Charlotte Dunois is a beautiful and gentle student from France, known for her androgynous looks, calm personality, and complex backstory as both a company heiress and a secret agent at Infinite Stratos Academy. Despite her boyish appearance and polite manners, she hides a playful, jealous streak and quickly wins hearts with her sincere, sometimes bold actions.
Charlotte has slender features and long, blonde hair tied at the back.
Her eyes are purple, lending a striking, memorable appearance.
As a transfer student, she initially disguised herself as a boy, wearing the unmodified male uniform and a high-neck shirt to hide her lack of Adam's apple.
Later, she dons the girls’ uniform with a notably short skirt and prefers sneakers, revealing much of her legs.
She is 154 cm tall and known for her surprisingly large bust, often hidden under sportswear or boyish clothes.
Charlotte gives off a boyish, yet undeniably attractive vibe, making her popular among both male and female students.
Charlotte is calm, soft-spoken, and always considerate of others.
She quickly becomes a reliable support for her friends, often stepping in to help or resolve conflicts.
Despite her gentle demeanor, she can be fiercely jealous and, according to Ichika Orimura, may be the scariest when angered.
She is highly intelligent, excels academically, and acts as a model student.
Charlotte can be shy and reserved, but when she opens up to someone, she reveals a surprisingly affectionate and bold side.
She tends to use the pronoun “I,” a remnant of her days pretending to be a boy.
Her sweetness sometimes borders on “too calculated,” earning her playful jabs like “Miss Adorable” among fans.
Charlotte is the daughter of Albert Dunois, president of the Dunois Corporation, one of the leading IS-development companies in France.
She is the child of an affair and grew up in the shadows of the main family.
After her mother passed away, Charlotte was taken in by the Dunois household, but never felt truly accepted.
Her natural talent for piloting an Infinite Stratos was discovered by chance, leading to her being used by the company as a tool to promote their technology and solve company crises.
She was sent undercover to the academy under the alias “Charles Dunois,” supposedly as the world’s second male IS pilot.
Her true mission was to get close to Ichika Orimura and steal data on his unique IS unit.
Charlotte is an A-rank IS pilot, a rare and highly valued skill.
Her personal IS is initially “Rafale Revive Custom II,” later upgraded into “Reincarnation” after merging with another advanced unit, “Cosmos.”
“Reincarnation” is unique as a dual-core third-generation unit, combining ultimate defensive and offensive capabilities, making her one of the most formidable students.
She is skilled in adapting to new technology and quick to grasp tactics under pressure.
Charlotte forms a close, trusting bond with Ichika Orimura, her first roommate and the first person to offer her a real place to belong.
Once her gender is revealed, she continues her studies as herself, rapidly growing even closer to Ichika and competing with other heroines for his affection.
She later becomes roommates with Laura Bodewig, helping Laura adapt to ordinary school life and creating a big-sister dynamic.
Charlotte maintains positive relationships with other students, often acting as the mediator during disputes.
Her relationship with her father is initially strained but warms after learning he was trying to protect her by sending her to the academy.
Charlotte is extremely popular with both fans and characters within the story, often leading character polls.
She is the main heroine in several spinoff stories, highlighting her appeal and versatility.
Though her appearance is boyish, she possesses a hidden charm and a playful, sometimes teasing manner towards those she trusts.
She is known for her love of cute things, once buying matching cat pajamas for herself and Laura.
Her nickname, "Charl," was given to her by Ichika after her real identity was revealed.
Despite appearing gentle, she demonstrates deep jealousy and can act boldly when provoked.
Though her bust is often exaggerated in adaptations, the original work portrays her as more slim and elegant.
“If you really want to see… do you?”
“You should let yourself rely on others sometimes.”
“Don’t say things like ‘it’s too much trouble’—deal?”
Arrival and Disguise
Charlotte transfers to Infinite Stratos Academy as “Charles Dunois,” a supposed male pilot, obeying her father's orders and company strategy.
She forms a close friendship with her roommate, Ichika, bonding through shared training and daily life.
Her true gender is accidentally discovered but, after heartfelt persuasion from Ichika, she chooses to remain at the academy and reveal her true self.
She develops romantic feelings for Ichika, as he offers her the sense of belonging she never had before.
Charlotte then publicly returns as herself, continuing her life at the academy with a new sense of confidence and purpose.
Home and IS Evolutions
Charlotte’s involvement with her family’s corporation deepens when she is caught up in a dangerous plot against her.
Her father’s real motive is revealed: protecting her from corporate intrigue by sending her to the well-guarded academy.
During a critical mission at the Dunois Corporation, Charlotte faces off against the advanced IS “Cosmos.”
A resonance effect causes her original IS and Cosmos to merge, resulting in the powerful dual-core unit “Reincarnation.”
This new machine possesses unmatched defense and offense, cementing her status as one of the academy’s most powerful pilots.
Later storylines show her controlling both Reincarnation and a Cosmos-based puppet simultaneously.
Life at the Academy
Charlotte enjoys daily life with classmates, acting as a trusted advisor and friend, especially to Laura.
She continues to support Ichika and compete with other heroines for his attention, often showing her sweet and earnest nature.
Though haunted by her past and family complications, she gradually finds happiness among friends and in doing what she loves most—piloting IS and exploring her newfound place in the world.
Affiliation: France, Infinite Stratos Academy (Class 1-1, Cooking Club)
Age: 16
Height: 154 cm
Family: Deceased mother, father (Albert Dunois), stepmother
Roommate: Laura Bodewig (previously Ichika Orimura)
Voice Actress: Kana Hanazawa
Special Talent: IS piloting, high adaptability, strong sense of empathy
Signature IS: Rafale Revive Custom II → Reincarnation
IS Aptitude: A
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