Adult Swim is joining forces with Shinichirō Watanabe, the director and originator of Cowboy Bebop, to produce a fresh jazz-influenced sci-fi anime series, according to a report by Variety. The animation for Lazarus is being handled by MAPPA, the same studio responsible for Chainsaw Man, Zombie Land Saga, later seasons of Attack on Titan, and many others. Watanabe will have Chad Stahelski, the genius behind John Wick, by his side to co-develop the action sequences.
Being a Watanabe production, viewers can anticipate a plethora of jazzy imagery and sound cues. In line with this, Lazarus will include music from jazz and electronic musicians such as Kamasi Washington, Floating Points, and Bonobo, among others.
So, what’s the story? Lazarus, set in the not-so-distant future, tells the tale of a motley crew on a mission to track down a deranged scientist to avert a widespread poisoning event. While a release date hasn’t been announced, more details, including a first glance at the trailer, will be revealed at the upcoming annual Adult Swim Festival this weekend. It’s worth mentioning that several of the scheduled events for this festival have been cancelled due to the current writers and actors strikes.
Regarding the other Cowboy Bebop on Netflix, Watanabe conveyed to Forbes that the live-action version doesn’t qualify as “Cowboy Bebop.” Regardless, this seems to be a moot point as Netflix had already cancelled that show in late 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Lazarus series
Who are the creators of the new show ‘Lazarus’ on Adult Swim?
The creators of the new show ‘Lazarus’ on Adult Swim are Shinichirō Watanabe, known for the original Cowboy Bebop, and Chad Stahelski, the mastermind behind John Wick.
Which animation studio is working on the ‘Lazarus’ series?
The ‘Lazarus’ series is being animated by MAPPA, the studio behind Chainsaw Man, Zombie Land Saga, and later seasons of Attack on Titan among others.
What kind of music will ‘Lazarus’ feature?
‘Lazarus’ will feature music from jazz and electronic musicians such as Kamasi Washington, Floating Points, and Bonobo.
What is the plot of the new ‘Lazarus’ series?
‘Lazarus’ is set in the near future and follows a diverse team pursuing a mad scientist to prevent a mass-poisoning event.
Is there a release date for the ‘Lazarus’ series?
There’s no release date announced yet for the ‘Lazarus’ series. More information will be unveiled at the annual Adult Swim Festival.
What does Shinichirō Watanabe think about the live-action version of ‘Cowboy Bebop’ on Netflix?
Shinichirō Watanabe expressed to Forbes that he doesn’t regard the live-action version on Netflix as “Cowboy Bebop.”
More about Lazarus series
- Adult Swim’s Official Website
- Shinichirō Watanabe on IMDb
- Chad Stahelski on IMDb
- MAPPA’s Official Website
- Variety’s Original Report on Lazarus
- Forbes’ Interview with Shinichirō Watanabe
