New Trailer Released for Shinichiro Watanabe’s Legendary Project Lazarus

Highlights

Shinichiro Watanabe, known for his exceptional work in anime, is at the helm of the upcoming series Lazarus, scheduled for release in 2025 with the animation studio MAPPA.
Chad Stahelski, celebrated for his work on the John Wick franchise, joins the project alongside a talented roster of voice actors.
This thrilling sci-fi action series will consist of 13 episodes and is set in the year 2055, with streaming available through Adult Swim.

Shinichiro Watanabe is a revered name within the anime sphere. With an impressive portfolio that includes iconic titles such as Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, Space Dandy, and Terror in Resonance, he is poised to enchant audiences with his artistry in his latest endeavor.

In collaboration with MAPPA, Watanabe is bringing to life a brand-new project titled Lazarus, slated for a 2025 launch. While a specific release date hasn’t been confirmed, it is anticipated that Lazarus will debut in either summer or fall of the same year. This delayed release can be attributed to Zenshu, another production by MAPPA, which is set to air in January 2025. The studio aims to avoid overlapping of releases for maximum impact.

Notable Names Behind Lazarus

With a lineup of seasoned industry veterans, high expectations accompany Lazarus. Fans are eager to see if this original anime can meet their anticipations, as it is not an adaptation of existing manga. The talented team behind Lazarus includes:

Director: Shinichiro Watanabe (Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, Blade Runner Black Out 2022)
Action Director: Chad Stahelski (John Wick, Day Shift)
Music: Kamasi Washington, Bonobo, Floating Points
Studios: MAPPA, Sola Entertainment

“Lazarus” NEW TV ANIME TRAILER REVEAL! Air Date: 2025 Animation Studio: MAPPA Director: Shinichiro Watanabe (Cowboy Bebop) Action Director: Chad Stahelski (John Wick) pic.twitter.com/wLDiwWdhPO — October 18, 2024. Manga MoguraRE (@MangaMoguraRE) October 18,

In addition to Watanabe, Chad Stahelski lends his exceptional direction skills, having made a name for himself through the John Wick films. Audiences are already familiar with the accolades of MAPPA.

The studio has gained a reputation for delivering some of the most compelling anime series over the past decade. Notable titles in their repertoire include Vinland Saga, Attack on Titan, Jujutsu Kaisen, Kakegurui, and Chainsaw Man.

The Voice Cast of Lazarus

The voice cast for Lazarus has recently been announced:

Mamoru Miyano (Hunter x Hunter, Pluto, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood) as Axel
Makoto Furukawa (Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, One Punch Man, Blue Lock) as Doug
Maaya Uchida (High School DxD, Noragami) as Christine
Yuma Uchida (Jujutsu Kaisen, Blue Lock, Boruto) as Leland
Manaka Iwami (Fruits Basket, Spy × Family) as Eleina
Akio Otsuka (One Piece, Vinland Saga, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure) as Abel
Koichi Yamadera (My Hero Academia, Gintama, Dragon Ball Super) as Dr. Skinner
Megumi Hayashibara (Cowboy Bebop, Shaman King) as Hersch

The series will consist of 13 episodes, making its run relatively brief. The announcement for the anime was made in July 2023, with an initial launch anticipated for 2024, but production delays pushed it back.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdxtg4xyGxg

FIRST LOOK: Lazarus | adult swim (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdxtg4xyGxg)

Set in 2055, Lazarus delves into the story of Dr. Skinner, a scientist who claims to have created a miraculous drug, which is later discovered to be lethal. To rectify this, a team is formed to pursue Skinner and retrieve the antidote known as Lazarus.

Lazarus is set to stream on Adult Swim.

Source: Manga Mogura Re on X (formerly Twitter)

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