Updates are galore in the anime world! One of the most talented artists in the industry Shinichirō Watanabe has just released an exciting update. He’s known for creating megahits like Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo and now he’s back with his newest project, Lazarus. The anime’s teaser trailer recently appeared online, offering us a sneak peek into its fascinating universe. The trailer skillfully combines music and action to give us a taste of the story’s science-fiction elements while introducing a cast of characters.

Lazarus is a collaboration between Adult Swim, Studio MAPPA, and Chad Stahelski, the director of John Wick. It promises some action-packed sequences. The anime also boasts a jazz and electronic score composed by Kamasi Washington, Floating Points, and Bonobo. Recently unveiled at the Adult Swim Festival Toonami, on the Green event, the trailer showcases breathtaking animation.

The series will take place in the future, specifically in 2052. It revolves around a task force whose mission is to find a cure for a powerful drug that poses a significant threat to humanity. Watanabe is one of the greatest living anime artists. Therefore, his latest work too shall meet fan expectations of animation quality.

As of now, an official premiere date for Lazarus has not been. The trailer does not provide any hints regarding its release window. However, Watanabe’s works like Cowboy Bebop can be streamed on Netflix. Fans are eagerly awaiting this new anime from such a talented creator in the industry.

Furthermore, apart from the fans, is Netflix a fan of it as well? With the streaming giant adapting animes into live-action, will Lazarus follow suit?

After Cowboy Bebop and One Piece, will Netflix make a live-action Lazarus as well?

Netflix had fairly recently ventured into the live-action adaptations of Cowboy Bebop, with mixed results. The series starred John Cho as Spike Spiegel, a charismatic bounty hunter with a mysterious past, and featured the original music by Yoko Kanno. However, the series also made some significant changes to the characters, tone, and story of the anime, which drew criticism from fans and critics alike. Netflix canceled the series after only one season. However, Netflix is now set to release its most ambitious live-action adaptation yet with Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece, the trailer of which was recently released.

Given the popularity and acclaim of Lazarus, Netflix may want to adopt a live-action of it. However, all of it may depend on the critical reception of One Piece. Moreover, Netflix recently faced a viewership drop in The Witcher, which along with Henry Cavill’s exit might have been due to its deviation from source material. Therefore, for Netflix to make a creative success with Lazarus, it must stick to the source as well as respect the original theme and character origins.

What do you think of the new Lazarus trailer? Do you think a live-action version of it will ever drop on Netflix? Let us know in the comments below.