It seems fair to say that Lady Dimitrescu is one of the most popular Resident Evil characters to debut in recent years, and the incredibly tall Vampire Lady will make an official return on October 30. However, it will only be for a limited time and a select few—this special Resident Evil event will come to an end on December 24.
Of course, it’s also worth discussing how it’s a unique year-closer when everything is looking up for the franchise next year (as it has been the past several years). As it stands, Resident Evil Veronica (a remake of Code: Veronica) is scheduled to release in 2027 and is believed to be an early release. It is also believed that Resident Evil Requiem will get story DLC sometime after the release of Veronica. So, that’s all reason to look forward to next year, and fans of Lady Dimitrescu and the franchise in Japan have more to look forward to.
Lady Dimitrescu Life-Size Statue Coming to Resident Evil 30th Anniversary Event
Capcom previously announced that there would be a special Resident Evil 30th Anniversary event, dubbed The World of Resident Evil, taking place in Tokyo at the BEAM Gallery from October 30 to December 24. The exhibition takes a look at the 30-year history of Resident Evil, how the games have developed, and the internal science behind the franchise’s viruses, parasites, fungi, and so on. What’s more, the exhibition has sectioned off “Files” to look at key aspects, including the characters of Resident Evil.
Scratch & Peek
Identify the cover art while scratching off as little foil as
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This character exhibition isn’t just about who these characters are, but showing off how they would exist in real-life too. Yes, Resident Evil characters like Leon Kennedy, Albert Wesker, and Lady Dimitrescu get accurate statues at the event. The Lady Dimitrescu statue will tower over most, if not all, who visit the event, as she will accurately stand at 9 feet 6 inches (or 2.9 meters) tall. For those who are not local to Japan, the event is already convincing enough to plan a holiday visit to Japan, but every reveal for the event just gets more and more appealing.
Not to mention, visiting the event is relatively cheap. It will be open Weekdays between October 30 and December 24, conveniently located on the fourth floor of the Shibuya BEAM in Tokyo. Entry cost is roughly $20 USD, which is surprisingly cheap for the depth of the gallery. Plus, there will be exclusive merch only sold at this event, meaning some diehard Resident Evil collectors definitely need to make their way there.
Of course, that won’t be an option for everyone, and it feels unlikely that many videos of the event will surface online (presumably the exhibition will not allow outside photography). FOMO aside, though, it’s clearly a good time for the Resident Evil franchise, and the rest of 2026/start of 2027 are set to continue that success.
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May 7, 2021
- ESRB
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M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
