How to Watch Lazarus: The New Anime From Cowboy Bebop's Creator

How to Watch Lazarus, the New Anime by Cowboy Bebop's Creator

Lazarus is the latest original anime making waves in 2025, bringing together legendary names in the anime world and beyond. Directed by Cowboy Bebop’s Shinichirō Watanabe, animated by the powerhouse Mappa Studio (Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen), and featuring action choreography from John Wick director Chad Stahelski, Lazarus is built to impress.

But don’t expect a Cowboy Bebop reboot. According to early reviews, Lazarus stands firmly on its own, offering fresh sci-fi thrills, a mysterious plot, and top-tier animation.

If you’re ready to jump into this high-stakes anime series, here’s everything you need to know about watching Lazarus—whether live or streaming.

Where to Stream Lazarus

New episodes of Lazarus stream exclusively on Max, not on Netflix or Crunchyroll. They become available the day after their Adult Swim broadcast, every Sunday. Max plans start at $9.99/month, and you can bundle with Disney+ and Hulu.

For those who prefer subtitles, subbed versions will arrive 30 days after the dubbed episodes, according to Warner Bros.

How to Watch Lazarus Live

Want to catch Lazarus as it airs in real time? You can watch dubbed episodes live on Adult Swim every Saturday night at midnight (12am EST / 9pm PST) as part of the Toonami block.

Adult Swim is included with most cable providers and streaming services like Hulu + Live TV, which offers a free 3-day trial.

Lazarus Episode Release Dates

The first season of Lazarus features 13 episodes. New episodes premiere weekly on Adult Swim and then stream the next day on Max.

Here’s the full release schedule (subject to change):

• Episode 1: "Goodbye Cruel World" –On Air | Stream: April 6
• Episode 2: "Life in the Fast Lane" –On Air: April 12 | Stream: April 13
• Episode 3: "Long Way from Home" – Air: April 19 | Stream: April 20
• Episode 4 – Air: April 26 | Stream: April 27
• Episode 5 – Air: May 3 | Stream: May 4
• Episode 6 – Air: May 10 | Stream: May 11
• Episode 7 – Air: May 17 | Stream: May 18
• Episode 8 – Air: May 24 | Stream: May 25
• Episode 9 – Air: May 31 | Stream: June 1
• Episode 10 – Air: June 7 | Stream: June 8
• Episode 11 – Air: June 14 | Stream: June 15
• Episode 12 – Air: June 21 | Stream: June 22
• Episode 13 – Air: June 28 | Stream: June 29

What Is Lazarus About?

Lazarus is a fully original anime—no manga, no light novels. The story begins in the year 2052, when a miracle drug called Hapuna has cured nearly all disease, leading to a new golden age.

But peace turns to panic. The drug’s creator, Dr. Skinner, re-emerges with a dark revelation: Hapuna has a deadly side effect. Everyone who took it will die in three years.

Now, a global task force of elite agents—known as Lazarus—must find a cure before the world collapses. They have just 30 days to save humanity.

Lazarus Voice Cast

Here’s the main cast of Lazarus, in both Japanese and English:

• Axel: Mamoru Miyano / Jack Stansbury
• Doug: Makoto Furukawa / Jovan Jackson
• Christine: Maaya Uchida / Luci Christian
• Leland: Yuma Uchida / Bryson Baugus
• Eleina: Manaka Iwami / Annie Wild
• Hersch: Megumi Hayashibara / Jade Kelly
• Abel: Akio Otsuka / Sean Patrick Judge
• Dr. Skinner: Koichi Yamadera / David Matranga

Final Thoughts

With its star-studded creative team and a high-concept story packed with action and tension, Lazarus is already one of the most talked-about anime releases of 2025. Whether you're a fan of Watanabe's work or just looking for a new sci-fi thrill ride, this is one anime you won’t want to miss.

So tune in, stay up late, or stream the next day—just don’t miss the countdown.