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Adult Swim is currently in production with acclaimed director Shinichiro Watanabe for a new Toonami original anime series “Lazarus<\/em><\/strong>.” Celebrated for his influential body of work that includes “Cowboy Bebop<\/em>,” “Samurai Champloo<\/em>” and “Kids on the Slope<\/em>,” “Lazarus<\/em>” marks Watanabe’s return to the sci-fi action genre with a globe-trotting thriller set in the near future.<\/div>\n
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Produced by anime studio MAPPA, “Lazarus<\/em>” will feature high-octane action with sequences meticulously designed by Chad Stahelski, renowned stuntman, and director of the “John Wick<\/em>” film franchise, and brought to the screen by Watanabe. Additionally, as many familiar with Watanabe’s oeuvre will expect, “Lazarus<\/em>” will also feature a captivating score by a collection of renowned jazz and electronic artists including jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington (West Coast Get Down); producer, DJ, and musician Floating Points (Floating Points Ensemble); and producer, DJ, and musician Bonobo.<\/div>\n
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“As I embark on this creative journey, I can’t help but feel that this project will serve as a culmination of my career so far,” said Watanabe. “I hope you enjoy it.”<\/div>\n
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“Shinichiro Watanabe is simply one of the greatest living artists, and it’s a dream come true to be able to collaborate with him on a new original series,” said Jason DeMarco, SVP, Head of Anime and Action Series at Adult Swim. “Like all of his work, ‘Lazarus’ is packed with big ideas, incredible characters, and a ton of heart. We can’t wait for anime fans to see this world.”<\/div>\n
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The year is 2052 – an era of unprecedented peace and prosperity prevails across the globe. The reason for this: mankind has been freed from sickness and pain. Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist Dr. Skinner has developed a miracle cure-all drug with no apparent drawbacks called Hapuna. Hapuna soon becomes ubiquitous… and essential. However, soon after Hapuna is officially introduced, Dr. Skinner vanishes.<\/div>\n
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Three years later, the world has moved on. But Dr. Skinner has returned – this time, as a harbinger of doom. Skinner announces that Hapuna has a short half-life. Everyone who has taken it will die approximately three years later. Death is coming for this sinful world – and coming soon.<\/div>\n
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As a response to this threat, a special task force of 5 agents is gathered from across the world to save humanity from Skinner’s plan. This group is called “Lazarus<\/em>.” Can they find Skinner and develop a vaccine before time runs out?<\/div>\n
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Fans attending the Adult Swim Festival in San Diego this year will hear from Watanabe himself at the “Toonami on the Green” event on Saturday, July 22 at 5:15PM. Free for those 18+ to attend, reservations are currently sold out, but fans are encouraged to join the standby line for the chance to get a first-look at “Lazarus<\/em>” alongside other forthcoming Toonami original series. For more details, visit AdultSwimFestival.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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