News about "Lazarus: Cowboy Bebop Creator's New Anime Premieres Tonight"

Lazarus brings together some of the most celebrated names in entertainment, offering a completely original sci-fi series. Directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, renowned for his work on Cowboy Bebop, Lazarus is not a revival of his previous works, according to critic Ryan Guar's review of the first five episodes. The animation is a collaboration between Mappa Studio (known for Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen) and Sola Entertainment (known for Tower of God). Adding to its allure, the action sequences are crafted by Chad Stahelski, the director behind the John Wick films.

The excitement and mystery surrounding Lazarus have led Adult Swim to pick up the anime for simultaneous airing in the U.S. and Japan. If you're eager to know how to watch new episodes of Lazarus online, here's all you need to know:

Where to Stream Lazarus

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Set in the year 2052, Lazarus follows a team of outlaws on a mission to save humanity from extinction caused by a lethal drug. With only 30 days to act, the stakes couldn't be higher. 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**. Max subscriptions start at $9.99 and can be bundled with Disney+ and Hulu for an enhanced viewing experience.

According to a Warner Bros. press release, subtitled versions of Lazarus episodes will be 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 live on Adult Swim during its Toonami block on Saturday nights**. Apart from cable, Adult Swim is available 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 consist of 13 episodes. Each episode will air live on Adult Swim before becoming available on Max. While episodes technically air at midnight (Sunday morning), they are part of Adult Swim's Saturday block. 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?

Lazarus is a groundbreaking original anime, not based on any manga, offering viewers a fresh narrative. Set in 2052, a time of global peace and prosperity, the world has been transformed by Hapuna, a miracle drug developed by Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist Dr. Skinner. However, three years later, Dr. Skinner reveals that Hapuna has a fatal flaw: everyone who has taken it will die within three years. To combat this impending doom, a team of five international agents, known as Lazarus, is assembled to find Skinner and develop a vaccine before it's too late.