Ep. 16: Pinoko leaves with a jobless burglar, prompting Black Jack to sacrifice his license reinstatement to rescue her.
Aired on February 21, 2005
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Pinoko 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.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 19 · Black Jack visits Dr. Kowa's clinic and assists in a thyroid operation.
- Ep. 20 · Black Jack's Cafe Owner Recounts His Past as a Fugitive Pickpocket