Infinite Stratos 2 English Sub & Dub

About Infinite Stratos 2

If you are hunting for a new action series, Infinite Stratos 2 (IS〈インフィニット・ストラトス〉2) deserves a look (2013). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: 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.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Ichika Orimura (Kouki Uchiyama) and Houki Shinonono (Youko Hikasa) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 12 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

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. With a 6.1/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Kouki Uchiyama voicing Ichika Orimura gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2013, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.