Lazarus brings together some of the most celebrated names in not just anime but all of entertainment. This completely original sci-fi series is masterfully directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, renowned for his work on Cowboy Bebop. However, according to critic Ryan Guar's review of the first five episodes, Lazarus stands distinctly apart from Watanabe's previous work. The animation is brought to life by the talented teams at Mappa Studio, known for hits like Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen, and Sola Entertainment, creators of Tower of God. Action sequences are choreographed by none other than Chad Stahelski, the visionary behind the John Wick films, ensuring thrilling and dynamic scenes throughout the series.
With such high expectations and an air of mystery surrounding it, it's no surprise that Adult Swim has eagerly picked up Lazarus to air new episodes simultaneously in the U.S. and Japan. If you're eager to know how to watch new episodes of Lazarus online, here's everything you need to know.
Where to Stream Lazarus
Lazarus
In the year 2052, a miracle drug turns lethal, putting humanity on the brink of extinction. Enter the LAZARUS team, a group of outlaws racing against time with just 30 days to save the world. Catch all the action on Max.
New episodes of Lazarus will be available to stream on Max the day after their broadcast on Adult Swim. This means you can look forward to new episodes of Lazarus on Max every Sunday. Max subscriptions start at an affordable $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, ensuring that fans have access to both language options.
How to Watch New Episodes Live
Lazarus is making waves by airing simultaneously in Japan and the United States. In the U.S., you can catch new dubbed episodes of Lazarus live during Adult Swim's Toonami block on Saturday nights. If you don't have cable, no worries—Adult Swim is included in live TV subscriptions like Hulu + Live TV, which offers a three-day free trial for new subscribers.
Lazarus Episode Release Dates
The first season of Lazarus is set to thrill with a total of 13 episodes. Each episode will premiere live on Adult Swim before becoming available on Max. Note that episodes air at midnight (technically Sunday), but they are considered part of Adult Swim's Saturday block. Here's a predicted episode release schedule for Lazarus Season 1, assuming no mid-season break:
- **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 with its entirely original storyline, devoid of any manga inspiration. Here's the gripping plot synopsis from the official Lazarus website:
In the year 2052, the world enjoys an unprecedented era of peace and prosperity, thanks to a miracle cure-all drug called Hapuna, developed by Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist Dr. Skinner. However, three years later, Dr. Skinner returns with dire news: Hapuna has a short half-life, and all who have taken it will face death in approximately three years. As the world braces for this impending doom, a special task force known as "Lazarus," comprised of five agents from around the globe, is assembled to stop Skinner's plan and develop a vaccine before time runs out.
Lazarus Voice Cast and Characters
Lazarus was created by Shinichirō Watanabe. Here's a look at the main 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**
