The staff for the highly anticipated New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt anime has announced that prominent voice actress Yoshino Aoyama has joined the cast, taking on the role of Gunsmith Bitch. The new series, which premiered in July 2025, sees Aoyama’s character appearing in the sixth episode.
Yoshino Aoyama Steps into the Role of Gunsmith Bitch
Yoshino Aoyama, known for her roles as Hitori Gotō in Bocchi the Rock! and Yoshino Nanase in Wake Up, Girls!, will lend her voice to Gunsmith Bitch, an underwear arms dealer. This character is set to make her appearance in the sixth episode of the resurrected anime series. Aoyama’s casting adds another notable name to the returning and new voice talent lineup for the irreverent supernatural comedy.
A Long-Awaited Return for the Anarchy Sisters
Fans have eagerly awaited the return of Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt for over a decade, with the original series having aired from October to December 2010. The long hiatus was largely due to legal issues surrounding the intellectual property rights, which were eventually acquired by Studio Trigger from Gainax. Studio Trigger, known for its dynamic animation and distinctive style, officially announced the sequel project in 2022, following up with a trailer at Anime Expo 2023.
The new season, officially titled New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, began airing in July 2025. Hiroyuki Imaishi, the original series director, returns to helm the new installment, with Hiromi Wakabayashi also returning on scripts. This continuity in key creative personnel aims to maintain the distinctive tone and visual flair that defined the original series.
Familiar and Fresh Voices Reprise Roles
The core cast members from the original series are largely reprising their roles for the new season. Arisa Ogasawara is back as Panty, and Mariya Ise returns as Stocking. Koji Ishii voices Garterbelt, Hiroyuki Yoshino returns as Brief, Takashi Nakamura as Chuck, and Yuka Komatsu as Scanty.
However, there are a couple of notable casting changes. Akeno Watanabe has taken over the role of Kneesocks, replacing Ayumi Fujimura. Additionally, Yuko Natsuyoshi is now the voice of Fastener, replacing Miki Makiguchi. Despite these changes, the extensive return of the original Japanese voice cast is a significant point of excitement for long-time fans.
What to Expect from Daten City’s Demonic Adventures
The Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt series centers on the Anarchy sisters, Panty and Stocking, two foul-mouthed angels banished from Heaven for their misdeeds. They are tasked with hunting down sinister spirits known as “Ghosts” in Daten City, a lecherous abyss situated between Heaven and Hell. The new season is expected to continue their chaotic, action-comedy adventures, building upon the original’s unique blend of Western animation influences and Japanese anime sensibilities. Early promotional material for New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt has also introduced new characters such as the angel brothers Polyester and Polyurethane, voiced by Junya Enoki and Yuto Uemura, respectively.
The premiere of New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt marks a significant moment for fans who have patiently awaited the series’ continuation. With Yoshino Aoyama’s addition and the return of much of the original creative team and cast, the series is poised to deliver more of its signature unhinged humor and action.
