Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt (2010)
The anarchic adult anime from GAINAX that broke every rule — and earned a cult following doing it.
Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt - Series Information
- Original Title: パンティ＆ストッキングwithガーターベルト
- First Air Year: 2010
- Last Air Year: 2010
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (12 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 28
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 2, 2010 (United States - TV-MA), October 2, 2010 (Canada - 18+), October 2, 2010 (United Kingdom - 18), October 2, 2010 (France - 16), October 2, 2010 (Australia - MA 15+), October 2, 2010 (Brazil - 16)
- Networks: BS Nippon TV
- Alternative Titles: Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt (US), 吊带袜天使 (CN), 팬스가 (KR)
- Production Companies: GAINAX
- Production Countries: Japan
Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt - Plot
Panty and Stocking are nasty angels who were banished from the pearly gates for being foul-mouthed bad girls! Now they spend their days hunting ghosts in the lecherous abyss between Heaven and Earth. Panty likes sex, Stocking likes sweets, and their afro-sporting main man Garterbelt has a fetish we can't mention.
Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt - Trailer
See the chaos unfold in the official trailer for this boundary-pushing anime:
Two angels, zero shame.
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Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Arisa Ogasawara
- Mariya Ise
- Koji Ishii
- Hiroyuki Yoshino
- Takashi Nakamura
- Yuka Komatsu
- Ayumi Fujimura
Writers
- Hiroyuki Imaishi
- Hiromi Wakabayashi
- Masahiko Otsuka
- Hiroshi Seko
- Shigeto Koyama
Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt - FAQs
Where can you stream Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt?
Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. It can also be purchased digitally through the Apple TV Store. Crunchyroll remains the most accessible platform for fans looking to watch the series in full.
Is a sequel or continuation of the series coming?
Yes. New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT was announced and is listed as a 2025 project, signaling a long-awaited return to the franchise. The original series ended in 2010 on a notorious cliffhanger, making the continuation one of the most anticipated events in anime fan circles.
What is Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt about?
Two irreverent angels, Panty and Stocking Anarchy, are expelled from Heaven for bad behavior and must earn their way back by defeating ghosts in Daten City. The show blends crude humor, action, and parody, drawing heavy inspiration from Western cartoons while pushing the boundaries of adult animation.
What is the infamous ending of the series about?
The final episode delivers a shocking twist in its closing minutes, revealing that Stocking is actually a demon who dismembers Panty. Brief is then tasked with reassembling her. The scene ends abruptly with a 'to be continued' card, leaving fans without resolution for over a decade.
Who are the main voice actors in the series?
The principal voice cast includes Arisa Ogasawara as Panty Anarchy, Mariya Ise as Stocking Anarchy, Koji Ishii as Garterbelt, Hiroyuki Yoshino as Brief, Takashi Nakamura as Chuck, Yuka Komatsu as Scanty, and Ayumi Fujimura as Kneesocks.
How many episodes does Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt have?
The series consists of 28 episodes across one main season, plus 4 additional special episodes collected in a Season 0. Each episode runs approximately 12 minutes, and most are structured as two short segments per episode, keeping the pacing fast and comedic.
What content rating does the series carry?
Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt holds a TV-MA rating in the United States, reflecting its explicit humor, sexual content, strong language, and graphic violence. It is strictly intended for mature audiences and is not suitable for children or younger teens.
Who wrote and directed Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt?
The series was produced by GAINAX and directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi, who later founded Trigger studio. Writing credits are shared among Hiromi Wakabayashi, Masahiko Otsuka, Hiroshi Seko, Shigeto Koyama, and Atsushi Nishigori, each contributing to the show's anarchic, sketch-driven storytelling style.
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