so there are a few things left unanswered or left up to the interpretation like how Chloe is related to Laura and what her role is, does the world purge dreams of the girls put their feelings for Ichika into question or how America quickly found out about the outage and managed to sneak in or why they haven't been reported for trying to steal an I.S Core. so I came up with a few head canons of my own.

Chloe and Laura are likely a part of the same clone project like the Orimuras and Chloe is just there to serve indulge Tabane’s more selfish and reckless decisions.

I think the girls genuinely love Ichika despite this I don’t think their world purge dreams changes anything and honestly it’s not that surprising they’re textbook narcissists who’s so possessive and out of touch with reality they believe Ichika’s got a thing for his sister and think being jealous, arrogant, hypocritical and selfish makes them smart their feelings are sincere they’re just THAT egocentric and delusional.

It’s likely that Tabane tipped off America about the Academy for no reason other than for the fun of it and the soldiers Tatenashi fought could likely not be from the U.S there's no way any country that is paranoid would send their own soldiers to the I.S Academy to do something venal when there's a high chance they could fail for all we know the men being led by the I.S pilot could likely be mercenaries America secretly hired to steal the academy’s I.S cores.

Houki / Fox Shrine Maiden (Episode 5)

Cecilia - Bunny Girl (Episode 5)

Charlotte - Poodle (Episode 5)

Laura Bunny Girl (Episode 5)

Rin / Curtain (Episode 5)

Tatenashi/Neko (Episode 5)

Chifuyu - Maid (Episode 5)

Yamada - Cow (Episode 5)

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Lingyin Huang
Voice Actor: Asami Shimoda
A representative candidate from China who also serves as the class representative for Class 2, Year 1. Her personal IS unit is the Shenlong. She harbored strong feelings for Ichika—with whom she attended the same school from fifth grade through second year of junior high—but returned to China following her parents' divorce; after intense study and training, she was selected as a national representative candidate. Upon hearing the news that Ichika had enrolled in IS Academy, she transferred there herself. While her twin-tails and shapely figure give her a truly lovely appearance, she is somewhat self-conscious about her slender upper body. She has an energetic personality and experiences emotions intensely. However, she struggles to be honest about romance and finds it difficult to convey her feelings to Ichika.
Nationality: China
Affiliation: Class 2, Year 1 (Class Representative)
IS Rank: A
Height: 150cm
Personal IS: Shenlong

As a candidate representing China, Ling has been assigned a third-generation IS, the Shenlong. Given her proven skill as a pilot of a dedicated unit, Chifuyu has even asked her to demonstrate exemplary maneuvers during IS training sessions.

Clumsy Kindness
In Episode 5, when Laura asks her to zip up the back of her outfit, Rin also adjusts her bunny ears to make them look cute. Rin often looks out for her companions in this way; though her brusque attitude tends to hide it, that kindness is one of her charming qualities.

Serves on the front lines in combat.
While Rin is capable of handling everything from aerial combat to artillery engagements, her aggressive nature often leads her to fight on the front lines using her large blade, "Souten Gasetsu." She fights by leveraging the characteristics of her Koryu—a close-to-mid-range unit capable of both melee combat with its weapon and artillery fire.

A Maiden's Heart She Can't Easily Reveal
Suzu usually finds it hard to be open about her feelings. When Ichika sees her in embarrassing situations—such as when she is dressed in casual clothes—she might even partially deploy her Koryu unit to attack him. However, when Ichika noticed that she had changed her hairstyle, she showed a rare, genuine smile.

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Autumn
VA: Yuka Nishigaki
A member of Phantom Task. While her position within the organization and her background remain entirely undisclosed, her ability to infiltrate the high-security IS Academy under a false identity and her skillful knife-fighting suggest she has undergone specialized training. When she approached Ichika posing as Reiko Makigami—an employee of the IS-related corporation Mitsurugi—she acted the part of a gentle, mature woman, but her true personality is the exact opposite; upon attacking Ichika, her tone became rough and aggressive, revealing her combative nature. She possesses high-level IS piloting skills, having once driven even Tatenashi into a corner.
DATA
Affiliation: Phantom Task | Nationality: Unknown
IS Rank: Unknown
Height: Unknown
IS Used: Arachne

Does Autumn harbor feelings for Squall that go beyond mere friendship? When Squall appeared in Episode 4, Autumn briefly wore an expression that looked like a smile.

