual Novel or a Game : Series Game source does not include card game nor the game theme tag.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Novel or Light Novel : Series Does not include Book, Visual Novel, Web Novel or Picture Book.
[X] Watch an anime with a source that was published 6 or more years ago : Series It must have an Adaptation listed here on MAL. The anime source can't be "Original" nor "Unknown", but it can be anything else. For example, a manga or light novel that began its serialization during 2017 and received an anime adaptation during 2023.
[X] Watch an anime with 50 episodes or more of regular duration : Series Episode duration listed on anime page must be at least 16 min. per ep.
[X] Watch an anime with episodes that are 15 minutes or less each : Series Must have more than one episode.
[X] Watch an anime with 27 min. per ep. : Series The episode duration must be exactly 27 min.
[X] Watch an anime with only 7 episodes : Series The number of episodes must be exactly 7
For the following studios items, they can appear listed as Producer or Studio for the anime used.
[X] Watch an anime made by at least two different studios : Series Both must appear listed in the "Studios" section of the anime.
[X] Watch an anime from one of the club studios based challenges : Series The studios listed as individual items are excluded; Studios listed under the "Studios Based" category, or check the HoF.
[X] Watch an anime rated lower than 6.00 : Series Screenshot suggested for the two items above. Must show your username.
[X] Watch an anime rated 7 or higher by 2 club members : Series State the users used and link their profile (or link their post on this challenge). They must have completed the anime used before you. Save a screenshot in case they change their score by inspection. The screenshot can be of their list or of the stats page (if you have them as friend).
[X] Watch an anime that contains the first letter of your username : Series Can be anywhere in the main title - if the first character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an anime that starts with the same last letter of your username : Series The main title must start with the last letter of your username. For example, "SheyCroix" would need an anime whose main title starts with "X"; If the last character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an ONA that has a non-Japanese main title : Series Any language that is not Japanese (English, Chinese, Korean, etc.).
[X] Watch an anime that has a one-word title : Series It should be an alphabetical word alone, of two letters or more. The word cannot be a symbol, single letter, or number. Titles with punctuation separating words are not allowed.
[X] Watch a anime with a special character/symbol in one of the titles : Series Refers to symbols that aren't commonly used in writing. For example ♥ ☆ ★ ♪ etc. ; Excludes keyboard punctuation marks such as & . , ! ? : ; “ ” ‘ ’ ( ) { } [ ] @ * ~ / – # $
[X] Watch an anime with the color red visible somewhere on the main cover picture : Series Must be the main cover picture shown on MAL; For ideas, check notify.moe listings (1 - 2 - 3). Keep in mind that not every anime listed there is valid.
[X] Watch an anime with the same last MAL ID digit as one of your favorite anime : Series State the favorite anime used that appears listed on your profile. The MAL ID refers to the numbers on the address bar when you visit any anime page. For example, the MAL ID of Qing Chi Hong Xiaodou Ba! is "38412". So, if using that one, we need another series whose ID ends in 2.
For the following voice actor/actress items, the VA must appear listed for the anime used here on MAL.
State the character used. It can be main or supporting one.
[X] Watch an anime in which one of your favorite people participated : Series State your favorite person used and their role on the anime used; It can be as part of the cast or the staff; They must appear listed on your profile, under the "People" section; You can include a screenshot of your "Favorites" page in case you change them by inspection (the whole page showing your username). If by inspection time the person used is no longer valid and there's no screenshot added, it will be instantly invalidated.
[X] Watch an anime with the same sound director as one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; State the "Sound Director" used. The person used must have the same role in both anime, your favorite and the new one used; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch a a series recommended to one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; The used anime must appear under the "Recommendations" tab for the series previously watched; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch an anime recommended to you by MAL or Anime+ : Series Screenshot of the recommendation showing your username is required.
[X] Watch an anime from a Series Collection : Series Series Collection are not the same as Franchise Based challenges; You can use any collection listed.
[X] Watch an anime from a Staff Collection : Series You can use an active or retired staff member.
For the following tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[X] Watch a Historical anime or one with historical elements : Series Historical Elements will refer to the following tags: Historical Period (HoF Checklist), Samurai (aniDB or A-P) and Ancient China (A-P).
[X] Watch an anime where Magic or a Skeleton appears : Series If using the skeleton tag, state the character used; can be main or supporting; must appear on the tag list used (not necessarily on MAL); Additional source on Anime-Planet; State the listing used.
[X] Watch an anime where a Mascot appears : Series
For the following character items, you must state the character(s) used. Unless otherwise stated, they can be main or supporting characters.
If a listing was provided, it must appear listed there (not necessarily on MAL).
If no listing was provided, include a source about it (if necessary) and they must appears listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character : Series Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be males.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main character : Series Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be females.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as females.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as males.
[X] Watch an anime with 5 or more Female supporting characters : Series It can have any amount of main characters and of any gender. As for supporting, it can have others. Just need the requested listed.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character whose name starts with either K or G : Series Nicknames don't count; Use the Given Name, not the Last Name.
[X] Watch an anime with two main characters that are related to each other : Series At least two main characters must be family (ie. parents, son, daughter, uncle, aunt, cousin, grand-father/-mother, etc); You must include evidence of this. It can be the character page here on MAL, anidb, anime-planet, wiki or any other reliable place; Adopted family is valid, if there's evidence about it.
[X] Watch an anime with a character that is an animal : Series Animals aren't the same as mascots, these will refer to regular ones that usually don't talk (or that others don't understand them), don't transform and pretty much are normal. Examples would be cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and so on.
Staff Favorite Items Challenge
Easy 10/10 | Medium 20/20 | Hard 30/30 | Conquered 40/40
Starting Date: Feb 07 2024 Ending Date: Mar 17 2024
[O] Watch a TV or ONA with 11 episodes or less : Gokushufudou Part 2 (Feb 09 2024) Type must be either TV or ONA.
[O] Watch an OVA with 6 episodes or more : Haiyoru! Nyaruani (Feb 21 2024)
[O] Watch a sequel to a series you have previously watched : Akatsuki no Yona OVA [Akatsuki no Yona] (Feb 10 2024) State the previously watched series.
[O] Watch a Battle-Shounen anime : Burn the Witch (Feb 07 2024) Refers to any Shounen tagged anime with battles happening frequently and/or as part of the main plot.
[O] Watch a Mystery TV-series : Kemono Jihen (Mar 10 2024 - Mar 11 2024) The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Mystery tag.
[O] Watch an anime with 4 or less MAL tags : Kuuchuu Gunkan Atlantis (Feb 13 2024) Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL.
[O] Watch an anime that started airing in Winter : Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä (Feb 10 2024) Began airing during the following months: January, February or March.
[O] Watch an anime that started airing in Summer : Tenki no Ko (Feb 14 2024) Began airing during the following months: July, August or September.
[O] Watch an anime that started airing in Fall : Buddha Saitan (Feb 08 2024) Began airing during the following months: October, November or December.
[O] Watch an anime that started airing between 1990 and 1999 : Akuemon (Feb 19 2024) Series start date must be between January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1999.
[O] Watch an anime that started airing between 2000 and 2007 : Cheonnyeon-yeowoo Yeowoobi (Feb 16 2024) Yes, just one that aired between 2000 and 2007; Series start date must be between January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2007.
[O] Watch an anime that aired completely during last year : Shiguang Dailiren II (Feb 20 2024) You must watch an anime that started and finished airing the year before the one you will watch it. If today is in 2022 and you are about to watch it, you have to pick one that aired during 2021. If today (for you) is in 2023, then you'll have to pick one that aired during 2022, and so on.
[O] Watch an anime that started and finished airing in different years : Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii OVA (Feb 09 2024) The years must appear stated here on MAL, under the Aired field.
[O] Watch an anime that started airing on a matching date : Gokushufudou Season 2 (Feb 10 2024) That is, the aired date has a matching day and month. It should have aired on any of the following month/day: Jan 01, Feb 02, Mar 03, Apr 04, May 05, Jun 06, Jul 07, Aug 08, Sep 09, Oct 10, Nov 11 or Dec 12.
Starting Date: Feb 07 2024 Ending Date: Apr 28 2024
[O] Watch an anime adapted from a Manga : One Piece: Taose! Kaizoku Ganzack (Feb 18 2024) Does not include 4-koma manga, web manga or digital manga.
[O] Watch a anime adapted from a 4-koma Manga or Web Manga : Gokushufudou (Feb 08 2024) Does not include Manga.
[O] Watch an anime adapted from a Visual Novel or a Game : Trick or Alice (Feb 20 2024) Game source does not include card game nor the game theme tag.
[O] Watch an anime adapted from a Novel or Light Novel : Harmony (Feb 18 2024) Does not include Book, Visual Novel, Web Novel or Picture Book.
[O] Watch an anime with 27 min. per ep. : Hoshizora Kiseki (Feb 16 2024) The episode duration must be exactly 27 min.
[O] Watch an anime made by at least two different studios : Sakasama no Patema (Feb 12 2024) Both must appear listed in the "Studios" section of the anime.
[O] Watch an anime rated G or PG : Neko no Ongaeshi (Feb 07 2024)
[O] Watch a Comedyor Parody TV-series : Hyakko (Mar 09 2024 - Mar 17 2024) The anime used must be a TV type AND also have either, the Comedy or Parody tag.
[O] Watch an Original anime that began airing between 2010 and 2019 : Sword Art Online Movie: Ordinal Scale (Mar 09 2024) "Source" field must say "Original"; Must have started airing between Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2019; HoF checklist for the Original Challenge, might be of help.
[O] Watch an anime with episodes that are 15 minutes or less each : Mekakucity Days (Mar 10 2024) Must have more than one episode.
[O] Watch an anime from one of the club studios based challenges : Noragami Aragoto OVA [Bones] (Mar 19 2024) The studios listed as individual items are excluded; Studios listed under the "Studios Based" category, or check the HoF.
[O] Watch an anime rated 8.00 or higher : Noragami Aragoto (Mar 18 2024 - Mar 19 2024)
[O] Watch an anime rated lower than 6.00 : Jinkou no Rakuen (Mar 16 2024) Screenshot suggested for the two items above. Must show your username.
[O] Watch an anime that is NOT rated PG-13 : Kemono Jihen (Mar 10 2024 - Mar 11 2024)
[O] Watch an anime that contains the first letter of your username : Noragami OVA (Mar 13 2024) Can be anywhere in the main title - if the first character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[O] Watch an anime that has a one-word title : Noragami (Mar 12 2024 - Mar 13 2024) It should be an alphabetical word alone, of two letters or more. The word cannot be a symbol, single letter, or number. Titles with punctuation separating words are not allowed.
[O] Watch an anime related to something you previous watched : Sword Art Online: Progressive Movie - Hoshi Naki Yoru no Aria [Sword Art Online] (Apr 13 2024) State the previously watched series; Can be a Side Story, Alternative Version/Setting, Summary, etc; Excludes Sequels/Prequels.
[O] Watch a Romance TV-Series : Kiznaiver (Apr 16 2024) The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Romance tag.
[O] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year as another anime used for this difficulty : Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 2nd Season Part 2 [Season: Winter 2021 | Anime: Kemono Jihen] (Apr 23 2024 - Apr 24 2024) For example: if you used an anime that aired during Winter 2021 for your third item in the same difficulty you want to use this item for, then the new anime must have also started airing during Winter 2021. You can't use the same season/year as an anime you used on a different difficulty; State which item/anime and season/year was used; You can watch them in any order.
[O] Watch an anime that aired completely during 2020 : Adachi to Shimamura (Apr 23 2024 - Apr 28 2024) Must have started and finished airing during 2020.
[O] Watch an anime with a source that was published 6 or more years ago : Barakamon (Apr 24 2024 - Apr 25 2024) It must have an Adaptation listed here on MAL. The anime source can't be "Original" nor "Unknown", but it can be anything else. For example, a manga or light novel that began its serialization during 2017 and received an anime adaptation during 2023.
[O] Watch an anime made by Sunrise : Cowboy Bebop (Mar 20 2024 - Apr 06 2024)
[O] Watch an ONA that has a non-Japanese main title : Quanzhi Gaoshou (Apr 28 2024) Any language that is not Japanese (English, Chinese, Korean, etc.).
[O] Watch an anime with the color red visible somewhere on the main cover picture : Tomodachi Game (Apr 15 2024 - Apr 16 2024) Must be the main cover picture shown on MAL; For ideas, check notify.moe listings (1 - 2 - 3). Keep in mind that not every anime listed there is valid.
[O] Watch a Harem or Reverse Harem TV-series : Meiji Tokyo Renka [Reverse Harem TV] (May 26 2024 - May 28 2024) The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Harem or Reverse Harem tag.
[O] Watch an anime with 50 episodes or more of regular duration : Monster (May 07 2024 - May 24 2024) Episode duration listed on anime page must be at least 16 min. per ep.
[O] Watch an anime with the same last MAL ID digit as one of your favorite anime : Chainsaw Man [Koe no Katachi] (Apr 17 2024 - Apr 18 2024) State the favorite anime used that appears listed on your profile. The MAL ID refers to the numbers on the address bar when you visit any anime page. For example, the MAL ID of Qing Chi Hong Xiaodou Ba! is "38412". So, if using that one, we need another series whose ID ends in 2.
[O] Watch an anime in which one of your favorite people participated : Hybrid Child [Nobuhiko Okamoto, VA] (Apr 08 2024) State your favorite person used and their role on the anime used; It can be as part of the cast or the staff; They must appear listed on your profile, under the "People" section; You can include a screenshot of your "Favorites" page in case you change them by inspection (the whole page showing your username). If by inspection time the person used is no longer valid and there's no screenshot added, it will be instantly invalidated.
