Lazarus
In 2052, a miracle drug turns deadly, pushing humanity toward extinction. A rogue squad named Lazarus must save civilization - with only 30 days left. Watch now on Max
The anime series Lazarus boasts an all-star creative team, spanning animation giants and Hollywood directors. Helmed by Cowboy Bebop's visionary Shinichirō Watanabe, though critic Ryan Guar notes this stands distinct from Watanabe's earlier work. Production involves MAPPA Studio (Chainsaw Man) collaborating with Sola Entertainment (Tower of God), while John Wick director Chad Stahelski choreographs the action sequences.
Given this caliber of talent, Adult Swim acquired simultaneous U.S./Japan broadcasting rights. Below we detail how to stream Lazarus episodes.
Where to Stream Lazarus
The anime streams exclusively on Max (not Crunchyroll or Netflix) following its Adult Swim debut. New English-dubbed episodes arrive weekly on Sundays via Max subscriptions starting at $9.99/month (bundle options with Disney+/Hulu available).
Warner Bros. confirms Japanese-subtitled versions will release on Max 30 days after dubbed episodes.
Live Viewing Options
Catch Lazarus episodes as they premiere Saturdays at midnight EST/9pm PST during Adult Swim's Toonami block. Cord-cutters can access Adult Swim through Hulu + Live TV (3-day trial available).
Episode Release Schedule
The 13-episode first season airs consecutively:
Episode 1: April 5 (12am EST)
Episode 2: April 12
Episode 3: April 19
Episodes 4-13: Weekly through June 28
Each episode streams on Max the following day.
Lazarus Story Premise
This groundbreaking original anime (no manga source material) presents:
2052: Humanity enjoys unprecedented peace thanks to Dr. Skinner's miracle drug Hapuna. Three years later, the scientist returns with horrific news - Hapuna carries a delayed lethal effect. With death looming worldwide, five extraordinary agents form "Lazarus" to hunt Skinner and develop an antidote before civilization collapses.
Voice Cast
Japanese Cast: Mamoru Miyano (Axel), Makoto Furukawa (Doug)
English Cast: Jack Stansbury (Axel), Jovan Jackson (Doug)
The bilingual cast includes veteran voice actors from Attack on Titan, Evangelion, and numerous game/anime franchises.
