Summary
Shinichiro Watanabe, the legendary anime director, has worked on various projects, almost all of which have gone on to achieve a lot of positive acclaim. Now, he is working on a new sci-fi anime called Lazarus, which is slated for a 2025 release.
What makes Lazarus special is that it has another famous name working on it. This person is none other than Chad Stahelski, the seriesdirector of the John Wick series. How this collaboration happened was a big mystery, which was only unraveled after a long time. In an interview, Shinichiro Watanabe revealed that he had approached Chad Stahelski’s team for tips related to combat scenes.
Shinichiro Watanabe Links Up With John Wick Director
Shinichiro Watanabe revealed that after approaching Chad Stahelski, the latter responded by saying that they would do the choreography for them. However, Watanbe was scared that the costs would be beyond the budget.
However, Chad Stahelski stated that he would take care of the costs. He revealedthat Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo hadserved as inspirations. So, Chad Stahelski was more than happy to cover the costs of production. This interaction not only shows the respect between the two amazing directors but also how big icons inspire each other. With Chad Stahelski and Shinichiro Watanabe working on Lazarus, fans can expect to see an incredible series.
Everything Confirmed About Lazarus Anime
Lazarus will have many big-names from the entertainment industry working on it. Fans can find the staff list below:
MAPPA’s new project has disclosed the voice actors and their respective roles.
Lazarus was announced in July 2023, and it was supposed to be released in 2024. But, it was delayed because of production delays. Lazarus will have 13 episodes, but the quality will be high.
