Shinichiro Watanabe's new series, Lazarus, unfolds in 2052 where a drug erases pain but leads its users toward death. The mysterious creator, Dr. Skinner, has vanished, prompting the government to form Lazarus—an ensemble of convicts tasked with locating him. While reminiscent of Cowboy Bebop with parallels in characters and themes, Lazarus struggles to establish the same depth in relationships or justification for its premise. The series promises entertainment but raises questions about its ability to reach the iconic status of Watanabe's previous work.
"In the year 2052, a renowned neuroscientist released Hapna, a drug that can erase all pain, but its users face a grim fate of eventual death."
"The government forms a covert group named Lazarus, composed of convicted criminals, to find the disappeared creator of a life-saving drug."
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