On May 8, 2019, he retweeted an article about the game, asking fans what they think is revolutionary about the series. In the following years, series producer Tsunku♂ has also expressed interest in developing a new game.
In an interview with Eurogamer on August 24, 2017, series co-producer Yoshio Sakamoto confirmed that the series is not over, and the possibility for a new entry is always open.
On August 17, 2017, a rumor started that the series no longer has a future.