Infinite Stratos

Volume 01 cover.

IS <Infinite Stratos> (IS〈インフィニット・ストラトス〉 IS <Infinitto Sutoratosu>?) is a Japanese light novel series by Izuru Yumizuru with illustrations provided by Okiura. As of April 2011, 7 volumes have been published by Media Factory under their MF Bunko J label. A manga adaptation by Kenji Akahoshi started serialization in the seinen manga magazine Monthly Comic Alive on May 27, 2010. An anime adaptation aired in Japan from January 6 to March 31, 2011.

Synopsis

In the near future, a Japanese scientist engineers a powered exoskeleton called "Infinite Stratos" (IS). Possessing technology and combat capabilities far more advanced than any other weapon system, the IS threatens to destabilize the world. Faced with such an overpowering weapon, the nations of the world enact the "Alaska Treaty", which states that IS will never be used for military combat and that existing IS technology must be equally distributed to all nations, to prevent any one nation for dominating the others. The introduction of the IS does however have a major effect on society. As IS can only be operated by women, the power balance between men and women is broken, with women coming to dominate society over men.

Ten years after the first IS were introduced, the world has entered a new age of peace. The peace is shattered, however, by an unexpected discovery. A 15 year old Japanese boy, named Ichika Orimura, is discovered to be capable of operating an IS. Realizing the potential, Ichika is forced by the Japanese government to attend the prestigious Infinite Stratos Academy, an international academy where IS pilots from all over the world are trained. Thus his busy school life surrounded by girls begins.

Character Introduction

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Ichika Orimura (織斑 一夏, Orimura Ichika)

The main protagonist of the Infinite Stratos series. A normal japanese teenage boy, untill it is discovered that he can manipulate an IS which could only be used by women. This event triggered his admission into IS Academy.

Houki Shinonono (篠ノ之 箒, Shinonono Houki)

One of the protagonists of Infinite Stratos, a 1st year student of the IS Academy and the 1st childhood friend of Ichika. She is the 1st heroine to be introduced in the Infinite Stratos series.

Cecilia Alcott (セシリア オルコット, Seshiria Orukotto)

Another protagonist of Infinite Stratos, a 1st year student of the IS Academy and the IS Representative Cadet of England. She is the 2nd heroine to be introduced to the Infinite Stratos series.

Lingyin Huang (凰 鈴音, Huang Lingyin or Ling (鈴, Rin, pet name)

Also a protagonist of Infinite Stratos, a 1st year student of the IS Academy and the 2nd childhood friend of Ichika. She is a transfer student, the IS Representative Cadet of China and Class Representative of Class Two. Lingyin is the 3rd heroine to be introduced to the Infinite Stratos series.

Charles Dunois

A 1st year transfer student at the IS Academy and supposedly the second male capable of using an IS. IS Representative Cadet from France. Seems to harbor secrets.

Laura Bodewig (ラウラ ボーデヴィッヒ, Raura Bādovihhi)

The most recent 1st year transfer student at the IS Academy and is the IS Representative Cadet of Germany. She was the first antagonist of the novel, before becoming an ally of Ichika.

Chifuyu Orimura (織斑 千冬, Orimura Chifuyu)

Ichika's older sister, and is currently his homeroom teacher, and also the first year dorm supervisor. She was the former Mondo Grosso champion before retiring and is also a close friend to the IS creator, Tabane Shinonono.

Maya Yamada (山田 真耶, Yamada Maya)

A teacher at the IS Academy and an assistant homeroom teacher of Chifuyu Orimura. She was also a former Japanese IS Representative Cadet.

