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

Lazarus is an exciting new sci-fi anime that brings together some of the most acclaimed names in the entertainment industry. Directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, the mastermind behind Cowboy Bebop, Lazarus is not a revival of his previous work, as noted by critic Ryan Guar in his review of the first five episodes. The animation is a collaboration between Mappa Studio, known for hits like Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen, and Sola Entertainment, which brought us Tower of God. Action sequences are designed by Chad Stahelski, the director of the John Wick films, adding a thrilling edge to the series.

Given the high anticipation and intriguing premise, it's no surprise that Adult Swim has picked up Lazarus for simultaneous airing in the U.S. and Japan. If you're eager to catch the latest episodes, here's how you can watch Lazarus online.

Where to Stream Lazarus

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In the year 2052, a miracle drug turns deadly, threatening humanity's extinction. A team of outlaws known as LAZARUS has just 30 days to save the world. You can watch this gripping series on Max, where new episodes will be available to stream the day after they air on Adult Swim. That means **new episodes of Lazarus will be available on Max every Sunday**. Subscriptions to Max start at $9.99 and can be bundled with Disney+ and Hulu for an enhanced viewing experience.

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 live on Adult Swim during its Toonami block on Saturday nights**. In addition to 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 consist of 13 episodes. Each episode will air 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 is a unique anime, being entirely original without any manga source material. The official plot synopsis from the Lazarus website reads:

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. However, three years later, Dr. Skinner returns with a dire warning: Hapuna has a short half-life, and everyone who has taken it will die within three years. In response, a special task force named "Lazarus," consisting of five agents from around the world, is assembled to stop Skinner's plan and develop 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) and David Matranga (English) as Dr. Skinner