The highly anticipated “New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT” anime concluded its run with a one-hour season finale special, encompassing episodes 12 and 13, which aired on September 24, 2025. The series, a continuation of the cult-favorite anime, premiered in July 2025 and was streamed globally on Amazon Prime Video. Following the finale, animation studio Trigger swiftly confirmed that the story of the Anarchy Sisters would continue in a “next season,” though no specific release window has been announced.
A Long-Awaited Return to Daten City
The revival of Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt has been a journey spanning over a decade. The original series, produced by Gainax, first aired from October to December 2010. Its abrupt and infamous cliffhanger ending left fans yearning for a continuation for many years. Studio Trigger, founded by former Gainax employees, eventually acquired the rights to the Panty & Stocking IP and announced a new anime project at Anime Expo 2022, confirming it as a second series in 2023.
The “New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT” officially premiered on July 9, 2025, on various Japanese television networks, with an uncensored version debuting on AT-X on July 15, 2025. The world premiere for the anime was held at Anime Expo on July 4, 2025.
Creative Team and Cast Return
A significant factor in the excitement surrounding the new season was the return of key creative personnel. Hiroyuki Imaishi, the acclaimed director of the original series, reprised his role for the new project at Trigger. Hiromi Wakabayashi returned to co-write the script with Imaishi and served as a concept planner. Atsushi Nishigori continued as the original character designer, with Shigeto Koyama, Sushio, and Masaru Sakamoto also contributing to character designs.
The familiar voices of the Anarchy Sisters also returned, with Arisa Ogasawara as Panty and Mariya Ise as Stocking. Kōji Ishii returned as Garterbelt, and Hiroyuki Yoshino as Brief. New characters, the “Tenshi” (Angel) brothers Polyurethane and Polyester, were introduced, voiced by Yūto Uemura and Junya Enoki, respectively.
The Hour-Long Finale and Future Prospects
The one-hour special finale, combining episodes 12 and 13, marked the conclusion of the 13-episode run for “New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT”. The final episodes, which aired on September 24, 2025, sought to deliver the signature chaotic and boundary-pushing narrative that fans expect from the franchise. Critics noted the finale’s commitment to the series’ distinct style, including its characteristic meta-references and over-the-top action. The original series was known for its “vulgar and indecent jokes,” a theme Imaishi aimed to thoroughly explore.
The immediate announcement by Studio Trigger regarding a “next season” provides reassurance to fans, particularly given the previous long hiatus. While the specific timeline for this continuation remains under wraps, the confirmation indicates Trigger’s commitment to further developing the irreverent world of Panty and Stocking. The continuation is expected to follow directly from the ending of the first season, where Stocking’s true demonic nature was revealed.
