New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt

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“New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt," also known as “Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt 2nd Season," is a 13-episode TV anime series that aired from the 10th of July till the 25th of September 25, 2025. It was produced by Ultra Super Pictures, Good Smile Company, Kadokawa, and Anici and brought to life by Studio Trigger in their usual chaotic way. The main team behind it includes Tsutsumi Naoko as producer, Urakari Hiroki as sound director, Nakashima Masaoki as episode director, and the original creator Imaishi and director Hiroyuki, who also worked on the script, storyboard, series composition, and key animation. This original series features action, comedy, fantasy, and ecchi, alongside gag humor and parody. Each episode has a runtime of 24 minutes and earned an R+ rating due to the inclusion of mild nudity.

The anime is the sequel to the “Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt” series, which aired 13 episodes from the 2nd of October until the 25th of December in Fall 2010. Kadokawa Shoten, Half H.P Studio, AT-X, Kadokawa Pictures Japan, KlockWorx produced it, flying DOG, and Kadokawa Contents Gate; licensed by Funimation; and brought to life by Studio Gainax. This series of 23-minute episodes earned an R-17 rating for its violence and profanity.

The story centers on the titular leads, Panty and Stocking, twin angel sisters who work to exorcise ghosts in Daten City as the season kicks off. Due to the failed opening of the Hell Gate, they have even more work than before and must continue the hunt alongside their lifelong rivals: the sister duo Scanty and Kneesocks Demon. While they’re in it to earn enough Hell Coins to return to Hell, they’re also sharing their abode! Both parties are now based at the church of Garterbelt, who is the very priest in charge of the Anarchy Sisters. These become really hectic when the two polar-opposite teams must learn to put aside their differences and work together; otherwise, their plans to collect ample Heaven and Hell Coins, respectively, will go down the drain. What’s more, they simply must complete their mission if they ever wish to return to their respective realms, so compromise in the name of mutual interests is of absolute importance!

The story department is as chaotic as the show itself: loud, bold, offensive, unapologetic, obnoxious, aggressive, and no-holds-barred fun. All the episodes are hectic; some don’t fit into the overarching narrative at times and conclude as just that, while others are overly emotional, and the remainder build on the story while maintaining an unorthodox balance among all elements. The showrunner clearly prioritized audience enjoyment, and it shows. But that doesn’t mean it’s devoid of weaknesses; for example, the first few episodes do a poor job of getting you hooked, despite being the most critical for maintaining viewership. Messy visuals at the start exacerbate the situation, but things significantly improve afterward.

Once the cast is established and even well-rounded, the story becomes more engaging, and the visuals follow suit. Once the ball gets rolling, the momentum is maintained very well, and everything culminates in an explosive finale that is more awesome than I ever expected. I still can’t seem to fully compute how they resolved such an impossible cliffhanger in the most anime way possible, as is characteristic of Studio Trigger, alongside all the over-the-top action. There’s also an outrageous comedic twist that’s just so direct and sexually explicit that it left me in awe, but once you calm down and think about it, you’ll realize that it’s actually super clever. For the best experience, I recommend watching the uncensored version.

Moving on to the character department, which is honestly just as unhinged as the story itself. Anarchy Panty and Anarchy Stocking are absolute badass divas with no intention of playing nice, and this time Demon Kneesocks and Demon Scanty join them out on the streets to make things even more chaotic. The character introduction pattern is quite similar to the prequel in terms of placement, as we are introduced to a new pair of rivals for the MCs by the sixth episode. Enter Polyester and Polyurethane: a rambunctious pair of angel twinks with the goal of “fixing” Heaven's reputation, plagued by the good, the bad, and the ugly. Inspired by the movie Magic Mike. First impressions are spot-on, but they end up underutilized later on, under the excuse that the duo refuses to work overtime, which becomes a running joke at best. They do, however, get their well-deserved spotlight in the finale, showing that angels can also embrace their flaws to save the world. Meanwhile, the returning cast remains just as hilarious, charismatic, and lovable, including Rock Briefers, Garterbelt, and Chuck. The addition of the two new duos is very refreshing and adds new dynamics, and I even found the Gunsmith to be a fruitful addition.

In the Art and Animation department, the leap in quality since the original 2010 Gainax run is undeniably spectacular. Studio Trigger has meticulously upgraded the visuals while preserving the show’s heavy Western cartoon influence and unapologetically chaotic atmosphere. The neon colors literally pop and explode off the screen, breathing new life into the moments where they playfully upscale specific frames from the predecessor.

The action sequences are as rabid and kinetic as ever, proudly retaining the unorthodox shot composition that divided some audiences back in the day. Series director Hiroyuki Imaishi is a massive disciple of the "Kanada Style" (named after legendary 80s animator Yoshinori Kanada). This style relies on jagged, highly exaggerated poses, breaking character models for speed, and massive, geometric explosions. True to Trigger's pedigree, the artists experiment fearlessly with these bold, hyper-stylized shifts to match the show's manic rhythm. The on-screen comic-book onomatopoeias—buzzes, bangs, and thuds—add to the sensory overload, while character reactions remain full of life and backed by smart CGI integration. From the grotesque monsters to the unapologetic, fan-service-heavy transformation sequences, it is a visual feast delivered in the most positively catastrophic way possible.

The Sounds and Music department is another banger worthy of praise. The OST is a defining element of the show, driven by EDM, techno, and pop-centered tracks that break the mold of traditional anime scores. The soundtrack pays deep respect to the 2010 original's music, hitting the audience with remixed legacy tracks to keep the energy peaking. Every note blends perfectly with the raunchy atmosphere, and it is clear that returning music producers ☆Taku Takahashi and TeddyLoid haven't missed a step.

The audio integrates seamlessly with the visuals, elevating certain action sequences to feel like meticulously crafted music videos—a known hallmark of Studio Trigger's production style. The opening theme, "Theme of New PANTY ＆ STOCKING" by TeddyLoid, ☆Taku Takahashi, Ashley, and E.V.P., alongside the ending theme "Reckless" by m-flo and Adee A., are undeniable earworms that make the skip button obsolete with each passing episode. Finally, the visceral sound design grounds the kinetic animation; you can feel the heavy impact of every Kanada-style explosion across the screen, proving the audio team obsessed over every chaotic detail.

Did you know that returning music producer Taku Takahashi is a founding member of the famous Japanese hip-hop/electronic group m-flo? That's why the audio sounds so real to the club scene. It was very unusual in 2010 to hire a real underground club producer to score an anime at night. He worked with Trigger's creative director, Hiromi Wakabayashi, again for this new series. Wakabayashi is known for micromanaging music so that it perfectly matches the animation. This is why the show feels like a never-ending music video.

Overall, “New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt” is a show that’ll leave you stunned by just how superb and entertaining it is. It is rather raunchy and may not be for everyone, but it is definitely a work of art worthy of all the love and attention it receives and more. This whole show is a spectacle without equal, pumped to eleven with a chaotic story, rambunctious characters, unique visuals, and carefully crafted audio that will leave you in awe. This is how you do a superb sequel that surpasses its predecessor even when the studio has changed, all while paying homage to the original and then some. So if anything stated thus far has you interested, I highly recommend you give it a shot and simply enjoy the chaotic ride!