The highly anticipated fourth episode of New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT (which includes segments #7, #8, and #9) is set to air on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. JST. This episode, like others in the new series, will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video simultaneously with its Japanese broadcast.
The Return of the Anarchy Sisters
New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT marks the long-awaited return of the chaotic angel sisters, Panty and Stocking, nearly 15 years after the original series concluded. The initial Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt aired from October to December 2010. The new project was announced by Studio Trigger at Anime Expo 2022, and it was revealed at Anime Expo 2023 that Trigger had acquired the rights to the Panty & Stocking IP from Gainax, the original animation studio.
Production and Staff
The new series sees the return of key creative staff from the original. Hiroyuki Imaishi is back to direct the anime at Studio Trigger, and he is also handling series composition alongside Hiromi Wakabayashi. Atsushi Nishigori continues as the original character designer, with Shigeto Koyama, Sushio, and Masaru Sakamoto also contributing to character designs. Yoh Yoshinari is listed as a “special specialist,” and ☆Taku Takahashi is returning as the music producer.
Broadcast and Streaming Information
The New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT anime made its broadcast debut in Japan on July 9, 2025, with streaming on Prime Video commencing on July 10, 2025. It’s important to note that both censored and “original” (uncensored) versions are being offered, with the uncensored version airing later in Japan, specifically on July 15. Amazon Prime Video has licensed the second series for worldwide streaming.
Episode Structure and Content
The New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT series, much like its predecessor, features multiple short segments within each episode. For instance, Episode 1 contained “#1 – Panty and Stocking: Homecoming,” Episode 2 included “#2 BITCH GIRLS 4LIFE” and “#3 The Bodycard,” and Episode 3 featured “#4 Project S: The Worst Ever Dojo,” “#5 Bitch Perfect,” and “#6 F*ck & Furious”. Episode 4 will continue this format, encompassing segments #7, #8, and #9.
Plot and Characters
The series continues to follow Panty and Stocking, two unruly angel sisters banished from Heaven to Daten City, a place nestled between Heaven and Hell. Their mission is to defeat malevolent spirits known as “Ghosts” by transforming their lingerie into weapons, earning “Heaven Coins” in hopes of returning to the celestial realm.
The new season has also introduced new characters, including the angel brothers Polyester and Polyurethane. The returning voice cast includes Arisa Ogasawara as Panty, Mariya Ise as Stocking, Koji Ishii as Garterbelt, Hiroyuki Yoshino as Brief, and Takashi Nakamura as Chuck. Yuka Komatsu voices Scanty.
Anticipation and Impact
The revival of Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt has been met with considerable excitement from fans, who have waited over a decade for new content. The series is known for its distinctive animation style, resembling American cartoons, and its mature themes, including “vulgar and indecent jokes.” Its return is a significant event in the anime landscape, especially given the long hiatus and the change in studio ownership of the IP.
