ShinichirÅ Watanabe, the visionary director behind LAZARUS, recently shared a few thoughts that have sparked fresh speculation in the anime community. In a short but revealing commentary, Watanabe hinted that the story of LAZARUS may not be over just yet. Fans are now dissecting every word in hopes of uncovering clues about a potential sequel. Here’s why the idea doesn’t seem too far-fetched.
> “The reunion of Team LAZARUS = the story of the formation of LAZARUS. Over the course of 13 episodes, the team LAZARUS is firmly established.”
This clearly indicates that the first season focused more on building the foundation of the team rather than concluding their entire journey. The formation is just the beginning—there’s more to come.
> “Since there are still many problems left in the world, the team will continue to be active. Their story is far from over.”
This line stands out. Watanabe directly acknowledges that the world of LAZARUS remains unstable, and that the team still has unfinished business. If their story is “far from over,” it naturally opens the door for continuation—whether in the form of a second season or a movie.
> “By the way, a sequel is possible.”
This might be the most direct tease yet. Although not an official confirmation, it shows that Watanabe is open to the idea. It’s not just wishful thinking—there’s creative intent behind it.
There were also some intriguing concepts that didn’t make it into the show:
> “As for Hapna’s cure, it wasn’t shown in the story, but there was an idea: what if the cure was something unexpectedly found in everyday life? For example, things like Dr. Pepper, Coke, or Pepsi.”
While this idea was ultimately scrapped, it shows that there are many unexplored threads in the LAZARUS universe. If Watanabe considered quirky, real-world cures for the show’s central mystery, one can imagine what kind of narrative twists a sequel might bring.
Final Thoughts
With Team LAZARUS firmly established, the world still in chaos, and a director who openly acknowledges the possibility of continuing the story, fans have every reason to hope for more. Whether it's through a full-blown sequel, an OVA, or a feature film, LAZARUS seems primed for a return.
And until then, we’ll keep watching that final scene, searching for the “answers that are hidden.”
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