Summary
- Dragami Games is working on multiple new projects based on the Lollipop Chainsaw IP through a partnership with Taiwanese investment firm Nada Holdings.
- The partnership aims to expand the franchise beyond games into anime, manga, or film adaptations while preserving the original game’s unique style.
- The new projects may include a sequel, but details on who will develop it remain unclear since Grasshopper Manufacture is busy with a new IP.
New Lollipop Chainsaw Projects Announced by Dragami Games and Nada Holdings
Dragami Games recently confirmed multiple new projects in development for the Lollipop Chainsaw franchise, sparked by its successful remastered release titled Lollipop Chainsaw rePOP in 2024.
The studio partnered with Taiwanese investment firm Nada Holdings, known for its expertise in anime and manga investments, to expand the IP across different media.
Nada Holdings’ chairman, a fan of the original game, expressed a clear desire to preserve the core identity and edgy style of the Chainsaw in these upcoming projects.
This partnership reflects ambitions beyond gaming, including potential anime or manga adaptations, and possibly even a film, building on the IP’s cult legacy and previous collaboration with notable creators like James Gunn and Goichi Suda.
Sequel Possibility and Developer Outlook
Though no concrete details have been revealed, the success of Lollipop Chainsaw rePOP—helping push total sales past 1.5 million copies—strongly suggests that a sequel is likely on the horizon. However, Grasshopper Manufacture, which developed the remaster, appears focused on a new IP called Romeo Is a Dead Man.
This raises questions about which studio will helm future Lollipop Chainsaw games.
The community has responded positively to the announcement, hopeful that the collaboration with Nada Holdings will bring fresh and exciting content while maintaining the original’s distinctiveness.
With Nada Holdings’ trans-media experience, fans may also expect new ways to enjoy Lollipop Chainsaw, beyond just video games.
