"Lazarus Anime by Cowboy Bebop Creator Premieres Tonight"

Lazarus stands out as a unique sci-fi anime series, bringing together some of the most celebrated names in entertainment. Directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, known for his work on Cowboy Bebop, Lazarus promises to be an original creation, distinct from his previous projects, as noted by critic Ryan Guar in his review of the first five episodes. The animation is a collaborative effort between Mappa Studio, famous for Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen, and Sola Entertainment, known for Tower of God. Action sequences are designed by Chad Stahelski, the director behind the John Wick films, ensuring thrilling and dynamic scenes.

Given its high anticipation and intriguing premise, Adult Swim has secured the rights to air Lazarus simultaneously in the U.S. and Japan. If you're eager to catch the latest episodes, here's how you can watch Lazarus online.

Where to Stream Lazarus

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Set in the year 2052, Lazarus follows the story of a miracle drug that turns deadly, threatening humanity's extinction. A team of outlaws named LAZARUS has just 30 days to save the world. New episodes of Lazarus are available to stream on Max, not on Crunchyroll or Netflix, the day after they air on Adult Swim. This means new episodes of Lazarus will be available on Max every Sunday. Max subscriptions start at $9.99 and can be bundled with Disney+ and Hulu.

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

How to Watch New Episodes Live

Lazarus episodes are broadcast simultaneously in Japan and the United States. In the U.S., you can watch new dubbed episodes 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 airing live on Adult Swim before becoming available on Max. Episodes air at midnight (technically Sunday), but are considered part of Adult Swim's Saturday block. Here is the predicted 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 is an original anime with no manga source material, making it a unique offering in the genre. The official plot synopsis from the Lazarus website states:

In the year 2052, humanity enjoys a period of unprecedented peace and prosperity, thanks to a miracle drug called Hapuna, developed by Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist Dr. Skinner. Three years later, however, Dr. Skinner reveals that Hapuna has a fatal flaw—everyone who has taken it will die within three years. To counter this threat, a special task force of five agents, known as "Lazarus," is assembled to find Dr. Skinner and develop a vaccine before time runs out.