

Selector Infected WIXOSS
WIXOSS is a card game that's popular with teenagers. Supposedly there exist "LRIG Cards," female character cards with wills of their own. Special girls can hear the voices of the LRIGs, and those who possess them are called "Selectors." These Selectors have card battles in a dimension that other humans cannot access. It's said that whoever triumphs in these battles will have their wish granted. Ruko Kominato is the latest girl to find a LRIG card. She names hers Tama, and without any further explanation is thrown into her life as a Selector.
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Plot Summary
Ruko Kominato, a seemingly ordinary middle school girl, receives a mysterious deck of "WIXOSS" cards. Unbeknownst to her, these cards are sentient and tied to girls who battle each other in a hidden dimension. Ruko soon learns that losing a battle means losing her memories, and winning means gaining something she desires, but at a steep price. She becomes entangled in the dark world of Selector battles, where friendship and betrayal intertwine.
Critical Reception
Selector Infected WIXOSS received mixed to positive reviews, with praise directed towards its unique premise and character development, while some critics found the plot pacing and darker themes to be uneven. The series gained a dedicated following for its exploration of psychological drama within the context of a card game.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its compellingly dark take on the card game anime genre.
- Character relationships and psychological depth were highlighted as strengths.
- Some viewers found the plot progression and underlying themes occasionally disjointed.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the show's intriguing premise and emotional depth, with many appreciating the darker narrative elements. Some viewers expressed a desire for more consistent pacing throughout the series.
Fun Fact
The distinctive and often unsettling character designs for the "Alice" personas in WIXOSS were a significant talking point among fans, contributing to the series' unique visual identity.
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