"Lazarus Anime by Cowboy Bebop Creator and Mappa Studio Debuts Tonight"

Lazarus stands out as a groundbreaking anime, not just within its genre but across the entire entertainment landscape. This original sci-fi series is masterfully directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, the visionary behind Cowboy Bebop. However, as critic Ryan Guar notes in his review of the first five episodes, Lazarus carves its own path, distinct from Watanabe's previous works. The animation is a collaboration between the renowned Mappa Studio, known for hits like Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen, and Sola Entertainment, the studio behind Tower of God. The action sequences are crafted by Chad Stahelski, the acclaimed director of the John Wick series, adding a thrilling edge to the series.

The buzz around Lazarus has been palpable, and it's no surprise that Adult Swim has secured the rights to air new episodes simultaneously in the U.S. and Japan. For fans eager to catch the latest episodes, here's how you can watch Lazarus online:

Where to Stream Lazarus

Lazarus

In the year 2052, a miracle drug turns deadly, threatening humanity's survival. It's up to the team of outlaws known as LAZARUS to save the world within 30 days. New episodes of Lazarus will be available to stream on Max (not Crunchyroll or Netflix) the day after they are broadcast on Adult Swim. This 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 air.

How to Watch New Episodes Live

Lazarus airs 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 consists of 13 episodes. Each episode airs live on Adult Swim before becoming available on Max. Note that episodes air at midnight (technically Sunday), but they are part of Adult Swim's Saturday block. Here's the anticipated 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 an unprecedented move for the anime industry, Lazarus is an entirely original series, not adapted from any manga. 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 drug called Hapuna developed by Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist Dr. Skinner. Three years later, Dr. Skinner reveals that Hapuna has a lethal half-life, predicting mass extinction in three years. In response, a task force named "Lazarus," comprised of five agents from around the world, is assembled to stop Skinner and find a vaccine before time runs out.

Lazarus Voice Cast and Characters

Lazarus was created by Shinichirō Watanabe. Here's the main 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); David Matranga (English) as **Dr. Skinner**