Ep. 5: Black Jack encounters Dr. Shiitake at a hospital facing financial scandal and leadership vacuum.
Aired on November 8, 2004
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Black 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.
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.
- Ep. 9 · Black Jack rescues an elderly woman after a mudslide and confronts her neglectful doctor son.