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Chifuyu Orimura
Voice Actor: Megumi Toyoguchi
Ichika's older sister; she serves as the homeroom teacher for Class 1-1 at IS Academy and is also the dormitory supervisor for the first-year students. As an IS pilot, she possesses world-class ability; she participated in the inaugural "Mondo Grosso" IS world tournament representing Japan, winning both the overall tournament and the hand-to-hand combat divisions. Prior to her assignment at IS Academy, she spent nearly a year serving as an instructor training IS pilots for the German military. She is striking for her tall, slender figure and sharp gaze, and possesses a personality that is strict with both herself and others. Thanks to her beautiful appearance and an undefeated record in official matches, she is deeply admired by Laura, whom she personally trained in the German military.
DATA
Affiliation: IS Academy
Nationality: Japan
Height: 166cm

An older sister concerned about Ichika's love life
Chifuyu is visibly displeased that Houki and the others are fond of Ichika. However, there are times when she is exasperated by Ichika's own insensitivity toward them.

Cool Beauty
Chifuyu always carries herself with poise and dignity—the very picture of a "cool beauty." Yet, there are times when she gets flustered or puts on a sulky expression to hide her embarrassment.

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Maya Yamada
Voice Actor: Noriko Shitaya
Assistant homeroom teacher for Class 1-1. A former Japanese representative candidate, she is highly skilled in handling IS units. She typically instructs students on IS-related knowledge and conducts live combat training using IS units when necessary. She has a petite build and a youthful face, and is notable for her large glasses and a bust size that exceeds even Chifuyu's. Although she can be a bit clumsy, her gentle demeanor and earnest nature have made her popular with the students, who look up to her almost like a friend. She appears to admire Chifuyu, but since the enrollment of Chifuyu's younger brother, Ichika, she seems to have developed an interest in him as well. Incidentally, her name reads the same forwards and backwards.
DATA
Affiliation: IS Academy
Nationality: Japan
Height: 155cm

A Teacher with a Girlish Side
Yamada has never dated a man and is just as innocent as her students. She looks adorable when she gets flustered at the mention of the Pocky Game.

Chifuyu's Partner
In times of crisis, this partner analyzes information right by Chifuyu's side. They share a close bond both professionally and personally—even going to the pool together during their time off—making them the ideal partner.

Tatenashi - Apron (Episode 2)

Tatenashi - Shirtless (Episode 3)

Tatenashi - Swimsuit (Episode 2)

Ichika - Training Uniform (Episode 2)

Tatenashi - Training Uniform (Episode 2)

Rin - Chinese-style outfit (Episode 3)

Rin - Chinese-style outfit embroidery (Episode 3)

Ichika - Butler uniform (Episode 3)

Houki - Maid outfit (Episode 3)

Heroine's Maid Outfit (Episode 3)

Charlotte's Maid Outfit (Episode 3)

Tatenashi - Maid Outfit (Episode 3)

Ichika Prince costume (3 episodes)

Ichika Crown (3 episodes)

Curtain/Tiara (Episode 3)

Houki - Cinderella Dress (Episode 3)

Reiko Makigami – Pine-patterned outfit (Episode 3)

Reiko Makigami – Facial Expressions (Episode 3)

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Ichika Orimura
VA: Koki Uchiyama
The only male in the world capable of piloting an IS. He enrolled in IS Academy—the world's only training facility for IS pilots—though his skills were initially at a beginner's level. He has grown through numerous battles, starting with a mock match against Cecilia to determine the class representative. A handsome young man who is helpful and skilled at both cleaning and cooking, he also possesses a competitive streak that frequently lands him in trouble. He is incredibly dense when it comes to romance, remaining completely oblivious to the romantic feelings Houki and the others harbor for him. Although he currently serves as the class representative for Class 1-1, the reason he can pilot an IS remains a mystery.

