The network numbers anyway. Lazarus at least seems to be continuing to do moderately well on HBO Max/Max/Whatever the hell it’s called this week, doing similar ranking on the top 10 to MAWS.
Because in the West, unless the original author is adapting it, instead of just being handed a sack full of money for the rights, the writers want to leave their thumbprints and show off their “creative genius.”
https://variety.com/2025/tv/global/anthony-bourdain-get-jiro-warner-bros-animation-adult-swim-1236425568/#comment-6714975
Hoo boy.
Also apparently they’re removing the infamous California rolls joke.
The Saint Seiya knockoff that was actually successful in the US, and an old old school Toonami show is getting a sequel/remake with a new cast of Samurai Troopers.
Predator: Killer of Killers - 8/10
It’s both like and unlike Prey where the idea is pretty simple and back to basics with the Predator, but I like that there are different kinds and the characters are all unique, if archetypes. Also more Arcane style animation!