Lazarus brings together some of the most celebrated names in not just anime but all of entertainment. This completely original sci-fi series is helmed by none other than Shinichirō Watanabe, the visionary behind Cowboy Bebop. However, as critic Ryan Guar notes in his review of the first five episodes, Lazarus is far from a Cowboy Bebop revival. The animation is a collaboration between Mappa Studio, known for works like Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen, and Sola Entertainment, which brought us Tower of God. Action sequences are crafted by Chad Stahelski, the director of the John Wick movies, ensuring high-octane thrills.

With such an impressive lineup and a bit of mystery, it's no surprise that Adult Swim picked up the anime to air new episodes in the U.S. simultaneously with Japan. If you're eager to know how to watch new episodes of Lazarus online, here are all the details you need.

Where to Stream Lazarus

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Set in the year 2052, 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 just 30 days to do so. You can catch Lazarus on Max, where new episodes will be available to stream the day after they broadcast on Adult Swim. That 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 air.

How to Watch New Episodes Live

Lazarus is airing simultaneously in Japan and the United States. In the States, **you can watch new dubbed episodes of Lazarus live on Adult Swim during its Toonami block on Saturday nights**. Besides 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 feature 13 episodes in total. Each episode will air live on Adult Swim before becoming available on Max. Note that episodes air at midnight (technically Sunday), but they are part of Adult Swim's Saturday block, which is why that date is used. Think of it as staying up late, not waking up early, to watch new episodes.

Assuming there won't be a 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 rare gem in the anime industry as it's entirely original, without any manga inspiration, so you can't read ahead to find out what happens. 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 thanks to a miracle cure-all drug called Hapuna, developed by Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist Dr. Skinner. Three years later, the world has moved on, but Dr. Skinner returns with dire news: Hapuna has a short half-life, and everyone who has taken it will die approximately three years later. Death is coming for this sinful world - and coming soon.

In response to this threat, a special task force of five 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); David Matranga (English) as Dr. Skinner