The premiere of the original anime LAZARUS finally took place in Japan on Sunday (6), at 11:45 pm on the TV Tokyo channel, and it already arrived with important news: the full opening video was officially released!
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Broadcasters and streaming platforms plan to broadcast and distribute LAZARUS globally in 2025, cementing it as one of the most ambitious anime of the season. Shinichirō Watanabe ( Cowboy Bebop ) is directing, with Akemi Hayashi ( BANANA FISH ) designing the characters and Chad Stahelski ( John Wick ) supervising the action scenes. The production is by the renowned studio MAPPA (Attack on Titan), in collaboration with SOLA Entertainment .
What is the story of the anime LAZARUS?
The story takes place in the year 2052 , where a miraculous painkiller called Hapuna, created by Dr. Skinner, hides a deadly side effect: three years after its use, it leads to death. Now, a group of five agents, including professional fugitive Axel , must find Skinner and the antidote in just 30 days.
Kamasi Washington 's powerful score "Vortex ," is a multi-movement jazz spectacle. The Boo Radleys provide the closing track with the song "Lazarus," which directly inspired the work. Mai Yoneyama directed, designed, and storyboarded the final sequence.
However, the Japanese distributor will release the Blu-ray & DVD Vol.1 on May 21st, including a 100-page booklet and bonus videos.
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Source: MAPPA Channel
