WIXOSS explained

WIXOSS
Type:tv series
selector infected WIXOSS
Director:Takuya Satō
Music:Maiko Iuchi
Studio:J.C.Staff
Network:MBS, Tokyo MX, TVA, AT-X, BS11
First:April 3, 2014
Last:June 19, 2014
Episodes:12
Episode List:List of WIXOSS episodes
Type:manga
selector infected WIXOSS -peeping analyze-
Author:Mari Okada
Illustrator:Manatsu Suzuki
Publisher:Shueisha
Demographic:Seinen
Magazine:Ultra Jump
First:July 19, 2014
Last:May 19, 2015
Volumes:2
Type:manga
selector infected WIXOSS -Re/Verse-
Author:Mari Okada
Illustrator:Meki Meki
Publisher:Square Enix
Demographic:Seinen
Magazine:Monthly Big Gangan
First:August 25, 2014
Last:October 24, 2015
Volumes:2
Type:tv series
selector spread WIXOSS
Director:Takuya Satō
Music:Maiko Iuchi
Studio:J.C.Staff
Network:MBS, Tokyo MX, TVA, AT-X, BS11
First:October 4, 2014
Last:December 20, 2014
Episodes:12
Episode List:List of WIXOSS episodes#selector spread WIXOSS
Type:film
selector destructed WIXOSS
Director:Takuya Satō
Music:Maiko Iuchi
Studio:J.C.Staff
Released:February 13, 2016
Runtime:91 minutes[1]
Type:tv series
Lostorage incited WIXOSS
Director:Katsushi Sakurabi
Producer:Tomo Yamaguchi
Jun Fukuda
Yuichiro Siji
Music:Maiko Iuchi
Studio:J.C.Staff
Network:BS11, Tokyo MX, KBS, SUN, TV Asahi Channel 1
First:October 7, 2016
Last:December 23, 2016
Episodes:12
Episode List:List of WIXOSS episodes#Lostorage incited WIXOSS
Type:ova
Lostorage conflated WIXOSS -missing link-
Director:Risako Yoshida
Studio:J.C.Staff
Released:December 14, 2017
Type:tv series
Lostorage conflated WIXOSS
Director:Risako Yoshida
Music:Maiko Iuchi
Studio:J.C.Staff
Network:Tokyo MX, BS11
First:April 6, 2018
Last:June 22, 2018
Episodes:12
Episode List:List of WIXOSS episodes#Lostorage conflated WIXOSS
Type:tv series
WIXOSS Diva(A)Live
Director:Masato Matsune
Music:Maiko Iuchi
Studio:J.C.Staff
Network:Tokyo MX, BS11
First:January 9, 2021
Last:March 27, 2021
Episodes:12
Episode List:List of WIXOSS episodes#WIXOSS DIVA(A)LIVE

WIXOSS is a Japanese multimedia franchise produced as a collaboration between Takara Tomy, J.C.Staff, and Warner Bros. Entertainment Japan. The franchise revolves around the eponymous trading card game and follows girls known as Selectors who battle against each other in order to have their wishes granted. The trading card game is developed by Hobby Japan and published by Takara Tomy and was released in Japan in April 2014 and in English in November 2021. The lead designer is Shouta Yasooka.[2]

An anime television series by J.C.Staff, titled selector infected WIXOSS, aired in Japan between April and June 2014, with a second season, selector spread WIXOSS, airing between October and December 2014. A compilation film, titled selector destructed WIXOSS, was released on February 13, 2016. A sequel anime television series, titled Lostorage incited WIXOSS, aired from October to December 2016, with its second season, Lostorage conflated WIXOSS, airing from April to June 2018. Another anime television series, titled WIXOSS Diva(A)Live, aired from January to March 2021. Several manga spin-offs, a novelisation, and a smartphone app have also been produced.

Premise

See also: List of WIXOSS characters. WIXOSS is a trading card game in which players battle against each other with fighters known as, using cards to support them. Certain LRIGs are able to communicate with their owners, and the girls chosen to wield them are known as . Selectors are given the chance to have any wish granted by winning battles against other Selectors, but should they lose three times, their wish will be reversed into a curse instead.