Translation

Translators Needed

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Format Standards

• General Format/Style Guideline
• Infinite Stratos Format/Style Guideline

Updates

• 1 Feb 2011
  • Teaser project started
  • Format guidelines added
• 6 Feb 2011
  • Volume 1 Chapter 1 completed
• 13 Feb 2011
  • Project official
• 1 Mar 2011
  • Volume 6 Chapter 1 completed
• 30 Mar 2011
  • Volume 6 Chapter 2 completed
• 23 May 2011
  • Volume 1 completed

• 15 July 2011
  • Volume 6 completed

The IS <Infinite Stratos> series by Izuru Yumizuru

Volume 1(Full Text)(PDF)

• Novel Illustrations
• Chapter 1: All my Classmates are Female
• Chapter 2: Class Representative Selection Match!
• Chapter 3: The Transfer Student is the Second Childhood Friend
• Chapter 4: Showdown! The Class League Match
• Afterwords
• Translation Notes and References

Volume 2

• Novel Illustrations
• Chapter 1:Boy meets boy
• Chapter 2: Roommate is... a blond gentleman
• Chapter 3: Blue days/red switch (5%)
• Chapter 4: Find out my mind
• Epilogue: From the crimson's deep sleep
• Afterwords

Volume 3

• Novel Illustrations
• Chapter 1: Rain maker - The heart of a young girl is the fog of a clear day
• Chapter 2: Ocean's eleven - 11 o'clock sea!
• Chapter 3: Thin red line - Standing on the boundary line
• Chapter 4: Dressy White - Setsura
• Epilogue: Your name is...

Volume 4

• Novel Illustrations
• Chapter 1: Welcome in the summer
• Chapter 2: The rhapsody of two kittens
• Chapter 3: A Midsummer night's dream
• Chapter 4: The restless love quintet (24.07%)
• Chapter 5: The phantom lurking in the darkness

Volume 5

• Novel Illustrations
• Chapter 1: Heart's Painkiller
• Chapter 2: The Student Council President is a Felis Woman
• Chapter 3: Clear Melody of Cinderella's Heel
• Chapter 4: Mysterious Lady
• Epilogue: Beginning of the Story

Volume 6(Full Text)(PDF)

• Novel Illustrations
• Chapter 1: Silent Ones
• Chapter 2: Resound, Maiden's Victory Song
• Chapter 3: Cannonball Fast
• Chapter 4: Heart breaker
• Epilogue: Reflection on the Water's Surface
• Translation Notes and References

Volume 7

• Novel Illustrations
• Chapter 1: Sisters
• Chapter 2: Girls Beat
• Chapter 3: Open your heart!
• Chapter 4: The condition for a hero
• Epilogue: The beautiful night under the moon
• Afterwords

Project Staff

• Project Administrator:
• Project Supervisor: Teh Ping

Translators

ACTIVE

• Teh Ping

• Kira0802 (Chinese trans.)

INACTIVE

• Kuroi shinigami - Will be working on one volume of baka to test before continuing this.

Editors

All editors that speak English proficiently are welcomed.

• Javiersansano

• yFSC

• Marven054

• ShadowAce117

• threepwood007

• Hayate

• Snsninja

Proofreaders

• Perfect Chaos

Series Overview

• IS〈インフィニット・ストラトス〉 (Infinite Stratos) Volume 1 (May 25, 2009, ISBN 978-4-8401-2788-2)
• IS〈インフィニット・ストラトス〉 (Infinite Stratos) Volume 2 (August 25, 2009, ISBN 978-4-8401-2870-4)
• IS〈インフィニット・ストラトス〉 (Infinite Stratos) Volume 3 (December 25, 2009, ISBN 978-4-8401-3086-8)
• IS〈インフィニット・ストラトス〉 (Infinite Stratos) Volume 4 (March 25, 2010, ISBN 978-4-8401-3179-7)
• IS〈インフィニット・ストラトス〉 (Infinite Stratos) Volume 5 (June 25, 2010, ISBN 978-4-8401-3428-6)
• IS〈インフィニット・ストラトス〉 (Infinite Stratos) Volume 6 (December 24, 2010, ISBN 978-4-8401-3516-0)
• IS〈インフィニット・ストラトス〉 (Infinite Stratos) Volume 7 (April 8, 2011, ISBN 978-4-8401-3856-7)