Review of Lazarus

I think this is a really underrated anime series. As with any great story, it's not the end that matters, it's the journey. This one is all about the investigation and the interactions between the people. A character story that reminds me of a well written book or modern TV-series. A very grown up story, not for the impatient viewers. Personally I really enjoyed the pacing. Also, the end is not a bad one. The story is told perfectly within the 13 episodes. Beginning, middle and end. Reminds me of an early Dan Brown novel (Digital Fortress and Deception Point). It felt a bit slow atfirst, but after 3 episodes I was hooked and really wanted to know what was going to happen. And that slow ticking of the days at the end of each episode. It is really nice to really show how time is running out. We get a pretty realistic future with realistic people and a living breathing world. At first people seem to react appropriately. But halfway in people seem to have forgotten about the end of the world. And the focus of the story is on the team and the rest of the world is just skipped.

It is also blended nicely with top notch action and character backstories. The animation is amazing and the futuristic world is beautifully created. They really did not pull any punches with the budget on this one. The parkour, the fighting, camera angles, environments etc. It is just a joy for the eyes.

It's not as good as Steins;Gate, but it is definitely better than it's rating. The Coboy Beebop influences are definitely there, but this is a completely different genre. Reminds me a lot of Black Lagoon as well.