The highly anticipated new Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt anime, developed by Studio Trigger, will wrap up its run with a special one-hour finale. This extended conclusion promises to deliver an impactful end to the series’ revival.
Premiere and Production Details
The new Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt anime officially premiered on Japanese TV stations on July 9, 2025, at 25:00 JST (effectively July 10 at 1:00 AM). For international viewers, Amazon Prime Video has licensed the series for worldwide streaming, with its streaming debut also on July 10. The world premiere event took place at Anime Expo 2025 on July 4, marking the 15th anniversary of the original series.
Studio Trigger, known for works like Kill la Kill and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, is at the helm of this new project, having acquired the rights to the Panty & Stocking IP from Gainax in 2023. Original series director Hiroyuki Imaishi returns to direct, with Hiromi Wakabayashi co-writing the script and serving as a concept planner. Atsushi Nishigori continues as the original character designer, with Shigeto Koyama, Sushio, and Masaru Sakamoto also contributing to character designs. The soundtrack features multiple notable artists including Taku Takahashi and TeddyLoid.
Addressing the Original Cliffhanger
The new series picks up directly after the infamous cliffhanger of the original 2010 anime, which saw Stocking seemingly betray Panty. The first episode, “Panty and Stocking: Homecoming,” quickly addresses these unresolved plot points. It reveals that Panty was not truly dead, only sliced into 666 pieces, and Stocking’s demonic transformation was a result of Corset’s mind-control. This resolution sets the stage for new adventures, with the demon sisters Scanty and Kneesocks even joining the main group.
New Characters and Continued Vulgarity
The revival introduces new angel brothers, Polyester (voiced by Junya Enoki) and Polyurethane (voiced by Yuto Uemura), adding fresh dynamics to the cast. The anime maintains the original’s signature raunchy humor, vulgar dialogue, and adult themes, ensuring it remains as outrageous as its predecessor. Despite the passage of 15 years, the animation quality is praised for recapturing the original’s distinct American cartoon-inspired style while incorporating modern techniques, particularly evident in its fluid and dynamic fight sequences.
Fan Reception and Expectations
The return of Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt has been met with significant fan excitement, largely due to the long hiatus and the involvement of the original creative team at Studio Trigger. While early impressions suggest the series effectively resolves its long-standing cliffhanger and delivers on its promise of chaotic humor and action, some critics note that the premiere functions more as a belated season finale to the original rather than a completely fresh start. Nevertheless, the series aims to solidify its place as a cult hit in the Summer 2025 anime season.
