LAZARUS

LAZARUS is an original sci-fi action anime with a dark, survival-driven crime narrative, produced by the acclaimed studio MAPPA. Conceived, written, and directed by Shinichiro Watanabe, the series marks a bold original vision from one of anime's most distinctive creative voices. Featuring a central cast led by Axel Gilberto, Christine Blake, Eleina, Doug Hadine, and Leland Astor, LAZARUS delivers a gripping blend of action, tragedy, and high-stakes survival in a compelling science fiction world.

Set in the year 2052, LAZARUS unfolds in a world where humanity has achieved something once thought impossible — a life free from disease and suffering. At the center of this transformation is Hapuna, a groundbreaking wonder drug developed by Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist Deniz Skinner. With no known side effects, Hapuna spreads rapidly across the globe, becoming as common as it is indispensable. Yet shortly after its worldwide debut, Dr. Skinner disappears without a trace, leaving the world with unanswered questions. Three years pass, and civilization moves forward — until Skinner resurfaces with a chilling announcement that threatens the very survival of humankind. In response to this global crisis, five elite agents are recruited from around the world to form a covert task force known as "Lazarus." Together, they must race against a ticking clock to confront Skinner's terrifying plan before it's too late.