'Cowboy Bebop' creator Shinichiro Watanabe's latest sci-fi anime with Mappa had legacy and time stacked against its pursuit to tell a lasting story beneath the cool.
Worry not, you're not missing out on much if you're watching the new anime series in America.
The anime legend reveals his desire to create something innovative and authentic in Lazarus, and the source of its Cowboy Bebop vibes.
Lazarus' premiere episode on Adult Swim lays the groundwork for a classic in the making.
Lazarus arrives on Adult Swim's Toonami April 5, with episodes available the next day on Max.
Lazarus is a sci-fi action anime from Cowboy Bebop creator Shinichiro Watanabe.