New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT has officially released its highly anticipated sixth episode, “The Brothers from Heaven,” on August 13, 2025, bringing significant shifts to the series’ established dynamic. The episode, available for streaming on Prime Video, marks a pivotal moment for the new season, introducing key characters and altering the status quo of Daten City’s angelic duo.
Episode 6: A Game-Changer for the Anarchy Sisters
Titled “The Brothers from Heaven” (also listed as S1 E6 #13), Episode 6 of New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT is notable for several reasons. It stands out as the longest episode since the series premiere, presenting an uninterrupted and self-contained narrative, a departure from the anime’s usual anthological format. This extended runtime underscores the episode’s importance, particularly with the introduction of the Angel Brothers, Polyester and Polyurethane.
The episode wastes no time plunging into mayhem, with the rivalry between the Anarchy and Daemon Sisters reaching new heights. After the demons are tricked into performing chores, their patience with the angels’ laziness snaps, forcing a temporary truce between the two pairs of sisters. The arrival of the Angel Brothers from Heaven further escalates the chaos, leading to Panty and Stocking being cast out of Heaven’s good graces and even a bizarre fusion of Scanty and Kneesocks into a horse. The ensuing pandemonium across Daten City culminates in a Ghost-killing contest, delivering a consistently exciting and hilarious viewing experience.
Shaking Up the Status Quo and Fan Reception
Episode 6 is being hailed by some as the anime’s best episode to date, effectively breaking free from the original series‘ nostalgic confines and forging a new path for New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt. Beyond its standalone narrative, the episode introduces compelling new characters and showcases some of the series’ best animation. This shift in narrative structure and character introductions suggests a significant evolution for the series, potentially leading to more overarching plot developments.
Fans have reacted to the episode’s release, with discussions circulating on platforms like Reddit regarding the availability of the dub and the impact of the new characters. The new “twink angels” have been particularly noted by viewers.
The Long-Awaited Return of Panty & Stocking
The release of New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT follows a nearly 15-year hiatus since the original series concluded in 2010. Studio Trigger, the acclaimed animation studio, acquired the rights to the Panty & Stocking intellectual property from Gainax and announced the new project at Anime Expo 2022. The second series, officially titled New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, premiered on July 10, 2025, with censored broadcasts on networks like Tokyo MX, BS NTV, and SUN, and an uncensored version airing on AT-X from July 15. Amazon Prime Video holds the global streaming rights for the new season.
Key staff from the original series have returned for the new iteration, including Hiroyuki Imaishi as director, Hiromi Wakabayashi as writer and concept planner, and Atsushi Nishigori as original character designer. The new series directly follows the cliffhanger ending of the first season, where Stocking revealed her true demon nature and seemingly dismembered Panty. With Episode 6 introducing major changes, viewers are eagerly anticipating how the rest of the 13-episode season will unfold.