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

*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 mastermind behind *Cowboy Bebop*. However, critic Ryan Guar's review of the first five episodes emphasizes that *Lazarus* is far from a *Cowboy Bebop* revival. The animation is led by Mappa Studio, known for *Chainsaw Man* and *Jujutsu Kaisen*, alongside Sola Entertainment, renowned for *Tower of God*. Adding to the excitement, Chad Stahelski, the director of the *John Wick* movies, designed the action sequences for *Lazarus*.

With such high anticipation and a touch of mystery surrounding it, it's no surprise that Adult Swim picked up *Lazarus* 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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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! You can catch this thrilling series on 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**. 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 air and arrive 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**. 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 include 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 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?

In a rare move for the anime industry, *Lazarus* is entirely original, with no 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. 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?