Lollipop Chainsaw Revived – New Game Incoming

Fans of the cult classic zombie-slaying game Lollipop Chainsaw have reason to celebrate, as the franchise is officially making a triumphant return. Developers Dragami Games and publisher Nada Holdings have announced not one, but two new projects: a brand-new game and an anime adaptation. This major revival, which comes after years of fan demand, promises to expand the universe of Juliet Starling and her chainsaw-wielding, zombie-decapitating adventures.

The New Game: A Return to the World of Zombeats

The announcement confirms that a new Lollipop Chainsaw game is already in development. While specific details such as the title, release date, and platforms are still under wraps, the press release from Nada Holdings offers some key insights into the creative direction.

The new game is being developed by Dragami Games, the company that also handled the 2024 remaster, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP. The team reportedly includes “key staff members who were involved in the previous title,” which suggests a commitment to preserving the original’s unique tone and gameplay. The statement also mentions a focus on creating a world “rich in dark humor” and staying true to the “distinctive tone and spirit of the original work.” This is a promising sign for fans who fell in love with the game’s irreverent humor and over-the-top style.

The original game, released in 2012, was known for its fast-paced hack-and-slash combat and unique soundtrack. With the new game, fans can likely expect an evolution of these core mechanics, but with modern updates in visuals, new weapons, and perhaps deeper progression systems. The strong sales of the RePOP remaster, which moved over 1.5 million units, clearly demonstrated the market’s appetite for the franchise and paved the way for this exciting new entry.

The Anime Adaptation: Expanding the Narrative

Alongside the new game, an anime adaptation of Lollipop Chainsaw is also in the works. This move into a cross-media franchise highlights a clear strategy to engage both longtime fans and a new generation of players and viewers.

While no specific animation studio, cast, or release window has been announced, the anime is expected to dive deeper into the world and characters established in the original game. It will likely follow cheerleader Juliet Starling as she balances high school life with her family’s legacy as zombie hunters. An anime format provides a perfect opportunity to expand on the game’s colorful aesthetic and irreverent humor. It could serve as either a prequel to the new game or a re-telling of the original story, building up the world and characters in a way that the game couldn’t. This dual-project approach suggests a coordinated effort to launch both a new gaming experience and a canonical story that will build hype across both platforms.

This is a fantastic development for the franchise, signaling a major investment in its future. With both a new game and an anime on the horizon, the world of Lollipop Chainsaw is set to be bigger and more vibrant than ever before.