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February 20th, 2015
2015 Manga Reading Challenge

☆ Starting date: February 19, 2015
☆ Personal rule:
 Only count manga started on or after this date
☆ Challenge list:
1➤Read a one-shot: Dear Green (02/19)
16➤Read a manga that another user has read for this challenge: Yunagi no Machi Sakura no Kuni (Vego22, LunyRed; 02/19)
5➤Read a manga by your favorite author/artist: Crimson Shell (Jun Mochizuki; 02/19)
8➤Read a manga adapted from a different source: Persona 4: The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena (Video Game; 02/20)
13➤Read a manga with a score of or above 8.5 in MyAnimeList: Watashitachi no Shiawase na Jikan (9.06; 02/20)
25➤Read a horror, sci-fi OR fantasy manga: Boku ni Koisuru Mechanical (Sci-Fi; 02/21 - 02/22)
12➤Read a manga with a score of or below 7 in MyAnimeList: Butsu Zone (6.74; 02/22)
14➤Read a manga that starts with the same first letter as your username: Coulomb Fille (C; 02/22 - 02/23)
4➤Read an award-winning work: Sakamichi no Apollon (2011 Shogakukan Manga Award, General; 02/24 - 02/28)
22➤Read a manga about music: Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso (03/18 - 03/22)
10➤Read a manga with a target demographic that can apply to you: Solanin (Seinen; 05/09)
3➤Read a manga published after the 90s: Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica: The Different Story (2012; 05/09 - 05/10)
23➤Read a manga about war: Hoshi no Koe (08/11)
17➤Read a manga that has a main character that is a professional in her field: Forget-me-not (Private Detective; 10/19)
11➤Read a manga that has a main character of gender opposite to the demographic: Omoide Emanon (female lead in Seinen; 11/11)
24➤Read a slice of life OR comedy manga: Shaman King: Flowers (Comedy; 11/12)
19➤Read a manga that focuses on non-romantic relationships: Azumanga Daioh (Friendship; 09/20 - 11/13)
15➤Read a manga that someone on your friends' list rated a 10: Saiyuki Gaiden (Ph0esz; 11/17)
18➤Read a manga that has a one word title: Planetes (11/19 - 11/27)
21➤Read a manga about food: Mixed Vegetables (11/27)
2➤Read a manga published before the 90s: Juuki Kouhei Xenon (1986-1987; 11/29 - 12/4)
7➤Read a debut manga: Sumomomo Momomo: Chijou Saikyou no Yome (Shinobu Ohtaka Debut; 03/01 - 12/10)
6➤Read a manga by Osamu Tezuka: Adolf ni Tsugu (02/24 - 12/14)
20➤Read a manga with children in it: Kyou no Go no ni (Ryota and friends; 12/14)
9➤Read a manga with a target demographic that does not apply to you: Cardcaptor Sakura (Shoujo; 02/28 - 12/15)
☆ Link to your manga list: List
Current progress: 25/25

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2015 Anime Watching Challenge

☆ Starting date: March 23, 2015
☆ Completed anime: 246 (at sign-up)
☆ Link to your list: Listo

