Lazarus
Lazarus tells its entire near-future emergency story in one finished TV season. Max and Hulu are the legal streaming options, and both carry the 13-episode run. Episodes last about 24 minutes, so the series suits anyone after a complete thriller that moves quickly without demanding a long watch. The appeal lies in the constant pursuit: a specialist group faces a worldwide deadline, and each new lead creates room for another escape, confrontation or uneasy discovery. MAPPA gives the action a sharp physical presence, while the science fiction premise supplies the pressure behind it. Because this is an original anime rather than an adaptation, the story was made for this format and requires no homework. Watch it for brisk action and sustained tension, especially if you prefer a defined ending point over an open-ended commitment.
About
A scientist earns worldwide trust with a painkiller that seems almost miraculous, then vanishes. When he resurfaces, he announces that everyone who used the drug faces a delayed fatal effect. A handpicked group is sent to track him down and prevent mass catastrophe before time runs out. Their search unfolds as a tense near-future chase filled with narrow escapes, physical clashes and questions about why the crisis was created. Lazarus keeps its attention on the pursuit and the people carrying it out, revealing the mystery as the team closes in. The premise stands on its own, so viewers can enter the opening episode without context from any other story.
Information
- Japanese
- γ©γΆγ
- Premiered
- April 6, 2025
- Episodes
- 13
- Duration
- 24 min per ep.
- Status
- Finished Airing
- Studio
- Mappa
- Source
- Original
- Themes
- drama, japanese production, sci-fi, science fiction, comedy, seinen
FAQ
Max and Hulu are the streaming services listed for Lazarus. Both provide access to the complete TV series, so the practical choice comes down to which subscription you use.
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