Dragami Games has officially announced that the next entry in the Lollipop Chainsaw franchise will make its public debut with a playable floor demo at Tokyo Game Show 2026. Taking place from September 17 to September 21 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, the upcoming hack-and-slash title will give attendees their first hands-on look at protagonist Juliet Starling’s return since the project was initially teased in mid-2025.
Originally teased alongside an anime series adaptation produced in partnership with Taiwan-based Nada Holdings, the game remains currently untitled. However, gaming fans visiting the show floor will be able to test the combat system firsthand at the SEGA/ATLUS booth's dedicated Sega Partners Corner. Dragami Games is setting up four demo stations for attendees, alongside a photo area featuring a life-size replica chainsaw and an appearance by official ambassador and cosplayer PeachMilky, who will showcase Juliet’s newly updated character design in person. Attendees who complete the demo will receive an exclusive commemorative keychain, while booth visitors can grab promotional logo stickers while supplies last.
Key Stage Events and Major Announcement Plans
To accompany the hands-on floor access, Dragami Games has scheduled two major stage presentations during the convention. The first is a 30-minute session on September 18 at 11:40 a.m. JST on the SEGA/ATLUS stage, where members of the development team will share behind-the-scenes insights into the title's production pipeline and artistic direction.
A second, more prominent 50-minute showcase will take place on the TGS main stage on September 19 at 9:40 a.m. JST. This main stage event will feature director Mr. Nasu alongside JP Universe CEO Hajime Tabata, promising a major project announcement that could finally reveal the game's official title, story premise, or target release window.
Platform Doubts and Missing Creator DNA
Despite the upcoming public unveiling, several critical details about the title remain shrouded in mystery. Dragami Games has yet to confirm target console or PC platforms, nor have they detailed regional release timelines heading into Tokyo Game Show 2026. More notably, neither original game director Goichi Suda (popularly known as Suda51) nor his studio, Grasshopper Manufacture, are attached to this new entry.
For fans of the 2012 cult classic, Suda51's absence presents a significant question mark regarding the game's underlying tone and eccentric satircal humor. While Dragami Games managed the recent remaster project, building a brand-new game without its original auteur tests whether the IP's campy aesthetic can thrive under new creative leadership. The upcoming TGS 2026 showcase will serve as a crucial litmus test for whether this redesigned direction can satisfy long-time followers while attracting a modern action gaming audience.
