What Is Lazarus – Cowboy Bebop and John Wick Creators’ Ultimate Collaboration With MAPPA?

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Lazarus is an upcoming anime that has sparked immense anticipation among the anime fan community. It has a lot of brainpower heading it, bringing together the talents of Shinichirō Watanabe, the legendary creator ofCowboy Bebop, and Chad Stahelski, the director of the world-famous John Wick franchise.

With the animation expertise of studio MAPPA, this collaboration promises to deliver an action-packed and visually stunning series in 2025 that could potentially redefine modern anime storytelling.

The series is a blend of intense action sequences with deep philosophical undertones. As the details of the plot unfold, Lazarus appears to be a dystopian thriller exploring themes of survival, morality, and the consequences of unmonitored technological advancements.

Cautionary tale of a world that took it too far

The story ofLazarusis set in the near future on modern-day Earth, where rapid scientific advancements have brought humanity closer to solving its greatest challenges. The story begins with a breakthrough medical discovery and a miracle drug that promisesto eliminate all diseasesand grant extended life spans to the users. The drug, developed by a mysterious creator, is widely distributed and solves the problems of millions.

Yet, this promise of immortality is seen as just a fantasy when it is revealed that the drug has catastrophic side effects and that it would cause the users to flatline within three years; this leads to the collapse of civilization as humans set up a task force consisting of five experts from across the world to find the creator and make a vaccine to save humanity as we know it.

This group of elite fighters, known as the Lazarus Corps, is formed, and these warriors represent humanity’s last hope. The protagonist is a former soldier haunted by his past mistakes and is made the unwilling leader of this group.

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The stakes are further raised when the Lazarus Corps discovers that the drug’s origin may be tied to alien technology and this leads to opening the door to even greater threats. The series promises to weave together high-stakes action with emotional storytelling, much likeCowboy Bebop,but in a more modern sense.

Lazarus has all the makings of a masterpiece

One of the most intriguing aspects ofLazarusis its exploration of ethical dilemmassurrounding science and technology. The pace of advancement should not be rushed to the extent that all safeguards fall apart and lead to the inevitable collapse of civilized society.

The story of the modernLazarusraises questionsabout the price of progressand the moral boundaries humans are willing to cross to remain alive.

Known for their work onJujutsu KaisenandAttack on Titan,MAPPA has a reputation for being a studio delivering exceptional visuals and blemishless story narration. Seeing as the character style inLazarusis reminiscent of that ofCowboy Bebop, and with the anime having a soundtrack that features jazz and techno influences,

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Lazaruscould recreate a memorable and iconic experience for both new-age and legacy fans.Lazarusis shaping up to be a must-watch in 2025 and fans can only wait and see what levels the anime reaches.

Chandra Shekhar

Anime Writer

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Chandra Shekhar is an Anime Writer at FandomWire with over 800 published articles under his belt. A law student by training but a storyteller at heart, he blends his sharp analysis with a deep love for all things anime. From the old-school Yu Yu Hakusho to the eldritch horrors of Lord of the Mysteries, his knowledge spans decades and genres. When he’s not writing, he’s likely buried in webnovels, silently hoping his favorite ones get the anime adaptation they deserve.

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