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EP 1Black Jack prioritizes saving a cat, baby, and politician before facing a lawsuit and a cancer diagnosis
Oct 11, 2004During a ferry journey, Black Jack saves an Iriomote cat, a baby, and a politician in that specific order. The politician subsequently files a lawsuit against him. Later, the politician discovers he has cancer and is forced to ask Black Jack for medical assistance. This narrative functions as an episode 0, having aired alongside the first episode of the series. The story highlights the initial conflict and eventual reliance on Black Jack’s skills by the political figure involved in the incident.
EP 2A disabled boy attempts a solo 400km journey from Hiroshima to Osaka after reading an inspiring book.
Oct 18, 2004Inspired by a book, a handicapped boy decides to travel 400km from Hiroshima to Osaka alone. Black Jack accompanies the boy on this journey, much to the boy's annoyance. The narrative focuses on whether the boy can successfully complete this challenging solo trek. The story explores the boy's determination and the dynamic between him and the accompanying doctor.
EP 3Black Jack and Pinoko rescue a stealing dog named Largo who saves them from an earthquake.
Jul 17, 2006Black Jack and Pinoko adopt a stray dog they name Largo, who has a habit of stealing items and leaving them outside. When Largo takes a necklace given to the doctor as payment, they are forced to leave their home. Shortly after, an earthquake strikes, but both are saved because Largo detected the disaster beforehand. This broadcast was originally postponed due to a major earthquake occurring near the scheduled release date. It eventually aired after a baseball game telecast was cancelled, though it was not officially labeled as Karte 03 until it appeared in later series reruns.
EP 4Kong enlists drama club member Keaton to impersonate Black Jack for his sister Chako's tuberculosis treatment.
Nov 1, 2004Chako, the sister of Kong, suffers from a rare form of tuberculosis. Upon learning of the renowned surgeon Black Jack, she implores her brother to secure his medical assistance. Unable to locate the actual doctor, Kong recruits Keaton, a member of the drama club, to assume the role of Black Jack. The primary objective of this deception is to boost Chako's morale and spirits during her illness. The narrative focuses on whether this fabricated intervention can provide the necessary emotional support to aid her recovery, leaving the ultimate outcome of her condition uncertain.
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Black Jack encounters Dr. Shiitake at a hospital facing financial scandal and leadership vacuum.
Nov 8, 2004Black Jack meets Dr. Shiitake, a skilled but overlooked physician at Manaka Hospital. The institution is in turmoil following the death of its chairman and an embezzlement scandal involving two top doctors arrested for bribery. When a patient arrives injured by fireworks, the hospital cannot afford Black Jack’s high fee. Consequently, Dr. Shiitake is entrusted with the case, allowing him to demonstrate his true medical capabilities. Through this opportunity, he proves his worth and ultimately assumes the role of the new hospital director, rising from obscurity to leadership amidst the crisis.
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Black Jack saves a boy and his fearful teacher from fatal accidents
Nov 15, 2004A student terrified of his instructor, Mr. Muramasa, is struck by a motorcycle while being compelled to attend school. Muramasa engages Black Jack to perform surgery aimed at preserving the boy's legs. Upon discovering the depth of his student's dread, the teacher departs the hospital in a disoriented state and is subsequently hit by a car. He attempts to settle Black Jack's fees for the operation by offering his life insurance policy. Despite these tragic events and the teacher's financial gesture, the doctor successfully saves both the student and the instructor.
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Black Jack treats a sick white lion at the zoo and releases it after surgery
Nov 22, 2004A white lion named Luna Luna falls ill at the local zoo, prompting its keeper to seek medical assistance from Black Jack. Although the surgeon initially declines the request, he eventually agrees to perform surgery after discovering that a brain tumor is responsible for both the animal's sickness and its white fur. Following the successful operation, the lion's coat returns to its natural gold color. Instead of accepting a monetary payment, Black Jack takes the recovered lion as his fee. He then transports the animal to the wild and releases it back into its natural habitat.
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Sushi chef Taku loses arms in accident, leading to a partnership with driver Akira.
Nov 29, 2004Taku, a talented sushi chef, aims to create Japan's finest sushi for his blind mother. After a truck accident leaves him without arms, driver Akira steps in to assist him. The two develop a unique bond and professional partnership. Tragedy strikes when Akira suffers severe burns while rescuing a child from a fire. He later dies in the hospital and instructs his wife to donate his arms to Taku.
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Black Jack rescues an elderly woman after a mudslide and confronts her neglectful doctor son.