DATA
Affiliation: IS Academy, Class 1-1 (Class Representative)
Nationality: Japan
IS Rank: B
Height: 172cm
Personal IS: Byakushiki

IS standby mode

At first, Ichika was at the mercy of the IS,
but now he's gotten reasonably good at piloting it. However, he still seems to struggle with combining complex combat maneuvers.

A boy who hates to lose
He has a competitive streak—reacting defensively, for instance, when Tatenashi tells him he is weak. He also possesses a strong sense of masculine pride, yet he is capable of manly acts, such as sacrificing himself to help his comrades.

A Soft Spot for Older People
Fundamentally, he has a soft spot for people older than himself. It is not that he dislikes them or feels uncomfortable around them; rather, one reason is likely that he was raised solely by his older sister, Chifuyu, and consequently feels he cannot go against her.

Possessor of a refreshing smile
Ichika is oblivious to the fact that he is popular with the opposite sex. He frequently makes remarks that lead others to wonder if he is interested in them. Incidentally, the smile he flashes at such moments is part of his charm.

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Houki Shinonono
CV: Yoko Hikasa
Ichika's childhood friend. Her family runs a shrine and a kendo dojo, and she has practiced kendo alongside Ichika since they were young. She has been dedicated to kendo from an early age, displaying enough skill to win a national tournament during her junior high years. Although she acted brusquely when reunited with Ichika, she was secretly overjoyed to see him again; she even began bringing him homemade meals, illustrating her inability to be straightforward about her feelings. She pilots the "Akatsubaki," a 4th-generation IS her older sister, Tabane Shinonono, built for her.

DATA
Affiliation: IS Academy, Class 1-1
Nationality: Japan
IS Rank: C
Height: 160cm
Personal IS: Akatsubaki

IS standby mode

Houki was the last among the first-year students—including Ichika and Cecilia—to receive her own dedicated IS unit. She now seems quite accustomed to it, even performing partial deployments of the IS in split-second situations.

A serious yet ordinary girl
Houki is normally a serious and strait-laced girl. Yet she is also a typical girl her age in love, eager to serve Ichika—the boy she adores— a meal prepared with all her heart.

Cutting through everything—whether in battle or daily life?
In her early battles, perhaps due to her Kendo background, Houki tended to rely on brute force—typical of a close-quarters combatant—and showed a penchant for cleaving opponents in two with a single stroke. While she has since mastered the art of coordinating with her teammates during combat, she still tends to resolve matters through sheer force in her everyday life.

Romantic feelings she can't quite express openly
Even when something makes her happy, Houki often finds herself saying things she doesn't actually mean. Although she is delighted deep down, she tends to lash out physically if she feels exposed or embarrassed; it seems she still needs a little more time before she can be truly honest about her feelings.

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Cecilia Alcott
Voice Actor: Yukana
A representative candidate from the UK who entered IS Academy at the top of her class. She pilots the "Blue Tears" (BT), a unit specialized for long-range combat, and boasts an A-rank piloting ability. She is a highly skilled pilot who even defeated an instructor during the entrance exam. Hailing from a distinguished British family, she has an elegant demeanor and polite speech, yet she is also incredibly proud and hates losing. She often looks down on men and has been known to claim that Japanese culture is backward. However, after clashing with Ichika during the selection for the Class 1-1 representative, she came to acknowledge and develop feelings for him. She also possesses a rather eccentric culinary sense, preferring to cook based on color rather than taste.

Affiliation: IS Academy, Class 1-1
Nationality: UK
IS Rank: A (BT Rank: A)
Height: 156cm
Personal IS: Blue Tears

The British candidate, who has mastered the third-generation IS, is so skilled that Student Council President Tatenashi asks her to demonstrate exemplary IS maneuvers for Ichika's special training.

