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

Lazarus stands out as a groundbreaking sci-fi anime, masterfully directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, renowned for his work on Cowboy Bebop. Despite this connection, critic Ryan Guar emphasizes that Lazarus is a unique venture, not a revival of Watanabe's previous work. The animation is a collaboration between Mappa Studio, known for hits like Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen, and Sola Entertainment, creators of Tower of God. Adding to its allure, action sequences are designed by Chad Stahelski, the visionary behind the John Wick franchise.

Given the buzz and intrigue surrounding Lazarus, it's no surprise that Adult Swim has secured the rights to air new episodes simultaneously in the U.S. and Japan. If you're eager to catch the latest episodes of this thrilling series, here's how you can watch Lazarus online.

Where to Stream Lazarus

Lazarus

02052 - A miracle drug turns lethal, and humanity faces extinction. It's up to a team of outlaws known as LAZARUS to save the world. They have 30 days!

New episodes of Lazarus are available to stream on Max, diverging from typical platforms like Crunchyroll or Netflix. These episodes become accessible on Max the day after they are broadcast on Adult Swim, ensuring that **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 a comprehensive entertainment experience.

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

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**. For those without cable, Adult Swim is accessible 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. Note that episodes air at midnight (technically Sunday), but they are part of Adult Swim's Saturday block, which is why that date is used. You can stay up late to catch them live rather than waking up early.

Assuming no mid-season break, here is 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?

Lazarus breaks the mold by being a completely original anime, not adapted from any manga. 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 has returned - 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 5 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 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**