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Although there have been some minor criticisms about its animation, theSakamoto Daysanime is off to a pretty solid start. Now if the studio manages to adapt the entire manga without losing steam, it’s going to be legendary! In fact, some are already calling it the “John Wick of anime”, and we can very well see the similarities in that regard.
However, ifSakamoto Daysdoesn’t live up to our expectations at the end, then surprisingly, we have nothing to worry about! 2025 might just have something much better in store for us.
It’sLazarus, a brand-new series by the creator ofCowboy Bebop! While there isn’t much information about it yet, the hype surrounding it is already building up for all the right reasons. Maybe it’ll be the one to dethroneSakamoto Daysas the better John Wick anime!
Lazarushas the potential to be the superior version ofSakamoto Days!
Among the many reasons to be excited, the biggest one about this new anime series is the name behind its creation. It’s Shinichiro Watanabe we are talking about, the man behind the iconicCowboy BebopandSamurai Champloo! After years of waiting, he has finallylifted the curtain on his latest project,Lazarus, which is set to hit Adult Swim’s Toonami block in 2025.
First look at Lazarus. Coming in 2025.#adultswim#animepic.twitter.com/quguAh7xoJ
The plot is rumored to be filled with suspense, revolving around themes like mystery, and sci-fi, with high-stakes action, which is kind of similar toSakamoto Days. It also gives off the John Wick series vibes, and that’s something important to take note of.
With its promising plotline so far,Lazarusis quickly becoming one of the most eagerly awaited anime seriesof the year. Fans are ready to immerse themselves in Watanabe’s signature style and storytelling once more, and expectations are running high.
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IfSakamoto Dayssomehow fails to deliver the hype people anticipated, thenLazarusmight just do the trick. But how much do we exactly know about its release, and will it really be able to live up to the lofty expectations surrounding it?
Episode 1 ofLazaruswas exclusively previewed at NYCC 2024!
On July 13, 2025, at New York Comic Con, Adult Swim finally announced its upcoming anime seriesLazarus. Shinichiro Watanabe and producers Jason DeMarco, Joseph Chou, and Takenari Maeda came to the panel for an exclusive interview, during which fanspreviewed the first episode ofLazarusand were sent clapping.
Watanabe spoke about the creative process that went into makingLazarusand looks back on his glorious 30-year career in the anime industry.
All 13 episodes of Lazarus have been completed and he’s watched them himself and thought of them as a masterpiece.The anime starts in 2025!pic.twitter.com/oJWyJRy9K3
A certain X user (@Kiirobon) live-transcribed the panel, and some key details emerged to the surface.
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Notably, all 13 episodes ofLazarusare fully complete and set to arrive on Toonami in 2025. Broken from Watanabe’s usual episodic style,Lazaruswill instead play out as one singular continuous narrative. Such bold storytelling from Watanabe is a huge part of why there’s so much buzz surrounding this series. Under his command,Lazarusis expected to deliver an astounding viewing experience.
Lazaruswill be available to watch onNetflix, following its tentative 2025 release.
Diganta Mondal
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Diganta Mondal is an avid Content Writer at Fandomwire, specializing in anime and pop culture-related stuff. With over 600 published articles, he boasts his knowledge on this beloved media and strives to connect with fellow anime enthusiasts all across the globe.Despite having a non-journalism educational background, his love for shows like Vinland Saga, Violet Evergarden, and other Naoki Urasawa works constantly inspires him to share informative news, theories, and recommendations on almost all anime genres, aiming to create a shared platform for nerdy discussions.
