Ep 5. Lovely Style

Infinite Stratos season 2 episode 5, named Lovely Style, takes an interesting turn as Ichika and the girls attend a fashion show. The episode begins with an introduction to the latest fashion trend, a new line of dresses called the Lovely Style. Apparently, every girl has been raving about the new collection, and Ichika decides to accompany the girls to a fashion show to see what the hype is all about.

The fashion show provides the perfect environment for Ichika to enjoy the company of all the IS pilots without worrying about fighting. The episode thrives on building connections and relationships between Ichika and the girls, especially the ones who have not had much time to interact with him previously.

The fashion show is hosted by two famous models and the newest Lovely Style collection is showcased by a stunning array of models. The atmosphere of the fashion show is light and airy, but things take an unexpected turn when the venue is hijacked by an unknown assailant. The attacker somehow manages to interfere with the security system and gains entrance to the venue.

The situation worsens when it is discovered that the assailant has planted bombs all around the venue. Ichika, being the only male in the vicinity, is tasked with dealing with the situation while the girls are evacuated to safety. Ichika quickly realizes that he is out of his depth, and that he will require some form of assistance to handle the situation.

With the help of his IS, he manages to neutralize the bombs and apprehend the assailant, who is identified as a disgruntled fashion designer who was not impressed with the collection. The episode ends with everything back to normal, and the girls impressed by Ichika's heroics.

Overall, Infinite Stratos season 2 episode 5, Lovely Style, provides a refreshing twist to the usual action-packed scenes that are synonymous with the series. The fashion show environment allows for exposure of the girl's personalities, fashion senses, and bonding between Ichika and each of the girls. After all, Ichika's relationships are integral to the story, and this episode tries to deepen those bonds. The sudden appearance of an assailant provides the episode with an intense moment that brings focus back to the fact that the show is still about fighting robots. Finally, the episode underscores the theme that danger can come from unpredictable sources at any time and place.