Shinichirō Watanabe's New Sci-Fi Anime 'Lazarus' Unveiled at NYCC
The upcoming series, set to premiere in 2025, features a dystopian future with a gripping storyline and an impressive creative team.
- Lazarus is directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, known for Cowboy Bebop, and features animation by MAPPA.
- The series is set in 2052, where a miracle drug has a lethal side effect, threatening humanity's survival.
- A special task force, including protagonist Axel Gilberto, is formed to find the missing scientist with the cure.
- Adult Swim has completed all 13 episodes, slated for release in 2025, with a premiere episode shown at New York Comic Con.
- Key contributors include John Wick's Chad Stahelski for action choreography and musicians Kamasi Washington and Bonobo for the soundtrack.