New anime by Cowboy Bebop creator debuts tonight

Lazarus

The year 2052 - A supposed miracle drug turns deadly, pushing humanity toward extinction. A rogue squad called LAZARUS must save civilization within 30 days.

Stream it exclusively on Max

New Lazarus episodes will stream on Max (not Crunchyroll or Netflix) following their Adult Swim broadcast. Expect fresh episodes every Sunday on Max. Subscription plans begin at $9.99/month, with bundle options including Disney+ and Hulu.

Live Viewing Options

The anime premieres simultaneously in Japan and the U.S., with English-dubbed episodes airing during Adult Swim's Toonami programming block on Saturday nights (technically Sunday mornings at midnight EST/9pm PST). Cord-cutters can access Adult Swim through Hulu + Live TV, which offers a 72-hour free trial.

Episode Release Schedule

Season 1 comprises 13 episodes total. While broadcast times fall on Sunday mornings by the clock, Adult Swim considers these Saturday night premieres. Here's the projected release calendar:

Episode 1: April 5 (broadcast)/April 6 (streaming)

Episode 2: April 12/April 13

Episode 3: April 19/April 20

Episode 4: April 26/April 27

Episode 5: May 3/May 4

Episode 6: May 10/May 11

Episode 7: May 17/May 18

Episode 8: May 24/May 25

Episode 9: May 31/June 1

Episode 10: June 7/June 8

Episode 11: June 14/June 15

Episode 12: June 21/June 22

Episode 13: June 28/June 29

Plot Synopsis

This fully original anime presents a unique 2052 dystopia where neuroscientist Dr. Skinner's miracle drug Hapuna has eliminated disease and suffering worldwide. But three years later, Skinner reveals the horrifying truth - Hapuna contains a delayed lethal component that will wipe out its users.

With civilization facing imminent collapse, an elite multinational team designated "Lazarus" races against time to neutralize Skinner's doomsday scenario.

Voice Cast

Axel: Mamoru Miyano (JP)/Jack Stansbury (EN)

Doug: Makoto Furukawa (JP)/Jovan Jackson (EN)

Christine: Maaya Uchida (JP)/Luci Christian (EN)

Leland: Yuma Uchida (JP)/Bryson Baugus (EN)

Eleina: Manaka Iwami (JP)/Annie Wild (EN)

Hersch: Megumi Hayashibara (JP)/Jade Kelly (EN)

Abel: Akio Otsuka (JP)/Sean Patrick Judge (EN)

Dr. Skinner: Koichi Yamadera (JP)/David Matranga (EN)