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Japanese Watch Challenge
In preparation of the new year, I bring to you the Japanese Watch Challenge!
This challenge is for veteran dorama watchers, casual dorama enjoyers, and newbie watchers just dipping their toes alike which is why there’s levels to the challenge depending on how seasoned and/or committed you are/wanna be!
HOW IT WORKS:
There are 4 levels total, each with 4 categories/sections. There are 5 prompts per category/section. The levels get more difficult each time, with the last one being the most difficult to complete. This however doesn't mean that you need to finish all levels. You can pick and choose which levels you want to do. Say you only want to do level 3 because you like the prompts in that one but not the others, just do level 3, it still counts! And if you only want to do 1 category, you can do so too! There is no time limit so take it easy and enjoy exploring the dramas and movies Japan has to offer!
If you want to discuss jdramas or find recommendations, feel free to drop by the Japanese Dorama Club! We're friendly!
INFO:
• There is no time limit. Start whenever and take as long as you want/need!
• Anyone can join (even if you’ve never watched Jdramas/Jmovies).
• You don’t need to do every part of every level; you can pick and choose however many prompts/sections you want!
• You don’t need to complete the prompts in order.
• You can watch any type of title as long as it fulfills the prompt (i.e., dramas, TV shows, movies, or specials) unless otherwise specified (e.g. asadoras which are dramas only).
• You can edit the format for the challenge however you see fit.
RULES:
1. You can only use one title once per prompt.
2. You can’t use titles you already watched unless you rewatch them. (You can, however, finish watching from your currently watching or on-hold list!)
3. Only post once in this thread and edit that initial post with progress.
4. Only Japanese titles can be used for this challenge! The idea is to watch more doramas after all.
5. Have fun!
If you have any questions, feel free to DM me or ask me here, and I’ll answer to the best of my ability. If you have or know of any lists that fit a certain prompt, let me know and I’ll add them!
Special thanks to @JulyMoon for helping with a lot of the prompts! She's a lifesaver! And of course to all the lists I linked that aren't mine! Definitely check out the creators who put so much effort into compiling these lists!
QUESTIONS:
Q: Do I need to complete all the levels?
A: No, complete however many levels you like.
Q: Do I need to complete all the categories to complete a level?
A: No, only if you want!
Q: Do I need to complete all the prompts in a category?
A: No but there must be 5 prompts completed per category. You can change a few of the prompts if they're too difficult or you don't like them.
Q: Can I add more levels?
A: Of course!
Q: Can I add extra difficulties/challenges to the challenge?
A: Of course!
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| All images lead to the dramas. To grab the image, right click then click on "open image in new tab" then copy the link. | |||
| Huge inspo credit to Rein as I try to develop my style | |||
I'm still fairly a noobie when it comes to making badges so I do apologize for the poor quality ;-; If you wanna contribute badges, please DM me and I'll add them!
Japanese Watch Challenge |
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| Started: 01/01/2025 Finished: xx/xx/202x Goal: xx/80 Last Updated: xx/xx/xx | Extra Challenges: 1. No rewatches 2. No on-hold or ongoing titles | |
| CW: Link to Custom List | ||
| Dramas | TV Shows | Movies | Specials | Total |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
✓= Completed | PTW = Not Started | CW = Ongoing
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Shall We Dance?
