Detailed review and evaluation of IS2 World Purge

IS2 World Purge Arc - Infinite Stratos II World Purge Arc

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

Light novel

■ Release date

November 26, 2014

■Release and sales

Overlap

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Izuru Yumizuru

■ Director

Yasuhito Kikuchi

■ Production

Animation Production: Eightbit

■Works

©Izuru Yumizuru, OVERLAP／Project IS

■ Story

The OVA of the second TV series. After being attacked by Golem III, IS Academy is forced to undergo maintenance on each of their special machines. Ichika and Byakushiki head to Kuramochi Technical Research Institute, the developer of the machines... While they are away, a dark conspiracy creeps up on the school once again. What is the Black Key? What is the World Purge? The girls' delusions about Ichika explode!!

■Explanation

A completely new OVA is now available on Blu-ray and DVD! With the enthusiastic support of fans, the release of "World Purge" has been decided! That "borderline" episode has been made into an anime! The second season of the TV anime has reached its final episode, and the Blu-ray and DVD Vol. 1 of the second season has exceeded 40,000 copies shipped in total, and it also took the top spot in the overall category of the Oricon Blu-ray Disc (BD) weekly rankings (as of November 11th). The hugely popular "IS <Infinite Stratos>" series. The "World Purge" story, which has been announced as an OVA, is the story from the eighth volume of the original manga, and is an episode full of fan service compared to the story aired in the TV anime. It will be interesting to see how this episode will be portrayed in the anime!

■Cast

・Ichika Orimura/Kouki Uchiyama・Houki Shinonono/Yoko Hikasa・Cecilia Alcott/Yukana・Rinne Otori/Asami Shimoda・Charlotte Dunois/Kana Hanazawa・Laura Bodewig/Marina Inoue・Tatenashi Sarashiki/Chiwa Saito・Kanzashi Sarashiki/Suzuko Mimori

■ Main staff

・Original work: Yumizuru Izuru (published by Overlap Bunko)
・Director: Yasuhito Kikuchi ・Character design: Kumi Horii ・Sub-character design: Sorato Shimizu ・Mechanic design: Takeshi Takakura, Koichi Mugitani (CHOCO)
・Chief animation directors: Kumi Horii, Kuso Shimizu, Shinya Nishizawa ・Series director: Shin Tosaka ・Sound director: Akihiko Nakajima ・Music: Hikaru Nanase ・CGI director: Eiji Inomoto (Orange)
・Color design/Tomomi Murakami (Hiwa)
・Art director: Shunichiro Yoshihara (Biho)
Art setting: Yoshinori Shiozawa Director of photography: Koji Tanaka (Rare Trick)
Edited by Yoshiko Kimura (MADBOX)
・Animation Production: Eightbit

■ Main Characters

Ichika Orimura The only boy in the world who can use IS. Although he has a carefree personality, he has a passionate side and sticks to his beliefs. He is incredibly popular with girls, but he is surprisingly naive and eccentric when it comes to love.
Shinonono Ichika's first childhood friend. She has a long ponytail. She aspires to become a swordsman and has a stubborn personality. She has had feelings for Ichika for a long time, but has not been able to express them honestly. Her older sister is Tabane, an IS developer.
Cecilia Alcott - British representative candidate. A proud young lady born into a distinguished family, she takes pride in both her appearance and her abilities. She was touched by Ichika's manly fighting style during the match, and has had feelings for him ever since.
Huang Suzune: A candidate for the Chinese national team. Ichika's second childhood friend. She has had feelings for Ichika for a long time, but is always annoyed by his eccentricities. As the only one in a different class, she can't help but worry about Ichika's actions every day.
Charlotte Dunois: A candidate for the French national team. She enrolled in the school as a male IS pilot in order to get closer to Ichika and gather data. Even after she found out that she was a girl, Ichika continued to treat her kindly, which made her develop feelings for him. After that, with Ichika's persuasion, she decided to live life at the school as a girl again.
Laura Bodewig: A German representative candidate. A girl who was raised as a fighting tool. When she was in the German army, she was trained by Chifuyu and came to respect and admire him. Because of this, she initially hated Ichika, but was touched when he saved her without regard for his own safety, and since then, she has openly declared that "Ichika is my wife."
The student council president who boasts the strongest abilities in Tatenashi Academy. A second-year student, he is Ichika's senior. He is cheerful and mischievous, and often teases Ichika, but he also has a mysterious side to him.
Sarashiki: Kanzashi Tatenashi's younger sister and Ichika's classmate. She has an introverted and reserved personality. She is a candidate for the Japanese national team, but for some reason her personal robot is incomplete.

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・True Blue Traveler
Lyrics: Minami Kuribayashi Composition: Daisuke Kikuta Arrangement: Daisuke Kikuta Vocals: Minami Kuribayashi

・ED1
・BEAUTIFUL SKY
Lyrics by Saori Kodama; Composition by Akihiko Yamaguchi; Arrangement by Akihiko Yamaguchi; Sung by Houki Shinono, Cecilia Alcott, Lingyin Huang, Charlotte Dunois, Laura Bodewig, Kanzashi Sarashiki, Tatenashi Sarashiki (Yoko Hikasa, Yukana, Asami Shimoda, Kana Hanazawa, Marina Inoue, Suzuko Mimori, Chiwa Saito)

IS2 World Purge Edition - Infinite Stratos II World Purge Edition Review and Recommendation

"IS2: World Purge" was released on November 26, 2014 as an OVA of the popular anime series "Infinite Stratos," based on the light novel by Izuru Yumizuru. This OVA is based on the story of the 8th volume of the original manga, and is known for being full of fan service. Below, we will provide a detailed review and recommendation of this work.

