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

by Aurora May 19,2025

Lazarus, an original sci-fi anime series, brings together some of the most celebrated talents in entertainment. Directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, known for his work on Cowboy Bebop, Lazarus is not a revival of that series, as noted by critic Ryan Guar after reviewing the first five episodes. The animation is a collaborative effort between Mappa Studio, renowned for works like Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen, and Sola Entertainment, known for Tower of God. Adding to the excitement, Chad Stahelski, the director behind the John Wick films, has designed the action sequences, promising thrilling visuals.

Given the high anticipation and intriguing mystery surrounding Lazarus, it's no surprise that Adult Swim has secured the rights to air new episodes in the U.S. simultaneously with Japan. For those eager to watch Lazarus online, here's how you can catch the latest episodes.

Where to Stream Lazarus

Lazarus

In the year 2052, a miracle drug turns lethal, threatening humanity's extinction. A team of outlaws known as LAZARUS has just 30 days to save the world. You can catch this thrilling series on Max, where new episodes will be available to stream the day after they air on Adult Swim. That means **new episodes of Lazarus will be available 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, 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 live on Adult Swim during its Toonami block on Saturday nights**. Besides 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 will consist of 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 part of Adult Swim's Saturday block, so the Saturday date is used. Plan to stay up late to watch the new episodes live.

Assuming there's 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 is a unique anime, being entirely original without any manga source material. Here's the official plot synopsis from the Lazarus website:

In the year 2052, the world enjoys unprecedented 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 a dire warning: Hapuna has a short half-life, and everyone who has taken it will die within three years. In response, a special task force named "Lazarus," consisting of five agents from around the world, is assembled to stop Skinner's plan and develop a vaccine before time runs out.