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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 6, 2025 – June 29, 2025
- Season
- Spring 2025
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- MAPPA
- Director
- Shinichirou Watanabe
- Music
- Bonobo, Floating Points, Kamasi Washington
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or Older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 70/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Ensemble Cast98%Crime94%Medicine89%Urban88%Environmental84%Fugitive84%Found Family83%Drugs83%Anti-Hero82%Philosophy80%
overview details
Synopsis
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. Hapuna soon becomes ubiquitous… and essential. However, soon after Hapuna is officially introduced, Dr. Skinner vanishes. 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? (Source: Adult Swim)
Should you watch LAZARUS?
LAZARUS has been well received, with an average AniList score of 70/100 — 47% of 23,726 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #78 highest-rated anime of 2025, and #14 most popular anime of 2025, and #18 highest-rated anime of Spring 2025 on AniList.
Of the 63.4K AniList users who started it, 10.7% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 36K have finished it.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller — especially ensemble cast, crime, medicine, urban.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Shinichirou Watanabe
- Character design
- Akemi Hayashi
- Music
- Bonobo
- Music
- Floating Points
- Music
- Kamasi Washington
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Vortex” by Kamasi Washington · eps 2-
Endings (1)
- ED1“Lazarus” by The Boo Radleys · eps 2-
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LAZARUS FAQ
How many episodes does LAZARUS have?
LAZARUS has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch LAZARUS?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is LAZARUS finished?
Yes. LAZARUS has finished airing — the final episode aired June 29, 2025.
Is there a season 2 of LAZARUS?
No sequel is listed for LAZARUS as of October 2026.
Is LAZARUS based on a manga?
No. LAZARUS is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated LAZARUS?
LAZARUS was animated by MAPPA and directed by Shinichirou Watanabe.
Who sings the opening of LAZARUS?
The opening, "Vortex", is performed by Kamasi Washington.
Where can I watch LAZARUS?
LAZARUS is listed on Max, Adult Swim, Hulu. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.