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Shinichirō Watanabe’s 'Lazarus' Set to Premiere, Merging Anime and Hollywood Action

The 13-episode sci-fi anime debuts April 6, 2025, on Adult Swim, blending Watanabe's storytelling with Chad Stahelski's action choreography and a dynamic jazz-EDM soundtrack.

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Axel in the anime Lazarus.

Overview

  • Directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, 'Lazarus' is a dystopian sci-fi anime set in 2055, focusing on a global task force racing to stop a deadly drug created by antagonist Dr. Skinner.
  • Chad Stahelski, director of the 'John Wick' series, collaborated as action supervisor, contributing live-action fight choreography for the series’ animation team.
  • MAPPA, renowned for its high-quality animation, produced the 13-episode series, which features a visually striking world designed by French artist Stanislas Brunet.
  • The soundtrack blends electronic dance music and jazz, with contributions from Kamasi Washington, adding depth to the series' futuristic and thematic atmosphere.
  • Early reviews highlight the series’ innovative visuals, gripping action, and thematic depth, with its potential to become one of the standout anime of 2025.