Watanabe's 'Lazarus' Premieres April 5 on Toonami

Shinichirō Watanabe's anticipated anime series 'Lazarus' is set to premiere on Adult Swim's Toonami on April 5, 2025, with episodes available on Max the following day. The series, animated by MAPPA, known for its work on 'Jujutsu Kaisen' and 'Chainsaw Man,' features music by Kamasi Washington, Floating Points, and Bonobo. 'Lazarus' follows a world threatened by a drug called Hapna, which initially appears to free humanity from pain but later reveals a deadly side effect that could lead to humanity's extinction within 30 days. The plot centers on a team of heroes seeking to find the missing neuroscientist Dr. Skinner, who holds the cure. Chad Stahelski of 'John Wick' fame designs the action sequences, while Watanabe directs the series and every episode, reflecting his vision of commenting on real-world issues like the opioid crisis. The anime will air in both English and Japanese.