☆ Difficulty: Hard
☆ Personal rules:
 Only count anime started on or after this date
 Anime I watch during original airing do not count
☆ Challenge list:
3» Watch an ONA: Kyoukai no Kanata: Idol Saiban! Mayoi Nagara mo Kimi wo Sabaku Tami (03/23)
28» Watch an anime with a score of 7.0 or below: Ai Mai Mii (5.82; 03/23)
2» Watch a short anime: Aiura (4 min. per episode; 03/23)
1» Watch a movie: Hotarubi no Mori e (03/25)
39» Choose a random trope from TVTropes and watch an anime listed under the trope: Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha (Age-Inappropriate Dress; 03/25 - 03/26)
7» Watch an early work of an established anime staff member (10+ roles): Galaxy Fraulein Yuna Returns (Akiyuki Shinbo; 03/26)
6» Watch an anime by a director/composer/studio you like: Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko (Director Akiyuki Shinbo, Studio Shaft; 03/26)
5» Watch an anime with a character voiced by one two of your favorite seiyuu: Strike Witches (Miyuki Sawashiro as Perrine H. Clostermann, Rie Tanaka as Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke; 03/27 - 03/28)
14» Watch an anime about food, music, OR art: Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso (Music; 03/26 - 03/29)
4» Watch an award-winning work: The Wind Rises (2014 Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year among others; 03/30)
31» Watch an anime with fewer than 10k completed members: Kaidan Restaurant (2655 completed; 03/29 - 03/30)
32» Watch an anime recommended to you by another Anime Watching Challenge participant: Gin no Saji and Gin no Saji 2nd Season (from kureyon; 03/30 - 04/01)
33» Watch an anime that another user has watched for this challenge: Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight! (Cloudy; 04/04 - 04/10)
8» Watch an anime that started the year you joined MAL or later: Non Non Biyori (2013; 04/04 - 04/12)
9» Watch an anime that meets the ½(your age) + 7 rule: Mobile Suit Gundam Wing (½(22) + 7 = 18, 1995-1996; 04/21 - 04/27)
13» Watch an anime with a non-human main character: High School DxD (Devil and etc.; 05/01 - 05/03)
25» Watch an anime adapted from a novel, light novel or video game: Hataraku Maou-sama! (Light Novel; 05/03 - 05/04)
38» Watch an anime that has a verb in its title: Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai (Shiru (to know); 05/05 - 05/09)
29» Watch an anime ranked in the top 300: Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo (128; 05/09 - 06/14)
21» Watch an anime with an archetype as a main character: Clannad (Tsundere; 06/03 - 06/21)
15» Watch a historical OR military anime: Katanagatari (Historical; 05/16 - 06/27)
16» Watch a slice of life OR comedy anime: Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou (Both; 05/17 - 07/02)
37» Watch an anime that has a non-Japanese title: ef: A Tale of Memories. (06/28 - 07/12)
34» Watch an anime recommended to a title you scored the highest for this challenge (so far): Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. (from Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo; 07/14 - 07/19)
24» Watch an anime adapted from a manga with a score of 8.0 or higher: Bokurano (Bokurano, 8.35; 07/12 - 07/20)
11» Watch an anime that focuses on non-romantic relationships: Ichigo Mashimaro (Friendship; 07/21 - 07/26)
17» Watch a horror, sci-fi, OR fantasy anime: Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai kara Kuru Sou Desu yo? (Fantasy; 07/29 - 08/06)
20» Watch an anime that has a main character that is a professional in her field: Psycho-Pass (Inspector; 08/25 - 08/26)
10» Watch an anime with a main cast (3+ characters) of only one gender: Joshiraku (Female; 07/26 - 09/20)
19» Watch an anime that does not take place primarily in Japan, but is still within our universe: Gunslinger Girl (Italy; 09/20 - 09/22)
27» Watch an original anime: Suisei no Gargantia (09/27)
36» Watch an anime that starts with the same first letter as your username: Chrno Crusade (C; 09/22 - 10/02)
22» Watch an anime with a character/setting that you can relate to: Hyouka (Conserving Energy; 04/12 - 10/07)
12» Watch an anime with children in it: Hanamaru Youchien (Anzu and friends; 10/07 - 10/09)
30» Watch an anime that someone on your friends' list rated a 10: Haiyore! Nyaruko-san (vicfung3; 10/17 - 10/18)
40» Watch a staff member's favorite anime: Black Lagoon (Luna; 10/18 - 10/21)
26» Watch an anime that has been adapted to live action: Usagi Drop (10/18 - 10/25)
18» Watch an anime that is tagged with a genre you dislike: Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (Police; 09/30 - 11/05)
23» Watch an anime three cours (or more) in length: Cross Game (50 episodes; 11/05 - 11/15)
35» Re-watch an anime: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (08/17 - 12/17)
Current progress: 40/40

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2016 Manga Reading Challenge

ϟStarting date: January 5, 2016
ϟLink to your manga list: List
ϟDifficulty: Hard Easy because too busy >_<
+ Only count manga started on or after this date
+ No on-going manga (unless specified by challenge item)

