Lazarus unites top talents from anime and global entertainment. This original sci-fi series, directed by Cowboy Bebop’s Shinichirō Watanabe, is not a rehash of his past work, according to critic Ryan Guar’s review of the first five episodes. Mappa Studio (Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen) and Sola Entertainment (Tower of God) handled animation, with action sequences crafted by John Wick director Chad Stahelski.
With buzz and intrigue surrounding it, Adult Swim secured the anime for simultaneous U.S. and Japan broadcasts. For details on streaming new Lazarus episodes online, see below.
Where to Stream Lazarus
Lazarus
In 2052, a miracle drug turns deadly, threatening humanity’s survival. A rogue team called LAZARUS has 30 days to save the world. Watch it on Max.
New Lazarus episodes will stream on Max the day after airing on Adult Swim, every Sunday. Max subscriptions start at $9.99 and can include Disney+ and Hulu bundles.
Per a Warner Bros. press release, subtitled episodes will air and stream on Max 30 days after dubbed versions.
How to Watch New Episodes Live
Lazarus airs simultaneously in Japan and the U.S. In the U.S., catch new dubbed episodes live on Adult Swim’s Toonami block every Saturday night. Beyond cable, Adult Swim is available via live TV services like Hulu + Live TV, which offers a three-day free trial.
Lazarus Episode Release Dates
Lazarus Season 1 will feature 13 episodes, airing live on Adult Swim before streaming on Max. Episodes air at midnight (technically Sunday) during Adult Swim’s Saturday block. Plan to stay up late to catch them live.
Assuming no mid-season breaks, here’s the predicted 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?
Uniquely for anime, Lazarus is an original story, not based on manga, so spoilers are scarce. Here’s the official synopsis from the Lazarus website:
In 2052, global peace and prosperity reign, thanks to a miracle drug, Hapuna, developed by Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist Dr. Skinner, which eliminates sickness and pain.
Three years later, Dr. Skinner returns with grim news: Hapuna’s short half-life means everyone who took it will die within three years. Doom looms over the world.
A elite task force of five agents, dubbed "Lazarus," assembles globally to thwart Skinner’s plan and find a vaccine before time runs out.
Lazarus Voice Cast and Characters
Created by Shinichirō Watanabe, Lazarus features a stellar 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
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