Shinichiro Watanabethe author behind masterpieces like Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo y Carole & Tuesdayjust revealed that he wants to collaborate with Billie Eilish on her next anime, Lazarus.
During a interview con Anime News NetworkWatanabe said that he attended a Billie concert at Madison Square Garden and he was completely amazed.
If you can contact her, tell her that I am very interested in collaborating.
If there's one thing Watanabe knows how to do, it's use music as another character in your animesas demonstrated with the soundtrack of Cowboy Bebop.
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The most otaku part of Billie Eilish
For those who have been following Billie for a while, this makes all the sense in the world. The singer has made it clear that He is a big fan of anime. We have seen her with clothes Sailor Moon y JoJo’s Bizarre Adventureand more than once he has spoken of his love for Shingeki no Kyojin.
In fact, Hajime Isayamacreator of Shingeki no Kyojin, gave him a special drawing this year where he imagined her as an anime character.
Details about Lazarus
In addition to Watanabe himself, Lazarus has the participation of Chad Stahelski, the director of John Wickin the choreography of the action scenes. Watanabe commented that Stahelski joined the project because Cowboy Bebop y Samurai Champloo They inspired him deeply.
This anime, which will premiere in 2025 through Toonami on Adult Swim, is aiming high, and rightly so.
At the moment, Billie Eilish's participation is just Watanabe's wish, but if this union becomes a reality, we could be looking at one of the most impressive animes in recent years. The Billie's dark and deep vibe would fit the bill perfectly with Watanabe's emotional and dynamic style.