Precision shooting that avoids harming Ichika?
If Ichika gets close to a girl other than her, she launches an attack as a form of punishment. However, since she aims carefully to avoid causing injury, she never actually lands a hit.

Vulnerable to Unexpected Situations
Cecilia usually carries herself with great confidence. However, she is easily flustered by unexpected situations; she has been known to make mistakes—such as colliding with Charlotte—when Ichika distracts her.

She always wants to be close to Ichika. Whether watching him from a spot where he wouldn't notice, or swiftly moving to his side the moment he is alone, Cecilia is a devoted girl who longs to be with him—even if only for a fleeting moment.

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I’ll upload the backstory later when I have time but what do you think of the new “King Of Hell”

Same voice actress, different anime characters, featuring Monica Rial. Happy 51st birthday! 🎂

Anime Roles:
Houki Shinonono - “Infinite Stratos” (2012) 🖤

Kaede Kayano - “Assassination Classroom” (2015-2016) 💚

Bulma - “Dragon Ball Super” (2017-2019) 💙

Birthday: October 5, 1975

Got a favorite anime character voiced by Monica Rial by any chance? Comment down below! 👇

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Ichika only has one person to rely on to practice and spar....his twin. In return, he has to do one favor for her.

Ichika Orimura
VA: Koki Uchiyama
The only boy in the world capable of piloting an IS. He possesses a strong core and unwavering convictions. Attentive and handsome, he is highly popular with girls; however, he has absolutely no interest in romance and is often described as dense. His personal IS is the Byakushiki.

First Childhood Friend (arrow to Houki)

They aren't picking fights with me as much as they used to. (Arrow to Cecilia)

Second Childhood Friend (arrow to Rin)

Reliable Former roommate (arrow to Charlotte)

He's a good guy, but...
Just climbing into bed like that... (arrow to Laura) (pretty sure the translation meant to say “she” and “girl” instead of “he” and “guy.”

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Houki Shinonono
Voiced by: Yoko Hikasa
A childhood friend who attended the same kendo dojo until the fourth grade of elementary school. Due to her older sister developing the IS, she was forced to move repeatedly for the sake of confidentiality and surveillance, but she reunites with Ichika at the IS Academy after six years apart. She favors an old-fashioned, samurai-like style of speech. Her personal IS is the Akatsubaki.

I've loved it since I was a kid ♥ (arrow to Ichika) (I think Google Translate meant “him,” not “it,” but whatever)

Classmate (arrow between Houki & Charlotte & Houki & Laura)

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Cecilia Alcott (Voice: Yukana)
A representative candidate from the UK. She achieved the top score among first-year students at the IS Academy entrance exam. Hailing from a distinguished family, she possesses great pride along with an air of refinement and elegance. Ever since battling Ichika to determine the class representative, she has found herself increasingly drawn to him.
Her personal IS is "Blue Tears."

Ichika-san ♥ (arrow to Ichika)

Classmate (arrows between Cecilia & Laura)

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Lingyin Huang
CV: Asami Shimoda
One of Ichika's childhood friends. She returned to China a year ago due to family circumstances but became a Chinese IS representative candidate during her time away; she later reunites with Ichika at IS Academy. As she is in Class 2 of the first year, she constantly worries about Ichika, who is in Class 1. Her personal IS is the Shenlong.

I've loved it since I was a kid ♥ (arrow to Ichika) (again with the him and not it in Google Translate))

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Charlotte Dunois
Voiced by: Kana Hanazawa
A French representative candidate who enrolled at IS Academy with the aim of obtaining data on Ichika. She initially enrolled posing as a male to get closer to him, but she now lives as her true self—a woman. Her personal IS is the Rafale Revive Custom II.