[O] Watch an anime with the same sound director as one of your favorite anime : Blood-C [Anime: Boku dake ga Inai Machi | Sound Director: Yoshikazu Iwanami] (May 28 2024 - May 31 2024) State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; State the "Sound Director" used. The person used must have the same role in both anime, your favorite and the new one used; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[O] Watch an anime with a female main character : 4-nin wa Sorezore Uso wo Tsuku (Apr 22 2024 - Apr 23 2024) Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be males.
[O] Watch a stand-alone anime : Akanesasu Shoujo (Jun 09 2024 - Jun 11 2024) Does not have any series listed under "Related Anime", "Adaptation" are okay.
[O] Watch an OVA or Movie that started airing in 2000 or before : Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster (Jun 14 2024 - Jun 16 2024)
[O] Watch an anime with 23 min. per ep. : Boku no Hero Academia 2nd Season (Jun 18 2024 - Jun 20 2024) The episode duration must be exactly 23 min.
[O] Watch an anime with the colors pink AND green visible somewhere on one of its cover pictures : Nichijou (Jun 17 2024 - Jun 22 2024) Both colors must be visible in the same picture; you can use any image under the Pictures tab.
[O] Watch an anime with a female main character whose name starts with either K or G : Irozuku Sekai no Ashita kara [Kohaku Tsukishiro] (Jun 12 2024 - Jun 14 2024) Nicknames don't count; Use the Given Name, not the Last Name.
[O] Watch an Ecchi anime with an R+ rating : Abunai Sisters: Koko & Mika (Jul 07 2024) The "Rating" field on the entry must say "R+ - Mild Nudity". It's not the same as R or Rx.
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[O] Watch an anime from a studio that was Dissolved : Top wo Nerae 2! Diebuster (Jun 26 2024 - Jun 28 2024) If the anime has more that one studio listed, state the one used; it should have a "Dissolved" date on the studio page (for example, Xebec or Manglobe); Helpful listing of some defunct animation studios.
[O] Watch an anime that starts with the same last letter of your username : Ousama Game The Animation (Jul 05 2024 - Jul 06 2024) The main title must start with the last letter of your username. For example, "SheyCroix" would need an anime whose main title starts with "X"; If the last character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[O] Watch a Historical anime or one with historical elements : Sennen Joyuu (Jul 04 2024) Historical Elements will refer to the following tags: Historical Period (HoF Checklist), Samurai (aniDB or A-P) and Ancient China (A-P).
[O] Watch an anime with a male main character : Bungou Stray Dogs: Hitori Ayumu (Jun 28 2024) Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be females.
[O] Watch an anime with a male main cast : Boku no Hero Academia 5th Season (Jul 02 2024 - Jul 03 2024) All characters listed as main should be listed as males.
[X] Watch an anime related to something you previous watched : Series State the previously watched series; Can be a Side Story, Alternative Version/Setting, Summary, etc; Excludes Sequels/Prequels.
[X] Watch a sequel to a series you have previously watched : Series State the previously watched series.
For the following genre/theme tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[X] Watch a Battle-Shounen anime : Series Refers to any Shounen tagged anime with battles happening frequently and/or as part of the main plot.
[X] Watch an Ecchi anime with an R+ rating : Series The "Rating" field on the entry must say "R+ - Mild Nudity". It's not the same as R or Rx.
[X] Watch an Adventure TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Adventure tag.
[X] Watch a Harem or Reverse Harem TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Harem or Reverse Harem tag.
[X] Watch an Isekai TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Isekai tag.
[X] Watch a Mystery TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Mystery tag.
[X] Watch a Romance TV-Series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Romance tag.
[X] Watch a Slice of Life Movie : Series The anime used must be a Movie type AND also have the Slice of Life tag.
[X] Watch a Comedy or Parody TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have either, the Comedy or Parody tag.
[X] Watch an anime with 4 or less MAL tags : Series Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime with 5 or more MAL tags : Series Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Winter : Series Began airing during the following months: January, February or March.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Spring : Series Began airing during the following months: April, May or June.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Summer : Series Began airing during the following months: July, August or September.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Fall : Series Began airing during the following months: October, November or December.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year as another anime used for this difficulty : Series For example: if you used an anime that aired during Winter 2021 for your third item in the same difficulty you want to use this item for, then the new anime must have also started airing during Winter 2021. You can't use the same season/year as an anime you used on a different difficulty; State which item/anime and season/year was used; You can watch them in any order.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year that you joined MAL : Series For example: If you joined MAL in May 2009 then you must watch an anime that started airing in Spring 2009; See the seasonal items for the months corresponding each season.
[X] Watch a TV-type anime that started airing in 1980 or before : Series TV anime before this date can be found in the Ultimate challenge. Includes 1980.
[X] Watch an OVA or Movie that started airing in 2000 or before : Series
[X] Watch an anime with at least 10 episodes that started airing between 1981 and 1989 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1981 – December 31, 1989.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 1990 and 1999 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1999.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 2000 and 2007 : Series Yes, just one that aired between 2000 and 2007; Series start date must be between January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2007.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during 2020 : Series Must have started and finished airing during 2020.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during last year : Series You must watch an anime that started and finished airing the year before the one you will watch it. If today is in 2022 and you are about to watch it, you have to pick one that aired during 2021. If today (for you) is in 2023, then you'll have to pick one that aired during 2022, and so on.
[X] Watch an Original anime that began airing between 2010 and 2019 : Series "Source" field must say "Original"; Must have started airing between Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2019; HoF checklist for the Original Challenge, might be of help.
[X] Watch an anime that started and finished airing in different years : Series The years must appear stated here on MAL, under the Aired field.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing on a matching date : Series That is, the aired date has a matching day and month. It should have aired on any of the following month/day: Jan 01, Feb 02, Mar 03, Apr 04, May 05, Jun 06, Jul 07, Aug 08, Sep 09, Oct 10, Nov 11 or Dec 12.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Manga : Series Does not include 4-koma manga, web manga or digital manga.
[X] Watch a anime adapted from a 4-koma Manga or Web Manga : Series Does not include Manga.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Visual Novel or a Game : Series Game source does not include card game nor the game theme tag.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Novel or Light Novel : Series Does not include Book, Visual Novel, Web Novel or Picture Book.
[X] Watch an anime with a source that was published 6 or more years ago : Series It must have an Adaptation listed here on MAL. The anime source can't be "Original" nor "Unknown", but it can be anything else. For example, a manga or light novel that began its serialization during 2017 and received an anime adaptation during 2023.
[X] Watch an anime with 50 episodes or more of regular duration : Series Episode duration listed on anime page must be at least 16 min. per ep.
[X] Watch an anime with episodes that are 15 minutes or less each : Series Must have more than one episode.
[X] Watch an anime with 27 min. per ep. : Series The episode duration must be exactly 27 min.
[X] Watch an anime with only 7 episodes : Series The number of episodes must be exactly 7
For the following studios items, they can appear listed as Producer or Studio for the anime used.
[X] Watch an anime made by at least two different studios : Series Both must appear listed in the "Studios" section of the anime.
[X] Watch an anime from one of the club studios based challenges : Series The studios listed as individual items are excluded; Studios listed under the "Studios Based" category, or check the HoF.
[X] Watch an anime rated lower than 6.00 : Series Screenshot suggested for the two items above. Must show your username.
[X] Watch an anime rated 7 or higher by 2 club members : Series State the users used and link their profile (or link their post on this challenge). They must have completed the anime used before you. Save a screenshot in case they change their score by inspection. The screenshot can be of their list or of the stats page (if you have them as friend).
[X] Watch an anime that contains the first letter of your username : Series Can be anywhere in the main title - if the first character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an anime that starts with the same last letter of your username : Series The main title must start with the last letter of your username. For example, "SheyCroix" would need an anime whose main title starts with "X"; If the last character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an ONA that has a non-Japanese main title : Series Any language that is not Japanese (English, Chinese, Korean, etc.).
[X] Watch an anime that has a one-word title : Series It should be an alphabetical word alone, of two letters or more. The word cannot be a symbol, single letter, or number. Titles with punctuation separating words are not allowed.
[X] Watch a anime with a special character/symbol in one of the titles : Series Refers to symbols that aren't commonly used in writing. For example ♥ ☆ ★ ♪ etc. ; Excludes keyboard punctuation marks such as & . , ! ? : ; “ ” ‘ ’ ( ) { } [ ] @ * ~ / – # $
[X] Watch an anime with the color red visible somewhere on the main cover picture : Series Must be the main cover picture shown on MAL; For ideas, check notify.moe listings (1 - 2 - 3). Keep in mind that not every anime listed there is valid.
[X] Watch an anime with the same last MAL ID digit as one of your favorite anime : Series State the favorite anime used that appears listed on your profile. The MAL ID refers to the numbers on the address bar when you visit any anime page. For example, the MAL ID of Qing Chi Hong Xiaodou Ba! is "38412". So, if using that one, we need another series whose ID ends in 2.
For the following voice actor/actress items, the VA must appear listed for the anime used here on MAL.
State the character used. It can be main or supporting one.
[X] Watch an anime in which one of your favorite people participated : Series State your favorite person used and their role on the anime used; It can be as part of the cast or the staff; They must appear listed on your profile, under the "People" section; You can include a screenshot of your "Favorites" page in case you change them by inspection (the whole page showing your username). If by inspection time the person used is no longer valid and there's no screenshot added, it will be instantly invalidated.
[X] Watch an anime with the same sound director as one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; State the "Sound Director" used. The person used must have the same role in both anime, your favorite and the new one used; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch a a series recommended to one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; The used anime must appear under the "Recommendations" tab for the series previously watched; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch an anime recommended to you by MAL or Anime+ : Series Screenshot of the recommendation showing your username is required.
[X] Watch an anime from a Series Collection : Series Series Collection are not the same as Franchise Based challenges; You can use any collection listed.
[X] Watch an anime from a Staff Collection : Series You can use an active or retired staff member.
For the following tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[X] Watch a Historical anime or one with historical elements : Series Historical Elements will refer to the following tags: Historical Period (HoF Checklist), Samurai (aniDB or A-P) and Ancient China (A-P).
[X] Watch an anime where Magic or a Skeleton appears : Series If using the skeleton tag, state the character used; can be main or supporting; must appear on the tag list used (not necessarily on MAL); Additional source on Anime-Planet; State the listing used.
[X] Watch an anime where a Mascot appears : Series
For the following character items, you must state the character(s) used. Unless otherwise stated, they can be main or supporting characters.
If a listing was provided, it must appear listed there (not necessarily on MAL).
If no listing was provided, include a source about it (if necessary) and they must appears listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character : Series Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be males.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main character : Series Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be females.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as females.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as males.
[X] Watch an anime with 5 or more Female supporting characters : Series It can have any amount of main characters and of any gender. As for supporting, it can have others. Just need the requested listed.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character whose name starts with either K or G : Series Nicknames don't count; Use the Given Name, not the Last Name.
[X] Watch an anime with two main characters that are related to each other : Series At least two main characters must be family (ie. parents, son, daughter, uncle, aunt, cousin, grand-father/-mother, etc); You must include evidence of this. It can be the character page here on MAL, anidb, anime-planet, wiki or any other reliable place; Adopted family is valid, if there's evidence about it.
[X] Watch an anime with a character that is an animal : Series Animals aren't the same as mascots, these will refer to regular ones that usually don't talk (or that others don't understand them), don't transform and pretty much are normal. Examples would be cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and so on.
Watch an anime with two main characters that are related to each other : Kimetsu no Yaiba | Tanjirou Kamado and Nezuko Kamado, siblings - Nezuko's MAL character page as proof At least two main characters must be family (ie. parents, son, daughter, uncle, aunt, cousin, grand-father/-mother, etc); You must include evidence of this. It can be the character page here on MAL, anidb, anime-planet, wiki or any other reliable place; Adopted family is valid, if there's evidence about it.
Watch an anime related to something you previous watched : Series State the previously watched series; Can be a Side Story, Alternative Version/Setting, Summary, etc; Excludes Sequels/Prequels.
Watch a sequel to a series you have previously watched : Series State the previously watched series.
For the following genre/theme tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
Watch a Battle-Shounen anime : Series Refers to any Shounen tagged anime with battles happening frequently and/or as part of the main plot.
Watch an Ecchi anime with an R+ rating : Series The "Rating" field on the entry must say "R+ - Mild Nudity". It's not the same as R or Rx.
Watch an Adventure TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Adventure tag.
Watch a Harem or Reverse Harem TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Harem or Reverse Harem tag.
Watch an Isekai TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Isekai tag.
Watch a Mystery TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Mystery tag.
Watch a Romance TV-Series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Romance tag.
Watch a Slice of Life Movie : Series The anime used must be a Movie type AND also have the Slice of Life tag.
Watch a Comedy or Parody TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have either, the Comedy or Parody tag.
Watch an anime with 4 or less MAL tags : Series Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL.
Watch an anime with 5 or more MAL tags : Series Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL.
Watch an anime that started airing in Winter : Series Began airing during the following months: January, February or March.
Watch an anime that started airing in Spring : Series Began airing during the following months: April, May or June.
Watch an anime that started airing in Summer : Series Began airing during the following months: July, August or September.
Watch an anime that started airing in Fall : Series Began airing during the following months: October, November or December.
Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year as another anime used for this difficulty : Series For example: if you used an anime that aired during Winter 2021 for your third item in the same difficulty you want to use this item for, then the new anime must have also started airing during Winter 2021. You can't use the same season/year as an anime you used on a different difficulty; State which item/anime and season/year was used; You can watch them in any order.
Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year that you joined MAL : Series For example: If you joined MAL in May 2009 then you must watch an anime that started airing in Spring 2009; See the seasonal items for the months corresponding each season.
Watch a TV-type anime that started airing in 1980 or before : Series TV anime before this date can be found in the Ultimate challenge. Includes 1980.
Watch an OVA or Movie that started airing in 2000 or before : Series
Watch an anime with at least 10 episodes that started airing between 1981 and 1989 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1981 – December 31, 1989.
Watch an anime that started airing between 1990 and 1999 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1999.
Watch an anime that started airing between 2000 and 2007 : Series Yes, just one that aired between 2000 and 2007; Series start date must be between January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2007.
Watch an anime that aired completely during 2020 : Series Must have started and finished airing during 2020.
Watch an anime that aired completely during last year : Series You must watch an anime that started and finished airing the year before the one you will watch it. If today is in 2022 and you are about to watch it, you have to pick one that aired during 2021. If today (for you) is in 2023, then you'll have to pick one that aired during 2022, and so on.
Watch an Original anime that began airing between 2010 and 2019 : Series "Source" field must say "Original"; Must have started airing between Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2019; HoF checklist for the Original Challenge, might be of help.
Watch an anime that started and finished airing in different years : Series The years must appear stated here on MAL, under the Aired field.
Watch an anime that started airing on a matching date : Series That is, the aired date has a matching day and month. It should have aired on any of the following month/day: Jan 01, Feb 02, Mar 03, Apr 04, May 05, Jun 06, Jul 07, Aug 08, Sep 09, Oct 10, Nov 11 or Dec 12.
Watch an anime adapted from a Manga : Series Does not include 4-koma manga, web manga or digital manga.
Watch a anime adapted from a 4-koma Manga or Web Manga : Series Does not include Manga.
Watch an anime adapted from a Visual Novel or a Game : Series Game source does not include card game nor the game theme tag.
Watch an anime adapted from a Novel or Light Novel : Series Does not include Book, Visual Novel, Web Novel or Picture Book.
Watch an anime with a source that was published 6 or more years ago : Series It must have an Adaptation listed here on MAL. The anime source can't be "Original" nor "Unknown", but it can be anything else. For example, a manga or light novel that began its serialization during 2017 and received an anime adaptation during 2023.
Watch an anime with 50 episodes or more of regular duration : Series Episode duration listed on anime page must be at least 16 min. per ep.
Watch an anime with episodes that are 15 minutes or less each : Series Must have more than one episode.
Watch an anime with 27 min. per ep. : Series The episode duration must be exactly 27 min.
Watch an anime with only 7 episodes : Series The number of episodes must be exactly 7
For the following studios items, they can appear listed as Producer or Studio for the anime used.
Watch an anime made by at least two different studios : Series Both must appear listed in the "Studios" section of the anime.
Watch an anime from one of the club studios based challenges : Series The studios listed as individual items are excluded; Studios listed under the "Studios Based" category, or check the HoF.
Watch an anime rated lower than 6.00 : Series Screenshot suggested for the two items above. Must show your username.
Watch an anime rated 7 or higher by 2 club members : Series State the users used and link their profile (or link their post on this challenge). They must have completed the anime used before you. Save a screenshot in case they change their score by inspection. The screenshot can be of their list or of the stats page (if you have them as friend).
Watch an anime that contains the first letter of your username : Series Can be anywhere in the main title - if the first character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
Watch an anime that starts with the same last letter of your username : Series The main title must start with the last letter of your username. For example, "SheyCroix" would need an anime whose main title starts with "X"; If the last character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
Watch an ONA that has a non-Japanese main title : Series Any language that is not Japanese (English, Chinese, Korean, etc.).
Watch an anime that has a one-word title : Series It should be an alphabetical word alone, of two letters or more. The word cannot be a symbol, single letter, or number. Titles with punctuation separating words are not allowed.
Watch a anime with a special character/symbol in one of the titles : Series Refers to symbols that aren't commonly used in writing. For example ♥ ☆ ★ ♪ etc. ; Excludes keyboard punctuation marks such as & . , ! ? : ; “ ” ‘ ’ ( ) { } [ ] @ * ~ / – # $
Watch an anime with the color red visible somewhere on the main cover picture : Series Must be the main cover picture shown on MAL; For ideas, check notify.moe listings (1 - 2 - 3). Keep in mind that not every anime listed there is valid.
Watch an anime with the same last MAL ID digit as one of your favorite anime : Series State the favorite anime used that appears listed on your profile. The MAL ID refers to the numbers on the address bar when you visit any anime page. For example, the MAL ID of Qing Chi Hong Xiaodou Ba! is "38412". So, if using that one, we need another series whose ID ends in 2.
For the following voice actor/actress items, the VA must appear listed for the anime used here on MAL.
State the character used. It can be main or supporting one.
Watch an anime in which one of your favorite people participated : Series State your favorite person used and their role on the anime used; It can be as part of the cast or the staff; They must appear listed on your profile, under the "People" section; You can include a screenshot of your "Favorites" page in case you change them by inspection (the whole page showing your username). If by inspection time the person used is no longer valid and there's no screenshot added, it will be instantly invalidated.
Watch an anime with the same sound director as one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; State the "Sound Director" used. The person used must have the same role in both anime, your favorite and the new one used; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
Watch a a series recommended to one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; The used anime must appear under the "Recommendations" tab for the series previously watched; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
Watch an anime recommended to you by MAL or Anime+ : Series Screenshot of the recommendation showing your username is required.
Watch an anime from a Series Collection : Series Series Collection are not the same as Franchise Based challenges; You can use any collection listed.
Watch an anime from a Staff Collection : Series You can use an active or retired staff member.
For the following tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
Watch a Historical anime or one with historical elements : Series Historical Elements will refer to the following tags: Historical Period (HoF Checklist), Samurai (aniDB or A-P) and Ancient China (A-P).
Watch an anime where Magic or a Skeleton appears : Series If using the skeleton tag, state the character used; can be main or supporting; must appear on the tag list used (not necessarily on MAL); Additional source on Anime-Planet; State the listing used.
For the following character items, you must state the character(s) used. Unless otherwise stated, they can be main or supporting characters.
If a listing was provided, it must appear listed there (not necessarily on MAL).
If no listing was provided, include a source about it (if necessary) and they must appears listed here on MAL.
Watch an anime with a female main character : Series Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be males.
Watch an anime with a male main character : Series Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be females.
Watch an anime with a female main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as females.
Watch an anime with a male main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as males.
Watch an anime with 5 or more Female supporting characters : Series It can have any amount of main characters and of any gender. As for supporting, it can have others. Just need the requested listed.
Watch an anime with a female main character whose name starts with either K or G : Series Nicknames don't count; Use the Given Name, not the Last Name.
Watch an anime with a character that is an animal : Series Animals aren't the same as mascots, these will refer to regular ones that usually don't talk (or that others don't understand them), don't transform and pretty much are normal. Examples would be cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and so on.
[O] Watch an anime that started airing between 2000 and 2007 : Miami Guns Yes, just one that aired between 2000 and 2007; Series start date must be between January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2007.
[O] Watch an anime with a male main character : Elf-san wa Yaserarenai. (Tomoatsu Naoe) Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be females.
[O] Watch an anime that has a one-word title : Urda It should be an alphabetical word alone, of two letters or more. The word cannot be a symbol, single letter, or number. Titles with punctuation separating words are not allowed.
[O] Watch an anime that fits one of the Theme Tags Challenge : Techno Police 21C (Robots) Specify the themed tag used.
[O] Watch an anime with a female main cast : Oomuro-ke: Dear Friends All characters listed as main should be listed as females.
[O] Watch an anime that contains the first letter of your username : Juubee Ninpuuchou Can be anywhere in the main title - if the first character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[O] Watch an anime with a source that was published 6 or more years ago : Gyo It must have an Adaptation listed here on MAL. The anime source can't be "Original" nor "Unknown", but it can be anything else. For example, a manga or light novel that began its serialization during 2017 and received an anime adaptation during 2023.
[O] Watch a anime with a special character/symbol in one of the titles : Mugen ∞ 15-byou Animation Refers to symbols that aren't commonly used in writing. For example ♥ ☆ ★ ♪ etc. ; Excludes keyboard punctuation marks such as & . , ! ? : ; “ ” ‘ ’ ( ) { } [ ] @ * ~ / – # $
[O] Watch an anime from a studio that was Dissolved : 6 Angels If the anime has more that one studio listed, state the one used; it should have a "Dissolved" date on the studio page (for example, Xebec or Manglobe); Helpful listing of some defunct animation studios.
[O] Watch an anime with a female main character : Toki no Tabibito: Time Stranger (Tetsuko Hayasaka) Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be males.
[O] Watch an anime adapted from a Visual Novel or a Game : Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within Game source does not include card game nor the game theme tag.
[O] Watch an Original anime that began airing between 2010 and 2019 : The End "Source" field must say "Original"; Must have started airing between Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2019; HoF checklist for the Original Challenge, might be of help.
[O] Watch an anime with 23 min. per ep. : Utopa The episode duration must be exactly 23 min.
[O] Watch an anime where Magic or a Skeleton appears : Kanashimi no Belladonna (Magic) If using the skeleton tag, state the character used; can be main or supporting; must appear on the tag list used (not necessarily on MAL); Additional source on Anime-Planet; State the listing used.
[O] Watch a Comedy or Parody TV-series : Musekinin Galaxy☆Tylor The anime used must be a TV type AND also have either, the Comedy or Parody tag.
[O] Watch an Ecchi anime with an R+ rating : Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete The "Rating" field on the entry must say "R+ - Mild Nudity". It's not the same as R or Rx.
[O] Watch an anime with a staff/cast member who was born in 1970 or before : Sin in the Rain (Keiji Fujiwara) State the person used and their role on the anime (they can be anything) ; Their birthday must appear listed on their MAL page; The People page will help in finding someone to use.
[O] Watch an OVA with 6 episodes or more : Angel Cop
[O] Watch an anime made by at least two different studios : Mainichi ga Nichiyoubi Both must appear listed in the "Studios" section of the anime.
[O] Watch an anime with a Voice Actor/Actress who is credited under at least two different characters : Nurse Witch Komugi-chan Magikarte (Ikue Ootani) State the VA used; can be any language.
[O] Watch an anime with episodes that are 15 minutes or less each : Jashin-chan Mame Anime Must have more than one episode.
[X] Watch an anime related to something you previous watched : Series State the previously watched series; Can be a Side Story, Alternative Version/Setting, Summary, etc; Excludes Sequels/Prequels.
For the following genre/theme tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[X] Watch a Battle-Shounen anime : Series Refers to any Shounen tagged anime with battles happening frequently and/or as part of the main plot.
[X] Watch a Harem or Reverse Harem TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Harem or Reverse Harem tag.
[X] Watch an Isekai TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Isekai tag.
[X] Watch a Mystery TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Mystery tag.
[X] Watch a Romance TV-Series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Romance tag.
[X] Watch a Slice of Life Movie : Series The anime used must be a Movie type AND also have the Slice of Life tag.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Winter : Series Began airing during the following months: January, February or March.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Fall : Series Began airing during the following months: October, November or December.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year as another anime used for this difficulty : Series For example: if you used an anime that aired during Winter 2021 for your third item in the same difficulty you want to use this item for, then the new anime must have also started airing during Winter 2021. You can't use the same season/year as an anime you used on a different difficulty; State which item/anime and season/year was used; You can watch them in any order.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year that you joined MAL : Series For example: If you joined MAL in May 2009 then you must watch an anime that started airing in Spring 2009; See the seasonal items for the months corresponding each season.
[X] Watch a TV-type anime that started airing in 1980 or before : Series TV anime before this date can be found in the Ultimate challenge. Includes 1980.
[X] Watch an anime with at least 10 episodes that started airing between 1981 and 1989 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1981 – December 31, 1989.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during last year : Series You must watch an anime that started and finished airing the year before the one you will watch it. If today is in 2022 and you are about to watch it, you have to pick one that aired during 2021. If today (for you) is in 2023, then you'll have to pick one that aired during 2022, and so on.
[X] Watch an anime that started and finished airing in different years : Series The years must appear stated here on MAL, under the Aired field.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing on a matching date : Series That is, the aired date has a matching day and month. It should have aired on any of the following month/day: Jan 01, Feb 02, Mar 03, Apr 04, May 05, Jun 06, Jul 07, Aug 08, Sep 09, Oct 10, Nov 11 or Dec 12.
[X] Watch an anime that finished airing after the publication end date of a listed adaptation : Series You should look under "Related Entries", for any "Adaptation" listed. You will then compare the anime Aired end date vs the adaptation Published end date. If the Adaptation end date is before the Anime end date, you can use that anime. Otherwise it's invalid; If the anime has more than one adaption listed under "Related Entries", state the one used.
[X] Watch an anime with 50 episodes or more of regular duration : Series Episode duration listed on anime page must be at least 16 min. per ep.
[X] Watch an anime with 27 min. per ep. : Series The episode duration must be exactly 27 min.
[X] Watch an anime with only 7 episodes : Series The number of episodes must be exactly 7
[X] Watch an anime with only 10 episodes : Series The number of episodes must be exactly 10
For the following studios items, they can appear listed as Producer or Studio for the anime used.
[X] Watch an anime from one of the club studios based challenges : Series The studios listed as individual items are excluded; Studios listed under the "Studios Based" category, or check the HoF.
Screenshot suggested for the two items above. Must show your username.
[X] Watch an anime rated 7 or higher by 2 club members : Series State the users used and link their profile (or link their post on this challenge). They must have completed the anime used before you. Save a screenshot in case they change their score by inspection. The screenshot can be of their list or of the stats page (if you have them as friend).
