In the near future, Japanese scientist Tabane Shinonono creates a high-tech powered exoskeleton called "Infinite Stratos" (IS).
Possessing technology and combat capabilities far surpassing that of any other arms system, the IS threatens to destabilize the world.
During an accidental run-in with a hibernating IS suit, it is revealed that he possesses the innate ability to operate an IS—the only male in the world capable of doing so.
Thus, he starts a busy high school life surrounded by girls training to become expert IS pilots.
Infinite Stratos began as a light novel series written by Izuru Yumizuru, with illustrations provided by Okiura.
Due to conflict between the publisher (Media Factory) and the author, publication of the light novels was under suspension.
[18] The light novels are being translated into traditional Chinese and the first volume was published and released by Sharp Point Press[19] on November 9, 2010.
[20] Yumizuru cited that Media Factory's overseas representatives were engaging in contracts with foreign publishers without the author's permission as the reason for the suspension.
An anime television series adaptation for Infinite Stratos was first announced on June 21, 2010,[62] and its official website opening on August 8, 2010.
[65] The anime aired in Japan between January 7 to April 1, 2011 on TBS,[66] with subsequent runs on CBC, SUN-TV, KBS, and BS-TBS.
[67] An original video animation (OVA) episode, entitled IS
Section23 Films released the series and the OVA with an English dub (produced by Seraphim Digital) on DVD and Blu-ray on April 10, 2012.
[71] The first season of the anime is licensed in the United Kingdom by MVM Films for release on February 17, 2014 on DVD.
[74] Each version of the song reflects the voice actresses' character who is running with Ichika in the episodes' ending credits.
Characters from Infinite Stratos also feature in the PlayStation Vita game Kaku-San-Sei Million Arthur.