Ep. 14: Pinoko meets Musashi, who seeks to create living animation despite setbacks.
Aired on February 7, 2005
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Pinoko 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.
Episodes
- Ep. 10 · Black Jack and Pinoko travel to Asia to treat a 200-year-old man seeking the mythical phoenix.
- Ep. 11 · Black Jack recounts his past friendship with an injured killer whale named Toriton.
- Ep. 12 · Pinoko helps an actor in a monster suit while his brother kidnaps him
- Ep. 13 · Ichinoseki adapts to life with a prosthetic metal pincer after losing his arm to gangrene.
- Ep. 14 · Pinoko meets Musashi, who seeks to create living animation despite setbacks.
- Ep. 15 · Black Jack Cures Dying Girl Who Wants to Marry Him After Recovery
- Ep. 16 · Pinoko leaves with a jobless burglar, prompting Black Jack to sacrifice his license reinstatement to rescue her.
- Ep. 17 · Rei loses her voice to a polyp, struggles with silence, and finds hope through friendship.
- Ep. 18 · Jun lies about playing baseball to his online friend Tom before seeking Black Jack's medical help.