The basic premise of the show is that the main character, a girl by the name of Ruko, gets a deck of cards from the recently popular card game, WIXOSS (pronounced we-cross) and finds a LRIG in one of the cards. Henceforth, Ruko becomes a 'selector' and is able to battle other girls in order to fulfill their 'wishes'. However, as the show goes on she starts to discover the darker side of this card game and the consequences that follow.
I quite enjoyed the anime, despite the irregular pacing. Many accuse the show of being a Madoka Magica ripoff but let's face it, most animes are never original. Usually, they're inspired by other shows of the same genre, so there's no point in pointing out how X and Y parts of Selector Infected Wixoss have the same vibe/psychological theme as Madoka Magica. But enough of my rambling and let's get on to what I liked about the show.
PLOT: 7/10
It started off as your usual generic magical girl anime (but replace magic with LRIGs) with Ruko coincidentally finding Tama, an adorable white haired girl, amidst her deck of Wixoss cards. From then on, the plot begins to take shape. However, the ball doesn't start rolling until episode 2 or 3, not surprising as it only has 13 episodes. Overall I liked how the story defied my expectations. The plots twists were well executed and not so unrealistic that it made you go 'wtf' while watching.
The ending was extremely unexpected as well, one would've never thought that the anime would end in such a way. Though i should be angry at the cliffhanger the show left off with, I think it made me more hyped for the second season. Though the story had many good twists, there were also many unanswered questions, due to the show breaking some of it's own rules.
Satisfying? No.
Enjoyable? Yes, definitely.
CHARACTERS: 6/10
Look, I love the cast of characters. I really do. But there's a fine line between being 'generous' and 'stupid' (Yes Hitoe, I'm looking at you). I felt that Ruko didn't have much development. I mean sure, she eventually realized what she wanted and etc. but overall, it was predictably generic and i could sense what was coming from a mile away. Not only that, they focused much of the development on the supporting cast instead of their own main character.
Yuzuki's development was brilliant, and honestly, it was heartbreaking. Her fiery and determined personality makes a nice balance to Ruko's occasional airheaded moments and serves as a good contrast between them; Ruko having no wishes and Yuzuki with a wish that she's willing to do anything to fulfill. I loved the dynamic. She's my favourite character in the show, with Ruko right behind her. At best, Ruko's development was sort of meh. Some small flashbacks here and there, but not much. Although, the relationship with her grandmother really shines through. It was flawlessly executed, and i found myself wishing to see more of those heartwarming scenes.
Hitoe on the other hand...
I felt that the spotlight was focused on her. I didn't particularly like it or hate it, but i wished they had concentrated more on Ruko instead. Yes, I sympathized with Hitoe and her position, and yes i do respect her wish, but i felt that she was a pretty generic character. Her development was pretty predictable, and it was what it was. The plot was also quite heavily centered around her, which can be a good or a bad thing based on how you feel about her.
All i can say is that I hope Ruko gets more development in the second season. And also, that cute little chibi at the extreme left of the poster? Yeah, she only appears in one episode so you can forget about watching Selector Infector Wixoss if you want the spotlight to focus on her. Yet another 'silica' if I have to compare her to someone.
OSTs: The ending really suits the somber and dark theme of the show. The music at times can be forgettable, but the more intense scenes is where it shines. Opening was enjoyable, but the ending really takes the cake for me.
ENJOYMENT: 7.5/10
Some parts shined through while others just sort of flew over my head. It's a good anime to pass time but not especially spectacular. It was a fun and mind bending ride and i would watch again if I'm in the mood for angst.
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