Shinichiro Watanabe’s latest project, Lazarus, is officially set to hit screens this April. Produced by MAPPA Studios, this highly anticipated sci-fi thriller is set to premiere on Adult Swim’s Toonami block. The series will debut at midnight Eastern Daylight Time on Sunday, April 6, 2025, with new episodes available for streaming the following day on Max.
Japan will also receive the series in April via TV Tokyo, though an exact broadcast time remains under wraps. Fans can expect it to air within days of its U.S. debut. With its stunning animation, an all-star cast, and a story that promises high-stakes action, Lazarus is shaping up to be one of 2025’s must-watch anime series.
Lazarus Set for an Explosive Premiere
Following months of anticipation, Lazarus has finally confirmed its release date. The series will kick off on Adult Swim’s Toonami block on April 6, 2025, at midnight Eastern Daylight Time. Episodes will also be available for streaming on Max the next day, ensuring fans won’t have to wait long to catch up on the action.
While the series will air on TV Tokyo in Japan, an exact date and time have yet to be revealed. Given the close ties between Adult Swim and the Japanese broadcast, fans can expect a near-simultaneous release, ensuring audiences worldwide can experience Lazarus around the same time.
With the announcement came a brand-new trailer showcasing the anime’s English dub cast, including Bryson Baugus as Leland, Jack Stansbury as Axel, and Jovvan Jackson as Doug. Meanwhile, the original Japanese cast boasts industry veterans like Mamoru Miyano, Maaya Uchida, and Megumi Hayashibara, adding to the excitement.
Bringing Lazarus to life is an impressive lineup of industry veterans. Shinichiro Watanabe directs, with John Wick’s Chad Stahelski choreographing the action. The series’ soundtrack features jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington, alongside music producers Floating Points and Bonobo. Akemi Hayashi leads character design, while Stanislas Brunet and Mihi Suigura handle concept art and art direction.
Set in 2052, Lazarus follows a world freed from sickness thanks to a miracle drug, Hapuna. However, its creator, Dr. Skinner, resurfaces with a shocking revelation—Hapuna’s effects are temporary, and everyone who has taken it will die in three years. Now, a team of elite agents must stop Skinner before it’s too late.
