English Dub Review: New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt “Independence Dick; The Longest Bitch Yard”

Overview

“Independence Dick”

Garterbelt, Brief, and Chuck decide to take a road trip to Casino City upon being fed up with the Anarchy and Demon Sisters’ demands. After Garterbelt crashes their car, they are driven there by the off-duty Angel Brothers…



“The Longest Bitch Yard”

The Anarchy and Demon Sisters are arrested for their generally “bitchy” actions and sentenced to an all-women’s prison. When the four agree to form a team for an American football tournament, the winners will be awarded with an acquittal. All seems great until Panty gets an enticing offer from the warden…



Our Take

This time around, we get an episode that delivers two wildly different yet equally entertaining segments that lean into the show’s chaotic energy and sharp parodies. The first half, framed as a road trip to Casino City, follows Garterbelt, Brief, and Chuck as they step out of the Anarchy Sisters’ shadow and cross paths with the recently introduced Angel Brothers. What starts as a fun detour packed with movie references and tongue-in-cheek Americana quickly turns into a reminder of how little appreciation the trio receives, all wrapped in a blend of absurd humor and biting satire.

The second half takes an even wilder turn, throwing the titular two, along with the Demon Sisters, into a prison setting that doubles as a setup for a hilariously over-the-top football showdown. Loaded with visual gags, references to both prison escape films and even classic sports comedies (Note: People forget that the Adam Sandler movie “The Longest Yard” was a remake of the 1970s Burt Reynolds film), complete with a heavy dose of unfiltered antics, this segment stands out for its kinetic animation and playful exaggeration. Both halves embrace the series’ signature unpredictability, offering sharp comedic timing while giving more screen time to characters who don’t usually take the spotlight.

Overall, this episode was respectable but not as hype-inducing or groundbreaking as the previous one. Thankfully, it still blends sharp parody, stylish animation, and ensemble comedy into a tightly executed package. Returning to the two-sketch format allowed each half to breathe and fully commit to its premise, delivering both outrageous laughs and surprisingly fun character moments. With a visually updated opening and ending sequences, it added momentum to the installment and helped remind us why this show thrives when it embraces self-contained stories that balance unpredictability, humor, and creativity, making it a layered and memorable highlight of the season.