The Anarchy Sisters, Panty and Stocking, are ángeles who were kicked out of Heaven due to their bad behavior. They are sent to Daten City (a pun on the Japanese word datenshi, a place located on the edge of Heaven and Hell. Strange monsters called "Ghosts" besiege the city, but the Anarchy sisters wield a variety of mysterious powers, most notably their ability to transform their clothing into weapons.

Under the watchful eye of Reverend Garterbelt, and with their pet zipper-dog Chuck, it's up to Panty and media, media de la to destroy these Ghosts, in order to collect enough Heaven Coins to return to Heaven....