Juliet Starling’s chainsaw is about to roar back to life. The long-gestating Lollipop Chainsaw sequel is teasing a major unveiling at this year’s Tokyo Game Show, and fans of the cult zombie-slaying classic finally have a date to circle on their calendars.
Lollipop Chainsaw Sequel: What We Know So Far
According to a report by Kotaku, Dragami Games CEO Yoshimi Yasuda is preparing a “big unveiling” for the follow-up to 2012’s Lollipop Chainsaw during Tokyo Game Show 2025, which runs September 25–28 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. The announcement suggests the project has moved past the early conceptual stage and is ready to show the public something substantial.
A New Development Team Steps In
Perhaps the most intriguing detail from the Tokyo Game Show listing is the mention of a new development team attached to the sequel. While Yasuda has been the public face of the Lollipop Chainsaw revival, the listing implies that a fresh studio is now involved in bringing Juliet’s next blood-soaked adventure to life. The identity of that team remains under wraps for now, and it’s one of the biggest questions the TGS presentation is expected to answer.
The “DEI-Free” Marketing Angle
The sequel has already generated plenty of headlines before a single gameplay frame has been shown. Yasuda previously described the project as being developed without DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) considerations, a statement that ignited heated debate across the gaming community. Some prospective players welcomed the stance, while critics argued the game’s marketing is leaning on culture-war controversy rather than the qualities that made the original a cult favorite.
That original magic will be hard to replicate. The 2012 game’s offbeat, B-movie humor came from an all-star creative lineup: director Suda51 of Grasshopper Manufacture and co-writer James Gunn, years before his Guardians of the Galaxy and Superman fame. Whether the new team can capture that same chaotic, tongue-in-cheek energy without them remains to be seen.
From Cult Classic to Comeback
Lollipop Chainsaw originally released in 2012 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, following cheerleader Juliet Starling as she chainsawed her way through zombie hordes at San Romero High. Despite mixed reviews, it built a devoted fanbase over the years.
The road to a sequel has been a long one. Dragami Games kept the franchise alive with Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP, a remaster that launched in 2024 and reportedly surpassed sales expectations. That commercial success is widely seen as the catalyst that finally greenlit a full-blown sequel.
What to Expect at Tokyo Game Show 2025
If the teased unveiling delivers, fans can likely expect some combination of the following at TGS:
- The official title of the Lollipop Chainsaw sequel
- Reveal of the new development team
- A first trailer or gameplay footage
- Potential platform and release window announcements
Given how much anticipation — and controversy — has built up around this project, Dragami Games will want to make a strong first impression. A surprise release window announcement could even be on the table if development is further along than expected.
Catch Up on Juliet’s Adventures Before the Reveal
If you’ve never experienced Juliet Starling’s zombie-slaying antics, now is the perfect time to jump in. Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP is available on modern platforms, and you can pick up discounted game codes, Steam gift cards, PlayStation, and Xbox wallet cards at TURGAME.com to grab the remaster before the Tokyo Game Show reveal.
With Tokyo Game Show just around the corner, zombie fans should keep their chainsaws sharpened — something big is coming.
Source: Kotaku