The highly anticipated second season of PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT, officially titled New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT, has captivated fans with its return to irreverent humor and chaotic action. Episode 9, which premiered on September 3, 2025, on Prime Video, delivered a particularly “all-over-the-place” collection of shorts, showcasing the series’ trademark blend of absurdity, action, and unexpected character dynamics. This week’s installment, comprising segments #19, #20, and #21, continued to push boundaries while exploring both familiar and new facets of Daten City’s angelic (and demonic) inhabitants.
The Return of the Anarchy Sisters and Daten City’s Mayhem
Nearly 15 years after its initial run, Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt made its grand return, with Studio Trigger, formed by former Gainax employees, taking the reins. The new season, which debuted on July 9, 2025, on Prime Video, continues the saga of the Anarchy sisters, Panty and Stocking, exiled angels who fight Ghosts in Daten City to earn Heaven Coins and buy their way back to paradise. Overseen by the enigmatic Reverend Garterbelt, their missions are often sidetracked by Panty’s insatiable lust for men and Stocking’s obsession with sweets. The series maintains its distinctive animation style and “hyper-crazy, battle-action, human comedy drama” essence.
Episode 9 Breakdown: A Trio of Tales
Episode 9 of New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT is notable for its varied tonal shifts and diverse narrative focus across its three segments. Anime News Network’s review highlighted this as potentially the most inconsistent yet still “pretty good” episode due to its wide range of stories.
Stocking’s Sugary Showdown and Pop Culture Homages
One segment puts the spotlight squarely on Stocking, the sweet-toothed angel. This story revolves around a fierce competition for a special “ohagi” — a Japanese confection. The narrative cleverly integrates references that will resonate with long-time fans of Studio Trigger, including allusions to their signature rock-paper-scissors contests. The segment also pays homage to classic Japanese period pieces like Zato-ichi and Lone Wolf and Cub through the various Ghost doppelgangers Stocking encounters. Adding to the chaotic fun, the new Angel brothers, Polyurethane and Gunsmith Bitch, make an appearance, and viewers get a glimpse into how Polyurethane operates without his older brother (the answer: not particularly well). This portion of the episode is described as a “strong, simple, somewhat standard entry” with fluid and bouncy animation, even featuring Stocking doing her best impression of the second Kill la Kill opening.
The Poly Peeps’ Perilous Predicament
Another segment shifts focus to the new Angel brothers, Polyester and Polyurethane, often referred to as the “Poly Peeps.” This part of the episode explores their misadventures as they stumble into the Anarchy sisters’ turf, proving to be comically out of their depth. The raw and raunchy humor in this segment has been noted to evoke the sensibilities of the “old” Panty & Stocking, providing a nostalgic feel for veteran viewers. This segment showcases the brothers’ struggles and adds another layer of comedic interaction to the expanding cast.
Panty, Kneesocks, and Evolving Dynamics
The third short delves into the developing dynamic between Panty and Kneesocks, following up on their interactions from previous episodes. This segment is framed as exploring a “potent crack-ship” within the series, offering a more earnest and romantic tone than might be expected from the show’s usual crude humor. The episode emphasizes Panty’s character development across both seasons, suggesting a positive growth arc. It also features a “montage of rad new outfits for Kneesocks” and delivers on the expected “brilliant gags and action” during an inevitable Ghost attack. Notably, the segment includes a “sputteringly pause-worthy moment of a dress getting ripped off to reveal uncensored Panty pussy,” alongside other “wild westaboo asides” and a reference to Voodoo Doughnut. This blend of character growth with the series’ signature explicit humor exemplifies the show’s unique approach to storytelling.
Where to Watch
New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT is available for streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, with new episodes releasing weekly. In Japan, both censored and uncensored versions are available, with the uncensored version streaming on AT-X.
