Tokyo, Japan – “New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt” has unleashed its highly anticipated sixth episode, titled “The Brothers From Heaven,” which premiered on July 10, 2025, and is now streaming on Prime Video. The episode marks a significant turning point for the series, introducing pivotal new characters and dramatically altering the established narrative.
Angelic Disruptors: Polyester and Polyurethane Arrive
Episode 6 is notable for the formal introduction of the Angel Brothers, Polyester and Polyurethane, voiced by Junya Enoki and Yuto Umemura, respectively. These new angelic figures descend upon Daten City, immediately overturning the status quo by demonstrating superior abilities to the series’ protagonists, Panty and Stocking. Their arrival precipitates chaos throughout Daten City, forcing the Anarchy Sisters and even the Daemon Sisters into an uneasy truce.
A Shift in Narrative Format
Breaking from the traditional anthological format of the series, “New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt” Episode 6 is presented as a single, uninterrupted, and self-contained story. This extended runtime makes it the longest episode since the series premiere, underscoring its importance to the ongoing plot and character development. The narrative sees the rivalry between the Anarchy and Daemon Sisters reaching new heights before the forced alliance against the new angelic threats.
New Faces and Renewed Chaos in Daten City
Beyond the Angel Brothers, Episode 6 also introduces the eccentric Gunsmith Bitch, a skilled underwear weapon merchant, voiced by Yoshino Aoyama. Her character adds another layer to Daten City’s already bizarre ecosystem, researching and selling technology that transforms underwear into formidable weapons.
The episode has been lauded for its chaotic adventure and stellar animation, praised as potentially the best installment of the new series so far. It showcases the main characters extensively, highlighting excellent interactions and demonstrating the Anarchy sisters’ competitive pride and their unexpected, genuine liking for the Daemon Sisters’ company.
The Return of a Cult Classic
The “New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt” series, a sequel to the beloved 2010 anime, officially premiered in July 2025, with censored versions airing on Tokyo MX, BS NTV, and other channels from July 10, and an uncensored version debuting on AT-X on July 15. Studio Trigger acquired the rights to the IP from Gainax and has brought back original series director Hiroyuki Imaishi, along with co-directors Hiromi Wakabayashi and Akira Furukawa. This long-awaited return, nearly 15 years after the original series, has been met with excitement from long-time fans who eagerly anticipated its revival after years of legal issues and silence. The new series is available for worldwide streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
