Juliet's Back, Baby! 'Lollipop Chainsaw' Set for More Slicing and Dicing (and Maybe an Anime?)
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
'Lollipop Chainsaw' is making a comeback with multiple projects in the works, including potential for a sequel and even an anime adaptation, as Dragami Games partners with Nada Holdings to expand the IP. It's time to dust off your chainsaws and get ready for some zombie cheerleader action!
Right, so 'Lollipop Chainsaw'. Remember that bonkers zombie-slaying cheerleader game from... crikey, 2012? Well, dust off your chainsaws, because it looks like Juliet Starling is about to paint the town (and the undead) red all over again. According to Game Rant, Dragami Games is teaming up with Nada Holdings, a Taiwanese investment firm, to expand the 'Lollipop Chainsaw' IP. And when I say 'expand', I mean *expand*.
Apparently, 'Lollipop Chainsaw' has been quietly raking in the cash, selling over 1.5 million copies as of 2025. (Who knew zombie cheerleader carnage was such a reliable earner?). Last year's 'Lollipop Chainsaw rePOP' seems to have only stoked the flames, introducing Juliet to a whole new generation of consoles and players. So, it's no real surprise that Dragami are looking to strike while the iron (or should I say, chainsaw?) is hot.
Now, Nada Holdings isn't just some random investor. They've got a history with gaming giants like SEGA and DeNA, but they *also* specialize in anime and manga investments. See where I'm going with this, mate? Could we be getting a 'Lollipop Chainsaw' anime? A manga? Both? Bloody hell, the possibilities are endless (and potentially hilarious). The chairman of Nada Holdings, Joe Teng, seems pretty keen, stating their intent to create "various new projects together" with Dragami.
Of course, the most obvious (and arguably most exciting) option is a proper sequel. RePOP seemed to test the waters and, by all accounts, was well received, so a full-blown 'Lollipop Chainsaw 2' feels like a no-brainer. But who would develop it? That's the million-dollar question (or, you know, the million-zombie-dollar question). Grasshopper Manufacture, who handled the remaster, seem busy with their own new IP, 'Romeo Is a Dead Man'. Maybe we'll see a new team take the reins? We'll have to wait and see, won't we?
The Web3 angle here is slim to none, thankfully. It doesn't seem like Dragami are planning on shoe-horning blockchain or NFTs into the game, which is probably for the best. We all remember what happened when Konami tried to flog Castlevania NFTs, right? A good old-fashioned zombie-slaying romp is all we need.
For now, it's all speculation. But the fact that multiple projects are in development is enough to get any 'Lollipop Chainsaw' fan (myself included) buzzing with excitement. Keep your chainsaws sharpened, folks. It's gonna be a wild ride.
Tags: Lollipop Chainsaw, Dragami Games, Zombie Games, Hack and Slash, Anime
Original article: Game Rant