Ep. 4: Kong enlists drama club member Keaton to impersonate Black Jack for his sister Chako's tuberculosis treatment.
Aired on November 1, 2004
Chako, 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.
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.
- Ep. 6 · Black Jack saves a boy and his fearful teacher from fatal accidents
- Ep. 7 · Black Jack treats a sick white lion at the zoo and releases it after surgery
- Ep. 8 · Sushi chef Taku loses arms in accident, leading to a partnership with driver Akira.