English Dub Review: New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt “Being Chuck Maldehole; Panty Shorts and the Penis of Doom; The Plush”
Overview
“Being Chuck Maldehole”
Brief is trapped underground with Chuck after falling down a mysterious hole…
“Panty Shorts and the Penis of Doom”
Garterbelt sends the Anarchy Sisters and Brief to find a lust-inducing artifact in an ancient ruin…
“The Plush”
Stocking is targeted by a time traveler who tries to stop her from repairing her torn Honekoneko plush, which would cause a potential disaster in the future…
Our Take
This time around, we get an episode that delivers three distinct stories that highlight the show’s flair for parody and absurd humor, from a surreal underground misadventure with Brief and Chuck (Panty & Stocking’s Green monster dog thing that’s a subtle Invader Zim reference), to an over-the-top treasure hunt brimming with Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider references, and finally a time-traveling sci-fi romp packed with nods to classics like Terminator, Minority Report, and Back to the Future. It all blends quirky comedy, playful spectacle, and character-driven charm into one lively package.
Each story in this episode strikes its own balance of comedy and charm, from a rare spotlight on Brief and Chuck’s oddball adventure, to a high-energy treasure hunt brimming with clever parody and standout outfits, and finally a sci-fi romp filled with playful movie nods that also gives Stocking a surprisingly sweet arc with her Honekoneko plush; together, the variety of tones, slapstick, parody, and character focused moments, showing that Studio Trigger still has more tricks up their sleeve.
Overall, this episode was a playful, reference-packed showcase that thrives on chaotic humor, inventive parodies, and quirky character moments. While it doesn’t advance the main story, it embodies the series’ irreverent spirit with a mix of absurd gags, unexpected pairings, and sharp pop-culture send-ups, serving as a lighthearted yet creative entry that keeps anticipation high for the fast-approaching Season Finale next week.
There's got to be some kind of twist that's going to happen with this. I don't know if they're setting up an April Fool's joke now or what's going on, but it seems too strange that they'd suddenly reverse on doing a fourth and fifth season after the show was already renewed and they were even just talking about working on those seasons like a couple months ago or something. Or maybe the two episodes yet to release will secretly somehow each be like a "season" in themselves?