The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure
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𝙅𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙒𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚 |
| Started: 01/01/25 Finished: xx/xx/xx Goal: xx/50 *Not doing the "spot a ..." ones because i'm lazy + Both Dramas & Movies + No rewatches |  |
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| Started: 31/12/24 Finished: xx/xx/xx Goal: xx/80 |
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| Started: 01.01.2025. Goal: 80/80 Progress: 0/80 Finished: | |
Level 1 | 0/20 |
#1 - The Basic B's | 0/5 | |
| Prompt | Title | Notes |
| Watch a special | ||
| Watch a short film | ||
| Watch a movie | ||
| Watch a TV Show | ||
| Watch a miniseries (under 10 episodes) | ||
#2 - Popularity Challenge | 0/5 | |
| Prompt | Title | Notes |
| Watch a title with a rating of 8.5 or higher | ||
| Watch a title with a rating of 7.0 or lower | ||
| Watch a title with over 5,000 viewers | ||
| Watch a title with under 500 viewers | ||
| Watch a title recommended by another user | ||
#3 - Serious and Insidious | 0/5 | |
| Prompt | Title | Notes |
| Watch a historical title | ||
| Watch an action title | ||
| Watch a mystery title | ||
| Watch a supernatural title | ||
| Watch a thriller title | ||
#4 - Teeth Rotting Fluff | 0/5 | |
| Prompt | Title | Notes |
| Watch a comedy title | ||
| Watch a romance title | ||
| Watch a youth title | ||
| Watch a fantasy title | ||
| Watch a food title | ||
Level 2 | 0/20 |
#5 - Decade to Decade | 0/5 | |
| Prompt | Title | Notes |
| Watch a title from before the 90s (1897-1989) | ||
| Watch a title from the 90s (1990-1999) | ||
| Watch a title from the early 2000s (2000-2010) | ||
| Watch a title from the mid 2000s (2011-2020) | ||
| Watch a recent title (2021-present) | ||
#6 - All About That Manga | 0/5 | |
| Prompt | Title | Notes |
| Watch a title adapted from a novel | ||
| Watch a title adapted from a Shoujo Manga | ||
| Watch a title adapted from a Josei Manga | ||
| Watch a title adapted from a Shonen Manga | ||
| Watch a title adapted from a Seinen Manga | ||
#7 - Queer and Kinda Clear | 0/5 | |
| Prompt | Title | Notes |
| Watch a BL/Yaoi title (list) | ||
| Watch a GL/Yuri title (list) | ||
| Watch an LGBTQ+ title | ||
| Watch a title with a female centered plot | ||
| Watch a title with a male centered plot | ||
#8 - Dorama Exclusives | 0/5 | |
| Prompt | Title | Notes |
| Watch a Documentary | ||
| Watch a Tokusatsu | ||
| Watch an Asadora | ||
| Watch a Taiga | ||
| Watch a wacky/outlandish title | ||
Level 3 | 0/20 |
#9 - Familiar Faces | 0/5 | |
| Prompt | Title | Notes |
| Watch a title with your favorite actor | ||
| Watch a title with your favorite actress | ||
| Watch a title from your favorite director/writer | ||
| Watch a title where you don't recognize all or most of the cast | ||
| Watch a title with an actor/actress you don't like | ||
#10 - Japan Across the Ages | 0/5 | |
| Prompt | Title | Notes |
| Watch a title set in the Edo period (1600-1868) | ||
| Watch a title set in the Meiji period (1868–1912) | ||
| Watch a title set in the Taishō period (1912-1926) | ||
| Watch a title set in the Shōwa period (1926-1989) | ||
| Watch a title set in any of the remaining listed periods: Heian (794-1185), Kamakura (1185–1333), Muromachi (1333–1568), Azuchi–Momoyama (1568-1600), or Heisei (1989–2019). | ||
#11 - Careers and Lifestyles (spot a...) | 0/5 | |
| Prompt | Title | Notes |
| Samurai (Member of the warrior class in Japan) | ||
| Ninja/Shinobi (An infiltration agent, mercenary, guerrilla warfare, or bodyguard in feudal Japan) | ||
| Geisha or Maiko (Japanese entertainers trained in traditional Japanese performing arts styles, such as dance, music and singing) (List) | ||
| Otaku (A person who is obsessed with pop culture to the detriment of their social skills) | ||
| Hikikomori (A term used to refer to someone who withdraws entirely from society) | ||
#12 - The Clichés? (spot a...) | 0/5 | |
| Prompt | Title | Notes |
| Scene where a character has a fever | ||
| Cosplay | ||
| Manga/mentions of a manga in a title | ||
| Scene in a karaoke bar | ||
| Host club (list) | ||
Level 4 | 0/20 |
#13 - Locations (spot a...) | 0/5 | |
| Prompt | Title | Notes |
| Scene in a Izakaya (Japanese bar) | ||
| Scene in a Ryokan (Japanese inn) | ||
| Traditional Japanese Garden | ||
| Scene in a sauna | ||
| Summer Festival/Natsu Matsuri | ||
#14 - Practicing Tradition | 0/5 | |
| Prompt | Title | Notes |
| Includes a Japanese sport | ||
| Includes traditional Japanese music | ||
| Includes Japanese Art | ||
| Based on Japanese literature | ||
| Includes Japanese mythology (list) | ||
#15 - All About the Vibes (spot a...) | 0/5 | |
| Prompt | Title | Notes |
| Cherry Blossom Festival | ||
| A Torii or a Shinto Shrine | ||
| Calligraphy (shodō) | ||
| Bonsai | ||
| Origami | ||
#16 - Life (spot a...) | 0/5 | |
| Prompt | Title | Notes |
| A futon (traditional bedding) | ||
| Japanese cuisine | ||
| A bento | ||
| Tea Ceremony | ||
| Yakuza (list) or Yankee (list) | ||
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| Started: 01/03/2025 Finished: xx/xx/xx Goal: xx/80 | |
Level 1 | 0/20 |
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