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

Lazarus has assembled some of the most acclaimed talents not only from the anime world but across the entire entertainment industry. This completely original sci-fi series is directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, the mastermind behind Cowboy Bebop. However, as noted by critic Ryan Guar in his review of the first five episodes, Lazarus stands distinctly apart from Watanabe's previous work. The animation is a collaboration between Mappa Studio, known for hits like Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen, and Sola Entertainment, creators of Tower of God. Adding to the excitement, Chad Stahelski, the director of the John Wick series, has crafted the action sequences, promising thrilling visuals and dynamic fight scenes.

Given the high anticipation and intriguing mystery surrounding Lazarus, it's no surprise that Adult Swim has secured the rights to broadcast the series in the U.S., airing new episodes simultaneously with Japan. If you're eager to watch new episodes of Lazarus online, here’s everything you need to know.

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!

See it at Max. New episodes of Lazarus will be available to stream on Max the day after they broadcast on Adult Swim, meaning **new episodes of Lazarus will arrive on Max every Sunday**. Subscriptions to Max 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 States, **you can watch new dubbed episodes of Lazarus live on Adult Swim during its Toonami block on Saturday nights**. In addition to traditional 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. Episodes air at midnight (technically Sunday), but are part of Adult Swim's Saturday block, so plan to stay up late rather than waking up early to catch the latest installment.

Assuming there will be no mid-season break, here is the projected 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 world—an entirely original story without any manga or previous material to draw from. 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?