The BEST episodes of IS: Infinite Stratos season 1
Every episode of IS: Infinite Stratos season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of IS: Infinite Stratos season 1!
Infinite Stratos (IS), a weaponized exoskeleton system, has become the dominant tool of warfare and conflict. Unfortunately for the men in society, only women are able to operate Infinite Stratos…with very few exceptions. One of those exceptions is Ichika Orimura, an orphan raised by his older sister, who is herself a famous IS pilot. When his compatibility with Infinite Stratos is discovered after he accidentally touches one at the age of 15, he is given a scholarship and enrolled in a school that specializes in training IS pilots. Which means an interesting life surrounded by girls for this shy, unassuming boy.
#1 - Showdown! The Class League Match
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2011
Ichika vs. Rin! Right when the match starts to heat up, a mysterious IS decides to crash the party. With an unknown pilot, they try to stop it.
#2 - Ocean's Eleven!
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/3/2011
After the events that unfolded in the tag team match, Ichika & Co. deserve a much-needed beach trip. Schemes, traps, and frilly swimsuits abound.
#3 - Find Out My Mind
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/24/2011
The tournament has begun, and a battle royale between team Ichika/Dunoa and Team Houki/Laura is the main event! How will Ichika fare against his unlikely opponents?
#4 - Your Name Is
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/31/2011
The final battle is at hand! The Gospel IS seems like an unstoppable force, and it will take all the teamwork, trust, and power that the girls can muster to take it down.
#5 - My Roommate Is a Young, Blond Nobleman
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/10/2011
A new contender enters the ring, as the representative from Germany, Laura Bodewig, makes waves as the new transfer student, immediately calling out Ichika and giving him a good smack to the face.
#6 - Class Representative Selection Match!
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2011
A one on one battle with Cecilia Alcott looms over Ichika, and he becomes worried. Houki trains him, and Ichika becomes the proud owner of a custom IS.
#7 - All My Classmates are Female
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2011
On his first day of school, Ichika already has a group of admirers, has to room with his childhood friend (who’s not happy), and a lot more problems he didn't foresee.
#8 - The Transfer Student is the Second Childhood Friend
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/20/2011
A double dose of trouble is just the beginning, as Ichika also struggles to learn the ins and outs of piloting his IS.
#9 - Blue Days ~ Red Switch
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/17/2011
The third Generation IS makes its debut as Laura gets set to battle both Lin and Cecilia at once! Is this 2 on 1 battle too much to handle?
#10 - Boy Meets Boy
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2011
It looks like Ichika's got new competition. A new male student arrives, a representative from France who is dashing, polite, chivalrous and....well, another boy!
#11 - Thin Red Line
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/10/2011
Houki's eccentric older sister, and the creator of the Infinite Stratos battle suit, finally makes an appearance and brings with her a new toy.
#12 - Get Ready
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/24/2011
After the last battle with the Gospel, Houki becomes disillusioned with IS. Ichika remains in critical condition, so it is up to the girls to stop the Gospel on their own.