Lingyin Huang

Lingyin Huang, commonly called Rin, is a Chinese IS pilot and Ichika Orimura's childhood friend in Infinite Stratos. She transfers to the academy as China's representative candidate and pilots the Shenlong.

Lingyin Huang as China's IS representative

Energetic, competitive, and quick-tempered, Rin hides affection for Ichika behind arguments and challenges. A childhood promise involving cooking becomes a source of romantic misunderstanding.

Shenlong, childhood promises, and rivalry for Ichika

Shenlong specializes in close and mid-range combat with twin scimitars and impact cannons that create invisible shockwaves. Rin's rivalry with Houki, Cecilia, Charlotte, and Laura gradually develops into teamwork when the academy faces real threats.