Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt (パンティ＆ストッキングwithガーターベルト, Panti ando Sutokkingu wizu Gātāberuto), often referred to as Panty & Stocking and abbreviated as PASWG or PSG, is a Japanese adult anime series directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi and created by Gainax.
The series' first season premiered on October 1, 2010 and aired until December 24, 2010 on BS Nittele. It was also simulcast on Nico Nico Douga and Crunchyroll. While the second season of the series may have initially been planned since December 2008, there was no signs of it being released following "Panty & Stocking in Sanitarybox".
However, on July 2, 2022, Studio Trigger finally announced the long-awaited second season at Anime Expo. A year later, they revealed that they owned the rights to the series and premiered an announcement video for the upcoming season.
The series is currently available to stream on Crunchyroll.
Plot
The Anarchy sisters, Panty and Stocking, are angels who were kicked out of Heaven due to bad behavior. They are sent to Daten City, a place located on the edge of Heaven and Hell, where creatures called ghosts have run wild by feeding on human desire. Under the watchful eye of Reverend Garterbelt, it's up to Panty and Stocking to destroy these ghosts, in order to collect enough Heaven Coins to return to Heaven. Only the Anarchy sisters can save humanity from these monsters and when they're not bickering with each other, they're unstoppable.
Development
Following the broadcast of Imaishi's previous project, Gurren Lagann, the show's staff went on a trip for rest and relaxation. At that time, they aired their opinions to each other under drunken and humorous circumstances, saying such things as "Next time, I want to try this" in regards to approaches to animation. Almost all the concept for the anime was made during the initial trip; the name of the main characters, Panty and Stocking, was coined at the very first meeting.
The series is notable for its animation style, which resembles many Western cartoons, unlike anything that Gainax (or any anime) had ever done. The series also has many sexual themes in every episode, but also with vulgar and indecent jokes. Imaishi said, "If we are going to do this, we will try it thoroughly". Hiromi Wakabayashi, who provided the initial idea for the series, cited Drawn Together as an inspiration for the show's crudeness.[1] Other inspirations for the series include The Powerpuff Girls, Glee, and Gossip Girl.[2]
Episodes
- Main article: List of Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt episodes
Overall, 13 episodes with 28 segments were broadcasted, spanning across one season, although more episodes will be released in 2025. An OVA, titled "Panty & Stocking in Sanitarybox", was also released exclusively on DVD on April 28, 2011.
| Season | Episodes | Segments | Premiere | Finale | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 28 | October 1, 2010 | December 24, 2010 | Gainax |
| Panty & Stocking in Sanitarybox | 8 | April 28, 2011 | |||
| 2 | N/A | N/A | 2025 | N/A | Trigger |
Characters
- Main article: Characters
Gainax' official Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt character gallery.
Other media
Manga series
Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
- Main article: Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt (manga)
The Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt manga series was serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's Young Ace magazine from August 4, 2010 to June 4, 2011.[1] The manga series features one volume and nine chapters, all of which were released on August 4, 2010.[3] The English translated version was released on May 13, 2015 by Dark Horse Comics.[4]
Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt in Manga Strip
- Main article: Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt in Manga Strip
Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt in Manga Strip is the second manga series to come from the anime. It was previously serialized in the Newtype magazine before being serialized in the Monthly Anime Style magazine from May 25 to November 11, 2011.[1] Four chapters were released during that time, with the fifth and final strip releasing on March 27, 2013. The series was written and illustrated by the anime's director, Hiroyuki Imaishi.
Cemetery Hills
- Main article: Cemetery Hills
Cemetery Hills is the third and latest manga series from the anime. It exclusively released during Comiket 91 from December 29-31, 2016.[5] The series was created by Studio Trigger and follows the events of the season 1 finale. However, despite a teaser for more chapters, only 1 chapter was ever released for unknown reasons. Studio Trigger later went on to produce the second season of the series, which is set to release in 2025.
Gallery
For more galleries of episodes and characters, check out the Galleries category.
Illustration Gallery
Gainax' official Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt illustration gallery.
Comic Gallery
Gainax' official Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt comic gallery.
Gainax Toppage Gallery
These pictures were done by various artists working at/for Gainax, and were featured in Gainax' official website's front page.
Credits
- Original / GAINAX
- Director / Hiroyuki Imaishi
- Deputy Director / Ootsuka Masahiko
- Series Composition / Gikufurito
- Main Characters / Nishigori Atsushi
- Concept Art / Shigeru Yoshi
- Coordinator / Koyamashigeto
- Concept Planner / Wakabayashi Hiroshi
- Color Design / Yukiko (T2 STUDIO)
- Art Director / Nomura Masanobu
- Director of Photography / Morohashi Humihiko
- 3DCGI / Sanjigen
- Editing / Uematsu Zyuniti
- Music Producer / ☆Taku Takahashi (m-flo)
- Music / ☆Taku Takahashi (m-flo) & TCY Crew
- Music Production / TCY Recordings
- Label / FlyingDog
- Sound Director / Yoshikazu Iwanami
- Sound Producer / Ura Tatsuki Hiroshi Kano
- Sound Production / HALF H · P STUDIO
- Animation / GAINAX
- Production / PSG Production Committee
Trivia
- Originally, the 2013 anime, Kill la Kill, was set to have a similar animation style to Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt.[6]
- In January 2011, Adult Swim hosted a section in its forums titled "Daten City", an obvious reference to the city in Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt. Due to this, some people believed that Adult Swim would be airing the series. However, the name of the section was soon changed back to "Other Anime" and Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt never aired on Adult Swim.[7]
- Furthermore, on Toonami's Tumblr page, they stated that they would not be airing the series.[8]
- This series can be credited for the founding of Studio Trigger, because many of the staff whom worked on the series went on to create Studio Trigger in 2011, including the director, Hiroyuki Imaishi.[9]
External links
- Official Twitter (@PaSwG)
- Official Twitter (@NEWPSG_official)
- Official Website (OLD)
- Official Website (NEW)
- Gainax Weblog
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt - Wikipedia
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20131218144620/https://grantalexander.blogspot.com/2011/02/gainax-at-pixar.html
- ↑ https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-07-06/hen-zemi-tagro-draws-gainax-panty-and-stocking-manga
- ↑ https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/24-848/Panty-Stocking-with-Garterbelt-TPB#prettyPhoto
- ↑ https://myfigurecollection.net/item/589482
- ↑ http://www.reapermedia.net/blog/entry/3741630/animenext-2014-part-2
- ↑ https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-01-21/panty-and-stocking-town-appears-on-adult-swim-forums
- ↑ https://toonami.tumblr.com/post/59881007619/have-you-guys-ever-considered-showing-panty-and
- ↑ https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/YMMV/PantyAndStockingWithGarterbelt