Dec 6, 2004Pinoko and Sharaku befriend an elderly woman residing at her son's hospital. Her son, a doctor, evicted her from her room to accommodate a patient. Having been rejected by various friends, she decided to stay at a dilapidated summer house she owns. However, heavy rains trigger a mudslide, leading Black Jack to rescue her. He then compels her son to reflect on what truly matters in their relationship.
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Black Jack and Pinoko travel to Asia to treat a 200-year-old man seeking the mythical phoenix.
Dec 13, 2004Black Jack and Pinoko travel to Asia to treat a 200-year-old man. Miriam, his descendant, hopes he will live long enough to reveal the location of the phoenix, a glowing bird said to grant immortality through its blood. After Black Jack successfully cures the elderly patient, the legend is exposed as a hoax. The man’s longevity stems from sheer willpower rather than magic, and the phoenix is merely a bird covered in luminescent bacteria.
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Black Jack recounts his past friendship with an injured killer whale named Toriton.
Jan 17, 2005Black Jack shares the story of how he befriended a killer whale named Toriton. He first found the animal injured at a beach and treated its wounds, continuing to help it whenever it was hurt again. Toriton was later falsely accused of attacking a fisherman. Consequently, Black Jack attempted to end their bond. However, the whale proved to be innocent of the crime. Black Jack realized the truth and rushed to rescue Toriton just in time, saving the animal from a wrongful fate. This narrative highlights the deep connection formed between the doctor and the intelligent marine creature through repeated acts of medical care and loyalty.
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Pinoko helps an actor in a monster suit while his brother kidnaps him
Jan 24, 2005Pinoko befriends an actor performing inside a monster suit who suffers from a lymphatic condition. Black Jack provides medical treatment for this ailment. However, the actor’s brother, Yukio, mistakenly believes the doctor is part of the television production. Consequently, Yukio kidnaps his sibling, thinking he is part of the show. Pinoko devises a strategy to resolve the situation. The actor stages a rescue, appearing to save Yukio from Black Jack. This ruse allows the brothers to escape together. The incident concludes with the successful separation of the fictional narrative from the real medical emergency.
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Ichinoseki adapts to life with a prosthetic metal pincer after losing his arm to gangrene.
Jan 31, 2005Ichinoseki, a local star gymnast, suffers from gangrene and loses an arm. Black Jack replaces the limb with a metal pincer. Ichinoseki falls into depression but is encouraged by the arm to play competitive shogi. He eventually wins the championship. The arm’s voice is revealed to be generated via transistor by his long-suffering friend Toshie.
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Pinoko meets Musashi, who seeks to create living animation despite setbacks.
Feb 7, 2005Pinoko is rescued by Musashi, a lifeguard and animator, sparking her interest in his craft. Musashi strives to produce anime that feels truly alive, even though his successful friend Kojiro constantly dismisses his efforts. When Musashi falls ill, Black Jack intervenes to save him. The medical treatment is provided in exchange for Musashi's animation cels, highlighting the transactional nature of their interaction while underscoring Musashi's dedication to his artistic vision amidst professional discouragement.
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Black Jack Cures Dying Girl Who Wants to Marry Him After Recovery
Feb 14, 2005Michiru, a teenager suffering from terminal cancer, expresses her final wish to wed the first man she encounters. Black Jack enters the scene and proceeds to heal her illness. Following her recovery, Michiru insists on maintaining the marriage they briefly entered into. Black Jack refuses this proposal, choosing instead to offer her encouraging words. He advises her to embrace her new lease on life and move forward with her future. The narrative focuses on the interaction between the renowned surgeon and the young woman, highlighting his professional boundaries and his method of providing emotional support to patients facing life-altering circumstances.
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Pinoko leaves with a jobless burglar, prompting Black Jack to sacrifice his license reinstatement to rescue her.
Feb 21, 2005Pinoko befriends a burglar who has lost his job and family. She goes with him to help him, and they begin a long journey on foot to find his family. However, Black Jack believes Pinoko has been kidnapped, and gives up a chance to have his medical license reinstated in order to search for her. After he and Largo locate them the man takes a tumble off a cliff. Pinoko not only persuades Black Jack to save the man, but also to help him get a job and reunite with his family.
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Rei loses her voice to a polyp, struggles with silence, and finds hope through friendship.
Feb 28, 2005Rei, the school's star vocalist, suffers a polyp on her vocal cords that causes her to lose her voice. Black Jack performs surgery, but Rei fails to remain silent for the required two weeks and reinjures her throat. Consequently, she is forced to be silent for three months, a period during which she becomes depressed. However, she befriends Wato, Sharaku's sister, and eventually manages to regain her voice.
