The Amazing New Opening Video for Adult Swim's Lazarus Is Here!

Shinichiro Watanabe's Cowboy Bebop is considered a cultural phenomenon among the anime fans, and even people outside of the industry hail this wonderful project due to its incredible style, storyline, and uniqueness that only a few series' could evoke today. The upcoming project, Lazarus, the series of this legendary creator, will take place soon on our screens, and Adult Swim took that opportunity to release an opening song!

Opening Theme Truly Emphasizes Watanabe's Style

Shinichiro Watanabe’s signature style is unmistakable, drawing inspiration from classic Hollywood noir, comic book-style animation, and the rich sounds of jazz and blues. These elements seamlessly blend to create a unique artistic vision. Thankfully, Adult Swim has given fans a glimpse of what’s to come by releasing the opening theme for Lazarus, performed by the acclaimed jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington.

A founding member of the renowned West Coast Get Down collective, Washington’s collaboration with Watanabe on this highly anticipated project only heightens the excitement. With the series set to premiere next week, anticipation is at an all-time high.

More about Kamasi Washington at this dedicated page.

Lazarus Will Air on Adult Swim

The highly anticipated series Lazarus is set to premiere on Adult Swim's Toonami programming block on April 5 at 12:00 a.m. EDT (effectively April 6), with episodes available for streaming the following day on Max.

In Japan, the series will debut on TV Tokyo and its affiliates on April 6 at 11:45 p.m., with additional streaming options available across various platforms. Lazarus will consist of 13 episodes, all directed by Shinichiro Watanabe himself—an exciting confirmation from Adult Swim’s senior vice president that only adds to the hype. The series boasts a stellar voice cast, featuring Mamoru Miyano and Makoto Furukawa, Maaya Uchida, and others. With Watanabe at the helm and an all-star cast, Lazarus is shaping up to be a must-watch event for anime fans worldwide.

What Is Lazarus About?

This is the official synopsis for Lazarus.

The year is 2052—a time of unparalleled peace and prosperity. Humanity has been freed from sickness and suffering, thanks to a revolutionary cure-all drug known as Hapuna, created by Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist Dr. Skinner. With no apparent side effects, Hapuna quickly becomes essential to everyday life. But just as the world embraces this medical miracle, Dr. Skinner mysteriously disappears.

Three years later, society has moved on—until Skinner resurfaces with a chilling revelation. Hapuna has a short half-life, and everyone who has taken it is doomed to die within three years. Declaring judgment upon a complacent world, he warns that death is imminent.

In response, a global task force of five elite agents is assembled to stop Skinner and find a cure before time runs out. This team, known as Lazarus, is humanity’s last hope. But can they track down Skinner and develop a vaccine before catastrophe strikes?

Opening theme for Lazarus can be watched at YouTube.