COWBOY BEBOP CREATOR'S NEW ANIME GETS RELEASE DATE
Feb 28, 2025 4:55 PMThe upcoming anime Lazarus from Shinichiro Watanabe, known for creating classics like Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo, finally has a release date. The anime is set to premiere at midnight on April 5, 2025, with episodes available the next day on streaming service Max. Produced by Jujutsu Kaisen's studio Mappa and featuring action choreography by Chad Stahelski, Lazarus is anticipated due to its stellar team. The story is set in 2052, where a miracle cure called Hapuna is wreaking havoc, leading to a high-stakes race to save humanity as its creator becomes a harbinger of doom.
What is the plot of Lazarus?Lazarus follows a special task force assembled to combat the return of Dr. Skinner, the creator of a miracle drug that has a short half-life. After an announcement that users of Hapuna will die in three years, this group must find Skinner and develop a vaccine before time runs out.
Lazarus promises to deliver a riveting blend of action and thought-provoking themes, qualities that Watanabe’s work is celebrated for. With a powerful lineup of talent and a compelling narrative around ethical dilemmas and human survival, fans of anime and action series alike will likely find much to enjoy in this upcoming release.
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Mr. Bison commented on: 2025-02-28 17:12:22
Shinichiro Watanabe teaming up with Mappa and Chad Stahelski for Lazarus is like a gaming crossover event IRL—expectations are sky-high, but with this crew, it’s hard to imagine anything less than a masterpiece. The 2052 setting and Hapuna’s moral quandaries already have me hooked; this is gonna be one wild ride.
Sephiroth commented on: 2025-02-28 17:06:11
Watanabe bringing together a dream team for Lazarus has me hyped—this feels like the perfect storm of talent and storytelling. Can’t wait to see how they blend high-octane action with the ethical twists of a near-future sci-fi thriller.