[X] Watch an anime that starts with the same last letter of your username : Series The main title must start with the last letter of your username. For example, "SheyCroix" would need an anime whose main title starts with "X"; If the last character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an ONA that has a non-Japanese main title : Series Any language that is not Japanese (English, Chinese, Korean, etc.).
[X] Watch an anime with the color red visible somewhere on the main cover picture : Series Must be the main cover picture shown on MAL; For ideas, check notify.moe listings (1 - 2 - 3). Keep in mind that not every anime listed there is valid.
[X] Watch an anime with the colors pink AND green visible somewhere on one of its cover pictures : Series Both colors must be visible in the same picture; you can use any image under the Pictures tab.
[X] Watch an anime with the same last MAL ID digit as one of your favorite anime : Series State the favorite anime used that appears listed on your profile. The MAL ID refers to the numbers on the address bar when you visit any anime page. For example, the MAL ID of Qing Chi Hong Xiaodou Ba! is "38412". So, if using that one, we need another series whose ID ends in 2.
[X] Watch an anime another club member has already completed for this challenge : Series Must be for a different item than this one; State the user used and link to their post in this challenge.
For the following voice actor/actress items, the VA must appear listed for the anime used here on MAL.
State the character used. It can be main or supporting one.
[X] Watch an anime in which one of your favorite people participated : Series State your favorite person used and their role on the anime used; It can be as part of the cast or the staff; They must appear listed on your profile, under the "People" section; You can include a screenshot of your "Favorites" page in case you change them by inspection (the whole page showing your username). If by inspection time the person used is no longer valid and there's no screenshot added, it will be instantly invalidated.
[X] Watch an anime with the same sound director as one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; State the "Sound Director" used. The person used must have the same role in both anime, your favorite and the new one used; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch a a series recommended to one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; The used anime must appear under the "Recommendations" tab for the series previously watched; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch an anime recommended to you by MAL or Anime+ : Series Screenshot of the recommendation showing your username is required.
[X] Watch an anime from a Series Collection : Series Series Collection are not the same as Franchise Based challenges; You can use any collection listed.
[X] Watch an anime from a Staff Collection : Series Refers to our club collection; You can use an active or retired staff member.
For the following tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[X] Watch a Historical anime or one with historical elements : Series Historical Elements will refer to the following tags: Historical Period (HoF Checklist), Samurai (aniDB or A-P) and Ancient China (A-P).
For the following character items, you must state the character(s) used. Unless otherwise stated, they can be main or supporting characters.
If a listing was provided, it must appear listed there (not necessarily on MAL).
If no listing was provided, include a source about it (if necessary) and they must appears listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as males.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character whose name starts with either K or G : Series Nicknames don't count; Use the Given Name, not the Last Name.
[X] Watch an anime with two main characters that are related to each other : Series At least two main characters must be family (ie. parents, son, daughter, uncle, aunt, cousin, grand-father/-mother, etc); You must include evidence of this. It can be the character page here on MAL, anidb, anime-planet, wiki or any other reliable place; Adopted family is valid, if there's evidence about it.
[X] Watch an anime with a character that is an animal : Series Animals aren't the same as mascots, these will refer to regular ones that usually don't talk (or that others don't understand them), don't transform and pretty much are normal. Examples would be cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and so on.
[✔] Watch an anime that started and finished airing in different years : Cool Doji Danshi The years must appear stated here on MAL, under the Aired field.
[X] Watch a stand-alone anime : Series Does not have any series listed under "Related Anime", "Adaptation" are okay.
[X] Watch an anime related to something you previous watched : Series State the previously watched series; Can be a Side Story, Alternative Version/Setting, Summary, etc; Excludes Sequels/Prequels.
For the following genre/theme tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[X] Watch a Battle-Shounen anime : Series Refers to any Shounen tagged anime with battles happening frequently and/or as part of the main plot.
[X] Watch an Ecchi anime with an R+ rating : Series The "Rating" field on the entry must say "R+ - Mild Nudity". It's not the same as R or Rx.
[X] Watch an Adventure TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Adventure tag.
[X] Watch a Harem or Reverse Harem TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Harem or Reverse Harem tag.
[X] Watch an Isekai TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Isekai tag.
[X] Watch a Mystery TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Mystery tag.
[X] Watch a Romance TV-Series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Romance tag.
[X] Watch a Slice of Life Movie : Series The anime used must be a Movie type AND also have the Slice of Life tag.
[X] Watch a Comedy or Parody TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have either, the Comedy or Parody tag.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Winter : Series Began airing during the following months: January, February or March.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Spring : Series Began airing during the following months: April, May or June.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Summer : Series Began airing during the following months: July, August or September.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year as another anime used for this difficulty : Series For example: if you used an anime that aired during Winter 2021 for your third item in the same difficulty you want to use this item for, then the new anime must have also started airing during Winter 2021. You can't use the same season/year as an anime you used on a different difficulty; State which item/anime and season/year was used; You can watch them in any order.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year that you joined MAL : Series For example: If you joined MAL in May 2009 then you must watch an anime that started airing in Spring 2009; See the seasonal items for the months corresponding each season.
[X] Watch an anime that aired on the 17th day : Series Any month/year.
[X] Watch a TV-type anime that started airing in 1980 or before : Series TV anime before this date can be found in the Ultimate challenge. Includes 1980.
[X] Watch an OVA or Movie that started airing in 2000 or before : Series
[X] Watch an anime with at least 10 episodes that started airing between 1981 and 1989 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1981 – December 31, 1989.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 1990 and 1999 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1999.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 2000 and 2007 : Series Yes, just one that aired between 2000 and 2007; Series start date must be between January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2007.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during 2020 : Series Must have started and finished airing during 2020.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during last year : Series You must watch an anime that started and finished airing the year before the one you will watch it. If today is in 2022 and you are about to watch it, you have to pick one that aired during 2021. If today (for you) is in 2023, then you'll have to pick one that aired during 2022, and so on.
[X] Watch an Original anime that began airing between 2010 and 2019 : Series "Source" field must say "Original"; Must have started airing between Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2019; HoF checklist for the Original Challenge, might be of help.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing on a matching date : Series That is, the aired date has a matching day and month. It should have aired on any of the following month/day: Jan 01, Feb 02, Mar 03, Apr 04, May 05, Jun 06, Jul 07, Aug 08, Sep 09, Oct 10, Nov 11 or Dec 12.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Manga : Series Does not include 4-koma manga, web manga or digital manga.
[X] Watch a anime adapted from a 4-koma Manga or Web Manga : Series Does not include Manga.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Visual Novel or a Game : Series Game source does not include card game nor the game theme tag.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Novel or Light Novel : Series Does not include Book, Visual Novel, Web Novel or Picture Book.
[X] Watch an anime with a source that was published 6 or more years ago : Series It must have an Adaptation listed here on MAL. The anime source can't be "Original" nor "Unknown", but it can be anything else. For example, a manga or light novel that began its serialization during 2017 and received an anime adaptation during 2023.
[X] Watch an anime that finished airing after the publication end date of a listed adaptation : Series You should look under "Related Entries", for any "Adaptation" listed. You will then compare the anime Aired end date vs the adaptation Published end date. If the Adaptation end date is before the Anime end date, you can use that anime. Otherwise it's invalid; If the anime has more than one adaption listed under "Related Entries", state the one used.
[X] Watch an anime with 50 episodes or more of regular duration : Series Episode duration listed on anime page must be at least 16 min. per ep.
[X] Watch an anime with episodes that are 15 minutes or less each : Series Must have more than one episode.
[X] Watch an anime with 23 min. per ep. : Series The episode duration must be exactly 23 min.
[X] Watch an anime with 27 min. per ep. : Series The episode duration must be exactly 27 min.
[X] Watch an anime with only 7 episodes : Series The number of episodes must be exactly 7
For the following studios items, they can appear listed as Producer or Studio for the anime used.
[X] Watch an anime made by at least two different studios : Series Both must appear listed in the "Studios" section of the anime.
[X] Watch an anime from a studio that was Dissolved : Series If the anime has more that one studio listed, state the one used; it should have a "Dissolved" date on the studio page (for example, Xebec or Manglobe); Helpful listing of some defunct animation studios.
[X] Watch an anime from one of the club studios based challenges : Series The studios listed as individual items are excluded; Studios listed under the "Studios Based" category, or check the HoF.
[X] Watch an anime rated lower than 6.00 : Series Screenshot suggested for the two items above. Must show your username.
[X] Watch an anime rated 7 or higher by 2 club members : Series State the users used and link their profile (or link their post on this challenge). They must have completed the anime used before you. Save a screenshot in case they change their score by inspection. The screenshot can be of their list or of the stats page (if you have them as friend).
[X] Watch an anime that contains the first letter of your username : Series Can be anywhere in the main title - if the first character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an anime that starts with the same last letter of your username : Series The main title must start with the last letter of your username. For example, "SheyCroix" would need an anime whose main title starts with "X"; If the last character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an ONA that has a non-Japanese main title : Series Any language that is not Japanese (English, Chinese, Korean, etc.).
[X] Watch an anime that has a one-word title : Series It should be an alphabetical word alone, of two letters or more. The word cannot be a symbol, single letter, or number. Titles with punctuation separating words are not allowed.
[X] Watch a anime with a special character/symbol in one of the titles : Series Refers to symbols that aren't commonly used in writing. For example ♥ ☆ ★ ♪ etc. ; Excludes keyboard punctuation marks such as & . , ! ? : ; “ ” ‘ ’ ( ) { } [ ] @ * ~ / – # $
[X] Watch an anime with the color red visible somewhere on the main cover picture : Series Must be the main cover picture shown on MAL; For ideas, check notify.moe listings (1 - 2 - 3). Keep in mind that not every anime listed there is valid.
[X] Watch an anime with the colors pink AND green visible somewhere on one of its cover pictures : Series Both colors must be visible in the same picture; you can use any image under the Pictures tab.
[X] Watch an anime with the same last MAL ID digit as one of your favorite anime : Series State the favorite anime used that appears listed on your profile. The MAL ID refers to the numbers on the address bar when you visit any anime page. For example, the MAL ID of Qing Chi Hong Xiaodou Ba! is "38412". So, if using that one, we need another series whose ID ends in 2.
[X] Watch an anime another club member has already completed for this challenge : Series Must be for a different item than this one; State the user used and link to their post in this challenge.
For the following voice actor/actress items, the VA must appear listed for the anime used here on MAL.
State the character used. It can be main or supporting one.
[X] Watch an anime with a Voice Actor/Actress who is credited under at least two different characters : Series State the VA used; can be any language.
[X] Watch an anime with a staff/cast member who was born in 1970 or before : Series State the person used and their role on the anime (they can be anything) ; Their birthday must appear listed on their MAL page; The People page will help in finding someone to use.
[X] Watch an anime in which one of your favorite people participated : Series State your favorite person used and their role on the anime used; It can be as part of the cast or the staff; They must appear listed on your profile, under the "People" section; You can include a screenshot of your "Favorites" page in case you change them by inspection (the whole page showing your username). If by inspection time the person used is no longer valid and there's no screenshot added, it will be instantly invalidated.
[X] Watch an anime with the same sound director as one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; State the "Sound Director" used. The person used must have the same role in both anime, your favorite and the new one used; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch a a series recommended to one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; The used anime must appear under the "Recommendations" tab for the series previously watched; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch an anime recommended to you by MAL or Anime+ : Series Screenshot of the recommendation showing your username is required.
[X] Watch an anime from a Creators Collection : Series Specify the collection used.
[X] Watch an anime from a Series Collection : Series Series Collection are not the same as Franchise Based challenges; You can use any collection listed.
[X] Watch an anime from a Staff Collection : Series Refers to our club collection; You can use an active or retired staff member.
For the following tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[X] Watch a Historical anime or one with historical elements : Series Historical Elements will refer to the following tags: Historical Period (HoF Checklist), Samurai (aniDB or A-P) and Ancient China (A-P).
[X] Watch an anime where Magic or a Skeleton appears : Series If using the skeleton tag, state the character used; can be main or supporting; must appear on the tag list used (not necessarily on MAL); Additional source on Anime-Planet; State the listing used.
[X] Watch an anime where a Mascot appears : Series
[X] Watch an anime that fits one of the Theme Tags Challenge : Series Specify the themed tag used.
For the following character items, you must state the character(s) used. Unless otherwise stated, they can be main or supporting characters.
If a listing was provided, it must appear listed there (not necessarily on MAL).
If no listing was provided, include a source about it (if necessary) and they must appears listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character : Series Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be males.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main character : Series Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be females.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as females.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as males.
[X] Watch an anime with 5 or more Female supporting characters : Series It can have any amount of main characters and of any gender. As for supporting, it can have others. Just need the requested listed.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character whose name starts with either K or G : Series Nicknames don't count; Use the Given Name, not the Last Name.
[X] Watch an anime with two main characters that are related to each other : Series At least two main characters must be family (ie. parents, son, daughter, uncle, aunt, cousin, grand-father/-mother, etc); You must include evidence of this. It can be the character page here on MAL, anidb, anime-planet, wiki or any other reliable place; Adopted family is valid, if there's evidence about it.
[X] Watch an anime with a character that is an animal : Series Animals aren't the same as mascots, these will refer to regular ones that usually don't talk (or that others don't understand them), don't transform and pretty much are normal. Examples would be cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and so on.
[X] Watch a stand-alone anime : Series Does not have any series listed under "Related Anime", "Adaptation" are okay.
[X] Watch an anime related to something you previous watched : Series State the previously watched series; Can be a Side Story, Alternative Version/Setting, Summary, etc; Excludes Sequels/Prequels.
