"Lazarus Anime by Cowboy Bebop Creator and Mappa Premieres Tonight"

Lazarus stands out as a groundbreaking sci-fi anime, boasting an impressive lineup of talent both in front of and behind the camera. Directed by the acclaimed Shinichirō Watanabe, famous for Cowboy Bebop, Lazarus is a fresh and original series, not a revival of Watanabe's past work, as noted by critic Ryan Guar in his review of the first five episodes. The animation is brought to life by the renowned Mappa Studio, known for hits like Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen, in collaboration with Sola Entertainment, the studio behind Tower of God. Action sequences are crafted by none other than Chad Stahelski, the visionary director of the John Wick series, promising thrilling and dynamic scenes.

Given its stellar cast and crew, along with a shroud of mystery, it's no surprise that Adult Swim has eagerly picked up Lazarus for simultaneous broadcast in the U.S. and Japan. For those eager to dive into this thrilling new series, here's how you can watch new episodes of Lazarus online.

Where to Stream Lazarus

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In the year 2052, a miracle drug turns deadly, threatening humanity's extinction. It's up to a team of outlaws, known as LAZARUS, to save the world. They have just 30 days to do so. Catch this gripping series on Max. New episodes of Lazarus will be available to stream on Max the day after they air on Adult Swim. This means you can enjoy new episodes of Lazarus on Max every Sunday. A Max subscription starts at $9.99 and can be bundled with Disney+ and Hulu for a comprehensive entertainment package.

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

How to Watch New Episodes Live

Lazarus is broadcast simultaneously in Japan and the United States. In the U.S., you can catch new dubbed episodes live on Adult Swim during its Toonami block on Saturday nights. For those without cable, Adult Swim is available through live TV subscriptions such as Hulu + Live TV, which offers a three-day free trial.

Lazarus Episode Release Dates

The first season of Lazarus comprises 13 episodes, each airing live on Adult Swim before becoming available on Max. Episodes air at midnight (technically Sunday), but are considered part of Adult Swim's Saturday block. 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?

Lazarus breaks the mold as an entirely original anime, not based on any existing manga. The official plot synopsis from the Lazarus website sets the stage:

In the year 2052, the world enjoys unprecedented peace and prosperity thanks to a miracle cure-all drug called Hapuna, developed by Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist Dr. Skinner. Three years later, Dr. Skinner returns with dire news: Hapuna's short half-life means everyone who has taken it will die within three years. In response, a special task force named "Lazarus" is formed from agents worldwide to stop Skinner's doomsday plan and find a vaccine before time runs out.

Lazarus Voice Cast and Characters

Created by Shinichirō Watanabe, Lazarus features an exceptional 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