Dragami Games has confirmed that a newLollipop Chainsawgame is in the works, along with an official anime adaptation. The 2012 title’s cult following has reawakened following the recent release ofLollipop Chainsaw RePOP, and to build on the influx of original fans and newcomers alike, the developer is reportedly working hard on a fresh entry in the bizarre series.
Earlier this month, Dragami Games confirmed thatseveralLollipop Chainsawprojectswere in development, though details initially remained scarce. The company has recently joined forces with Nada Holdings, a Taiwanese investor with a proven track record of collaborating with respected game developers, including DeNA and Sega, among others. While this prompted many to speculate that an entirely new game was in development, Nada Holdings primarily invests in anime and manga studios, pointing towards a potential adaptation to a medium beyond gaming. In a follow-up to this initial report, new details have surfaced that will make fans of theLollipop ChainsawIP very excited about what’s around the corner.
A new post on the officialNada Holdings websitehas revealed that a brand-newLollipop Chainsawgame is in the works, with development already underway. Additionally, an anime adaptation has also been confirmed, though no details regarding the studio have been revealed. The post confirms that the game’s development team includes key members of staff who worked on the original title, and that the newLollipop Chainsawgame is being developed with “close attention to fan feedback.” Following its release in September 2024,Lollipop Chainsaw RePOPsaw impressive sales, with 200,000 copies sold within the game’s first four months. The team at Dragami is likely eager to further capitalize on this success and renewed interest in the IP, which was created by game designer Goichi Suda and filmmaker James Gunn.
A Lollipop Chainsaw Anime Series Is in the Works, Along With a New Game
Lollipop ChainsawcreatorSuda51 recently criticized the gaming industry, specifically its reliance on Metacritic scores. According to the prolific creator, studios that pay too much attention to reviews tend to follow a particular formula to achieve success, making it more difficult for more unique games to succeed. Rather than chase these scores, Suda is content to create games that he can take pride in and that people want to play.
In April, anewLollipop Chainsaw RePOPupdateadded the highly requested Nightmare Mode, offering players a more challenging experience. A previous patch also added a photo mode, along with even more outfits for the main character, Juliet Starling, who is tasked with fighting zombies in a fictional and highly stylized California high school.
