Lazarus unites some of the most acclaimed creators across anime and global entertainment. This original sci-fi project is directed by legendary Cowboy Bebop creator Shinichirō Watanabe, though critic Ryan Guar notes in his five-episode review that Lazarus bears little resemblance to Watanabe's earlier work. The production features animation by MAPPA (Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen) collaborating with Sola Entertainment (Tower of God), while John Wick director Chad Stahelski choreographed the action sequences.
With such immense anticipation surrounding this ambitious project, Adult Swim secured simultaneous U.S. and Japanese broadcasting rights. For viewers wondering how to stream Lazarus episodes, here's everything you need to know.
Where to Stream Lazarus
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2052 - A revolutionary cure becomes humanity's doom. A rogue team codenamed LAZARUS must develop an antidote before civilization collapses. The clock is ticking - they have just 30 days to succeed!Watch on Max
New Lazarus episodes will stream exclusively on Max (not Crunchyroll or Netflix) within 24 hours of their Adult Swim broadcast. This means fresh episodes arrive every Sunday on Max. Subscription plans start at $9.99 monthly, with bundle options available including Disney+ and Hulu.
Warner Bros. confirms subtitled episodes will debut on Max 30 days after the English-dubbed versions premiere.
Live Viewing Options
Lazarus debuts simultaneously in Japan and the U.S. American viewers can catch new dubbed episodes during Adult Swim's Toonami programming block late Saturday nights. Beyond traditional cable, the channel is included in live TV packages like Hulu + Live TV (currently offering a three-day free trial).
AnswerSee ResultsLazarus Episode Schedule ------------------------------Season One will deliver thirteen action-packed episodes. Each installment premieres first on Adult Swim before streaming on Max. Note that "Saturday" broadcasts actually occur at midnight (technically Sunday morning), placing them in Adult Swim's Saturday night programming block.
Assuming no hiatus, here's the projected release timeline:
Episode 1: "Goodbye Cruel World"- April 5 (12am EST/9pm PST) Max: April 6Episode 2: "Life in the Fast Lane" - April 12 (12am EST/9pm PST) Max: April 13Episode 3: "Long Way from Home" - April 19 (12am EST/9pm PST) Max: April 20Episode 4 - April 26 (12am EST/9pm PST) Max: April 27Episode 5 - May 3 (12am EST/9pm PST) Max: May 4Episode 6 - May 10 (12am EST/9pm PST) Max: May 11Episode 7 - May 17 (12am EST/9pm PST) Max: May 18Episode 8 - May 24 (12am EST/9pm PST) Max: May 25Episode 9 - May 31 (12am EST/9pm PST) Max: June 1Episode 10 - June 7 (12am EST/9pm PST) Max: June 8Episode 11 - June 14 (12am EST/9pm PST) Max: June 15Episode 12 - June 21 (12am EST/9pm PST) Max: June 22Episode 13 - June 28 (12am EST/9pm PST) Max: June 29
Lazarus Story Details
Breaking anime tradition, Lazarus presents a completely original narrative without source material. The official synopsis reveals:
The year is 2052 - humanity enjoys unprecedented prosperity thanks to Hapuna, a miracle drug created by neuroscientist Dr. Skinner that eliminated disease and suffering. Three years later, Skinner re-emerges with devastating news: Hapuna contains a fatal flaw. Everyone who took the drug will die within months.
A five-person international countermeasure team codenamed Lazarus is assembled to track down Skinner and develop an antidote before humanity's expiration date arrives. The clock is ticking - can they rewrite mankind's fate?
Lazarus Cast List
Under Shinichirō Watanabe's direction, the series features these principal cast members:
Mamoru Miyano/Jack Stansbury as Axel Makoto Furukawa/Jovan Jackson as Doug Maaya Uchida/Luci Christian as Christine Yuma Uchida/Bryson Baugus as Leland Manaka Iwami/Annie Wild as Eleina Megumi Hayashibara/Jade Kelly as Hersch Akio Otsuka/Sean Patrick Judge as Abel Koichi Yamadera/David Matranga as Dr. Skinner
