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"Lazarus: Cowboy Bebop Creator's New Anime Debuts Tonight"

Author：Kristen Update：May 15,2025

"Lazarus" brings together an elite ensemble of talent, not just from anime but from across the entertainment spectrum. Directed by the acclaimed Shinichirō Watanabe, known for "Cowboy Bebop," this original sci-fi series has garnered attention for its unique premise. However, critic Ryan Guar points out that "Lazarus" is not a mere revival of Watanabe's past successes. The animation is a collaboration between Mappa Studio, renowned for "Chainsaw Man" and "Jujutsu Kaisen," and Sola Entertainment, known for "Tower of God." The action sequences are choreographed by Chad Stahelski, the visionary behind the "John Wick" series, adding a thrilling dimension to the series.

Given the immense anticipation and the air of mystery surrounding "Lazarus," it's no surprise that Adult Swim has secured the rights to broadcast new episodes in the U.S. concurrently with Japan. If you're eager to watch "Lazarus" online, here's everything you need to know:

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!

See it at Max. New episodes of "Lazarus" will be available to stream on Max the day after they broadcast on Adult Swim, meaning new episodes will arrive on 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 air and arrive 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 States, you can watch new dubbed episodes of "Lazarus" live on Adult Swim during its Toonami block on Saturday nights. Besides cable, Adult Swim is included in live TV subscriptions like Hulu + Live TV, which offers a three-day free trial.

Lazarus Episode Release Dates

The first season of "Lazarus" will comprise 13 episodes. Each episode will air live on Adult Swim before becoming available on Max. Note that episodes air at midnight (technically Sunday), but are considered part of Adult Swim's Saturday block, encouraging viewers to stay up late rather than waking up early.

Assuming 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?

In an unprecedented move for the anime industry, "Lazarus" is a completely original series, not adapted from any manga. 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?