ϟChallenge list:
 » Read a one-shot: Ability Shop (1/5)
 » Choose a highly rated manga from another challenger who posted on the same page you signed up on: Eien no With (Kitix, 10; 1/5)
 » Read a manga that is a collection of short stories: Penguin Prince (1/7)
 » Read a manga with fewer than 750 completed members: Full Dozer (157 completed; 1/12)
 » Read a manga published before 1990: Yuusha Dan (1962; 1/19)
 » Read a webmanga or 4-koma: DanMachi 4-koma: Kamisama no Nichijou (4-koma; 1/20)
 » Read a manga from the recently reviewed list: Cosmic Color (pinkmagirl, January 21, 2016; 1/21)
 » Read a Sci-Fi, Space, or Mecha manga: Scientia (Sci-Fi; 5/17)
 » Read a manga published between 1990 and 2000: Senmu no Inu (1994-1999; 5/17 - 5/18)
 » Read a manga with a non-human main character: Ginga Densetsu Riki (Akita Inu; 5/18)
 » Read a manga with a main cast mainly of one gender: Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya (Female; 5/22)
 » Read a manga that has been adapted to live action: Sukima Suki (7/13)
 » Read a manga by an author/artist you don't know: Coelacanth (Kayoko Shimotsuki; 7/14)
 » Read a manga that is tagged with a genre you dislike: Koukaku Kidoutai 1.5: Human-Error Processer (Police; 10/12)
 » Read a manga with a target demographic that does not apply to you: Angel no Oka (Shoujo; 10/12)
 » Read a manga that has a main character of gender opposite to the demographic: Fairy Tail Zerø (Female lead in Shounen; 10/26)
 » Read a manga adapted from a video game, original anime, or light novel: The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages (Video Game; 12/28)
 » Read a manga based on a one-shot that got serialized: Hime-dol!! (from Houkago Idol; 10/26 - 12/28)
 » Read a manga that started serialization the year you joined MAL: K: The First (2013; 12/30)
 » Read a manga recommended to you by another Manga Reading Challenge participant: Kanojo wo Mamoru 51 no Houhou (from tsuyokunaru; 5/24 - 12/31)
 » Read an award-winning work
 » Read a manga by one of your favorite authors/artists
 » Read a manga published in the same magazine in which your favorite one was serialized
 » Read a manga from a magazine with fewer than 250 titles listed in the database
 » Read a manga published between 2000 and 2010
 » Read a manga with adults as the main cast
 » Read a manga that focuses on non-romantic relationships
 » Read a manga that focuses on a couple with a romantic relationship
 » Read a manga with children as the main cast
 » Read a manga about food, music, or art
 » Read a Historical, Military, or Police manga
 » Read a Dementia, Horror, Demons, or Vampire manga
 » Read a Mystery, Thriller, or Psychological manga
 » Read a Sports, Martial Arts, Cars, or Games manga
 » Read a Super Powers, Fantasy, or Supernatural manga
 » Read a Harem, Ecchi, Shoujo Ai, or Shounen Ai manga
 » Read a manga that has a main character that is a professional in his field
 » Read a manga with an archetype as a main character
 » Read a manga with a target demographic that can apply to you
 » Read a manga that has not been adapted in any way
 » Read a manga with a score of or below 7.0 in MyAnimeList
 » Read a manga with a score of or above 8.5 in MyAnimeList
 » Read a manga that another user has read for this challenge
 » Read a staff member's favorite manga
 » Read a manga from the ones listed under manga relations in this club
 » Read a manga that starts with the same last letter of your username
 » Choose a random trope from TVTropes and read a manga listed under the trope
 » Choose a manga from the predicitve search using a generated random word
 » Read a manga that has been on your Plan to Read list for too long
 » Read a manga with a protagonist that shares your hair color

ϟBonus Challenges (We'll see about these...)
 » Read a doujinshi listed in the DB: Semete, Ano Yuki no You ni (1/12)
 » Read a light novel
 » Read a manhua or manhwa
 » Start and catch up to an on-going long-running (300+) series
 » Read a manga published before 1980
 » Read a manga based on real event or person
 » Read a manga that is related (e.g. sequel, side story) to something you previously read
 » Read a manga series you can finish in one day
Current progress: 20/20+1

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2016 Anime Watching Challenge

🌠 Starting date: January 5, 2016
🌠 Link to your list: Hai
🌠 Difficulty: Hard Medium because busy...=(
+ Only count anime started on or after this date
+ Anime I watch during original airing do not count
🌠 Completed anime at sign-up: 436

