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

Lazarus is an innovative sci-fi anime that brings together a stellar lineup of talent from across the entertainment world. Directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, renowned for his work on Cowboy Bebop, Lazarus is not a revival but a fresh take on the genre. The animation is crafted by the acclaimed Mappa Studio, known for hits like Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen, and Sola Entertainment, creators of Tower of God. Adding to its appeal, the action sequences are choreographed by Chad Stahelski, the visionary behind the John Wick series.

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

Where to Stream Lazarus

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Set in the year 2052, a miracle drug called Hapuna turns deadly, threatening humanity with extinction. A team of outlaws, known as LAZARUS, is tasked with saving the world within a tight 30-day deadline. Catch the action on Max, where new episodes of Lazarus become available to stream the day after their initial broadcast on Adult Swim. This means you can enjoy **new episodes of Lazarus on Max every Sunday**. A subscription to Max starts at $9.99 and can be bundled with Disney+ and Hulu for an enhanced viewing experience.

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

How to Watch New Episodes Live

Lazarus episodes air at the same time in Japan and the United States. In the U.S., you can catch the new dubbed episodes live on Adult Swim during its Toonami block on Saturday nights. Besides traditional cable, Adult Swim is also accessible through live TV subscriptions such as Hulu + Live TV, which offers a three-day free trial.

Lazarus Episode Release Dates

The first season of Lazarus consists of 13 episodes, each airing live on Adult Swim before becoming available on Max. Episodes premiere at midnight, which technically falls on Sunday but is considered part of Adult Swim's Saturday 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?

Lazarus stands out in the anime world as an entirely original series, not based on any existing manga. The official plot synopsis from the Lazarus website sets the stage:

In the year 2052, the world enjoys an era of peace and prosperity, thanks to a miracle drug called Hapuna developed by Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist Dr. Skinner. However, three years later, Dr. Skinner reveals that Hapuna has a fatal flaw: it causes death approximately three years after ingestion. With humanity facing extinction, a special task force named "Lazarus" is assembled to track down Dr. Skinner and develop a vaccine before time runs out.

Lazarus Voice Cast and Characters

Created by Shinichirō Watanabe, Lazarus 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) and David Matranga (English) as Dr. Skinner