Infinite Stratos
Synopsis
An exoskeleton weapon engineered by Japan, Infinite Stratos (IS) can be piloted only by women. Its power and combat prowess are so immense that an international treaty has been signed banning its use as a military asset. When it is discovered that 15-year-old Ichika Orimura is the only male capable of steering an IS, he is forcibly enrolled in the Infinite Stratos Academy: an all-female boarding school, the students of which graduate to become IS pilots. At this training school, Ichika is reunited with two of his childhood friends, Houki Shinonono and Lingyin Huang, and befriends Cecilia Alcott, an IS representative from the United Kingdom. Guided by the legendary pilot Chifuyu Orimura—their strict homeroom teacher and Ichika's older sister—Ichika and the girls will need to use everything at their disposal to defend themselves and their academy against the dangers that will arise during the course of their thrilling school life. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Infinite Stratos is largely seen as a disappointing harem anime with a weak plot and underdeveloped characters, despite its initially promising premise and visually appealing design. While some viewers find it entertaining as mindless fun due to its comedic elements and character interactions, the overall consensus is that it fails to deliver a compelling or original story. The series is considered a prime example of the issues plaguing the harem genre.
Strengths
- Catchy opening theme and decent voice acting
- Visually appealing character and mecha designs
- Some entertaining character interactions despite cliches
Weaknesses
- Weak, generic, and predictable plot
- Poor character development and unlikeable main character
- Overused stereotypes and fan service
- Inconsistent power levels and unexplained plot elements