Lazarus stands out as a highly anticipated sci-fi anime, bringing together some of the most celebrated names in entertainment. Directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, renowned for Cowboy Bebop, Lazarus is not merely a revival but a fresh narrative, as noted by critic Ryan Guar in his review of the first five episodes. The animation is a collaborative effort between Mappa Studio, known for hits like Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen, and Sola Entertainment, creators of Tower of God. The action sequences are designed by Chad Stahelski, the mastermind behind the John Wick films, promising thrilling and dynamic scenes.
Given its buzz and intrigue, it's no surprise that Adult Swim has secured the rights to air Lazarus simultaneously in the U.S. and Japan. If you're eager to catch new episodes of this thrilling series online, here's where and how you can do so.
Where to Stream Lazarus
Lazarus
02052 - A miracle drug turns lethal, and humanity faces extinction. It's up to a team of outlaws known as LAZARUS to save the world. They have 30 days! See it at Max. New episodes of Lazarus will be available to stream on Max the day after they broadcast on Adult Swim. That means new episodes of Lazarus will arrive on Max every Sunday. Max subscriptions start at $9.99 and can be bundled with Disney+ and Hulu.
According to a Warner Bros. press release, subbed versions of Lazarus episodes will be available on Max 30 days after the dubbed episodes.
How to Watch New Episodes Live
Lazarus is airing simultaneously in Japan and the United States. In the States, you can watch new dubbed episodes of Lazarus live on Adult Swim during its Toonami block on Saturday nights. In addition to cable, Adult Swim is included in 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 episode will air live on Adult Swim before becoming available on Max. Note that episodes air at midnight (technically Sunday), but are part of Adult Swim's Saturday block, which is why that date is used. You'll want to stay up late to watch new episodes.
Assuming no mid-season break, here's 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?
In a unique move for the anime industry, Lazarus is an entirely original series with no manga source material, ensuring viewers won't be able to peek ahead. 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
Lazarus was created by Shinichirō Watanabe. Here's the main 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); David Matranga (English) as Dr. Skinner
