Lazarus unites top talent from anime and global entertainment. This original sci-fi series, directed by Cowboy Bebop’s Shinichirō Watanabe, is not a rehash of his past work, according to critic Ryan Guar’s review of the first five episodes. Mappa Studio (Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen) and Sola Entertainment (Tower of God) handled animation, with John Wick director Chad Stahelski crafting the action sequences.
With buzz building and a touch of intrigue, Adult Swim secured the series for simultaneous U.S. and Japan airing. Curious about streaming Lazarus? Find details below.
Where to Stream Lazarus
Lazarus
A miracle drug turns deadly, threatening humanity’s survival. A rogue team, LAZARUS, has 30 days to save the world. Watch on MaxNew Lazarus episodes stream on Max the day after airing on Adult Swim, not on Crunchyroll or Netflix. Expect new episodes every Sunday on Max. Subscriptions start at $9.99, with bundling options for Disney+ and Hulu.
Per Warner Bros., subtitled episodes will air and stream on Max 30 days after dubbed versions.
How to Watch New Episodes Live
Lazarus airs simultaneously in Japan and the U.S. Catch new dubbed episodes live on Adult Swim’s Toonami block every Saturday night. Beyond cable, Adult Swim is available via live TV services like Hulu + Live TV, which includes a three-day free trial.
Lazarus Episode Release Schedule
Lazarus Season 1 spans 13 episodes, airing live on Adult Swim before streaming on Max. Episodes air at midnight (technically Sunday) during Saturday’s Toonami block—think late-night viewing, not early mornings.
Assuming no mid-season pause, here’s the predicted release schedule for Lazarus Season 1:
Episode 1: "Goodbye Cruel World" - April 5 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: April 6, 2025Episode 2: "Life in the Fast Lane" - April 12 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: April 13Episode 3: "Long Way from Home" - April 19 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: April 20Episode 4 - April 26 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: April 27Episode 5 - May 3 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: May 4Episode 6 - May 10 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: May 11Episode 7 - May 17 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: May 18Episode 8 - May 24 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: May 25Episode 9 - May 31 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: June 1Episode 10 - June 7 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: June 8Episode 11 - June 14 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: June 15Episode 12 - June 21 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: June 22Episode 13 - June 28 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: June 29What Is Lazarus About?
Uniquely, Lazarus is an original anime, not based on manga, so no spoilers exist. Here’s the official synopsis from the Lazarus website:
In 2052, global peace and prosperity reign, thanks to Dr. Skinner’s miracle drug, Hapuna, which eradicates illness and pain.
Three years later, Dr. Skinner returns with grim news: Hapuna’s short half-life means everyone who took it faces death within three years. Doom looms.
A elite task force of five agents, dubbed Lazarus, assembles worldwide to thwart Skinner’s plan and find a vaccine before time runs out.
Lazarus Voice Cast and Characters
Created by Shinichirō Watanabe, Lazarus features a stellar voice cast in Japanese and English:
Mamoru Miyano (Japanese) and Jack Stansbury (English) as Axel Makoto Furukawa (Japanese) and Jovan Jackson (English) as DougMaaya Uchida (Japanese) and Luci Christian (English) as ChristineYuma Uchida (Japanese) and Bryson.Button (English) as LelandManaka Iwami (Japanese) and Annie Wild (English) as EleinaMegumi Hayashibara (Japanese) and Jade Kelly (English) as HerschAkio Otsuka (Japanese) and Sean Patrick Judge (English) as AbelKoichi Yamadera (Japanese); David Matranga (English) as Dr. Skinner