The main selector anime series follows a girl named Ruko Kominato, who becomes a Selector after receiving an LRIG that she names Tama. As she and various other Selectors battle it out for the sake of their wish, Ruko finds herself drawn into the dark, sinister world of WIXOSS, discovering that, win or lose, there is always a price to pay.[3]

In the Lostorage, set following the events of selector, Suzuko Homura, a girl who had just returned to her hometown, finds herself drawn into new kind of Selector battle alongside her LRIG Riru. In these battles, which now include male Selectors, players must wager coins representing their memories, and should they lose them all, they will lose all of their memories and effectively disappear.

In WIXOSS Diva(A)Live, which is set in a different universe from the previous two series, WIXOSS battles take place in a virtual world, in which players become Divas and battle in teams of three against other Divas. Hirana Asu forms the team No Limit alongside Rei Sakigake and Akino Onko and aspires to rise to the ranks of Top Diva.

Media

Anime

See also: List of WIXOSS episodes. selector infected WIXOSS, produced by J.C.Staff, is directed by Takuya Satō and written by Mari Okada, with character designs by Kyuta Sakai and music by Maiko Iuchi of I've Sound. The first season aired on MBS between April 3 and June 19, 2014, and was simulcast by Funimation in North America[4] and Crunchyroll in other territories outside Japan.[5] The opening theme is "killy killy JOKER" by Kanon Wakeshima[6] and the ending theme is by Cyua. A second season, title selector spread WIXOSS aired between October 4 and December 20, 2014. The opening theme is "world's end, girl's rondo" by Wakeshima, whilst the ending theme is by Cyua. An animated film, selector destructed WIXOSS, was released in Japanese theaters by Warner Bros. Pictures on February 13, 2016.[7]

A new anime project featuring new characters, titled Lostorage incited WIXOSS, aired from October 7 to December 23, 2016, and was simulcast by Crunchyroll.[8] Katsushi Sakurabi is directing the new anime, with Michihiro Tsuchiya writing the scripts, Takamitsu Satou designing the characters, Maiko Iuchi composing the music, and J.C.Staff returning to produce the animation.[9] The opening theme is "Lostorage" by Yuka Iguchi while the ending theme is "undeletable" by Cyua. Another season, Lostorage conflated WIXOSS[10] aired from April 6 to June 22, 2018. The first episode was released as an original video animation bundled with the SP-32 Selector Collection trading card set on December 14, 2017. The opening theme is "Unlock" by Iguchi while the ending theme is "I" by Cyua.[11] [12] [13]

A new television series was announced on March 26, 2020, which was originally set to premiere in 2020.[14] Titled WIXOSS Diva(A)Live, it aired from January 9 to March 27, 2021.[15] Masato Matsune is directing the new anime, with Gō Tamai writing the scripts, Ui Shigure designing the characters, Maiko Iuchi composing the music, and J.C.Staff returning to produce the animation.[16] Crunchyroll licensed the series.[17]

An animated PV celebrating the original anime's 10th anniversary, titled selector loth WIXOSS, was released on YouTube on April 26, 2024.[18]

Manga

Four manga spin-off series, written by Okada, are being produced. selector infected WIXOSS -peeping analyze-, illustrated by Manatsu Suzuki, was serialized in Shueisha's Ultra Jump magazine between July 19, 2014, and May 19, 2015., illustrated by Nini, began serialization in Ultra Jump from August 2014. selector infected WIXOSS -Re/Verse-, illustrated by Meki Meki, was serialized in Square Enix's Monthly Big Gangan magazine between August 25, 2014 and October 24, 2015. selector stirred WIXOSS, illustrated by Monaco Sena, began publication in Hobby Japan's WIXOSS Magazine from April 25, 2015.[19]

Trading Card Game

A card game titled "WIXOSS" by Takara Tomy has started on April 26, 2014.[20] On July 13, 2021, Takara Tomy announced that an English version of the game would begin release from November 2021, beginning with the Interlude Diva set based on the WIXOSS Diva(A)Live anime series. Interlude Diva set Released November 6, 2021. Diva Debut Decks and Glowing Diva set released December 17, 2021.[21] Changing Diva set WxDi P02 releases March 18, 2022.[22]

