WIXOSS Diva(A)Live

WIXOSS is back this season, and what feels like a new coat of paint so far, which isn't really a bad thing, but if you're looking for the same ol WIXOSS, then this may not be for you. Wouldn't say it's bad, but wouldn't say it's great neither. But I will give credit where it's do. It's certainly different, and could bring a fresh pair of eyes onto the product and series in general. Can't fault em for trying right? But let me explain how this new season is doing.

Art
First I would like to tackle the art, as within this WIXOSS, it feels more bright, more flashy, more energy in a more positive feel about the show, compared the more dark and gritty style that we all know WIXOSS for. It's still there in parts, but it's mainly colourful, and a welcoming style. Different from what WIXOSS was before. Not bad in the slightest, as it's not really a bad style at all.

Story/characters
The story can look like a bit of a mess at the start, as if we're thrown right into things, without any explanation, it's just overloaded with happiness and fun. During an example of a three way team battle which seems to be the staple of the series. As if they wanted to use episode 1, as a way to show how things will be and look. Which can be a bit of a turn off for OG WIXOSS fans, but the next few episodes aren't fully like it, and help us get to know the characters and it's story.

The story follows three girls, Rei, Akino, and Hirana. As we follow them in their every day school life, but also them competing in WIXOSS battles, and hoping to progress upwards within the rankings. All the while having fun along the way. It feels like a mix of Zenonzard and precure in a way. In terms of it's presentation, and how it looks. With how the battle styles are, and with how the characters have a different trope about them that makes them who they are. Rei is known for being a bit too serious, and that pushes away those who just wanna have fun, Akino can be a little timid or nervous at times, but overall an open and nice girl. While Hirana seems more like a dim air head, but she's super sweet as well, forming a group as they tackle the WIXOSS rankings and such. A pretty simple story, but with cute characters thrown in.

Sound:
Like with the art, the music is welcoming, and positive. It's more bright then what the OG WIXOSS series was before, which isn't bad, more that it's different from a WIXOSS perspective. Good stuff there, least it's fitting for what it's delivering.

WIXOSS Diva(A)Live is certainly far different in it's presentation and pretty much everything when it comes to what WIXOSS is normally is. It's different, which can be good, but it can also make it seem like an eh kind of anime for massive WIXOSS fans such as myself. Which is why I've given it a 6, for it being different and trying something. For now at least, I'm gonna keep watching, so give it a chance before deciding for yourself!

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