*Lazarus* is an eagerly anticipated, completely original sci-fi anime series that boasts an impressive lineup of talent behind it. Directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, the visionary behind *Cowboy Bebop*, *Lazarus* isn't a revival of his previous work, as noted by critic Ryan Guar after viewing the first five episodes. The animation is brought to life by Mappa Studio, known for *Chainsaw Man* and *Jujutsu Kaisen*, in collaboration with Sola Entertainment, the team behind *Tower of God*. The action sequences are meticulously designed by Chad Stahelski, famous for his work on the *John Wick* series.
Given the buzz and intrigue surrounding *Lazarus*, 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 catch the latest episodes of *Lazarus* online, here's where 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!
You can stream new episodes of Lazarus on Max the day after they are broadcast on Adult Swim. This means new episodes of Lazarus will be available 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, the subbed versions of Lazarus episodes will be available on Max 30 days after the dubbed episodes air.
How to Watch New Episodes Live
Lazarus is set to air 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 can be accessed 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 in total. Each episode will air live on Adult Swim before becoming available on Max. Keep in mind that episodes air at midnight (technically Sunday), but they are considered part of Adult Swim's Saturday block. Here's the anticipated 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 breaks the mold with its entirely original storyline, unadapted from any manga or other source material. 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 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
