‘Lazarus’: Adult Swim’s Previous Attempt at an Anime Went So Horribly Wrong That I’m Scared Shinichiro Watanabe Needs a Miracle
Adult Swim’s track record in anime adaptations has been a mix of ambition and missteps. While Adult Swim has certainly helped bring about the popularity of anime in Western markets, its own foray into original shows has not gone so well. Take, for example, their highly anticipated anime adaptation of Uzumaki, which has already been pushed back multiple times to the point of having fans in doubt about Adult Swim’s potential. And now, Lazarus.
Axel Gilberto from Lazarus. | Credit: Mappa
The anime is directed by the iconic Shinichirō Watanabe, animated by Mappa, and action sequences choreographed by John Wick mastermind Chad Stahelski, so hopes are high. Yet, considering Adult Swim’s history, there is always a fear that Lazarus might suffer the same destiny as its predecessors.
The curse of Adult Swim’s anime adaptations
Lazarus‘ biggest warning story is Uzumaki, an adaptation of Junji Ito’s critically acclaimed horror manga.
Axel Gilberto from Lazarus. | Credit: Mappa
The anime is directed by the iconic Shinichirō Watanabe, animated by Mappa, and action sequences choreographed by John Wick mastermind Chad Stahelski, so hopes are high. Yet, considering Adult Swim’s history, there is always a fear that Lazarus might suffer the same destiny as its predecessors.
The curse of Adult Swim’s anime adaptations
Lazarus‘ biggest warning story is Uzumaki, an adaptation of Junji Ito’s critically acclaimed horror manga.
- 3/22/2025
- by Moumita Chakraborty
- FandomWire
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