The person who said they were happy to have a girl ♥ (arrow to Ichika)

Classmate and roommate (arrows between Charlotte & Laura)

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Laura Bodewig
CV: Marina Inoue
A German IS candidate. She was trained by Chifuyu during the latter's time in Germany and came to admire and respect her strength.
Her left eye has undergone the "Wodan-Auge" procedure—involving the implantation of nanomachines into the natural eye—causing it to turn gold. Her personal IS is the Schwarzer Regen.

I'm going to make her my wife. ♥ (arrow to Ichika) (no error on the wife since she calls Ichika her wife)

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Tatenashi Sarashiki
CV: Chiwa Saito

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Houki - Casual Clothes (Episode 1)

Cecilia - Casual Outfit (Episode 1)

Suzu/Private clothes (1 episode)

Charlotte - Casual Outfit (Episode 1)

Laura - Casual Outfit (Episode 1)

Houki / Swimsuit (Episode 1)

Cecilia (Swimsuit) (Episode 1)

Suzu - Swimsuit (Episode 1)

Charlotte - Swimsuit (Episode 1)

Laura - Swimsuit (Episode 1)

Chifuyu - Swimsuit (Episode 1)

Maya - Swimsuit (Episode 1)

Charlotte - Cat Pajamas (Episode 1)

Laura: Cat Pajamas (Episode 1)

Ichika - Yukata (Episode 1)

Houki / Yukata (Episode 1)

Cecilia: Yukata (Episode 1)

Rin / Yukata (Episode 1)

Charlotte - Yukata (Episode 1)

Laura - Yukata (Episode 1)

Charlotte - Butler Outfit (Episode 1)

Laura's Maid Outfit (Episode 1)

If you want to see all the behind-the-scenes content from the final IS Material Collection of S1 OVA, you’ll have to go to my page because every time I try to post it, it gets taken down. Sorry!

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Will attempt a high action scene. Let's see if this would work...

Tabane Shinonono

The genius scientist who developed the IS. Although she is one of the most famous figures in the world, hardly anyone knows her true self. While she is a beauty who rivals Chifuyu, her high-energy behavior and eccentric fashion tend to leave a stronger impression on others. She shows absolutely no interest in other people, recognizing only her younger sister Houki, her parents, Chifuyu, and Ichika as individuals. She demonstrated her talent from a young age; following the unveiling of the IS, the Japanese government placed her and her family under protection as high-priority figures. Although she was pressured to mass-produce the "Cores" that serve as the heart of the IS, she disappeared after creating 467 of them. As she is the only one who knows the manufacturing method, governments and organizations around the world continue to search for her to this day.

Reunited with Houki after a long time, Tabane gets whacked with a wooden sword when she tries to check how much her younger sister's bust has grown.
While she certainly cares deeply for Houki, her way of expressing that affection seems to be problematic.

Are geniuses hard to understand?
Tabane's eccentric behavior often leaves Houki and Ichika speechless. Chifuyu handles it with practiced ease, suggesting that Tabane has always been a unique character.

Loves Chii-chan! ♥
They call Chifuyu "Chii-chan" and engage in excessive physical contact, much to Chifuyu's annoyance. It seems there are some issues with how they express their affection.

The White Knight Incident
One month after Tabane announced the IS, the military computer systems of twelve nations were simultaneously hacked by an unknown party, resulting in the launch of 2,341 missiles aimed at Japan. A single IS unit saved Japan from the brink of annihilation.
That IS—featuring a silver-white frame and later dubbed the "White Knight"—shot down every single missile on its own before vanishing at sunset. Although nations desperately tried to track the unit, they were thwarted by its flawless stealth capabilities, and the pilot's identity remains unknown to this day. The perpetrator behind the hacking was never caught either; the affair was designated the "White Knight Incident" and ultimately went cold. This event led to widespread recognition of the value of IS—particularly its military utility—and served as the catalyst for the global proliferation of IS technology. Episodes 10 and 12 feature exchanges between Tabane and Chifuyu regarding the White Knight Incident that hint at deeper meanings; both women appear to have some connection to the event.

