New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT surprises with preview

Key Cast Returns with Fresh Additions

The beloved original voices of Daten City’s most notorious angels are making their triumphant return. Arisa Ogasawara reprises her role as the provocative Panty, expressing unbridled enthusiasm about reuniting with her character. “I couldn’t believe it when I first heard the news,” Ogasawara revealed, adding that she’s “really excited to meet the ‘bitches’ again.”

Mariya Ise returns as Stocking, promising fans that the series will “come back even stronger and cause chaos in Daten City.” The venerable Koji Ishii continues his role as Garterbelt, humorously noting his preparation for the physically demanding performance.

New talent joins the ensemble with Akeno Watanabe stepping into the role of Kneesocks and Yuko Natsuyoshi taking on Fastener. The casting maintains the series’ signature energy while introducing fresh perspectives to the franchise.

Creative Powerhouse at the Helm

Under TRIGGER’s banner, the project assembles an impressive creative team. Legendary director Hiroyuki Imaishi, known for ‘Kill la Kill’ and ‘Gurren Lagann,’ leads the production.Hiromi Wakabayashi joins Imaishi in script supervision, ensuring the series maintains its irreverent spirit while pushing creative boundaries.

The production team expands with Sushi, Shigeto Koyama, and Masaru Sakamotohandling character design and animation direction. Their collective experience spans acclaimed works like ‘Darling in the Franxx’ and ‘SSSS.GRIDMAN.’

Musical Innovation Continues

★Taku Takahashi (m-flo) returns to craft the series’ soundtrack, bringing additional collaborators to enhance the musical landscape. “I’m excited to participate in such an experimental and daring TRIGGER production again,” Takahashi stated, revealing plans for diverse musical styles that synchronize with each episode’s unique tone.

A Legacy Reborn

The original ‘PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT,’ which premiered in 2010, earned cult status for its bold fusion of Western animation aesthetics with Japanese anime sensibilities. The series followed the misadventures of the Anarchy sisters, angels exiled from Heaven to Daten City, where they battle supernatural threats while pursuing their own questionable interests.

“Are we really going to launch this work in a world so full of restrictions?”

– Hiroyuki Yoshino (voice actor for Brief)

This sentiment echoes the series’ reputation for pushing creative and cultural boundaries.

• Arisa Ogasawara as Panty
• I’m Arisa Ogasawara, the voice of Panty. I couldn’t believe it when I first heard that “Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt” is back! I thought, “Huh? It just can’t be! It’s a joke?”. But it’s true! And to top it all off, it’s been 14 years… I’m super surprised! I’m really excited to meet the “bitches” again. Whether you’ve seen “Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt” before, have never seen it, or have seen it but didn’t fully understand it, I hope you look forward to it!
• Mariya Ise as Stocking
• Oh really…? Is the legendary anime “Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt” returning? I’m definitely not the only one who’s been looking forward to a new series…! He’s going to come back even stronger and cause chaos in Daten City! Please look forward to it!
• Koji Ishii as Garterbelt
• “Ah, so they’re going to renew it… I wonder who will play Garterbelt,” I thought, and it turned out to be me. Honestly, I was surprised to take on that physically demanding role again after 14 years, and I realized that I would have to work hard and get in shape to cope with it. After all, as everyone knows, it is quite a serious role… So I am completely focused and determined to approach it with seriousness and dedication.
• Hiroyuki Yoshino as Brief
• Wow, are we really going to launch this work in a world so full of restrictions…? For everyone who enjoyed the previous series, of course, and for those who are experiencing “Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt” for the first time with this new installment, I would love for you to enjoy this daring, unfiltered, shameless work, a that hides nothing and avoids nothing.
• Takashi Nakamura as Chuck
• When I first heard that “New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT” was in the works, I didn’t believe it for about a month. Then, they told me I would be reprising my role as Chuck, and that’s when I realized, “It’s real!” and “I’m going to be able to participate in that crazy and wonderful project again!” With that realization, I spent many nights shaking with a mix of excitement and pressure. Every day, I silently murmur “Chuck!” in casual conversations, trying not to let anyone notice, and when I’m alone, I immediately yell “Chuck!” and I do my best to prepare for the role.
• Yuka Komatsu as Scanty
• After 14 years, in today’s world full of restrictions, is “Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt” with its sass and anarchy back? I’m sure everyone who heard this thought the same thing. And I’m beyond excited to continue bringing cute and sexy Scanty to life! The best adults are seriously playing the fool. If you’re going to do something stupid, do it big! Let’s go wild together!
• Akeno Watanabe will be the new voice of Kneesocks, replacing Ayumi Fujimura from the 2010 series.
• It’s been 14 years since the previous series, which was loved by so many, and now we have a new installment. As I join from this new series, I’m really focused on making sure I’m in sync with the other voice actors. For those who have been eagerly awaiting the sequel, I will do my best.
• Yuko Natsuyoshi will play Fastener, replacing Miki Makiguchi.
• “Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt” is back…! I never imagined that I could participate as a voice actress. If I could go back and tell my younger self, who used to draw and play with images of my beloved “devil sisters”, that one day she would voice Fastener and take orders, I wonder what face she would make… I am honestly very happy and excited for what is coming.

The teaser PV, running approximately 70 seconds, showcases both animated sequences and cast commentary, offering fans a glimpse of the production’s scale and ambition. The video positions ‘New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT’ as both a continuation of the original’s legacy and an evolution of its distinctive style.

As 2025 approaches, TRIGGER’s revival of this iconic series promises to deliver the same irreverent energy and creative daring that made the original a phenomenon, while introducing new elements for both returning fans and newcomers to discover.