Other media

A novel written by Madoka Madoka and illustrated by Meiji, titled WIXOSS: Twin Wing, was released in Japan on September 30, 2015.[23] A smartphone game, selector battle with WIXOSS, was released in Japan for Android and iOS on March 31, 2015, and June 8, 2015, respectively.[24] A HTML5 game, titled WIXOSS Multiverse, was launched on the G123 game platform in 2022.[25]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 劇場版 selector destructed WIXOSS (2016). allcinema. March 21, 2016. ja.
  2. Web site: Tomy Company, LTD. Unveils 'Wixoss' TCG English Edition.
  3. Anime: Selector Infected WIXOSS
  4. Web site: Funimation Streams Selector Infected Wixoss Anime . . 2014-04-02 . 2014-07-05.
  5. Web site: Crunchyroll to Stream Selector Infected Wixoss, Mushishi: The Next Chapter Anime . . 2014-04-02 . 2014-07-05.
  6. Web site: Steins;Gate's Satō, anohana's Okada Make selector infected WIXOSS Anime. Anime News Network. January 27, 2014.
  7. Web site: WIXOSS Film's Title, February 13 Date, Visual Unveiled. Anime News Network. July 17, 2015.
  8. Web site: New Lostorage incited WIXOSS Anime to Air This Fall. 2016-04-16. Anime News Network. 2016-04-16.
  9. Web site: New WIXOSS TV Anime's Teaser Video Reveals Cast, Staff, Story. August 7, 2016. Anime News Network. August 7, 2016.
  10. Web site: Takara Tomy's WIXOSS Franchise Teases New Project. Anime News Network. December 23, 2016. December 23, 2016.
  11. Web site: Lostorage conflated WIXOSS Anime Project Revealed as December OVA, 2018 TV Series. Anime News Network. August 6, 2017. August 6, 2017.
  12. Web site: Lostorage conflated WIXOSS TV Anime Reveals Visual, Spring 2018 Premiere. Anime News Network. December 17, 2017. December 17, 2017.
  13. Web site: Lostorage conflated WIXOSS Anime's Promo Video Reveals April 6 Premiere. Anime News Network. March 4, 2018. March 4, 2018.
  14. Web site: Wixoss Franchise Gets New TV Anime in 2020. Anime News Network. March 26, 2020. March 26, 2020.
  15. Web site: Wixoss Diva(A)Live Anime Reveals Promo Video, January 8 Debut, 4 More Cast Members. Anime News Network. November 29, 2020. November 29, 2020.
  16. Web site: New Wixoss TV Anime Unveils Teaser, Title, Cast, Staff, Story, January Delay. Anime News Network. September 22, 2020. September 22, 2020.
  17. Web site: FINAL UPDATE: Crunchyroll Announces Winter 2021 Anime Lineup! (1/5). Crunchyroll. January 5, 2021. January 6, 2021.
  18. Web site: WIXOSS Anime Streams Promotional Video Set 10 Years Later .
  19. Web site: Selector Infected Wixoss Card-Game Anime Gets 2 Spinoff Manga . . 2014-06-20 . 2014-07-05.
  20. Web site: Card Game official website. Takara Tomy. January 27, 2014.
  21. Web site: How to Play Wixoss Trading Card Game. 2022-02-10. Wixoss USA. en.
  22. Web site: WIXOSS-ウィクロス- TOMY Company, Ltd.. 2022-02-10. WIXOSS-ウィクロス- TOMY Company, Ltd.. ja.
  23. Book: 円 まどか (著). WIXOSS-TWIN WING- (ホビージャパンMOOK 614) | 円 まどか |本 | 通販. .
  24. Web site: 『selector battle with WIXOSS』公式サイト. 2016-02-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20160209044339/http://selector-app.com/. 2016-02-09. dead .
  25. Web site: 'WIXOSS Multiverse' is Now Live on G123. Anime News Network. April 5, 2023. June 29, 2022.