Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt

Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt

Year: 1000

Runtime: 336 mins

Language: Japanese

Directors: Hiroyuki Imaishi, Masahiko Otsuka

ComedyAnimation

Two irreverent angels, zero shame. Panty and Stocking were expelled from the pearly gates for their foul‑mouthed, rebellious ways and now prowl the lecherous abyss between Heaven and Earth hunting ghosts and other spirits. Panty is obsessed with sex, Stocking with sweets, and they operate under the guidance of their eccentric, afro‑sporting mentor Garterbelt, whose odd predilections remain unmentioned.

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Timeline & Setting – Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt (1000)

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Daten City

Daten City is a liminal urban space situated between Earth and Heaven where ghosts terrorize the citizens. It serves as the main backdrop for Panty and Stocking’s ghost-hunting missions and their chaotic interactions with Garterbelt. The city blends holy and hellish elements, including Heaven coins and demonic plots that drive the plot.

🏙️ Urban 👼 Supernatural 👾 Ghosts

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Main Characters – Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt (1000)

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Brief (Hiroyuki Yoshino)

A geeky boy who harbors a crush on Panty and is often sidelined by the sisters’ brash behavior. He becomes an integral part of the plot when Corset uses him as a key to open Hell, highlighting his vulnerability and the danger he faces. Despite being neglected, he remains a focal point for Panty and Stocking’s evolving dynamic and their reluctant moments of care.

💖 Unrequited interest 🧠 Geek 🗝️ Key figure

Stocking Anarchy (Mariya Ise)

Stocking is the more disciplined and combat-ready sister who fights ghosts with calculated precision. She confronts the growing threat from Scanty, Kneesocks, and even Panty as the story reveals deeper loyalties and hidden identities. Her arc culminates in a dramatic confrontation that exposes a demonic truth about her nature.

⚔️ Warrior 🧠 Strategic 🌓 Duality

Panty Anarchy (Arisa Ogasawara)

Panty is impulsive and pleasure-seeking, often ignoring ghost-hunting duties in favor of personal aims. She loses access to her angelic powers and is ultimately locked out of Heaven, amplifying the conflict with Stocking and the looming threat of Hell. Her actions drive the plot toward major revelations and a shocking turn of events.

🔥 Impetuous 💋 Sexuality 🌀 Rebellious

Garterbelt (Koji Ishii)

Garterbelt acts as the church-father figure who directs Panty and Stocking to ghost targets while often scolding them for their hedonistic tendencies. He provides the framework for their missions and serves as a voice of authority amidst the chaos. His presence anchors the balance between heavenly orders and the sisters’ chaotic rebellion.

🕊️ Mentor 🗝️ Guide 🛡️ Authority

Chuck (Takashi Nakamura)

A mutant dog who can only say his own name, Chuck is a recurring source of comic relief and misfortune. He endures frequent abuse from the trio and seems to die and reassemble without consequence, underscoring the surreal, boundary-pushing tone of the series. His loyalty provides an odd counterpoint to the humans’ melodrama.

🐕 Sidekick 😂 Comic relief 🌀 Resilient

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Major Themes – Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt (1000)

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🕊️ Rebellion

Panty and Stocking are expelled from Heaven for misbehavior, thrusting them into Daten City. Their rule-breaking challenges the divine order and sets up a tension between duty and personal freedom. The sisters’ adventures test the limits of heavenly authority and explore the costs of rebellion.

🪙 Currency & Power

Killing ghosts drops Heaven Coins, a currency used to buy re-entry into Heaven. The coins drive the characters’ motivations and the hierarchy between Heaven, Earth, and Hell. The coins also symbolize leverage in a world where celestial and demonic forces vie for control.

⚔️ Conflict & Rivalry

Panty and Stocking face rival demons Scanty and Kneesocks, creating ongoing conflict and competition. The series intensifies as Stocking is revealed to be a demon, deepening the rivalry and reshaping alliances. Battles against Corset and other forces escalate toward a climactic struggle over Hell and Heaven.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:15

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