Lazarus brings together some of the most celebrated names in not just anime but all of entertainment. This completely original sci-fi series is helmed by none other than Shinichirō Watanabe, the mastermind behind Cowboy Bebop. However, critic Ryan Guar's review of the first five episodes emphasizes that Lazarus is far from a Cowboy Bebop revival. The animation is a collaboration between Mappa Studio, known for hits like Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen, and Sola Entertainment, the studio behind Tower of God. Additionally, the action sequences are designed by Chad Stahelski, the acclaimed director of the John Wick series.
Given the immense hype and intriguing mystery surrounding the series, it's no surprise that Adult Swim has picked up Lazarus to air new episodes in the U.S. simultaneously with Japan. If you're eager to watch the latest episodes of Lazarus online, here's how you can do it.
Where to Stream Lazarus
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Set in the year 2052, a miracle drug turns lethal, and humanity faces extinction. It's up to a team of outlaws known as LAZARUS to save the world within 30 days. Catch it on Max. New episodes of Lazarus will be available to stream on Max 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 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 States, **you can watch new dubbed episodes of Lazarus live on Adult Swim during its Toonami block on Saturday nights**. Besides traditional cable, Adult Swim is included in 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. Note that episodes air at midnight (technically Sunday), but they are part of Adult Swim's Saturday block, meaning you'll be staying up, not waking up, to watch new episodes.
Assuming no mid-season break, 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 rare move for the anime industry, Lazarus is an entirely original series, not adapted from any manga, leaving fans eager to discover the plot as it unfolds. Here’s the official plot synopsis from the Lazarus website:
The year is 2052 - an era of unprecedented peace and prosperity prevails across the globe. The reason for this: mankind has been freed from sickness and pain. Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist Dr. Skinner has developed a miracle cure-all drug with no apparent drawbacks called Hapuna.
Three years later, the world has moved on. But Dr. Skinner returns - this time, as a harbinger of doom. Skinner announces that Hapuna has a short half-life. Everyone who has taken it will die approximately three years later. Death is coming for this sinful world - and coming soon.
As a response to this threat, a special task force of five agents is gathered from across the world to save humanity from Skinner's plan. This group is called "Lazarus." Can they find Skinner 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 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**