Story and development

The "World Purge" arc begins after IS Academy is attacked by Golem III, with each robot being forced to undergo maintenance. The protagonist, Ichika Orimura, heads to Kuramochi Technical Research Institute, the developer of his robot, Byakki. Meanwhile, a dark conspiracy once again creeps up on the academy. What is the Black Key? What is the World Purge? These mysteries are at the heart of the story, and the scenes where the delusions of the girls surrounding Ichika explode are also worth watching.

This episode emphasizes the fan service elements of the original work, and there are many ways to entertain the audience. In particular, the scenes where the relationship between Ichika and the girls deepens are very satisfying for fans. The mystery of the Black Keys and the World Purge are also solved, adding depth to the story.

Characters and acting

Each character in "Infinite Stratos" is unique and charming. Kouki Uchiyama, who plays the main character Ichika, perfectly expresses his carefree personality and passionate beliefs. The acting of the cast, including Yoko Hikasa as Shinonono Houki, Yukana as Cecilia Alcott, Asami Shimoda as Huang Lingyin, Kana Hanazawa as Charlotte Dunois, Marina Inoue as Laura Bodewig, Chiwa Saito as Sarashiki Tatenashi, and Suzuko Mimori as Sarashiki Kanzashi, is also excellent, bringing out the charm of the characters to the fullest.

In particular, the emotional expressions of the girls surrounding Ichika leave a strong impression on viewers. Their affection, jealousy, friendship, and more are depicted realistically, drawing viewers into the story. In addition, the cast's acting skills shine even more in the fan service scenes that are unique to OVAs.

Visuals and Music

The visuals of the "World Purge" arc are drawn with high-quality animation by Eightbit. The IS battle scenes, character expressions, and detailed backgrounds are carefully drawn, making for outstanding visual beauty. In particular, the IS mechanical designs are the work of Takeshi Takakura and Koichi Mugiya (CHOCO), and are both realistic and stylish.

In terms of music, the powerful singing voice of Minami Kuribayashi, who sings the opening theme "True Blue Traveler," leaves a strong impression. The ending theme "BEAUTIFUL SKY" is sung by the cast of Houki Shinono, Cecilia Alcott, Lingyin Huang, Charlotte Dunois, Laura Bodewig, Kanzashi Sarashiki, and Tatenashi Sarashiki, further enhancing the emotional impact of the story. Nanase Hikaru's music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story.

Fan service and episode appeal

The "World Purge" arc is based on the story from the 8th volume of the manga, and is packed with fan service compared to the episodes broadcast on TV. In particular, the scenes where Ichika and the girls' relationships deepen and their delusions explode are very satisfying for fans. The mystery of the Black Key and the World Purge are also solved, adding depth to the story.

This OVA is a must-watch for viewers who enjoy fan service. It emphasizes the fan service elements of the original work, and there are many ingenious ways to entertain the audience. In particular, the scenes in which Ichika's relationship with the girls deepens are very satisfying for fans. The mystery of the Black Keys and the World Purge are also solved, adding depth to the story.

Recommendations and ratings

"IS2: World Purge" is a must-watch for fans of "Infinite Stratos". It emphasizes the fan service elements of the original work, and there are many ingenious ideas to entertain the audience. In particular, the scenes in which Ichika's relationship with the girls deepens are very satisfying for fans. The mystery of the Black Keys and the World Purge also add depth to the story.

This OVA is a must-watch for viewers who enjoy fan service. It emphasizes the fan service elements of the original work, and there are many ingenious ways to entertain the audience. In particular, the scenes in which Ichika's relationship with the girls deepens are very satisfying for fans. The mystery of the Black Keys and the World Purge are also solved, adding depth to the story.

Overall, "IS2 World Purge" has been highly praised as an episode packed with fan service. It emphasizes the fan service elements of the original work, and there are many ingenious ways to entertain the audience. In particular, the scenes in which the relationship between Ichika and the girls deepens are very satisfying for fans. The solving of the mysteries of the Black Keys and the World Purge also adds depth to the story.

This OVA is a must-watch for viewers who enjoy fan service. It emphasizes the fan service elements of the original work, and there are many ingenious ways to entertain the audience. In particular, the scenes in which Ichika's relationship with the girls deepens are very satisfying for fans. The mystery of the Black Keys and the World Purge are also solved, adding depth to the story.

Above is a summary of my review and recommendation of "IS2 World Purge". This work is highly praised as an episode full of fan service. It emphasizes the fan service elements of the original work, and there are many ingenious ideas to entertain the viewers. In particular, the scene where the relationship between Ichika and the maidens deepens is very satisfying for fans. In addition, the mystery solving of the black key and the world purge also adds depth to the story. This OVA is a must-see for viewers who want to enjoy fan service. It emphasizes the fan service elements of the original work, and there are many ingenious ideas to entertain the viewers. In particular, the scene where the relationship between Ichika and the maidens deepens is very satisfying for fans. In addition, the mystery solving of the black key and the world purge also adds depth to the story.