Recently, users in Twitter/X discussed the stress that a harem environment can cause, prompted by Japanese users' comments about the anime series Infinite Strata. The messages focused on one of the characters in the series, as well as an image of the anime's cast and how the voice actor's discomfort can be perceived. Koki Uchiyamawho played the protagonist Ichika Orimurastanding out for referring to both the anime characters and the cast of seiyuus that the series had.
The harem stress in Infinite Stratos that the character and the seiyuu had
Through Twitter/X Several users began to debate the topic of stress that can lead to a Haremsince it all started with the publication of a tweet by the user @deremasu_mihowho expressed his opinion about the harem environment in Infinite Strata. According to him, the “forced” harem like the one in the series can cause a lot of stress on the male characters, he mentioned that it is natural that if a kind and attractive character like Charlotte Dunoione tries to approach it actively.
In his post, he also suggested that more time should have been spent developing the romantic comedy centered around the boy's fantasy reveal. Charlotteto create a deeper and more meaningful closeness between the characters. Charlotte Dunoiwhich was initially presented as Carlosis one of the characters of harem of Ichika OrimuraOriginally, Charles was sent to the same room as Ichika, assuming they were both men, for the purpose of spying on Ichika.
However, in the anime Infinite Strata the truth about gender Charlotte revealed later when it is discovered that she is actually a woman, the user @deremasu_miho I wanted to see more romantic moments between Charlotte and Ichika before their true gender was discovered. And this would have added an additional layer of depth to the narrative and romantic comedy, and would have been one of the most compelling moments for anime fans to watch.
The post gained more popularity when another user @VkstfZshared a photo of the seiyuu Koki Uchiyamathat gives voice Ichika Orimura in Infinite Strata. In the image, Uchiyama appears surrounded by the voice actresses of the female characters in the series, and her expression of discomfort is evident, the photo has a text in Japanese that highlights the situation of harem in which Uchiyama's character is found. What's interesting is how it reflects the tension that can be generated by being surrounded by several female characters in a forced romantic context.
In turn, Infinite Strata takes place in the near future, where exoskeletons known as Infinite Stratos (EN) revolutionized the world as powerful and sophisticated weapons, being piloted exclusively by women due to a genetic defect that only they can overcome. The plot follows Ichika Orimuraa young man who surprisingly discovers that he can pilot an IS, making him the first man in the world with this ability. Due to his unique talent, Ichika is admitted to the AIS Academyan elite school for ISIS pilots that until now was exclusively female.
At the gym, Ichika He finds himself involved in various situations and adventures related to ENas he struggles to adapt to his new life and master piloting these powerful armors. At the same time, he must face the challenges of interpersonal relationships and the feelings that his classmates begin to develop for him. The series mixes mecha action, romantic comedy and drama, exploring Ichika's daily life at the academy.
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