Lazarus brings together some of the most celebrated names in not just anime but all of entertainment. This completely original sci-fi series is directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, renowned for his work on Cowboy Bebop, though critic Ryan Guar emphasizes in his review of the first five episodes that Lazarus is not a revival of Watanabe's previous work. The animation is crafted by the acclaimed Mappa Studio, known for hits like Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen, in collaboration with Sola Entertainment, the studio behind Tower of God. Adding to the series' allure, Chad Stahelski, the director of the John Wick films, has designed the action sequences, promising a thrilling visual experience.
Given the immense hype and intriguing mystery surrounding Lazarus, it's no surprise that Adult Swim has picked up the anime to air new episodes in the U.S. simultaneously with Japan. If you're eager to know how to watch new episodes of Lazarus online, here are all the details you need.
Where to Stream Lazarus
Lazarus
In the year 2052, a miracle drug turns lethal, threatening humanity with extinction. It's up to a team of outlaws known as LAZARUS to save the world, and they have just 30 days to do it. Catch the action on Max, where new episodes of Lazarus will be available to stream the day after they are 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 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.
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 like Hulu + Live TV, which offers a three-day free trial.
Lazarus Episode Release Dates
The first season of Lazarus comprises 13 episodes. Each episode will air live on Adult Swim before becoming available on Max. Episodes air at midnight (technically Sunday), but are part of Adult Swim's Saturday block, so you'll be staying up, not waking up, to catch them live.
Assuming there will be 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?
Lazarus breaks the mold in the anime industry by being entirely original, with no manga to spoil the plot. Here's the official synopsis from the Lazarus website:
In the year 2052, humanity enjoys an era of unprecedented peace and prosperity, largely thanks to a miracle cure-all drug called Hapuna developed by Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist Dr. Skinner. Three years later, the world is shocked when Dr. Skinner returns to announce that Hapuna has a short half-life, and everyone who has taken it will die within three years. In response, a special task force of five agents, named "Lazarus," is assembled from around the world to thwart Skinner's apocalyptic plan and find a vaccine before time runs out.
Lazarus Voice Cast and Characters
Lazarus, created by Shinichirō Watanabe, features 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) and David Matranga (English) as **Dr. Skinner**