🌠 Challenge list:
 » Watch an award-winning work: Karigurashi no Arrietty (2011 Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year among others; 1/5)
 » Watch a short anime: Senyuu. (4 min. per episode; 1/6)
 » Watch a movie: Love Live! The School Idol Movie (1/6)
 » Watch an anime by the same director/composer/studio as one of your favorites anime: Hidamari Sketch x 365 (Director Akiyuki Shinbo, Studio Shaft from Bakemonogatari; 1/6 - 1/7)
 » Watch an anime with a score of 7.0 or below: Genei wo Kakeru Taiyou (6.56; 1/8 - 1/10)
 » Watch an ONA: Ajimu: Kaigan Monogatari (1/10)
 » Watch an anime with fewer than 10k completed members: Renkin San-kyuu Magical? Pokaan (7348 completed; 1/10 - 1/12)
 » Watch an anime that started airing the same season you joined MAL: Date A Live (Spring 2013; 1/12 - 1/17)
 » Watch an anime that was recently reviewed: Persona 3 the Movie 3: Falling Down (Veltiel, January 25, 2016; 1/25 - 1/26)
 » Watch a Super Powers, Fantasy, or Supernatural anime: Gakusen Toshi Asterisk (Fantasy, Supernatural; 1/27 - 2/5)
 » Watch an anime with a target demographic that can apply to you: Hataraki Man (Seinen; 4/12 - 4/17)
 » Watch an anime that starts with the same last letter as your username: Aria the Animation (A; 3/27 - 4/21)
 » Watch an anime adapted from a novel, light novel, or video game: NouCome (Light Novel; 4/25 - 4/26)
 » Watch an anime ranked in the top 300: Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei (49; 4/26 - 5/8)
 » Re-watch an anime: Shaman King (1/22 - 5/17)
 » Watch an anime that another user has watched for this challenge: Subete ga F ni Naru: The Perfect Insider (Kitix; 5/9 - 7/3)
 » Watch a Harem, Ecchi, Shoujo Ai, or Shounen Ai anime: Aoi Hana (Shoujo Ai; 7/5 - 7/6)
 » Watch a Sports, Martial Arts, Cars, or Games anime: Free! (Sports; 7/12 - 7/13)
 » Watch a highly rated and completed anime from another challenger who posted on the same page you signed up on: ef: A Tale of Melodies. (JLX1, 10; 7/17)
 » Watch an anime with a protagonist that shares your hair color: Genshiken (Black; 8/24 - 9/14)
 » Watch an anime about food, music, or art: Hibike! Euphonium (Music; 9/28 - 10/5)
 » Choose a random trope from TVTropes and watch an anime listed under the trope: Higashi no Eden (Meet Cute; 10/9)
 » Watch an anime with a character voiced by one of your favorite seiyuu: Kore wa Zombie Desu ka? (Yoko Hikasa as Seraphim; 10/15 - 10/16)
 » Choose an anime from the predictive search using a generated random word: Witch Craft Works ("workshop"; 10/26 - 10/31)
 » Watch an anime by a director/composer/studio you don't know: Myself ; Yourself (Director Yasuhiro Kuroda; 11/2)
 » Watch an anime recommended to you by another Anime Watching Challenge participant: Paniponi Dash! (from Fo; 12/22 - 12/23)
 » Watch an anime that has a main character that is a professional in her field: Psycho-Pass 2 (Inspector; 10/10 - 12/24)
 » Watch an anime that started airing the same year the user above/below you joined MAL: Isshuukan Friends. (koto, 2014; 9/15 - 12/24)
 » Watch an anime with an archetype as a main character: Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu Ni! (Yandere, Trap, etc.; 12/24)
 » Watch an anime that focuses on non-romantic relationships: Hanayamata (Dance Club; 12/25)
 » Watch an anime that has been on your Plan to Watch list for too long: Ao no Exorcist (since the first day I joined MAL; 12/25 - 12/27)
 » Watch a Dementia, Horror, Demons, or Vampire anime: Tasogare Otome x Amnesia (Horror; 12/27)
 » Watch an anime adapted from a manga with a score of 8.0 or higher: Kamisama Hajimemashita (Kamisama Hajimemashita, 8.59; 12/27 - 12/28)
 » Watch an anime that has been adapted to live action: Kimi ni Todoke (1/21 - 12/29)
 » Watch a Historical, Military, or Police anime: Nobunaga Concerto (Historical; 12/30)
 » Watch an anime which began airing between 1981 and 1990
 » Watch an anime which began airing between 1991 and 2000
 » Watch an anime with a main cast mainly of one gender
 » Watch an anime with adults as the main cast
 » Watch an anime that focuses on a couple with a romantic relationship
 » Watch an anime with children as the main cast
 » Watch an anime with a non-human main character
 » Watch a Sci-Fi, Space, or Mecha anime
 » Watch a Mystery, Thriller, or Psychological anime
 » Watch an anime that is tagged with a genre you dislike
 » Watch an anime with a target demographic that does not apply to you
 » Watch an anime with a target demographic that can apply to you
 » Watch an anime with a main character that is not Japanese
 » Watch an anime three-cours (or more) in length
 » Watch an original anime
 » Watch a staff member's favorite anime

🌠 Bonus Challenges (We'll see about these...)
 » Watch an anime which began airing between 1917 and 1940: Izakaya no Ichiya (1936; 1/11)
 » Watch an anime series that you can finish in one day: Monster Musume no Iru Nichijou (7/30)
 » Finish an on-hold or dropped anime
 » Watch a Korean or Chinese anime
 » Watch an anime that is related (e.g. sequel, side story) to something you previously watched
 » Watch an anime recommended to a title you have in your Favorite Anime in your profile
 » Watch an anime which began airing between 1941 and 1960
 » Watch an anime which began airing between 1961 and 1980
Current progress: 35/35+2

(Note: Stats (e.g. score, completed members, ranking) are recorded on the date of completion of each series and may be inconsistent with the latest data.)
Posted by chronochromata | Feb 20, 2015 12:24 AM | 0 comments
January 7th, 2015
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Posted by chronochromata | Jan 7, 2015 8:29 PM | 0 comments
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