[X] Watch a sequel to a series you have previously watched : Series State the previously watched series.
For the following genre/theme tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[X] Watch a Battle-Shounen anime : Series Refers to any Shounen tagged anime with battles happening frequently and/or as part of the main plot.
[X] Watch an Ecchi anime with an R+ rating : Series The "Rating" field on the entry must say "R+ - Mild Nudity". It's not the same as R or Rx.
[X] Watch an Adventure TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Adventure tag.
[X] Watch a Harem or Reverse Harem TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Harem or Reverse Harem tag.
[X] Watch an Isekai TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Isekai tag.
[X] Watch a Mystery TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Mystery tag.
[X] Watch a Romance TV-Series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Romance tag.
[X] Watch a Slice of Life Movie : Series The anime used must be a Movie type AND also have the Slice of Life tag.
[X] Watch a Comedy or Parody TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have either, the Comedy or Parody tag.
[X] Watch an anime with 4 or less MAL tags : Series Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime with 5 or more MAL tags : Series Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Winter : Series Began airing during the following months: January, February or March.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Spring : Series Began airing during the following months: April, May or June.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Summer : Series Began airing during the following months: July, August or September.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Fall : Series Began airing during the following months: October, November or December.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year as another anime used for this difficulty : Series For example: if you used an anime that aired during Winter 2021 for your third item in the same difficulty you want to use this item for, then the new anime must have also started airing during Winter 2021. You can't use the same season/year as an anime you used on a different difficulty; State which item/anime and season/year was used; You can watch them in any order.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year that you joined MAL : Series For example: If you joined MAL in May 2009 then you must watch an anime that started airing in Spring 2009; See the seasonal items for the months corresponding each season.
[X] Watch an anime that aired on the 17th day : Series Any month/year.
[X] Watch a TV-type anime that started airing in 1980 or before : Series TV anime before this date can be found in the Ultimate challenge. Includes 1980.
[X] Watch an OVA or Movie that started airing in 2000 or before : Series
[X] Watch an anime with at least 10 episodes that started airing between 1981 and 1989 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1981 – December 31, 1989.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 1990 and 1999 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1999.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 2000 and 2007 : Series Yes, just one that aired between 2000 and 2007; Series start date must be between January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2007.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during 2020 : Series Must have started and finished airing during 2020.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during last year : Series You must watch an anime that started and finished airing the year before the one you will watch it. If today is in 2022 and you are about to watch it, you have to pick one that aired during 2021. If today (for you) is in 2023, then you'll have to pick one that aired during 2022, and so on.
[X] Watch an Original anime that began airing between 2010 and 2019 : Series "Source" field must say "Original"; Must have started airing between Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2019; HoF checklist for the Original Challenge, might be of help.
[X] Watch an anime that started and finished airing in different years : Series The years must appear stated here on MAL, under the Aired field.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing on a matching date : Series That is, the aired date has a matching day and month. It should have aired on any of the following month/day: Jan 01, Feb 02, Mar 03, Apr 04, May 05, Jun 06, Jul 07, Aug 08, Sep 09, Oct 10, Nov 11 or Dec 12.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Manga : Series Does not include 4-koma manga, web manga or digital manga.
[X] Watch a anime adapted from a 4-koma Manga or Web Manga : Series Does not include Manga.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Visual Novel or a Game : Series Game source does not include card game nor the game theme tag.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Novel or Light Novel : Series Does not include Book, Visual Novel, Web Novel or Picture Book.
[X] Watch an anime with a source that was published 6 or more years ago : Series It must have an Adaptation listed here on MAL. The anime source can't be "Original" nor "Unknown", but it can be anything else. For example, a manga or light novel that began its serialization during 2017 and received an anime adaptation during 2023.
[X] Watch an anime that finished airing after the publication end date of a listed adaptation : Series You should look under "Related Entries", for any "Adaptation" listed. You will then compare the anime Aired end date vs the adaptation Published end date. If the Adaptation end date is before the Anime end date, you can use that anime. Otherwise it's invalid; If the anime has more than one adaption listed under "Related Entries", state the one used.
[X] Watch an anime with 50 episodes or more of regular duration : Series Episode duration listed on anime page must be at least 16 min. per ep.
[X] Watch an anime with episodes that are 15 minutes or less each : Series Must have more than one episode.
[X] Watch an anime with 23 min. per ep. : Series The episode duration must be exactly 23 min.
[X] Watch an anime with 27 min. per ep. : Series The episode duration must be exactly 27 min.
[X] Watch an anime with only 7 episodes : Series The number of episodes must be exactly 7
[X] Watch an anime with only 10 episodes : Series The number of episodes must be exactly 10
For the following studios items, they can appear listed as Producer or Studio for the anime used.
[X] Watch an anime made by at least two different studios : Series Both must appear listed in the "Studios" section of the anime.
[X] Watch an anime from a studio that was Dissolved : Series If the anime has more that one studio listed, state the one used; it should have a "Dissolved" date on the studio page (for example, Xebec or Manglobe); Helpful listing of some defunct animation studios.
[X] Watch an anime from one of the club studios based challenges : Series The studios listed as individual items are excluded; Studios listed under the "Studios Based" category, or check the HoF.
[X] Watch an anime rated lower than 6.00 : Series Screenshot suggested for the two items above. Must show your username.
[X] Watch an anime rated 7 or higher by 2 club members : Series State the users used and link their profile (or link their post on this challenge). They must have completed the anime used before you. Save a screenshot in case they change their score by inspection. The screenshot can be of their list or of the stats page (if you have them as friend).
[X] Watch an anime that contains the first letter of your username : Series Can be anywhere in the main title - if the first character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an anime that starts with the same last letter of your username : Series The main title must start with the last letter of your username. For example, "SheyCroix" would need an anime whose main title starts with "X"; If the last character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an ONA that has a non-Japanese main title : Series Any language that is not Japanese (English, Chinese, Korean, etc.).
[X] Watch an anime that has a one-word title : Series It should be an alphabetical word alone, of two letters or more. The word cannot be a symbol, single letter, or number. Titles with punctuation separating words are not allowed.
[X] Watch a anime with a special character/symbol in one of the titles : Series Refers to symbols that aren't commonly used in writing. For example ♥ ☆ ★ ♪ etc. ; Excludes keyboard punctuation marks such as & . , ! ? : ; “ ” ‘ ’ ( ) { } [ ] @ * ~ / – # $
[X] Watch an anime with the color red visible somewhere on the main cover picture : Series Must be the main cover picture shown on MAL; For ideas, check notify.moe listings (1 - 2 - 3). Keep in mind that not every anime listed there is valid.
[X] Watch an anime with the colors pink AND green visible somewhere on one of its cover pictures : Series Both colors must be visible in the same picture; you can use any image under the Pictures tab.
[X] Watch an anime with the same last MAL ID digit as one of your favorite anime : Series State the favorite anime used that appears listed on your profile. The MAL ID refers to the numbers on the address bar when you visit any anime page. For example, the MAL ID of Qing Chi Hong Xiaodou Ba! is "38412". So, if using that one, we need another series whose ID ends in 2.
[X] Watch an anime another club member has already completed for this challenge : Series Must be for a different item than this one; State the user used and link to their post in this challenge.
For the following voice actor/actress items, the VA must appear listed for the anime used here on MAL.
State the character used. It can be main or supporting one.
[X] Watch an anime with a Voice Actor/Actress who is credited under at least two different characters : Series State the VA used; can be any language.
[X] Watch an anime with a staff/cast member who was born in 1970 or before : Series State the person used and their role on the anime (they can be anything) ; Their birthday must appear listed on their MAL page; The People page will help in finding someone to use.
[X] Watch an anime in which one of your favorite people participated : Series State your favorite person used and their role on the anime used; It can be as part of the cast or the staff; They must appear listed on your profile, under the "People" section; You can include a screenshot of your "Favorites" page in case you change them by inspection (the whole page showing your username). If by inspection time the person used is no longer valid and there's no screenshot added, it will be instantly invalidated.
[X] Watch an anime with the same sound director as one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; State the "Sound Director" used. The person used must have the same role in both anime, your favorite and the new one used; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch a a series recommended to one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; The used anime must appear under the "Recommendations" tab for the series previously watched; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch an anime recommended to you by MAL or Anime+ : Series Screenshot of the recommendation showing your username is required.
[X] Watch an anime from a Creators Collection : Series Specify the collection used.
[X] Watch an anime from a Series Collection : Series Series Collection are not the same as Franchise Based challenges; You can use any collection listed.
[X] Watch an anime from a Staff Collection : Series Refers to our club collection; You can use an active or retired staff member.
For the following tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[X] Watch a Historical anime or one with historical elements : Series Historical Elements will refer to the following tags: Historical Period (HoF Checklist), Samurai (aniDB or A-P) and Ancient China (A-P).
[X] Watch an anime where Magic or a Skeleton appears : Series If using the skeleton tag, state the character used; can be main or supporting; must appear on the tag list used (not necessarily on MAL); Additional source on Anime-Planet; State the listing used.
[X] Watch an anime where a Mascot appears : Series
[X] Watch an anime that fits one of the Theme Tags Challenge : Series Specify the themed tag used.
For the following character items, you must state the character(s) used. Unless otherwise stated, they can be main or supporting characters.
If a listing was provided, it must appear listed there (not necessarily on MAL).
If no listing was provided, include a source about it (if necessary) and they must appears listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character : Series Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be males.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main character : Series Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be females.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as females.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as males.
[X] Watch an anime with 5 or more Female supporting characters : Series It can have any amount of main characters and of any gender. As for supporting, it can have others. Just need the requested listed.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character whose name starts with either K or G : Series Nicknames don't count; Use the Given Name, not the Last Name.
[X] Watch an anime with two main characters that are related to each other : Series At least two main characters must be family (ie. parents, son, daughter, uncle, aunt, cousin, grand-father/-mother, etc); You must include evidence of this. It can be the character page here on MAL, anidb, anime-planet, wiki or any other reliable place; Adopted family is valid, if there's evidence about it.
[X] Watch an anime with a character that is an animal : Series Animals aren't the same as mascots, these will refer to regular ones that usually don't talk (or that others don't understand them), don't transform and pretty much are normal. Examples would be cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and so on.
Anime Milestones(More milestones listed on Profile.)
200 Completed = Sword Art Online II (09.02.2024)
300 Completed = Mameshiba (12.27.2024)
400 Completed = Kimi no Na wa. (06.27.2025)
30 Days = 06.06.2024
40 Days = 09.27.2024
50 Days = 04.01.2025
Staff Favorite Items Challenge
Easy 0/10 | Medium 0/20 | Hard 0/30 | Conquered 40/40
Starting Date: Jan 05, 2025 Ending Date:
[X] Watch an anime with the same last MAL ID digit as one of your favorite anime : Haikyuu!! Tokushuu! Haru-kou Volley ni Kaketa Seishun | Bakemonogatari State the favorite anime used that appears listed on your profile. The MAL ID refers to the numbers on the address bar when you visit any anime page. For example, the MAL ID of Qing Chi Hong Xiaodou Ba! is "38412". So, if using that one, we need another series whose ID ends in 2.
[X] Watch an anime with 50 episodes or more of regular duration : Hunter x Hunter Episode duration listed on anime page must be at least 16 min. per ep.
[X] Watch an anime related to something you previous watched : Haikyuu!! Quest Picture Drama | Haikyuu!! State the previously watched series; Can be a Side Story, Alternative Version/Setting, Summary, etc; Excludes Sequels/Prequels.
[X] Watch an anime that started and finished airing in different years : Girls & Panzer The years must appear stated here on MAL, under the Aired field.
[X] Watch an anime that finished airing after the publication end date of a listed adaptation : Ping Pong the Animation You should look under "Related Entries", for any "Adaptation" listed. You will then compare the anime Aired end date vs the adaptation Published end date. If the Adaptation end date is before the Anime end date, you can use that anime. Otherwise it's invalid; If the anime has more than one adaption listed under "Related Entries", state the one used.
[X] Watch an anime with the colors pink AND green visible somewhere on one of its cover pictures : Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku | Image 1 Both colors must be visible in the same picture; you can use any image under the Pictures tab.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year as another anime used for this difficulty : Sorairo Utility (TV) | Same Season as: Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku | Winter 2025 For example: if you used an anime that aired during Winter 2021 for your third item in the same difficulty you want to use this item for, then the new anime must have also started airing during Winter 2021. You can't use the same season/year as an anime you used on a different difficulty; State which item/anime and season/year was used; You can watch them in any order.
[X] Watch a anime with a special character/symbol in one of the titles : SK∞ OVA: Extra Part Refers to symbols that aren't commonly used in writing. For example ♥ ☆ ★ ♪ etc. ; Excludes keyboard punctuation marks such as & . , ! ? : ; “ ” ‘ ’ ( ) { } [ ] @ * ~ / – # $
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during last year : Haikyuu!! Movie: Gomisuteba no Kessen You must watch an anime that started and finished airing the year before the one you will watch it. If today is in 2022 and you are about to watch it, you have to pick one that aired during 2021. If today (for you) is in 2023, then you'll have to pick one that aired during 2022, and so on.
[X] Watch an anime with the color red visible somewhere on the main cover picture : Garden of Remembrance | Image 2 Must be the main cover picture shown on MAL; For ideas, check notify.moe listings (1 - 2 - 3). Keep in mind that not every anime listed there is valid.
[X] Watch an anime where Magic or a Skeleton appears : Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo | Magic If using the skeleton tag, state the character used; can be main or supporting; must appear on the tag list used (not necessarily on MAL); Additional source on Anime-Planet; State the listing used.