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Jun lies about playing baseball to his online friend Tom before seeking Black Jack's medical help.
Mar 7, 2005Jun, who uses a wheelchair, deceives his Internet friend Tom by claiming he can play baseball, driven by envy of Tom's ranch life. As Tom prepares to visit, Jun asks Black Jack to cure his weak heart but refuses the high cost, ending the friendship. When Tom arrives, Jun discovers he is a young, blind heir to a large company. To save Jun, Tom offers to pay Black Jack's fee using his own eyesight. Black Jack proceeds to heal both individuals, restoring their health despite the severe sacrifice made by Tom.
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Black Jack visits Dr. Kowa's clinic and assists in a thyroid operation.
Mar 14, 2005Black Jack takes Pinoko to a local clinic for digestion medicine and assists Dr. Kowa, a country doctor, with a thyroid operation. He is impressed by the respect and friendliness Dr. Kowa receives from his patients, despite knowing the doctor is unlicensed. The story concludes with Dr. Kowa deciding to return to school to obtain proper qualifications.
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Black Jack's Cafe Owner Recounts His Past as a Fugitive Pickpocket
Mar 21, 2005Tetsu, proprietor of Black Jack's preferred cafe, narrates his history as a renowned pickpocket pursued by a relentless detective. During an escape, Tetsu suffers an accident involving sheet glass that results in the loss of two fingers. The detective coerces Black Jack into performing surgery to reattach the digits, aiming to resume his previous lifestyle. However, Black Jack intervenes to protect Tetsu. Later, Tetsu repays this kindness by assisting Black Jack when the detective attempts to arrest him for practicing medicine without a license.
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Black Jack performs corneal transplant on Kumiko, revealing donor's final vision
Apr 11, 2005Kumiko loses sight in one eye due to glaucoma. Black Jack implants a cornea, and Kumiko starts seeing the donor's last sight; a man reaching towards her. Pinoko thinks the man is a murderer and begins a rescue effort, but it turns out the vision is of the donor's fiancee in his last, desperate attempt to save her.
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Pinoko attempts adult romance with Tinq while Black Jack performs surgery for his reversed organs.
Apr 11, 2005Pinoko encounters Tinq, a boy of the same age, and attempts to engage in an adult relationship with him, causing Sharak to react with horror. Tinq suffers from a rare medical condition where his internal organs are reversed. To save his life, Black Jack performs a complex surgical operation with Pinoko's assistance. The situation reveals that Pinoko's behavior was actually a strategy to make the Doctor jealous, as she harbors genuine romantic feelings for him rather than Tinq. This episode highlights the medical challenge faced by Black Jack and the emotional dynamics within the group, culminating in the clarification of Pinoko's true affections for the surgeon.
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Black Jack encounters Kiyomi, a dedicated island physician who develops romantic feelings for him.
Apr 18, 2005Black Jack meets Kiyomi, a beautiful young doctor who serves as the sole medical professional on her isolated island. Kiyomi develops romantic feelings for Black Jack, but he believes he is unworthy of her sacrificing her life and the care of the islanders who depend on her. Later, a landslide injures Kiyomi, and Black Jack rescues her. However, upon regaining consciousness, she discovers that he has already departed, leaving her alone after their brief encounter.
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Black Jack treats a woman attacked by an intelligent deer named Nadare
Apr 25, 2005A genetically enhanced deer named Nadare attacks forest workers and the fiancé of its former owner, a doctor who once befriended the animal. The doctor previously convinced Black Jack to transplant Nadare’s brain into his chest to increase its intelligence, hoping for conversation. Now, Nadare is out of control due to its heightened emotions and intellect, leading to a violent confrontation. The doctor manages to drive the deer away, but the woman is severely injured. Black Jack performs surgery to save her life, addressing the tragic consequences of the earlier experimental procedure that altered the deer's physical form and mental capacity.
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- How many episodes does Black Jack (TV) have?
- Black Jack (TV) has 61 episodes.
- When did Black Jack (TV) come out?
- Black Jack (TV) came out in 2004.
- Which studio made Black Jack (TV)?
- Black Jack (TV) was produced by Tezuka Productions.
- Who directed Black Jack (TV)?
- Black Jack (TV) was directed by Makoto Tezuka.
- Is Black Jack (TV) finished?
- Current status of Black Jack (TV): Finished.