Houki Shinonono

Houki Shinonono is one of the main characters from the IS: Infinite Stratos series.
== Charactah Account ==
A first-year student at the IS Academy and Ichika's childhood friend, though they have not seen each other for six years. Due to an extreme coincidence, they also end up sharing a dorm room, though Ichika doesn't see any harm in this. Later, Charles Dunois gets paired up with him, but Houki still keeps close contact with her old friend.
Having been raised in a shrine, Houki possesses a stern, disciplined personality. As such, she had a hard time socializing with other kids, so she had virtually no friends, with the exception of Ichika. Ichika thought of Houki as a cute girl, and he helped her out by chasing the bullies away whenever they mocked her.
Even as a child, Houki had trouble expressing her feelings for Ichika; and shortly after they first met, she asked him to use her first name, but then she justified it by saying that there were three other Shinononos (her father, her mother and her sister).
== Appearance ==
=== Anime ===
* IS: Infinite Stratos
* IS: Infinite Stratos 2
* IS: Infinite Stratos 2 Long Vacation Edition - The Memories of One Summer
* IS: Infinite Stratos 2 - Infinite Wedding
* IS: Infinite Stratos 2 - World Purge Arc
* IS: Infinite Stratos Encore - Sextet in Love
=== Light Novels ===
* IS: Infinite Stratos
=== Manga ===
* IS!
* IS: Infinite Stratos (Comic Alive)
* IS: Infinite Stratos (Sunday Gene-X)
* IS: Infinite Stratos - Official Anthology Comic
* IS: Infinite Stratos - Sugar & Honey
=== Video Games ===
* Divine Gate
* Infinite Stratos: Archetype Breaker
* Super Heroine Chronicle
== Trivia ==
* Houki is the first character to confess her feelings to Ichika Orimura with the second one being Kanzashi Sarashiki.
** However, the first time she did so, her confession was rendered inaudible by the fireworks. The second time she did, she was asleep when she said it, but Ichika didn't hear her well and quickly noticed she fell asleep.
* Houki's IS unit Akatsubaki and its swords are a tribute to the MBF-P02 Astray Red Frame from Gundam SEED Astray. Both Akatsubaki and Astray Red Frame are close combat units that use katanas as main weapons. Its inactive silhouette, foot blades, and colors are all reminiscent of the ZGMF-X19A Infinite Justice from Gundam SEED Destiny.
* Aside from Ichika, she respects and admires Ryuuin Shinonono (Houki's father).
* Houki is the only known main female character who isn't a representative of any nation or country due to her being the sister of the IS creator and being the only person who possesses a 4th Generation IS that does not belong to any country or organization.
* In episode 2, when Houki's in the changing room, she's seen wearing a duster. After the few seconds of flashback, she's seen wearing the school uniform.
* As shown in Volume 8, Houki's ideal world is where she still lives in her family shrine, with Ichika still practicing kendo there and is stronger than her. This is most likely the reason why she always wants Ichika to train harder in kendo, as she prefers him to be stronger than her.
** Unlike the other girls, Houki's Ichika didn't act or show any lewd behavior. It unknown if this is based on what Chloe Chronicle said about the world purge effects being weaker, or possibly because Houki doesn't want Ichika to act indecent. Ironically, Houki only realized everything was fake when the real Ichika accidently grabbed her breast. Strangely, while Houki was annoyed at Ichika about it, she thought to herself how much happier she was then.
* Houki Shinonono's Japanese and English voice actors both play Erica Blandelli in Campione!.
* Her measurements are B98, W60, H81 (I Cup in Japan, H cup in America).
* While both of Houki's personal IS were similar in appearance and weaponry, they each represent opposite sides of Houki and her desire. Akatsubaki has the power to recharge other ISs energy and represented her desire to be Ichikas' strength. Akatsuki has the power weaken her opponent IS and represented her desire to make want she wants her through power.
== Gallery ==
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== External Links ==
* Houki Shinonono at Infinite Stratos Wiki
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