Lazarus (2025)
A high-octane sci-fi anime from Shinichiro Watanabe set in a near-future world racing against a deadly miracle drug.
Lazarus - Series Information
- Original Title: Lazarus
- First Air Year: 2025
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: Shinichiro Watanabe
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Animation
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 25 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 13
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 6, 2025 (United States - TV-14), April 6, 2025 (Australia - M), April 6, 2025 (Brazil - 14), April 6, 2025 (Spain - 16), April 6, 2025 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: Adult Swim, TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC
- Alternative Titles: LAZARUS Razaro (JP), ラザロ (US)
- Production Companies: Sola Entertainment, MAPPA, Williams Street
- Production Countries: Japan, United States of America
Lazarus - Plot
In 2052, a Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist develops a drug called Hapna — a cure-all that has the unexpected side-effect of causing death three years later. In response to this threat, a special force of agents—nicknamed “Lazarus”— is assembled to take on the malevolent Skinner.
Lazarus - Trailer
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Getting out of prison was easy. Now he has to save the world.
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Lazarus - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Shinichiro Watanabe
Main Cast
- Mamoru Miyano
- Makoto Furukawa
- Maaya Uchida
- Yuma Uchida
- Manaka Iwami
- Megumi Hayashibara
- Volcano Ota
- Akio Otsuka
- Hayato Fujii
- Yuki Anando
Writers
- Tsukasa Kondo
- Takahiro Ozawa
- Shinichiro Watanabe
- Dai Sato
Executive Producers
- Jason DeMarco
Lazarus - FAQs
Where can you stream Lazarus online?
Lazarus is available to stream on Max (HBO Max) and Adult Swim. It can also be accessed through the HBO Max Amazon Channel and the Adult Swim Amazon Channel. Digital purchase options are available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
Who created the anime series Lazarus?
Lazarus was created by Shinichiro Watanabe, the legendary director behind Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo. It marks his return to a full-length original anime series and was produced in collaboration between Sola Entertainment, MAPPA, and Williams Street for Adult Swim.
What is the anime Lazarus about?
Set in 2052, Lazarus follows a covert task force assembled to stop a villain named Skinner — the Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist who created Hapna, a miracle drug that cures all ailments but kills its users three years after ingestion. The series blends action, conspiracy, and near-future sci-fi.
Is Lazarus a sequel or connected to Cowboy Bebop?
Lazarus is an entirely original series and is not a sequel to, remake of, or continuation of Cowboy Bebop. While both share the same creator, Shinichiro Watanabe, Lazarus features a completely new cast of characters, a distinct near-future setting, and its own standalone narrative unconnected to any prior Watanabe work.
Who are the main voice actors in Lazarus?
The principal voice cast includes Mamoru Miyano as Axel, Makoto Furukawa as Doug, Maaya Uchida as Christine, Yuma Uchida as Leland, Manaka Iwami as Eleina, Megumi Hayashibara as Hersch, Akio Otsuka as Abel, and Koichi Yamadera as the antagonist Skinner.
How many episodes does Lazarus have?
Lazarus consists of 13 episodes across its single season. Each episode runs approximately 25 minutes. The series premiered on April 6, 2025, on Adult Swim in the United States and TV Tokyo in Japan, and has since concluded its run with all episodes available to stream.
Who composed the music for Lazarus?
The soundtrack for Lazarus was composed by a trio of acclaimed musicians: jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington, British electronic artist Bonobo, and Sam Shepherd. This eclectic musical collaboration reflects Shinichiro Watanabe’s signature approach of pairing animation with genre-defying, high-caliber original music.
What is the content rating for Lazarus?
Lazarus carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating it may be unsuitable for children under 14. International ratings include M in Australia, 14 in Brazil, 16 in Spain, and 15 in South Korea. The series contains action violence, mature themes, and complex narrative content.
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