Ep. 1: Black Jack prioritizes saving a cat, baby, and politician before facing a lawsuit and a cancer diagnosis
Aired on October 11, 2004
During 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.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Black Jack prioritizes saving a cat, baby, and politician before facing a lawsuit and a cancer diagnosis
- Ep. 2 · A disabled boy attempts a solo 400km journey from Hiroshima to Osaka after reading an inspiring book.
- Ep. 3 · Black Jack and Pinoko rescue a stealing dog named Largo who saves them from an earthquake.
- Ep. 4 · Kong enlists drama club member Keaton to impersonate Black Jack for his sister Chako's tuberculosis treatment.
- Ep. 5 · Black Jack encounters Dr. Shiitake at a hospital facing financial scandal and leadership vacuum.