Cowboy Bebop's co-creator says this new sci-fi anime is his "masterpiece" – and the John Wick director is also involved
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Shinichirō Watanabe – the director and one of the main creators behind the legendary Cowboy Bebop – says hisnew animeis his ‘masterpiece.’
As reported byAnime News Network, Watanabe took to the stage at New York Comic Con for a panel on upcoming sci-fi anime Lazarus, describing it as a ‘masterpiece’ and ‘something he hopes will contribute to his legacy.’
The first look at the Adult Swim series was also released recently. In the clip, which you can see below, fugitive Axel Gilberto is on the run – with the protagonist even showing off some Spike-like reflexes to slip past the authorities. It even goes full Mirror’s Edge in places, with Axel’s parkour skills making sure he evades the grasp of those chasing him down.
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