[X] Watch an anime with two main characters that are related to each other : Arve Rezzle: Kikaijikake no Yousei-tachi | Mikage Shiki & Mikage Remu | Adoptive siblings | Source: Mikage Shiki's MAL page At least two main characters must be family (ie. parents, son, daughter, uncle, aunt, cousin, grand-father/-mother, etc); You must include evidence of this. It can be the character page here on MAL, anidb, anime-planet, wiki or any other reliable place; Adopted family is valid, if there's evidence about it.
[X] Watch an anime with 5 or more Female supporting characters : Dungeon Meshi | Rinsha Fana, Inutade, Izutsumi, Namari, Falin Touden It can have any amount of main characters and of any gender. As for supporting, it can have others. Just need the requested listed.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character : Redline | Sonoshee McLaren Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be males.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main character : Haikyuu!! Movie 1: Owari to Hajimari | Kageyama Tobio Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be females.
[X] Watch an anime with a character that is an animal : Yoru wa Neko to Issho | Kyuruga Animals aren't the same as mascots, these will refer to regular ones that usually don't talk (or that others don't understand them), don't transform and pretty much are normal. Examples would be cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and so on.
[X] Watch a Historical anime or one with historical elements : Mononoke | Historical Historical Elements will refer to the following tags: Historical Period (HoF Checklist), Samurai (aniDB or A-P) and Ancient China (A-P).
[X] Watch an anime another club member has already completed for this challenge : 1001 Nights | Yoko_k Must be for a different item than this one; State the user used and link to their post in this challenge.
[X] Watch a Battle-Shounen anime : Series Refers to any Shounen tagged anime with battles happening frequently and/or as part of the main plot.
[X] Watch an Adventure TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Adventure tag.
[X] Watch a Harem or Reverse Harem TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Harem or Reverse Harem tag.
[X] Watch an Isekai TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Isekai tag.
[X] Watch a Mystery TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Mystery tag.
[X] Watch a Slice of Life Movie : Series The anime used must be a Movie type AND also have the Slice of Life tag.
[X] Watch a Comedy or Parody TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have either, the Comedy or Parody tag.
[X] Watch an anime with 4 or less MAL tags : Series Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime with 5 or more MAL tags : Series Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Winter : Series Began airing during the following months: January, February or March.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Spring : Series Began airing during the following months: April, May or June.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Summer : Series Began airing during the following months: July, August or September.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Fall : Series Began airing during the following months: October, November or December.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year that you joined MAL : Series For example: If you joined MAL in May 2009 then you must watch an anime that started airing in Spring 2009; See the seasonal items for the months corresponding each season.
[X] Watch an anime that aired on the 17th day : Series Any month/year.
[X] Watch a TV-type anime that started airing in 1980 or before : Series TV anime before this date can be found in the Ultimate challenge. Includes 1980.
[X] Watch an OVA or Movie that started airing in 2000 or before : Series
[X] Watch an anime with at least 10 episodes that started airing between 1981 and 1989 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1981 – December 31, 1989.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 1990 and 1999 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1999.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 2000 and 2007 : Series Yes, just one that aired between 2000 and 2007; Series start date must be between January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2007.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during 2020 : Series Must have started and finished airing during 2020.
[X] Watch an Original anime that began airing between 2010 and 2019 : Series "Source" field must say "Original"; Must have started airing between Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2019; HoF checklist for the Original Challenge, might be of help.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing on a matching date : Series That is, the aired date has a matching day and month. It should have aired on any of the following month/day: Jan 01, Feb 02, Mar 03, Apr 04, May 05, Jun 06, Jul 07, Aug 08, Sep 09, Oct 10, Nov 11 or Dec 12.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Manga : Series Does not include 4-koma manga, web manga or digital manga.
[X] Watch a anime adapted from a 4-koma Manga or Web Manga : Series Does not include Manga.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Visual Novel or a Game : Series Game source does not include card game nor the game theme tag.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Novel or Light Novel : Series Does not include Book, Visual Novel, Web Novel or Picture Book.
[X] Watch an anime with a source that was published 6 or more years ago : Series It must have an Adaptation listed here on MAL. The anime source can't be "Original" nor "Unknown", but it can be anything else. For example, a manga or light novel that began its serialization during 2017 and received an anime adaptation during 2023.
[X] Watch an anime with episodes that are 15 minutes or less each : Series Must have more than one episode.
[X] Watch an anime with 23 min. per ep. : Series The episode duration must be exactly 23 min.
[X] Watch an anime with 27 min. per ep. : Series The episode duration must be exactly 27 min.
[X] Watch an anime with only 7 episodes : Series The number of episodes must be exactly 7
[X] Watch an anime with only 10 episodes : Series The number of episodes must be exactly 10
For the following studios items, they can appear listed as Producer or Studio for the anime used.
[X] Watch an anime from a studio that was Dissolved : Series If the anime has more that one studio listed, state the one used; it should have a "Dissolved" date on the studio page (for example, Xebec or Manglobe); Helpful listing of some defunct animation studios.
[X] Watch an anime from one of the club studios based challenges : Series The studios listed as individual items are excluded; Studios listed under the "Studios Based" category, or check the HoF.
[X] Watch an anime rated lower than 6.00 : Series Screenshot suggested for the two items above. Must show your username.
[X] Watch an anime rated 7 or higher by 2 club members : Series State the users used and link their profile (or link their post on this challenge). They must have completed the anime used before you. Save a screenshot in case they change their score by inspection. The screenshot can be of their list or of the stats page (if you have them as friend).
[X] Watch an anime that contains the first letter of your username : Series Can be anywhere in the main title - if the first character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an anime that starts with the same last letter of your username : Series The main title must start with the last letter of your username. For example, "SheyCroix" would need an anime whose main title starts with "X"; If the last character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an ONA that has a non-Japanese main title : Series Any language that is not Japanese (English, Chinese, Korean, etc.).
[X] Watch an anime that has a one-word title : Series It should be an alphabetical word alone, of two letters or more. The word cannot be a symbol, single letter, or number. Titles with punctuation separating words are not allowed.
For the following voice actor/actress items, the VA must appear listed for the anime used here on MAL.
State the character used. It can be main or supporting one.
[X] Watch an anime with a Voice Actor/Actress who is credited under at least two different characters : Series State the VA used; can be any language.
[X] Watch an anime with a staff/cast member who was born in 1970 or before : Series State the person used and their role on the anime (they can be anything) ; Their birthday must appear listed on their MAL page; The People page will help in finding someone to use.
[X] Watch an anime in which one of your favorite people participated : Series State your favorite person used and their role on the anime used; It can be as part of the cast or the staff; They must appear listed on your profile, under the "People" section; You can include a screenshot of your "Favorites" page in case you change them by inspection (the whole page showing your username). If by inspection time the person used is no longer valid and there's no screenshot added, it will be instantly invalidated.
[X] Watch an anime with the same sound director as one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; State the "Sound Director" used. The person used must have the same role in both anime, your favorite and the new one used; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch a a series recommended to one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; The used anime must appear under the "Recommendations" tab for the series previously watched; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch an anime recommended to you by MAL or Anime+ : Series Screenshot of the recommendation showing your username is required.
[X] Watch an anime from a Creators Collection : Series Specify the collection used.
[X] Watch an anime from a Series Collection : Series Series Collection are not the same as Franchise Based challenges; You can use any collection listed.
[X] Watch an anime from a Staff Collection : Series Refers to our club collection; You can use an active or retired staff member.
For the following tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[X] Watch an anime that fits one of the Theme Tags Challenge : Series Specify the themed tag used.
For the following character items, you must state the character(s) used. Unless otherwise stated, they can be main or supporting characters.
If a listing was provided, it must appear listed there (not necessarily on MAL).
If no listing was provided, include a source about it (if necessary) and they must appears listed here on MAL.
[✔] Watch an OVA with 6 episodes or more : Digital Juice
[✔] Watch a stand-alone anime : Gimai Seikatsu Does not have any series listed under "Related Anime", "Adaptation" are okay.
[✔] Watch an anime related to something you previous watched : Yuru Camp△ Specials State the previously watched series; Can be a Side Story, Alternative Version/Setting, Summary, etc; Excludes Sequels/Prequels. Parent Story: Yuru Camp△
[✔] Watch a sequel to a series you have previously watched : Yuru Camp△ Season 2 State the previously watched series; Yuru Camp△
For the following genre/theme tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[✔] Watch an Ecchi anime with an R+ rating : Dogeza de Tanondemita The "Rating" field on the entry must say "R+ - Mild Nudity". It's not the same as R or Rx.
[✔] Watch an anime that started airing in Winter : Heya Camp△ Began airing during the following months: January, February or March.
[✔] Watch an anime that started airing in Spring : Yuru Camp△ Season 3 Specials Began airing during the following months: April, May or June.
[✔] Watch an anime that started airing in Summer : Gokicha!! Began airing during the following months: July, August or September.
[✔] Watch an anime that started airing in Fall : Bikkurimen Began airing during the following months: October, November or December.
[✔] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year as another anime used for this difficulty : Salaryman ga Isekai ni Ittara Shitennou ni Natta Hanashi For example: if you used an anime that aired during Winter 2021 for your third item in the same difficulty you want to use this item for, then the new anime must have also started airing during Winter 2021. You can't use the same season/year as an anime you used on a different difficulty; State which item/anime and season/year was used; You can watch them in any order. Izure Saikyou no Renkinjutsushi? - Winter 2025
[✔] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year that you joined MAL : Layton Mystery Tanteisha: Katri no Nazotoki File For example: If you joined MAL in May 2009 then you must watch an anime that started airing in Spring 2009; See the seasonal items for the months corresponding each season.
[✔] Watch a TV-type anime that started airing in 1980 or before : Mach GoGoGo TV anime before this date can be found in the Ultimate challenge. Includes 1980.
[✔] Watch an anime that started airing between 2000 and 2007 : Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution Yes, just one that aired between 2000 and 2007; Series start date must be between January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2007.
[✔] Watch an anime that aired completely during last year : Quanzhi Gaoshou 3 You must watch an anime that started and finished airing the year before the one you will watch it. If today is in 2022 and you are about to watch it, you have to pick one that aired during 2021. If today (for you) is in 2025, then you'll have to pick one that aired during 2024, and so on.
[✔] Watch an anime that started and finished airing in different years : Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii OVA The years must appear stated here on MAL, under the Aired field.
[✔] Watch an anime adapted from a Manga : Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru Does not include 4-koma manga, web manga or digital manga.
[✔] Watch an anime adapted from a Visual Novel or a Game : Tears to Tiara Game source does not include card game nor the game theme tag.
[✔] Watch an anime adapted from a Novel or Light Novel : Jiandao Di Yi Xian Does not include Book, Visual Novel, Web Novel or Picture Book.
[✔] Watch an anime with a source that was published 6 or more years ago : Izure Saikyou no Renkinjutsushi? It must have an Adaptation listed here on MAL. The anime source can't be "Original" nor "Unknown", but it can be anything else. For example, a manga or light novel that began its serialization during 2018 and received an anime adaptation during 2025.
[✔] Watch an anime that finished airing after the publication end date of a listed adaptation : Chi. Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite You should look under "Related Entries", for any "Adaptation" listed. You will then compare the anime Aired end date vs the adaptation Published end date. If the Adaptation end date is before the Anime end date, you can use that anime. Otherwise it's invalid; If the anime has more than one adaption listed under "Related Entries", state the one used.
[✔] Watch an anime with episodes that are 15 minutes or less each : Wan Jie Du Zun 2nd Season Must have more than one episode.
Starting Date: 2025-02-20 Ending Date: 2025-06-28 Hard 30/30
[✔] Watch an Original anime that began airing between 2010 and 2019 : Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko: Everything Flows "Source" field must say "Original"; Must have started airing between Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2019; HoF checklist for the Original Challenge, might be of help.
[✔] Watch an anime from a studio that was Dissolved : Petit Eva: Evangelion@School If the anime has more that one studio listed, state the one used; it should have a "Dissolved" date on the studio page (for example, Xebec or Manglobe); Helpful listing of some defunct animation studios. Xebec
[✔] Watch an ONA that has a non-Japanese main title : Jian Yu Feng Yun 3rd Season Any language that is not Japanese (English, Chinese, Korean, etc.).
[✔] Watch an anime with the same last MAL ID digit as one of your favorite anime : Jue Shi Wu Hun State the favorite anime used that appears listed on your profile. The MAL ID refers to the numbers on the address bar when you visit any anime page. For example, the MAL ID of Qing Chi Hong Xiaodou Ba! is "38412". So, if using that one, we need another series whose ID ends in 2. "Yofukashi no Uta" - 6
For the following voice actor/actress items, the VA must appear listed for the anime used here on MAL.
State the character used. It can be main or supporting one.
[✔] Watch an anime with a staff/cast member who was born in 1970 or before : Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata State the person used and their role on the anime (they can be anything) ; Their birthday must appear listed on their MAL page; The People page will help in finding someone to use. Takakuwa, Hajime - Sound Director
[✔] Watch an anime with the same sound director as one of your favorite anime : Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 3rd Season State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; State the "Sound Director" used. The person used must have the same role in both anime, your favorite and the new one used; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection. Favorite - Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken - Sound Director -Aketagawa, Jin
[✔] Watch an anime that started airing on a matching date : Kamisama no Inai Nichiyoubi That is, the aired date has a matching day and month. It should have aired on any of the following month/day: Jan 01, Feb 02, Mar 03, Apr 04, May 05, Jun 06, Jul 07, Aug 08, Sep 09, Oct 10, Nov 11 or Dec 12.
