"Lazarus: Cowboy Bebop Creator's New Anime Debuts Tonight"

"Lazarus" brings together some of the most acclaimed talents from the world of anime and beyond, crafting a completely original sci-fi series. Directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, known for his work on "Cowboy Bebop," this project is not a revival of his past work, as noted by critic Ryan Guar in his review of the first five episodes. The animation is a collaboration between Mappa Studio, renowned for "Chainsaw Man" and "Jujutsu Kaisen," and Sola Entertainment, known for "Tower of God." The action sequences are designed by Chad Stahelski, the director behind the "John Wick" films, adding a thrilling dimension to the series.

The buzz and mystery surrounding "Lazarus" have led Adult Swim to pick up the series for simultaneous airing in the U.S. and Japan. For those eager to watch new episodes of "Lazarus" online, here's how you can catch the action.

Where to Stream Lazarus

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Set in the year 2052, a miracle drug turns lethal, threatening humanity's existence. It's up to a team of outlaws known as LAZARUS to save the world within 30 days. You can see it on Max, where new episodes of "Lazarus" will be available to stream the day after they broadcast on Adult Swim. That means **new episodes of Lazarus will arrive on Max every Sunday**. Max subscriptions start at $9.99 and can be bundled with Disney+ and Hulu.

According to a Warner Bros. press release, subbed versions of "Lazarus" episodes will be available on Max 30 days after the dubbed episodes.

How to Watch New Episodes Live

"Lazarus" is airing simultaneously in Japan and the United States. In the U.S., **you can watch new dubbed episodes of Lazarus live on Adult Swim during its Toonami block on Saturday nights**. Besides cable, Adult Swim is available through live TV subscriptions like Hulu + Live TV, which offers a three-day free trial.

Lazarus Episode Release Dates

The first season of "Lazarus" will feature 13 episodes in total. Each episode will air live on Adult Swim before becoming available on Max. Note that episodes air at midnight (technically Sunday), but are part of Adult Swim's Saturday block, so they're listed under the Saturday date. Think of it as a late-night watch rather than an early morning one.

Assuming no mid-season breaks, here's the predicted episode release schedule for "Lazarus" Season 1:

• **Episode 1: "Goodbye Cruel World"** - April 5 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: April 6, 2025
• **Episode 2: "Life in the Fast Lane"** - April 12 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: April 13
• **Episode 3: "Long Way from Home"** - April 19 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: April 20
• **Episode 4** - April 26 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: April 27
• **Episode 5** - May 3 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: May 4
• **Episode 6** - May 10 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: May 11
• **Episode 7** - May 17 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: May 18
• **Episode 8** - May 24 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: May 25
• **Episode 9** - May 31 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: June 1
• **Episode 10** - June 7 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: June 8
• **Episode 11** - June 14 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: June 15
• **Episode 12** - June 21 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: June 22
• **Episode 13** - June 28 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: June 29

What Is Lazarus About?

In a unique departure for the anime industry, "Lazarus" is entirely original, without any manga inspiration. Here’s the official plot synopsis from the Lazarus website:

The year is 2052 - a time of global peace and prosperity, thanks to a miracle cure-all drug developed by Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist Dr. Skinner, called Hapuna. However, three years later, Dr. Skinner reveals that Hapuna has a short half-life, and everyone who has taken it will die within approximately three years. In response, a special task force of five agents from around the world, known as "Lazarus," is assembled to find Skinner and develop a vaccine before time runs out.

Lazarus Voice Cast and Characters

Created by Shinichirō Watanabe, "Lazarus" boasts a talented voice cast in both Japanese and English:

• Mamoru Miyano (Japanese) and Jack Stansbury (English) as **Axel**
• Makoto Furukawa (Japanese) and Jovan Jackson (English) as **Doug**
• Maaya Uchida (Japanese) and Luci Christian (English) as **Christine**
• Yuma Uchida (Japanese) and Bryson Baugus (English) as **Leland**
• Manaka Iwami (Japanese) and Annie Wild (English) as **Eleina**
• Megumi Hayashibara (Japanese) and Jade Kelly (English) as **Hersch**
• Akio Otsuka (Japanese) and Sean Patrick Judge (English) as **Abel**
• Koichi Yamadera (Japanese) and David Matranga (English) as **Dr. Skinner**