Not long ago, we heard about the definitive anime. One that would bring together Shinichiro Watanabe, one of the most acclaimed and popular anime directors, along with big names in both music and cinema like Kamasi Washington, DJ Floating Points, Bonobo, and Chad Stahelski. But despite having the news and some details, we were missing the most important thing. No images. No small taste of what we could expect from this anime. Until now.
Lazarus, as this anime is called, has premiered its first trailer during ComicCon, courtesy of AdultSwim. Although no further details have been revealed beyond the trailer, as we already knew, the animation studio responsible for it is MAPPA, best known for producing animes like Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, and Attack on Titan.
The trailer shows exactly what we would expect from a Shinichiro Watanabe production. With a distinct early 2000s vibe, evident cyberpunk elements, an exquisite taste for music, and thrilling action scenes where the camera never stops closely following the protagonists, everything screams Watanabe in every second of footage. The slow-motion shots, detailed close-ups, and panning shots in seemingly empty settings all ooze with personality, a very distinctive personality that not only instills faith in this anime but also reminds us of what an author can achieve when given the time and space to do what they do best.
Despite not having a specific or even approximate release date, what we do know is that Lazarus will consist of thirteen episodes. While our expectation is to watch it as soon as possible (we’ve already seen the trailer more times than is healthy), we may have to wait until at least 2024 to see the outcome of this new series by Watanabe. However, if we take the creator’s own words into account, who has stated that he believes it could be the pinnacle of his career, we are sure that the wait will be worth it.
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