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Lazarus (ラザロ, Razaro) is a new anime series produced by Sola Entertainment and animated by Studio MAPPA, set in the near future. The storyline revolves around a team's pursuit of an renowned scientist, responsible for a seemingly miraculous drug, which, in reality, acts as a slow-acting, deadly poison. The project, spearheaded by director and creator of the original Cowboy Bebop, Shinichirō Watanabe, is being presented in collaboration with Adult Swim. The series airs on Toonami.

To offer fans a sneak peek, Watanabe unveiled a first look at Lazarus during the Adult Swim Festival on Saturday, July 22.Plot Adult Swim describes the story:

The year is 2052 - an era of unprecedented peace and prosperity prevails across the globe. The reason for this: mankind has been freed from sickness and pain. Nobel Prize winning neuroscientist Dr. Skinner has developed a miracle cure-all drug with no apparent drawbacks called Hapuna. Three years later, the world has moved on. But Dr. Skinner has returned - this time, as a harbinger of doom. Skinner announces that Hapuna has a short half-life. Everyone who has taken it will die approximately three years later. Death is coming for this sinful world - and coming soon.

As a response to this threat, a special task force of 5 agents is gathered from across the world to save humanity from Skinner's plan. This group is called "Lazarus." Can they find Skinner and develop a vaccine before time runs out?[2][3]

Information Adult Swim made an official announcement regarding the approval of a new anime series named "Lazarus," led by the accomplished director Shinichiro Watanabe, renowned for his work on "Cowboy Bebop."

According to Adult Swim, "Lazarus" marks Watanabe's return to the sci-fi action genre, presenting a captivating globe-trotting thriller set in the year 2052. Watanabe expressed his excitement about this creative venture, believing it to be a culmination of his career thus far and expressed hope for the audience's enjoyment.

What adds even more interest to the project is the involvement of Chad Stahelski, renowned for directing the action-packed "John Wick" films. Stahelski is responsible for crafting the high-octane action sequences in "Lazarus."

The plot of "Lazarus" centers around a Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist who creates a universal remedy with a drawback that induces death three years after consumption. To address this critical issue, a special task force named "Lazarus" is assembled with the mission of developing a vaccine for the fatal side effect.

The first Episode of the series premiered on the 4th of April 2025 on Toonami. Simultaneously, it also premiered on TV Tokyo on the 5th of April 2025. Characters: Axel Gilberto is the Protagonist of Lazarus. He is a former Prison Inmate, originally sentenced to 3 years, his prison sentence doubled with each escape attempt he made, what he called his hobby, eventually stocking up a sentence of 888 years.

Axel is a master acrobat and gymnast dare devil.

Appearance Axel is a young man, confirmed to be 23 years old. He has messy black hair and his eyes are grey with a green undertone. He wears a red button-up shirt that is messily tucked into a pair of dark green pants, held by a black leather belt. His jacket and boots are black.

He wears a silver necklace as accessory. The pendant resembles a bird wing. He calls it his lucky charm, and as long as he has it he's invincible.

Leland is a supporting character of Lazarus. He is a young, Canadian teenage boy who's skilled in piloting drones.

According to Christine, he "gives off grandson vibes"

Appearance Leland is a 16 year-old teenager, with a short, skinny physique. He has short, blond hair that is slightly spiked, along with brown eyes. He wears an oversized light brown jacket, over a baggy orange T-shirt. Additionally, he wears a pair of black, skinny jeans and beige sneakers. He has small piercing in his left ear.occupation:student

In episode "Don't Stop the Dance" he disguises himself as a girl to infiltrate a party. He wears a blonde pixie wig with a white hair band, alongside a light pink, knee-long dress, paired with navy blue ribbons and a small bag.

Christine is a supporting character of Lazarus. Originally from Russia and commonly known as "Chris". She is a woman with the mannerisms of an older sister who interacts frankly with everyone.she is blonde with long hiar nad blue eyes,she is pretty too.The main image of Christine Aliases Chris Affiliation Lazarus Occupation Biker Biographical information Place of birth Russia Physical description Gender female Eye color Blue Appearances Portrayed by Maaya Uchida Appears in in the 1st episode

Dr. Deniz Skinner is the antagonist of Lazarus. He is a renowned neuroscientist and the creator of Hapna.

Background In 2049, Dr. Skinner introduced Hapna, a drug designed to eliminate all physical ailments, essentially granting people a life free of pain and disease. Skinner’s discovery made him a global hero.

However, Dr. Skinner announced that Hapna has a hidden flaw: a short half-life. Those who had taken the drug would die within three years after consuming it. In 2052, as the countdown to death began for those who had taken Hapna, Dr. Skinner returned to the public eye. He declared that the effects of Hapna were irreversible, and the first wave of deaths would start within 30 days unless something was done to counteract it. This revelation sent the world into turmoil.Occupation Neuroscientist 3x Nobel Prize Laureate

Biographical information Marital status None Date of birth June 11 1996 Place of birth İstanbul, Türkiye Physical description Species Human Gender Male Eye color Blue Appearances Portrayed by 山寺宏一 Yamadera Kouichi Debut Episode 1

Dough Hadine Doug is a supporting character of Lazarus. He acts as the brains of the team, and keeps a warm heart behind his calm and collected demeanor. As a student, he held great respect for Dr. Skinner.

Appearance Doug is a black male with dreads tied up into a ponytail. He wears a zip up turtle neck with a black blazer that has grey-ish nyanza colored lines on it. He wears circle glasses, paired with small golden earrings. Eleina is a supporting character of Lazarus. Despite her young age, she is a skilled hacker and supports the rest of the team from the sidelines.

Eleina is a supporting character of Lazarus. Despite her young age, she is a skilled hacker and supports the rest of the team from the sidelines.

Appearance She wears a white cap and a slightly cropped, white zip-up sweater. Alongside that, she wears a magenta skirt, black socks and strap heels. Her hat holds 2 pins, one that's lime yellow and green, and another that's pink. She also wears a brown strap-purse. Hapna:In the anime "Lazarus," the primary medicine at play is Hapna, a painkiller drug developed by Dr. Skinner. Hapna is initially presented as a miracle cure, eliminating pain and disease, leading to a seemingly utopian world. However, the plot reveals that Hapna has a deadly side effect: it causes death after three years. The "Lazarus" task force is formed to find Dr. Skinner and an antidote, as the world is facing imminent extinction. Skinner released Hapna, a fantastic pain-killer that began as a miracle cure but quickly became a worldwide addiction. The drug had a built-in half-life: In 30 days everyone who's taken it — which includes most of world's population — will die. Lazarus represents a last, desperate attempt to find Dr.7 kwi 2025. Lazarus team It's the name of a special task force in the anime series "Lazarus," which is a new original anime created by Shinichiro Watanabe (also known for Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo). The team is composed of five skilled agents who are coerced into working for the organization. They are tasked with tracking down Dr. Skinner, who created a deadly drug, and developing a cure before it's too late. The series is set in the 2050s and deals with a global catastrophe caused by the drug. characters in team:Axel,Doug,leland,Christine,Eleina. Leader:It's the name of a special task force in the anime series "Lazarus," which is a new original anime created by Shinichiro Watanabe (also known for Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo). The team is composed of five skilled agents who are coerced into working for the organization. They are tasked with tracking down Dr. Skinner, who created a deadly drug, and developing a cure before it's too late. The series is set in the 2050s and deals with a global catastrophe caused by the drug. Lazarus team:Axel: The main character, a convicted criminal. Eleina: The hacker and computer expert. Doug: A supporting character whose exact role is not fully detailed in the provided search results. Christine. Leland.