Shinichiro Watanabe's 'Lazarus' Set to Debut with Action by John Wick Director

The anime, premiering April 5th, combines Watanabe's storytelling with Chad Stahelski's choreography and a star-studded creative team.

Shinichiro Watanabe, known for Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo, directs the upcoming anime Lazarus, blending his signature storytelling with futuristic dystopian themes.
Action sequences in Lazarus are choreographed by Chad Stahelski, director of the John Wick franchise, bringing realistic martial arts and 'Gun-Fu' to the series.
The anime features a high-profile creative team, including musicians Kamasi Washington, Bonobo, and Floating Points, as well as renowned voice actor Miyano Mamoru.
Lazarus is produced by MAPPA and Sola Entertainment, though concerns have been raised about Sola's past projects, which received mixed reviews for animation quality.
Set in a near-future world, the plot follows a global race to locate a scientist who holds the key to reversing a deadly side effect of a miracle cure.