Infinite Stratos 2 English Sub & Dub

About Infinite Stratos 2

Here is what Infinite Stratos 2 (IS〈インフィニット・ストラトス〉2) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, comedy and ecchi anime by 8-bit (2013). The setup: There are probably worse things that could have happened to Ichika Orimura than being the only guy in a training academy filled with military hardware and several battalions of highly competitive and extremely boy-crazed teenage. Being caught in a five-girl crossfire between his obsessive childhood allies Lingyin and Houki and the even more zealous British, German and French pilots Cecillia, Laura and Charlotte, at least turned out to be survivable.

More of the story: Surely Ichika's finally put all his female troubles behind him, right? Oh, don't be ridiculous. None of the femmes fatales in his life have canceled their conquest scenarios.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Kouki Uchiyama as Ichika Orimura and Youko Hikasa as Houki Shinonono. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with 8-bit, which means the visual identity of Infinite Stratos 2 follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.1/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Kouki Uchiyama as Ichika Orimura, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2013, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.