The teaser for the new Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt is here!
On Tuesday, Kadokawa released a teaser promotional video for the new anime PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT. The teaser announces the new and returning cast members, as well as other staff.
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/embed/8gPwLsvUl0U[/youtube]The returning cast for the new anime (and their messages to the fans) are:
Arisa Ogasawara as Panty: This is Arisa Ogasawara, the voice of Panty. I couldn't believe it when I first heard that "Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt" was coming back! I thought, "Huh? No way! Is this a joke?!" But it's true! And to top it off, it's been 14 years... I'm super surprised! I'm really looking forward to meeting the "sluts" again. Whether you've seen "Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt" before, never seen it, or seen it but didn't quite understand it, I hope you look forward to it! Mariya Ise as Stocking: No way... Is the legendary anime "Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt"... coming back?!?! I'm definitely not the only one who's been eagerly awaiting a new series... It's going to come back even stronger and cause chaos in Daten City!! Please look forward to it!!
Kōji Ishii as Garterbelt: "Ah, so it's being renewed... I wonder who's going to play Garterbelt," I thought, and then it was me. I was honestly surprised that after 14 years, I would be taking on this physically demanding role, and I realized that I needed to work hard and get in shape to handle it. After all, as you all know, it's a pretty serious role... So I'm fully focused and shrinking back from approaching the role with seriousness and dedication. Hiroyuki Yoshino as Brief: Wow, are we really releasing this work into a world full of restrictions...? To everyone who enjoyed the previous series, and to those who will experience "Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt" for the first time with this new installment, I would be very happy if you could enjoy this brave, uncompromising, and blunt work - one that hides nothing and shrinks back from 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, I was told I would be reprising my role as Chuck, and that's when I realized, "It's really happening!" and "I'll be able to take part in that crazy, wonderful project again!" With that realization, I spent many nights trembling with a mix of excitement and pressure. Every day, I quietly mutter “Chuck!” in casual conversations, trying not to let anyone notice, and whenever I'm alone, I immediately shout “Chuck!” and do my best to work hard on preparing for the role! Yuka Komatsu as Scanty: After 14 years, in today's world of compliance hell, "Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt" with its lewdness and anarchy is coming back? I'm sure everyone who heard this thought the same thing. And I'm beyond thrilled to continue bringing to life the cute and sexy Scanty! Top-tier adults are seriously playing the fool. If you're going to be silly, you might as well go all out! Let's go wild together!!!
Akeno Watanabe will star in the new anime as Kneesocks, replacing Ayumi Fujimura from the 2010 series. Regarding her casting, Watanabe said:
It's been 14 years since the previous series, which was loved by so many, and now we have a new installment. Since I'm participating in this new series, I'm really focusing 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.
Yūko Natsuyoshi will voice Fastener, replacing Miki Makiguchi. Natsuyoshi said to the fans:
"Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt" is back...! I never thought I would be involved as a voice actor. If I could go back and tell my younger self, who was always drawing pictures of my beloved "devil sisters" and playing with them, that she would one day be lending her voice to Fastener and being bossed around, I wonder what kind of face she would make... I'm honestly so happy and looking forward to it!
The newly announced staff members are:
Assistant Directors: Hiromi Wakabayashi, Akira FurukawaTitle Logo Design: Ai NonakaColor Key Artist: Yukiko KakitaBackground Director: Masanobu NomuraEditor: Junichi UematsuCompositing Cinematography: Katsunori ShiradōSound Director: Hiroki UrakariMusic Producer: ☆Taku Takahashi (m-flo)In-Between Animation Supervisor: Nahoko KosugiAnimation Producer: Naoko Tsutsumi
The new anime will feature music from artists such as returning musicians ☆Taku Takahashi (m-flo) and Teddyloid, TAKU INOUE, 80KIDZ, KM, TAAR, MONJOE, Yackle, Mitsunori Ikeda, and Junji Chiba. Takahashi commented on the new anime:
I'm really happy to be involved in such an experimental and daring work among TRIGGER productions again. Each episode has its own unique tone, and I had a lot of fun creating music in various styles to match. This time, we also worked on the production while having sessions with various track makers. Compared to the previous series, I was able to communicate even more closely with the TRIGGER staff, and I would be happy if you could check out how the visuals and music are synchronized this time!
Kadokawa describes the story of the new anime:
In Daten City, a realm between Heaven and Hell, sinister spirits called "Ghosts" roam the streets, feeding on the desires and resentments of humans. But in the darkest moments, two figures appear, extinguishing these vengeful beings with a divine light beyond human understanding. Their names? Panty & Stocking! These fallen angel sisters are tasked with dispelling the darkness that engulfs the Earth. But who are they really? Are they truly messengers of God... or agents of the Devil?
The new anime will air and stream in 2025.
Hiroyuki Imaishi is returning to direct at Trigger. Hiromi Wakabayashi is returning to co-write the script with Imaishi. Wakabayashi also serves as the concept planner. Atsushi Nishigori continues to be the original character designer. Shigeto Koyama, Sushio, and Masaru Sakamoto, who all previously worked on the original as animators or writers, are designing the characters. Koyama is also credited with art direction. Yoh Yoshinari is listed as a "special specialist." Geek Fleet is credited with the original draft.
Both Sushio and Mai Yoneyama are returning to work on the new project. Yoneyama worked as the chief animation director on the previous Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt anime, marking her debut as chief animation director. Sushio will be working as an animator on the new project. On the original series, he had worked as animation director and chief animation director. Studio Trigger had already hinted at Anime Expo in July 2023 that Sushio wanted to participate as a key animator on the new work, but Trigger had not officially confirmed his work on the project at the time.
The original 13-episode anime aired in 2010. Funimation released the anime on home video in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2019.
Imaishi directed the anime at GAINAX. Geek Fleet was in charge of the series composition, and the music is by Teddyloid, Booty Bronx, Taku Takahashi, and others. Atsushi Nishigori was in charge of character design.
Source: Kadokawa press release