Acclaimed anime director Shinichirō Watanabe's latest project, 'Lazarus', is finally getting a premiere date. Adult Swim announced today that the highly-anticipated anime series will debut on April 5th, with encores set to air on Max starting April 10th.

'Lazarus' takes place in a world where a mysterious miracle drug has plunged society into chaos. The series follows the story of a popular painkiller that is revealed to be a deadly poison designed to eliminate humanity. Adult Swim released a new trailer for the show, teasing the high-stakes action and intrigue that fans can expect from Watanabe's latest creation.

In a statement, Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen praised Watanabe's work, saying that the network is "lucky to be able to watch this genius do his thing." Ouweleen highlighted the show's unique blend of great characters, high-stakes action, brilliant directing, and memorable music.

Watanabe himself has been tight-lipped about the show's themes, but hinted that 'Lazarus' will explore the real-world opioid crisis. In an interview last year, he expressed his desire for viewers to experience the series for themselves, saying that "all my thoughts about the future are reflected pretty strongly in the series."

The announcement of 'Lazarus'' premiere date is a significant one for anime fans, who have been eagerly anticipating Watanabe's return to the small screen. With its unique blend of action, intrigue, and social commentary, 'Lazarus' is shaping up to be one of the most exciting anime releases of the year.

As the anime landscape continues to evolve, 'Lazarus' represents a major coup for Adult Swim, which has been expanding its slate of original programming in recent years. The network's commitment to showcasing innovative and thought-provoking content is evident in its decision to partner with Watanabe, a director known for pushing the boundaries of the anime medium.

With its April 5th premiere date fast approaching, fans of anime and science fiction are eagerly anticipating the debut of 'Lazarus'. Will Watanabe's latest creation live up to the hype? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – 'Lazarus' is set to be one of the most talked-about anime releases of the year.