Lazarus brings together some of the most celebrated names in not just anime but all of entertainment. This completely original sci-fi series is masterfully directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, renowned for his work on Cowboy Bebop, though critic Ryan Guar's review of the first five episodes highlights that Lazarus stands distinctly apart from Watanabe's previous works. The animation, crafted by Mappa Studio (known for Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen) in collaboration with Sola Entertainment (famous for Tower of God), is visually stunning. Adding to the excitement, action sequences are designed by Chad Stahelski, the acclaimed director behind the John Wick franchise.

Given the high anticipation and intriguing mystery surrounding the series, it's no surprise that Adult Swim has secured the rights to air new episodes in the U.S. simultaneously with Japan. If you're eager to dive into the world of Lazarus, here's how you can catch the latest episodes online.

Where to Stream Lazarus

Lazarus

Set in 02052, a miracle drug turns lethal, threatening humanity's extinction. Enter LAZARUS, a team of outlaws with just 30 days to save the world. Catch the thrilling action on Max.

New episodes of Lazarus will be available to stream on Max, bypassing Crunchyroll and Netflix, the day after they are broadcast on Adult Swim. This means **new episodes of Lazarus will arrive on Max every Sunday**. Subscriptions to Max start at $9.99 and can be bundled with Disney+ and Hulu for an enhanced viewing experience.

According to a Warner Bros. press release, subbed versions of Lazarus episodes will become available on Max 30 days after the dubbed episodes air.

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 traditional cable, Adult Swim is 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 will comprise 13 episodes, each airing live on Adult Swim before becoming available on Max. Although episodes are broadcast at midnight (technically Sunday), they are considered part of Adult Swim's Saturday block. Here’s the projected 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 rare move for the anime industry, Lazarus is an entirely original creation with no manga source material, ensuring a fresh and unpredictable narrative. 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

Created by Shinichirō Watanabe, Lazarus boasts 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**