In Real Life

Lollipop Chainsaw Deploys Writhing Zombie Cheerleader Squad To England

After spending months parading about multiple live-action versions of Lollipop Chainsaw heroine Juliet, the game’s marketeers dress up four models in cheerleader outfits and bad zombie makeup and have them pile on each other. I can’t believe it took this long.


May 23, 2012
Xbox

The Other Game Starring A Zombie-killing, Chainsaw-Wielding Schoolgirl

Zombies. They are everywhere, and Japanese games are no exception. However, while in the West a shotgun blast to the head seems to be the most efficient way of killing them, the Japanese have instead found the “natural enemy” of the walking dead: schoolgirls.


May 21, 2012
In Real Life

The Two Juliets Reveal The Absurdity Of Cross-Pacific Commutes

Lollipop Chainsaw has two image characters: Jessica Nigri for the West and Mayu Kawamoto for Japan. Kawamoto is a black belt in karate, but Nigri has, I guess, a black belt in revealing cosplay.


May 19, 2012
PlayStation

There’s (Probably Not) A Full-Sized Chainsaw Wielding Cheerleader Robot In The Lollipop Chainsaw Special Edition

In fact, said special edition doesn’t actually exist, but if it did the OFLC rating would be through the roof.


May 10, 2012
In Real Life

This High School Student Will Saw You In Half

In the West, the “image character” for splatter game Lollipop Chainsaw is cosplayer Jessica Nigri. She’s great for events in America, but the commute to Japan is a little far. In Japan, the game needs a local image character, and a local is what it is going to get: American-born Japanese actress Mayu Kawamoto. Dressing as Lollipop Chainsaw’s Juliet, she appeared in the newly release promotional clip for the game. The 18 year-old is also putting in facetime at events.


April 9, 2012
In Real Life

Skimpy Outfit Gets Lollipop Chainsaw Cosplayer Asked To Leave PAX

Word is that Jessica Nigri, a big-time cosplayer hired to portray the protagonist of Lollipop Chainsaw, was asked to leave PAX East yesterday. Why, you ask? Oh, I don’t know. Maybe that hot pink jumpsuit with a “neckline” plunging to her crotch has something to do with it.


April 6, 2012
PlayStation

Watch Lollipop Chainsaw’s Blood-Splattered Cheerleader Cleans Up

Cosplayer extraordinaire Jessica Nigri garnered the most votes to become the real-life version of Juliet, the arse-kicking heroine of horror action game Lollipop Chainsaw. That victory comes with responsibilities, like posing at parties during promotional events and making commercials.


March 28, 2012
Xbox

James Gunn Chokes Up Over Lollipop Chainsaw’ Zombie-Killing Cheerleader

Gory grindhouse horror movies. Bubblegum pop. The mish-mash of these elements makes it impossible to look away from upcoming action game Lollipop Chainsaw. It’s a balance that the title’s creators need to get just right but James Gunn and Goichi Suda think they’re on the right track


March 9, 2012
PlayStation

Lollipop Chainsaw Reveals Skimpy Outfits

Upcoming action game Lollipop Chainsaw features a slew of special outfits. Let’s have a look.


In Real Life

From Skyrim To Lollipop Chainsaw, This Lady Does It All

Earlier this week, Kotaku attended an event for upcoming zombie game Lollipop Chainsaw. At the event, the game’s heroine, Juliet, was there in the flesh. You might know her better as cosplayer Jessica Nigri.