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

Lazarus brings together an ensemble of top talents not just from the anime world, but from the broader entertainment industry. This entirely original sci-fi series is directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, the mastermind behind Cowboy Bebop. However, as noted by critic Ryan Guar in his review of the first five episodes, Lazarus is 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, the team behind Tower of God. Adding to the excitement, the action sequences are designed by Chad Stahelski, the visionary director of the John Wick films.

Given the high anticipation and intrigue surrounding Lazarus, it's no wonder that Adult Swim has acquired the rights to broadcast new episodes simultaneously in the U.S. and Japan. For those eager to catch the latest episodes of Lazarus online, here's where and how you can watch:

Where to Stream Lazarus

Lazarus

Set in the year 2052, a miracle drug called Hapuna promises a world free from sickness and pain. However, its creator, Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist Dr. Skinner, reveals its fatal flaw: users will die within three years of taking it. Humanity's fate now rests in the hands of a group of outlaws known as LAZARUS, who have just 30 days to save the world. Stream the gripping series on Max, where new episodes become available the day after their Adult Swim broadcast.

New episodes of Lazarus will be available to stream on Max every Sunday, following their initial airing on Adult Swim. Max subscriptions start at $9.99 and can be bundled with Disney+ and Hulu for an enhanced viewing experience. According to Warner Bros., subbed versions of Lazarus episodes will be released on Max 30 days after the dubbed versions.

How to Watch New Episodes Live

Lazarus is broadcast simultaneously in Japan and the United States. In the U.S., you can catch new dubbed episodes live on Adult Swim during its Toonami block on Saturday nights. In addition to traditional 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 inaugural season of Lazarus consists of 13 episodes, each premiering live on Adult Swim before becoming available on Max. Episodes air at midnight (technically Sunday), but are considered part of Adult Swim's Saturday programming block. 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?

In a groundbreaking move for the anime industry, Lazarus is a completely original series, unadapted from any manga or other source material. The official plot synopsis from the Lazarus website sets the stage:

In the year 2052, humanity basks in an era of unparalleled peace and prosperity, thanks to a miracle drug called Hapuna developed by Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist Dr. Skinner. But three years later, Skinner reveals Hapuna's deadly secret: it has a short half-life, and those who have taken it will perish within three years. As the world faces imminent doom, a special task force named "Lazarus," composed of five agents from around the globe, is assembled to thwart Skinner's plan and develop a vaccine before time runs out.

Lazarus Voice Cast and Characters

Lazarus, created by Shinichirō Watanabe, features a talented 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