The reason why Lazar looks different in his and Japanese versions

Lazarus., Cowboy baby Creator Shinichirō WatanabeThe latest science fiction anime series for adult swimming is the speaking of the city in anime circles. Much of online chat focuses on Compare the territory of contrast Between the two Vatanabe shows. But with regard to Lazarus Some fans themselves have noticed differences between the Japanese and the United States, leaving them wondering if they are missing from a potentially superb version of the series.

An X/Twitter Post by Saeissho user indicates scenes from Lazarus The protagonist’s prison of the main character Axel Gilberto in the premiere episode of anime seems to have added footage and lacquer In the Japanese version. The Tweet, which has collected over 91,000 views, has lit curiosity among fans whether the remaining 12 episodes will have similar subtle differences and whether it can be worth waiting for Japanese version of the show It will be released on adult swimming and max in May.

Lazar seems to have two different versions, the Japanese being the most full. For example, some scenes in the Japanese version are about twice as long in terms of key frames and there are noticeable differences in elections in different parts of the EP. pic.twitter.com/jlr264zojq

– SAE (@saeissho) April 7, 2025

Given all recent turmoil on things like Nintendo Switch 2 with a Cheaper, only Japanese version; Overall anxiety over Vibration -based tariffsand China enhancing the proverbial internal barber gate over the United States with limited editions of movies such as Minet; Anime fans’ nominated sense of returning Vatanabe to science fiction is not a completely left field.

However, a source familiar with the question clarified the obvious difference between shows – and it seems that anime fans have nothing to worry about.

In speaking with IO9, a source close to the production of the show says insignificant pauses of US versions and Japanese broadcasts of Lazarus To pass the Harding test – an automatic blink test and models that can cause photosensitivity and epilepsy. Think of the scandalous Pokemon Episode of porygonwhere reports that a lightning bolt is triggered by the VER 700 alleged cases of nausea, dizziness, headache and photosensitivity triggered by the Japan audience in 1997.

According to the source, insignificant tweaks were implemented in both versions of Lazarus To stick to the Harding test. These include the release of several animation frames and a slight darkening of multiple pictures. The source stressed that neither the animation nor the processed composites were added either to display a version, and Watanabe approves all updates. The mystery is solved. Despite Lazarus about the chance to hear Cowboy baby Actors of voice actors such as Koichi Yamadera (Spike Spiegel) and Megumi Hayashibara (Faye Valentine) respectively as Dr. Skin and Hurch.

In our review of Lazarus First five episodesWe said the anime had the juice, it was written. “Lazarus He is firmly established as a series capable of delivering a compelling anime without compromising the quality of animation, music score or thematic depth in his early visits. “Let’s hope the show will continue its winning momentum until its last episode.

New episodes of Lazarus Premiere every Saturday night of swimming for adults, with streaming the next day of Max.

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