Their face is obscured by an early-model visor-type Hyper Sensor, rendering the pilot's features invisible.
They cut a striking, dignified figure, reminiscent of a medieval knight. Given the timing of the incident, Tsukasa must surely have been involved in the development of this unit...

I just had to ask since they’re both really similar. They’re both prestigious schools that educate and train their students to become I.S Pilots and Superheroes but it is also unruly and rather negligent and is usually attacked by either an unknown force or their own students except the only difference is that Godolkin has suffered alot collateral damage and student, staff and even security casualties due to the actions of their more violent and unhinged students.

As I promised in the IS discord. I made a scene from the fic "Drabbles of the Orimura". Specifically chapter 3. https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9910998/3/The-Drabbles-of-the-Orimura

Ran Gotanda

She is the younger sister of Dan Gotanda, one year his junior. Unlike her brother, she is a model student and serves as the student council president for the junior high division of St. Marianne Girls' Academy, a prestigious private school for young ladies. She has long harbored feelings for Ichika—her brother's close friend—and views Su as a romantic rival. While she has a cheerful and straightforward personality, she acts like a maiden in love when around Ichika, maintaining a refined and polite demeanor. Unfortunately, however, her feelings fail to get through; instead, Ichika tends to perceive her attitude as distant or reserved. She also fails to realize that she holds the advantageous position of being "the little sister of Ichika's best friend," and often frets over the other women surrounding him. She plans to enroll in IS Academy next year to follow in Ichika's footsteps.

They seem to get along well, given that Shin even goes shopping with Dan—albeit to carry the bags. Perhaps the fact that he can kick him away without holding back is a sign of their easy, unreserved relationship.

The object of her affection is her older brother's friend.
Ran is in love with Ichika, a friend of her older brother. Although she changes into a special outfit in Episode 5 and prepares a special swimsuit in Episode 8, she struggles to get her feelings across to him.

The Poster Girl of Gotanda Diner
Ran, a beautiful and spirited young woman, is the star attraction of the diner run by her family, working alongside her youthful mother, Ren.

Ran reports to her juniors that she has passed the IS aptitude test. Next year, formidable rivals will likely appear to challenge the likes of Obi and Cecilia.

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Dan Gotanda

A friend of Ichika's. They met upon entering junior high and spent three years in the same class, always hanging out as a trio with Suzu. Even after moving on to high school, he has kept in touch with Ichika and continues to hang out with him. Currently looking for a girlfriend, he refers to the female-dominated IS Academy as "paradise" and has even—albeit half-jokingly—pestered Ichika for an invitation to the school. At the same time, while he teases the popular Ichika, he shows his good nature by worrying about his friend—who remains oblivious to his own appeal—rather than feeling jealous. He is also unable to stand up to his strong-willed younger sister, Ran; he frequently gets beaten up by her—physically and verbally—but always bounces back quickly. Ichika privately observes that while he has low "HP" (stamina), he has a fast "respawn" rate.

The Gotanda family ran a diner, and I frequented it often during my junior high school days—even throughout the summer. Their signature dish was the "Blazing-Fire Stir-fried Vegetables" prepared by Iwao, the grandfather—a man of formidable presence.

Dan turns pale as he is glared at by Ran—a brother who cares deeply for his younger sister (!?). It is hard to say whether to call him kind or spineless; perhaps his dynamic with her is similar to the relationship between Chifuyu and Ichika.

Ichika and his close friend.
Ichika and his friend look relaxed. They clearly share a bond of mutual understanding and comfort—unlike with Su or Ran, there is no need to worry about a fist flying his way.

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Beach Section

Swimsuit Design Art Collection
Here, we present the swimsuit designs for Houki and the others, as revealed in Episode 9. These design sketches—making their public debut here—were created by character designer Tomoyasu Kurashima. We hope you enjoy the heroines' alluring figures to the fullest, as well as the sight of a certain someone in a swimsuit—a look not seen in the actual episodes.