Is Axel Gilberto dead in Lazarus?

Does Axel survive the fightt against Soryu? (Image credits: MAPPA)
Does Axel survive the fightt against Soryu? (Image credits: MAPPA)

The Lazarus anime has been progressing steadily, and fans are happy with how the story is unfolding. The group's members seem to be closing in on Dr. Skinner’s location in the hopes of saving humanity from dying. Hapna has caused a lot of trouble, and the entire world has consumed this drug at some point in their lives. That being said, the main topic of discussion among fans is the protagonist, and the question that they’re all asking is this: Is Axel Gilberto dead in Lazarus?

No, Axel Gilberto is not dead in Lazarus. Fans are rightfully worried due to the recent episode’s contents. He was a cut above the rest in terms of combat abilities. However, he finally met his match when he was pitted against Soryu, the Phantom Assassin from China. Axel took considerable damage during the fight. It also seemed like Axel was holding back since he didn’t want to kill another person.

That being said, Soryu was a skilled assassin who attended an organization that taught students the art of killing. There seems to be a connection between the organization and Axel Gilberto. The latest episode showed us Soryu getting triggered by a pendant that his target wore. He referred to this as the “wings of Handan,” which could be connected to the organization that trained him to become an assassin.

It was at this point in Lazarus when Soryu charged at Axel with everything he had. Unfortunately, Axel was impaled with a spear in his torso. People assumed that the spear had killed him because he lost a lot of blood and lost consciousness. However, Christine’s intervention was well-timed, and she managed to drive Soryu away from the scene.

The protagonist of Lazarus, as seen in the anime series (Image credits: MAPPA)
The protagonist of Lazarus, as seen in the anime series (Image credits: MAPPA)

The reason why fans know that Axel is alive and well is because of the preview of the next episode that Toonami aired. In the Lazarus episode 12 preview, we saw Axel recuperating in a hospital. He slowly regained consciousness and even had a brief conversation with Christine. Christine mentioned that there were only 24 hours left to find Dr. Skinner.

That could be their final interaction if they failed to find him. During this interaction, he was asked if he had any regrets. To this, he responded that he had none, and he posed the same question to Christine. She took a moment to think and proceeded to kiss Axel. Following that, she told him that she had no regrets.


Lazarus: Will Axel recover in time to find Dr. Skinner?

Currently, he has sustained a ton of injuries, and there are only 24 hours left for the team to find Dr. Skinner. If that is the case, will Axel recover in time to help his team out? The answer isn’t certain, but fans can expect him to recover quickly and contribute to the team. His involvement will be paramount to finding Dr. Skinner. Furthermore, he is the protagonist of the series, which means he won’t be sidelined during the most crucial moment of the anime.

The quick passage of time in Lazarus indicates that there is something larger at play. Hapna and the antidote for this drug have been the main focus. However, fans believe the anime series will have more than just one season’s worth of content. If this is the case, then finding Dr. Skinner could potentially reveal a larger problem that could extend the story substantially.


Axel Gilberto is alive and well in the Lazarus series. However, he sustained injuries and is currently recovering in a hospital. This will be revealed in the upcoming episode. Furthermore, fans can also expect the protagonist to contribute to the team, as all of humanity relies on this ragged bunch to find Dr. Skinner and the antidote for Hapna.

Edited by Rohan Jagannath