Lazarus has captivated fans by bringing together some of the most celebrated names in entertainment. Directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, famous for Cowboy Bebop, Lazarus is a completely original sci-fi series. However, critic Ryan Guar points out that it's not a revival of Cowboy Bebop. The animation is crafted by Mappa Studio, known for hits like Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen, in collaboration with Sola Entertainment, the team behind Tower of God. The action sequences are designed by Chad Stahelski, the acclaimed director of the John Wick films.
Given the immense anticipation and intrigue surrounding the series, it's no surprise that Adult Swim has secured the rights to air new episodes simultaneously in the U.S. and Japan. If you're eager to watch Lazarus online, here's how you can catch the latest episodes.
Where to Stream Lazarus
Lazarus
Set in the year 2052, a miracle drug turns deadly, threatening humanity's extinction. The fate of the world rests in the hands of a team of outlaws known as LAZARUS, who have just 30 days to save the day. New episodes of Lazarus will be available to stream on Max the day after they premiere on Adult Swim. That means new episodes will hit 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 air.
How to Watch New Episodes Live
Lazarus is airing at the same time in Japan and the United States. In the U.S., you can catch new dubbed episodes live on Adult Swim during its Toonami block on Saturday nights. Besides cable, Adult Swim is also available through live TV subscriptions like Hulu + Live TV, which offers a three-day free trial.
Lazarus Episode Release Dates
The first season of Lazarus consists of 13 episodes. Each episode will air live on Adult Swim before becoming available on Max. Although the episodes technically air at midnight on Sunday, they are 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 is a unique offering in the anime world, being entirely original and not based on any manga. The official plot synopsis from the Lazarus website reads:
The year is 2052 - a time of unprecedented peace and prosperity worldwide, thanks to a miracle cure-all drug called Hapuna, developed by Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist Dr. Skinner. Three years later, Dr. Skinner reveals that Hapuna has a lethal side effect: everyone who has taken it will die within three years. In response, a special task force named "Lazarus" is assembled to find Skinner and develop a vaccine before it's too late.
Lazarus Voice Cast and Characters
Created by Shinichirō Watanabe, Lazarus 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
