"Lazarus: Cowboy Bebop Creator's New Anime Premieres Tonight"

Lazarus brings together an impressive lineup of talent from both anime and broader entertainment. Directed by the renowned Shinichirō Watanabe of Cowboy Bebop fame, this original sci-fi series is not a revival, 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, the team behind Tower of God. Adding to the excitement, the action sequences are choreographed by Chad Stahelski, the director of the John Wick franchise.

Given the buzz and intrigue surrounding Lazarus, it's no surprise that Adult Swim has secured the rights to air the anime simultaneously in the U.S. and Japan. For fans eager to watch new episodes online, here’s how you can catch the action.

Where to Stream Lazarus

Lazarus

Set in the year 2052, a miracle drug turns lethal, threatening humanity's extinction. A team of outlaws, known as LAZARUS, has just 30 days to save the world.

New episodes of Lazarus will be available to stream on Max the day after they broadcast on Adult Swim. This means you can catch **new episodes of Lazarus on Max every Sunday**. Max subscriptions start at $9.99 and can be bundled with Disney+ and Hulu for added value.

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

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 of Lazarus live on Adult Swim during its Toonami block on Saturday nights**. In addition to 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, so they're listed under Saturday dates. Plan to stay up late to watch them live!

Assuming no mid-season breaks, here’s the anticipated 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 stands out in the anime world as an entirely original creation, not based on 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 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**