What is Selector Infected Wixoss?#
Selector Infected Wixoss is a psychological thriller and drama that blends the “moe” aesthetic of magical girls with the high stakes of a tournament-style card game. The story follows Ruko Kominato, a girl who becomes a “Selector” after obtaining an LRIG card named Tama. LRIGs are sentient cards with their own wills, and Selectors battle them in a hidden dimension. The lure is simple but dangerous: whoever triumphs in these battles will have their wish granted.
If you enjoy stories that mask intense psychological tension and drama behind a cute exterior, this series is for you. It explores heavy themes such as incest and the cost of desire, making it more than just a simple game-based anime. You can buy official merchandise to dive deeper into the world of WIXOSS.
Is the Anime Really Finished?#
Whether the anime is “finished” depends on your definition of a conclusion. If you only watch the initial series, you will find yourself in the middle of a much larger narrative. The story of the Selectors evolves significantly through multiple sequels and spinoffs.
Because the franchise has expanded over a decade—with new entries appearing as recently as 2024—it functions more as an ongoing universe than a single, self-contained story. To get a satisfying resolution to the arcs started in Infected, you will need to commit to the sequels. For those who want every detail of the lore, exploring the manga or light novels is highly recommended to supplement the anime experience.
Recommended Watch Order#
Navigating the WIXOSS universe can be confusing due to the number of sequels and spinoffs. We recommend referring to the relationship tree provided on this page to visualize the connections, but here are the best paths forward:
Release Order (The Standard Path)#
For those who want to experience the series as it aired:
- Selector Infected Wixoss
- Selector Spread Wixoss
- Selector Destructed Wixoss
- Lostorage incited WIXOSS
- Lostorage conflated WIXOSS -missing link-
- Lostorage conflated WIXOSS
- Wixoss Diva(A)Live
- Selector loth WIXOSS
Completionist Order#
If you want the full experience, including every side story and expansion, follow the release order listed above. This ensures you see the evolution of the card game and the shifting psychological stakes across the different series. You can watch the anime on Prime Video (which collaborates with Crunchyroll in some regions) to catch up on the episodes.
The “Core Story” Path#
If you are primarily interested in the main Selector arc and don’t mind potentially moving to the source material for further answers, start with the trilogy of Infected, Spread, and Destructed. This provides the primary narrative foundation before the story branches off into the Lostorage and Diva(A)Live spinoffs.
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Useful Information for New Viewers#
Be prepared for a tonal shift. While the “magical girl” and “moe” elements are present, the core of the show is a psychological thriller. The tournament structure serves as a vehicle for character drama and emotional conflict.
Keep in mind that availability on streaming platforms can change; for instance, some titles have historically been added or removed from services like Crunchyroll. Checking multiple sources is the best way to ensure you can find all the sequels in the chain.
Selector Infected Wixoss • anime • 2014-04-03
└─(sequel)→ Selector Spread Wixoss • anime • 2014-10-03
└─(sequel)→ Selector Destructed Wixoss • anime • 2016-02-13
└─(spinoff)→ Lostorage incited WIXOSS • anime • 2016-10-07
└─(sequel)→ Lostorage conflated WIXOSS -missing link- • anime • 2017-12-14
└─(sequel)→ Lostorage conflated WIXOSS • anime • 2018-04-06
└─(spinoff)→ Wixoss Diva(A)Live • anime • 2021-01-08
└─(related)→ Selector loth WIXOSS • anime • 2024-04-26
