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Shinichiro Watanabe, the genius behindCowboy Bebop, Samurai ChamplooandSpace Dandy,is set to direct yet another exciting science-fiction adventure calledLazarus.It mixes modern animation with a hint of nostalgic 90s anime art style, so much so that you wouldn’t believe it’s animated by MAPPA. For now, the trailer is all we have and it’s already looking promising with thrilling action scenes, some of them designed by Chad Stahelski, the creator of theJohn Wickfranchise.
So far, the voice cast ofLazarushas been revealed and we get a taste of the animation. Viewers on X commented that the animation doesn’t look anything like the other MAPPA anime but that might be the charm of it. It also reminds some people of Watanabe’s previous work with MAPPA,Terror in Resonance,which was a smash hit in concept and all. So what doesLazarushave in store for us?
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The premise ofLazarusalready sounds original and nothing like we’ve seen in recent times. In an era of peace, a neuroscientist named Dr Skinner, voiced by Koichi Yamadera, discovers a new miracle drug in the year 2052. However, in 2055, the doctor returns as a mastermind of doom and reveals that the drug will kill anyone who has taken it in 3 years and end the “sinful world”. Now the titular team of 5 called Lazarus are out to hunt Skinner and force him to create a vaccine.
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While the trailer shows nothing about Skinner, it does feature the main character, Alex Gilberto, a fugitive on the run in a thrilling action sequence. He fights and expertly parkours his way out of the hunt while being chased down by guards and Lazarus. It might be that the team are recruiting him if his skills are anything to account for.
Many viewers noted that the action seemed like a blend of the video game series,Mirror’s Edge, with the tone ofTerror in Resonance.More glaringly, it doesn’t seem like a typical MAPPA production at all but is that necessarily a bad thing?
And for some. Odd reason this don’t feel like a Mappa animation more like Production IG
The animation might not be a typical MAPPA style but every anime has its own distinct one. It’s not likeYuri!! On IceandJujutsu Kaisenare identical to each other and yet they are both animated by MAPPA.Lazarusis headed by the legend,Shinichiro Watanabe, and that’s what they are going for. It is supposed to be reminiscent of his signature art style and it’s undeniably very smooth from the trailer itself.
What To Expect FromLazarus
Something to note is that the distributor ofLazarusis Adult Swim who in recent times hasfumbled the bag severely withUzumaki.However, knowing the reputation of Shinichiro Watanabe and Chad Stahelski, this project might not be messed with as much, given their reputation and the hype of this anime. It will be a huge disappointment if they face the same treatment.
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Lazarusis set to have 13 episodes in total for its first season. It might be a mini-series likeTerror in Resonanceor go on for a while. Considering the plot with Dr Skinner’s menacing nature, it might be a rough ride but also shows potential for a rising anime villain that would instil fear in the viewers. Axel seems like a witty and cool character that will be fun to follow.
Lazaruswill be available in 2025.
Bidisha Mitra
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Bidisha is an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire with over 700 published articles. With over 7 years of writing experience, she’s versatile and adept. When she’s not writing, she’s also a voice actor on the side.Bidisha is currently continuing to learn Japanese and gets more fluent everyday. Her expertise is One Piece, Bungo Stray Dogs, and Haikyuu, but has been watching anime for over a decade. She was previously a Content Writer reviewing the latest Kpop music.
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