"WIXOSS is a copy of/very similar to Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magicka." No, it's not. It's like saying Windows is a copy of Macintosh.
Yes, WIXOSS does share have some obvious similarities in plot structure to Madoka, but it's really NOT COMPARABLE. I could go on and on about this, but I'll keep it simple. WIXOSS has a more intricate plot, more characters, more character development, is more relatable, and most importantly, has distinct themes that are human driven (and less plot driven). Madoka has otherworldly creatures driving its plot forward. Despite what initially appears to be a similar system, WIXOSS contains the conflict of human nature and themes along those lines as well.
Overall: 10
I greatly enjoyed this series, especially because of how well executed it was. The story flows well and the mood is meticulously constructed in every scene. The soundtrack meshes perfectly, and the voice acting is amazing. There are a great variety of interesting characters, and great characterization and growth. By the end, everything appears to be coming together, but they are only beginning to take root; there is significant further development in the sequel.
Plot: 7
The plot isn't terribly original, though there is a surprising amount of foreshadowing and hidden meaning that becomes relevant later.
Art and Animation:
The character designs weren't particularly special, but the landscapes were beautifully drawn; especially the battlegrounds, which were fantastically surreal with vivid movement; as were the battles themselves.
Sound: 10
The soundtrack in WIXOSS is one of the best I've seen (or heard) and really draws you in. The voice acting is impeccable; both perfectly suit the mood, atmosphere, and tension in each scene. OP and ED were nothing special (to me).
Character: 10
The characters types aren't incredibly unique, but they are very well characterized, very human and realistic, and for some, had powerful personalities.
Concerning battles:
I think it's probably pretty obvious, but the fact that "WIXOSS" is a card game doesn't mean it has meaningful rules or strategy (not that something like Yugioh has such either). Battles are about as strategic as any typical anime battle; wild particle effects are flying around, people are getting hurt, and someone's going to gain the upper hand, for one reason or another.
Rant:
People keep putting spoilers in their reviews. "This is how xyz in this anime works, and this is this main character's situation, etc etc." It's not your place to summarize the events of an anime, regardless of (and especially if) how obvious they are and how soon they are introduced; if people wanted this, they'd go read a summary, NOT a review. YOU DON'T NEED TO SAY ANYTHING ABOUT THE EVENTS THAT TRANSPIRE IN AN ANIME TO REVIEW IT. Most of all, most spoilers given tend to be completely irrelevant to their review.
All a review needs is your opinion on the specific criteria you use to judge a show’s worth, and maybe a bit of reasoning or background information.
