Lazarus stands out as a groundbreaking sci-fi anime series, drawing together some of the most renowned talents across the entertainment spectrum. Directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, the visionary behind Cowboy Bebop, Lazarus is a fresh and original narrative, distinct from Watanabe's previous works, as noted by critic Ryan Guar in his review of the first five episodes. The animation is a collaborative effort between Mappa Studio, known for hits like Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen, and Sola Entertainment, famous for Tower of God. Adding to its allure, the action sequences are crafted by Chad Stahelski, the acclaimed director of the John Wick series.
With such an impressive lineup, it's no wonder that Adult Swim has secured the rights to air new episodes simultaneously in the U.S. and Japan. If you're eager to dive into the world of Lazarus, here's how you can watch the latest episodes online:
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!
New episodes of Lazarus will be available to stream on Max the day after their broadcast on Adult Swim. This 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.
According to a Warner Bros. press release, subbed 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 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 consist of 13 episodes. Each episode will air live on Adult Swim before becoming available on Max. Although episodes technically air at midnight (Sunday), they are part of Adult Swim's Saturday block, so consider this your late-night viewing schedule:
- **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 as an entirely original anime, 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?
Lazarus Voice Cast and Characters
Lazarus was created by Shinichirō Watanabe. Here's 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**