[✔] Watch an anime where Magicor a Skeleton appears : Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru If using the skeleton tag, state the character used; can be main or supporting; must appear on the tag list used (not necessarily on MAL); Additional source on Anime-Planet; State the listing used.
[✔] Watch an anime with 50 episodes or more of regular duration : Oz no Mahoutsukai (TV) Episode duration listed on anime page must be at least 16 min. per ep.
[✔] Watch a anime with a special character/symbol in one of the titles : Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya Specials Refers to symbols that aren't commonly used in writing. For example ♥ ☆ ★ ♪ etc. ; Excludes keyboard punctuation marks such as & . , ! ? : ; “ ” ‘ ’ ( ) { } [ ] @ * ~ / – # $
[✔] Watch an anime that has a one-word title : Joshiraku It should be an alphabetical word alone, of two letters or more. The word cannot be a symbol, single letter, or number. Titles with punctuation separating words are not allowed.
[✔] Watch an anime that contains the first letter of your username : Joshiraku OVA Can be anywhere in the main title - if the first character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[✔] Watch an anime that starts with the same last letter of your username : Saikyou no Ousama, Nidome no Jinsei wa Nani wo Suru? The main title must start with the last letter of your username. For example, "SheyCroix" would need an anime whose main title starts with "X"; If the last character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[✔] Watch an anime with two main characters that are related to each other : Shirobuta Kizoku desu ga Zense no Kioku ga Haeta node Hiyoko na Otouto Sodatemasu At least two main characters must be family (ie. parents, son, daughter, uncle, aunt, cousin, grand-father/-mother, etc); You must include evidence of this. It can be the character page here on MAL, anidb, anime-planet, wiki or any other reliable place; Adopted family is valid, if there's evidence about it. Ageha Kikunoi & Regulus Berstein Kikunoi - half-brothers
[✔] Watch an anime with a male main character : Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be females. Shiki, Tsubasa
[✔] Watch an anime with a female main character : Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be males. Kubo, Nagisa
[✔] Watch an anime that started airing between 1990 and 1999 : Robin Hood no Daibouken Series start date must be between January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1999.
[✔] Watch an anime from a Series Collection : .hack//Gift Series Collection are not the same as Franchise Based challenges; You can use any collection listed. .hack//
[✔] Watch a Historical anime or one with historical elements : Shixiong A Shixiong 3rd Season Historical Elements will refer to the following tags: Historical Period (HoF Checklist), Samurai (aniDB or A-P) and Ancient China (A-P).
[X] Watch a Battle-Shounen anime : Series Refers to any Shounen tagged anime with battles happening frequently and/or as part of the main plot.
[X] Watch a Mystery TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Mystery tag.
[X] Watch an OVA or Movie that started airing in 2000 or before : Series
[X] Watch an anime with at least 10 episodes that started airing between 1981 and 1989 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1981 – December 31, 1989.
[X] Watch an anime with 27 min. per ep. : Series The episode duration must be exactly 27 min.
[X] Watch an anime with only 7 episodes : Series The number of episodes must be exactly 7
[X] Watch an anime with only 10 episodes : Series The number of episodes must be exactly 10
For the following studios items, they can appear listed as Producer or Studio for the anime used.
[X] Watch an anime made by at least two different studios : Series Both must appear listed in the "Studios" section of the anime.
[X] Watch an anime rated 7 or higher by 2 club members : Series State the users used and link their profile (or link their post on this challenge). They must have completed the anime used before you. Save a screenshot in case they change their score by inspection. The screenshot can be of their list or of the stats page (if you have them as friend).
[X] Watch an anime with the color red visible somewhere on the main cover picture : Series Must be the main cover picture shown on MAL; For ideas, check notify.moe listings (1 - 2 - 3). Keep in mind that not every anime listed there is valid.
[X] Watch an anime with the colors pink AND green visible somewhere on one of its cover pictures : Series Both colors must be visible in the same picture; you can use any image under the Pictures tab.
[X] Watch an anime another club member has already completed for this challenge : Series Must be for a different item than this one; State the user used and link to their post in this challenge.
For the following voice actor/actress items, the VA must appear listed for the anime used here on MAL.
State the character used. It can be main or supporting one.
[X] Watch an anime in which one of your favorite people participated : Series State your favorite person used and their role on the anime used; It can be as part of the cast or the staff; They must appear listed on your profile, under the "People" section; You can include a screenshot of your "Favorites" page in case you change them by inspection (the whole page showing your username). If by inspection time the person used is no longer valid and there's no screenshot added, it will be instantly invalidated.
[X] Watch a a series recommended to one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; The used anime must appear under the "Recommendations" tab for the series previously watched; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch an anime recommended to you by MAL or Anime+ : Series Screenshot of the recommendation showing your username is required.
[X] Watch an anime from a Creators Collection : Series Specify the collection used.
[X] Watch an anime from a Staff Collection : Series Refers to our club collection; You can use an active or retired staff member.
For the following tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
For the following character items, you must state the character(s) used. Unless otherwise stated, they can be main or supporting characters.
If a listing was provided, it must appear listed there (not necessarily on MAL).
If no listing was provided, include a source about it (if necessary) and they must appears listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime with 5 or more Female supporting characters : Series It can have any amount of main characters and of any gender. As for supporting, it can have others. Just need the requested listed.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character whose name starts with either K or G : Series Nicknames don't count; Use the Given Name, not the Last Name.
[X] Watch an anime with a character that is an animal : Series Animals aren't the same as mascots, these will refer to regular ones that usually don't talk (or that others don't understand them), don't transform and pretty much are normal. Examples would be cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and so on.
[X] Watch a stand-alone anime : Series Does not have any series listed under "Related Anime", "Adaptation" are okay.
[X] Watch an anime related to something you previous watched : Series State the previously watched series; Can be a Side Story, Alternative Version/Setting, Summary, etc; Excludes Sequels/Prequels.
[X] Watch a sequel to a series you have previously watched : Series State the previously watched series.
For the following genre/theme tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[X] Watch a Battle-Shounen anime : Series Refers to any Shounen tagged anime with battles happening frequently and/or as part of the main plot.
[X] Watch an Ecchi anime with an R+ rating : Series The "Rating" field on the entry must say "R+ - Mild Nudity". It's not the same as R or Rx.
[X] Watch an Adventure TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Adventure tag.
[X] Watch a Harem or Reverse Harem TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Harem or Reverse Harem tag.
[X] Watch an Isekai TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Isekai tag.
[X] Watch a Mystery TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Mystery tag.
[X] Watch a Romance TV-Series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Romance tag.
[X] Watch a Slice of Life Movie : Series The anime used must be a Movie type AND also have the Slice of Life tag.
[X] Watch a Comedy or Parody TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have either, the Comedy or Parody tag.
[X] Watch an anime with 4 or less MAL tags : Series Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime with 5 or more MAL tags : Series Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Winter : Series Began airing during the following months: January, February or March.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Spring : Series Began airing during the following months: April, May or June.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Summer : Series Began airing during the following months: July, August or September.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Fall : Series Began airing during the following months: October, November or December.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year as another anime used for this difficulty : Series For example: if you used an anime that aired during Winter 2021 for your third item in the same difficulty you want to use this item for, then the new anime must have also started airing during Winter 2021. You can't use the same season/year as an anime you used on a different difficulty; State which item/anime and season/year was used; You can watch them in any order.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year that you joined MAL : Series For example: If you joined MAL in May 2009 then you must watch an anime that started airing in Spring 2009; See the seasonal items for the months corresponding each season.
[X] Watch an anime that aired on the 17th day : Series Any month/year.
[X] Watch a TV-type anime that started airing in 1980 or before : Series TV anime before this date can be found in the Ultimate challenge. Includes 1980.
[X] Watch an OVA or Movie that started airing in 2000 or before : Series
[X] Watch an anime with at least 10 episodes that started airing between 1981 and 1989 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1981 – December 31, 1989.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 1990 and 1999 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1999.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 2000 and 2007 : Series Yes, just one that aired between 2000 and 2007; Series start date must be between January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2007.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during 2020 : Series Must have started and finished airing during 2020.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during last year : Series You must watch an anime that started and finished airing the year before the one you will watch it. If today is in 2022 and you are about to watch it, you have to pick one that aired during 2021. If today (for you) is in 2023, then you'll have to pick one that aired during 2022, and so on.
[X] Watch an Original anime that began airing between 2010 and 2019 : Series "Source" field must say "Original"; Must have started airing between Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2019; HoF checklist for the Original Challenge, might be of help.
[X] Watch an anime that started and finished airing in different years : Series The years must appear stated here on MAL, under the Aired field.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing on a matching date : Series That is, the aired date has a matching day and month. It should have aired on any of the following month/day: Jan 01, Feb 02, Mar 03, Apr 04, May 05, Jun 06, Jul 07, Aug 08, Sep 09, Oct 10, Nov 11 or Dec 12.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Manga : Series Does not include 4-koma manga, web manga or digital manga.
[X] Watch a anime adapted from a 4-koma Manga or Web Manga : Series Does not include Manga.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Visual Novel or a Game : Series Game source does not include card game nor the game theme tag.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Novel or Light Novel : Series Does not include Book, Visual Novel, Web Novel or Picture Book.
[X] Watch an anime with a source that was published 6 or more years ago : Series It must have an Adaptation listed here on MAL. The anime source can't be "Original" nor "Unknown", but it can be anything else. For example, a manga or light novel that began its serialization during 2017 and received an anime adaptation during 2023.
[X] Watch an anime that finished airing after the publication end date of a listed adaptation : Series You should look under "Related Entries", for any "Adaptation" listed. You will then compare the anime Aired end date vs the adaptation Published end date. If the Adaptation end date is before the Anime end date, you can use that anime. Otherwise it's invalid; If the anime has more than one adaption listed under "Related Entries", state the one used.
[X] Watch an anime with 50 episodes or more of regular duration : Series Episode duration listed on anime page must be at least 16 min. per ep.
[X] Watch an anime with episodes that are 15 minutes or less each : Series Must have more than one episode.
[X] Watch an anime with 23 min. per ep. : Series The episode duration must be exactly 23 min.
[X] Watch an anime with 27 min. per ep. : Series The episode duration must be exactly 27 min.
[X] Watch an anime with only 7 episodes : Series The number of episodes must be exactly 7
[X] Watch an anime with only 10 episodes : Series The number of episodes must be exactly 10
For the following studios items, they can appear listed as Producer or Studio for the anime used.
[X] Watch an anime made by at least two different studios : Series Both must appear listed in the "Studios" section of the anime.
[X] Watch an anime from a studio that was Dissolved : Series If the anime has more that one studio listed, state the one used; it should have a "Dissolved" date on the studio page (for example, Xebec or Manglobe); Helpful listing of some defunct animation studios.
[X] Watch an anime from one of the club studios based challenges : Series The studios listed as individual items are excluded; Studios listed under the "Studios Based" category, or check the HoF.
[X] Watch an anime rated lower than 6.00 : Series Screenshot suggested for the two items above. Must show your username.
[X] Watch an anime rated 7 or higher by 2 club members : Series State the users used and link their profile (or link their post on this challenge). They must have completed the anime used before you. Save a screenshot in case they change their score by inspection. The screenshot can be of their list or of the stats page (if you have them as friend).
[X] Watch an anime that contains the first letter of your username : Series Can be anywhere in the main title - if the first character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an anime that starts with the same last letter of your username : Series The main title must start with the last letter of your username. For example, "SheyCroix" would need an anime whose main title starts with "X"; If the last character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an ONA that has a non-Japanese main title : Series Any language that is not Japanese (English, Chinese, Korean, etc.).
[X] Watch an anime that has a one-word title : Series It should be an alphabetical word alone, of two letters or more. The word cannot be a symbol, single letter, or number. Titles with punctuation separating words are not allowed.
[X] Watch a anime with a special character/symbol in one of the titles : Series Refers to symbols that aren't commonly used in writing. For example ♥ ☆ ★ ♪ etc. ; Excludes keyboard punctuation marks such as & . , ! ? : ; “ ” ‘ ’ ( ) { } [ ] @ * ~ / – # $
[X] Watch an anime with the color red visible somewhere on the main cover picture : Series Must be the main cover picture shown on MAL; For ideas, check notify.moe listings (1 - 2 - 3). Keep in mind that not every anime listed there is valid.
[X] Watch an anime with the colors pink AND green visible somewhere on one of its cover pictures : Series Both colors must be visible in the same picture; you can use any image under the Pictures tab.
[X] Watch an anime with the same last MAL ID digit as one of your favorite anime : Series State the favorite anime used that appears listed on your profile. The MAL ID refers to the numbers on the address bar when you visit any anime page. For example, the MAL ID of Qing Chi Hong Xiaodou Ba! is "38412". So, if using that one, we need another series whose ID ends in 2.
[X] Watch an anime another club member has already completed for this challenge : Series Must be for a different item than this one; State the user used and link to their post in this challenge.
For the following voice actor/actress items, the VA must appear listed for the anime used here on MAL.
State the character used. It can be main or supporting one.
[X] Watch an anime with a Voice Actor/Actress who is credited under at least two different characters : Series State the VA used; can be any language.
[X] Watch an anime with a staff/cast member who was born in 1970 or before : Series State the person used and their role on the anime (they can be anything) ; Their birthday must appear listed on their MAL page; The People page will help in finding someone to use.
[X] Watch an anime in which one of your favorite people participated : Series State your favorite person used and their role on the anime used; It can be as part of the cast or the staff; They must appear listed on your profile, under the "People" section; You can include a screenshot of your "Favorites" page in case you change them by inspection (the whole page showing your username). If by inspection time the person used is no longer valid and there's no screenshot added, it will be instantly invalidated.
