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3mo ago

Shinichirō Watanabe's New Anime 'Lazarus' Set to Premiere in April 2025

The sci-fi series, animated by MAPPA and featuring action design by John Wick director Chad Stahelski, will air 13 episodes with a continuous narrative.

picture: the main character of lazarus, whose name is unknown (he could be dr skinner though).

Overview

  • Lazarus, directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, is a sci-fi anime set in 2052 and follows a team racing to save humanity from a deadly drug side effect.
  • The series will feature 13 episodes, breaking from Watanabe's usual episodic storytelling to present a single, continuous narrative.
  • Chad Stahelski, director of the John Wick films, is contributing to the action choreography, promising dynamic and high-impact sequences.
  • The anime's soundtrack will include jazz-influenced compositions by Bonobo, Kamasi Washington, and Floating Points, adding a unique auditory experience.
  • Lazarus will debut in April 2025 on Tokyo TV in Japan and is expected to air internationally on Adult Swim's Toonami block, with streaming details yet to be confirmed.