[X] Watch an anime with the same sound director as one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; State the "Sound Director" used. The person used must have the same role in both anime, your favorite and the new one used; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch a a series recommended to one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; The used anime must appear under the "Recommendations" tab for the series previously watched; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch an anime recommended to you by MAL or Anime+ : Series Screenshot of the recommendation showing your username is required.
[X] Watch an anime from a Creators Collection : Series Specify the collection used.
[X] Watch an anime from a Series Collection : Series Series Collection are not the same as Franchise Based challenges; You can use any collection listed.
[X] Watch an anime from a Staff Collection : Series Refers to our club collection; You can use an active or retired staff member.
For the following tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[X] Watch a Historical anime or one with historical elements : Series Historical Elements will refer to the following tags: Historical Period (HoF Checklist), Samurai (aniDB or A-P) and Ancient China (A-P).
[X] Watch an anime where Magic or a Skeleton appears : Series If using the skeleton tag, state the character used; can be main or supporting; must appear on the tag list used (not necessarily on MAL); Additional source on Anime-Planet; State the listing used.
[X] Watch an anime where a Mascot appears : Series
[X] Watch an anime that fits one of the Theme Tags Challenge : Series Specify the themed tag used.
For the following character items, you must state the character(s) used. Unless otherwise stated, they can be main or supporting characters.
If a listing was provided, it must appear listed there (not necessarily on MAL).
If no listing was provided, include a source about it (if necessary) and they must appears listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character : Series Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be males.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main character : Series Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be females.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as females.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as males.
[X] Watch an anime with 5 or more Female supporting characters : Series It can have any amount of main characters and of any gender. As for supporting, it can have others. Just need the requested listed.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character whose name starts with either K or G : Series Nicknames don't count; Use the Given Name, not the Last Name.
[X] Watch an anime with two main characters that are related to each other : Series At least two main characters must be family (ie. parents, son, daughter, uncle, aunt, cousin, grand-father/-mother, etc); You must include evidence of this. It can be the character page here on MAL, anidb, anime-planet, wiki or any other reliable place; Adopted family is valid, if there's evidence about it.
[X] Watch an anime with a character that is an animal : Series Animals aren't the same as mascots, these will refer to regular ones that usually don't talk (or that others don't understand them), don't transform and pretty much are normal. Examples would be cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and so on.
[X] Watch a stand-alone anime : Series Does not have any series listed under "Related Anime", "Adaptation" are okay.
[X] Watch an anime related to something you previous watched : Series State the previously watched series; Can be a Side Story, Alternative Version/Setting, Summary, etc; Excludes Sequels/Prequels.
[X] Watch a sequel to a series you have previously watched : Series State the previously watched series.
For the following genre/theme tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[X] Watch a Battle-Shounen anime : Series Refers to any Shounen tagged anime with battles happening frequently and/or as part of the main plot.
[X] Watch an Ecchi anime with an R+ rating : Series The "Rating" field on the entry must say "R+ - Mild Nudity". It's not the same as R or Rx.
[X] Watch an Adventure TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Adventure tag.
[X] Watch a Harem or Reverse Harem TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Harem or Reverse Harem tag.
[X] Watch an Isekai TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Isekai tag.
[X] Watch a Mystery TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Mystery tag.
[X] Watch a Romance TV-Series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have the Romance tag.
[X] Watch a Slice of Life Movie : Series The anime used must be a Movie type AND also have the Slice of Life tag.
[X] Watch a Comedy or Parody TV-series : Series The anime used must be a TV type AND also have either, the Comedy or Parody tag.
[X] Watch an anime with 4 or less MAL tags : Series Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime with 5 or more MAL tags : Series Tags can be genres, themes or demographics listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Winter : Series Began airing during the following months: January, February or March.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Spring : Series Began airing during the following months: April, May or June.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Summer : Series Began airing during the following months: July, August or September.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in Fall : Series Began airing during the following months: October, November or December.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year as another anime used for this difficulty : Series For example: if you used an anime that aired during Winter 2021 for your third item in the same difficulty you want to use this item for, then the new anime must have also started airing during Winter 2021. You can't use the same season/year as an anime you used on a different difficulty; State which item/anime and season/year was used; You can watch them in any order.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing in the same season and year that you joined MAL : Series For example: If you joined MAL in May 2009 then you must watch an anime that started airing in Spring 2009; See the seasonal items for the months corresponding each season.
[X] Watch an anime that aired on the 17th day : Series Any month/year.
[X] Watch a TV-type anime that started airing in 1980 or before : Series TV anime before this date can be found in the Ultimate challenge. Includes 1980.
[X] Watch an OVA or Movie that started airing in 2000 or before : Series
[X] Watch an anime with at least 10 episodes that started airing between 1981 and 1989 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1981 – December 31, 1989.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 1990 and 1999 : Series Series start date must be between January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1999.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing between 2000 and 2007 : Series Yes, just one that aired between 2000 and 2007; Series start date must be between January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2007.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during 2020 : Series Must have started and finished airing during 2020.
[X] Watch an anime that aired completely during last year : Series You must watch an anime that started and finished airing the year before the one you will watch it. If today is in 2022 and you are about to watch it, you have to pick one that aired during 2021. If today (for you) is in 2023, then you'll have to pick one that aired during 2022, and so on.
[X] Watch an Original anime that began airing between 2010 and 2019 : Series "Source" field must say "Original"; Must have started airing between Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2019; HoF checklist for the Original Challenge, might be of help.
[X] Watch an anime that started and finished airing in different years : Series The years must appear stated here on MAL, under the Aired field.
[X] Watch an anime that started airing on a matching date : Series That is, the aired date has a matching day and month. It should have aired on any of the following month/day: Jan 01, Feb 02, Mar 03, Apr 04, May 05, Jun 06, Jul 07, Aug 08, Sep 09, Oct 10, Nov 11 or Dec 12.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Manga : Series Does not include 4-koma manga, web manga or digital manga.
[X] Watch a anime adapted from a 4-koma Manga or Web Manga : Series Does not include Manga.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Visual Novel or a Game : Series Game source does not include card game nor the game theme tag.
[X] Watch an anime adapted from a Novel or Light Novel : Series Does not include Book, Visual Novel, Web Novel or Picture Book.
[X] Watch an anime with a source that was published 6 or more years ago : Series It must have an Adaptation listed here on MAL. The anime source can't be "Original" nor "Unknown", but it can be anything else. For example, a manga or light novel that began its serialization during 2017 and received an anime adaptation during 2023.
[X] Watch an anime that finished airing after the publication end date of a listed adaptation : Series You should look under "Related Entries", for any "Adaptation" listed. You will then compare the anime Aired end date vs the adaptation Published end date. If the Adaptation end date is before the Anime end date, you can use that anime. Otherwise it's invalid; If the anime has more than one adaption listed under "Related Entries", state the one used.
[X] Watch an anime with 50 episodes or more of regular duration : Series Episode duration listed on anime page must be at least 16 min. per ep.
[X] Watch an anime with episodes that are 15 minutes or less each : Series Must have more than one episode.
[X] Watch an anime with 23 min. per ep. : Series The episode duration must be exactly 23 min.
[X] Watch an anime with 27 min. per ep. : Series The episode duration must be exactly 27 min.
[X] Watch an anime with only 7 episodes : Series The number of episodes must be exactly 7
[X] Watch an anime with only 10 episodes : Series The number of episodes must be exactly 10
For the following studios items, they can appear listed as Producer or Studio for the anime used.
[X] Watch an anime made by at least two different studios : Series Both must appear listed in the "Studios" section of the anime.
[X] Watch an anime from a studio that was Dissolved : Series If the anime has more that one studio listed, state the one used; it should have a "Dissolved" date on the studio page (for example, Xebec or Manglobe); Helpful listing of some defunct animation studios.
[X] Watch an anime from one of the club studios based challenges : Series The studios listed as individual items are excluded; Studios listed under the "Studios Based" category, or check the HoF.
[X] Watch an anime rated lower than 6.00 : Series Screenshot suggested for the two items above. Must show your username.
[X] Watch an anime rated 7 or higher by 2 club members : Series State the users used and link their profile (or link their post on this challenge). They must have completed the anime used before you. Save a screenshot in case they change their score by inspection. The screenshot can be of their list or of the stats page (if you have them as friend).
[X] Watch an anime that contains the first letter of your username : Series Can be anywhere in the main title - if the first character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an anime that starts with the same last letter of your username : Series The main title must start with the last letter of your username. For example, "SheyCroix" would need an anime whose main title starts with "X"; If the last character of your username is not a letter then pick the following actual letter.
[X] Watch an ONA that has a non-Japanese main title : Series Any language that is not Japanese (English, Chinese, Korean, etc.).
[X] Watch an anime that has a one-word title : Series It should be an alphabetical word alone, of two letters or more. The word cannot be a symbol, single letter, or number. Titles with punctuation separating words are not allowed.
[X] Watch a anime with a special character/symbol in one of the titles : Series Refers to symbols that aren't commonly used in writing. For example ♥ ☆ ★ ♪ etc. ; Excludes keyboard punctuation marks such as & . , ! ? : ; “ ” ‘ ’ ( ) { } [ ] @ * ~ / – # $
[X] Watch an anime with the color red visible somewhere on the main cover picture : Series Must be the main cover picture shown on MAL; For ideas, check notify.moe listings (1 - 2 - 3). Keep in mind that not every anime listed there is valid.
[X] Watch an anime with the colors pink AND green visible somewhere on one of its cover pictures : Series Both colors must be visible in the same picture; you can use any image under the Pictures tab.
[X] Watch an anime with the same last MAL ID digit as one of your favorite anime : Series State the favorite anime used that appears listed on your profile. The MAL ID refers to the numbers on the address bar when you visit any anime page. For example, the MAL ID of Qing Chi Hong Xiaodou Ba! is "38412". So, if using that one, we need another series whose ID ends in 2.
[X] Watch an anime another club member has already completed for this challenge : Series Must be for a different item than this one; State the user used and link to their post in this challenge.
For the following voice actor/actress items, the VA must appear listed for the anime used here on MAL.
State the character used. It can be main or supporting one.
[X] Watch an anime with a Voice Actor/Actress who is credited under at least two different characters : Series State the VA used; can be any language.
[X] Watch an anime with a staff/cast member who was born in 1970 or before : Series State the person used and their role on the anime (they can be anything) ; Their birthday must appear listed on their MAL page; The People page will help in finding someone to use.
[X] Watch an anime in which one of your favorite people participated : Series State your favorite person used and their role on the anime used; It can be as part of the cast or the staff; They must appear listed on your profile, under the "People" section; You can include a screenshot of your "Favorites" page in case you change them by inspection (the whole page showing your username). If by inspection time the person used is no longer valid and there's no screenshot added, it will be instantly invalidated.
[X] Watch an anime with the same sound director as one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; State the "Sound Director" used. The person used must have the same role in both anime, your favorite and the new one used; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch a a series recommended to one of your favorite anime : Series State the previously completed favorite that's listed on your profile, under the Favorite Anime section; The used anime must appear under the "Recommendations" tab for the series previously watched; You can include a screenshot of your Favorites showing your username in case your favorites change by inspection.
[X] Watch an anime recommended to you by MAL or Anime+ : Series Screenshot of the recommendation showing your username is required.
[X] Watch an anime from a Creators Collection : Series Specify the collection used.
[X] Watch an anime from a Series Collection : Series Series Collection are not the same as Franchise Based challenges; You can use any collection listed.
[X] Watch an anime from a Staff Collection : Series Refers to our club collection; You can use an active or retired staff member.
For the following tags, the anime must appear under the provided listing. If there's more than one tag per item, state which one was used.
[X] Watch a Historical anime or one with historical elements : Series Historical Elements will refer to the following tags: Historical Period (HoF Checklist), Samurai (aniDB or A-P) and Ancient China (A-P).
[X] Watch an anime where Magic or a Skeleton appears : Series If using the skeleton tag, state the character used; can be main or supporting; must appear on the tag list used (not necessarily on MAL); Additional source on Anime-Planet; State the listing used.
[X] Watch an anime where a Mascot appears : Series
[X] Watch an anime that fits one of the Theme Tags Challenge : Series Specify the themed tag used.
For the following character items, you must state the character(s) used. Unless otherwise stated, they can be main or supporting characters.
If a listing was provided, it must appear listed there (not necessarily on MAL).
If no listing was provided, include a source about it (if necessary) and they must appears listed here on MAL.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character : Series Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be males.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main character : Series Gender must be listed as such; Must have at least one as main character while the other MCs can be females.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as females.
[X] Watch an anime with a male main cast : Series All characters listed as main should be listed as males.
[X] Watch an anime with 5 or more Female supporting characters : Series It can have any amount of main characters and of any gender. As for supporting, it can have others. Just need the requested listed.
[X] Watch an anime with a female main character whose name starts with either K or G : Series Nicknames don't count; Use the Given Name, not the Last Name.
[X] Watch an anime with two main characters that are related to each other : Series At least two main characters must be family (ie. parents, son, daughter, uncle, aunt, cousin, grand-father/-mother, etc); You must include evidence of this. It can be the character page here on MAL, anidb, anime-planet, wiki or any other reliable place; Adopted family is valid, if there's evidence about it.
[X] Watch an anime with a character that is an animal : Series Animals aren't the same as mascots, these will refer to regular ones that usually don't talk (or that others don't understand them), don't transform and pretty much are normal. Examples would be cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and so on.
CONQUERED - 40/40
EASY - 10/10
MEDIUM - 20/20
HARD - 30/30
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