Black Jack (TV)

Black Jack recounts his past friendship with an injured killer whale named Toriton.

Black Jack shares the story of how he befriended a killer whale named Toriton. He first found the animal injured at a beach and treated its wounds, continuing to help it whenever it was hurt again. Toriton was later falsely accused of attacking a fisherman. Consequently, Black Jack attempted to end their bond. However, the whale proved to be innocent of the crime. Black Jack realized the truth and rushed to rescue Toriton just in time, saving the animal from a wrongful fate. This narrative highlights the deep connection formed between the doctor and the intelligent marine creature through repeated acts of medical care and loyalty.

Pinoko helps an actor in a monster suit while his brother kidnaps him

Pinoko befriends an actor performing inside a monster suit who suffers from a lymphatic condition. Black Jack provides medical treatment for this ailment. However, the actor’s brother, Yukio, mistakenly believes the doctor is part of the television production. Consequently, Yukio kidnaps his sibling, thinking he is part of the show. Pinoko devises a strategy to resolve the situation. The actor stages a rescue, appearing to save Yukio from Black Jack. This ruse allows the brothers to escape together. The incident concludes with the successful separation of the fictional narrative from the real medical emergency.

Ichinoseki adapts to life with a prosthetic metal pincer after losing his arm to gangrene.

Ichinoseki, a local star gymnast, suffers from gangrene and loses an arm. Black Jack replaces the limb with a metal pincer. Ichinoseki falls into depression but is encouraged by the arm to play competitive shogi. He eventually wins the championship. The arm’s voice is revealed to be generated via transistor by his long-suffering friend Toshie.

Pinoko meets Musashi, who seeks to create living animation despite setbacks.

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.

Black Jack Cures Dying Girl Who Wants to Marry Him After Recovery

Michiru, a teenager suffering from terminal cancer, expresses her final wish to wed the first man she encounters. Black Jack enters the scene and proceeds to heal her illness. Following her recovery, Michiru insists on maintaining the marriage they briefly entered into. Black Jack refuses this proposal, choosing instead to offer her encouraging words. He advises her to embrace her new lease on life and move forward with her future. The narrative focuses on the interaction between the renowned surgeon and the young woman, highlighting his professional boundaries and his method of providing emotional support to patients facing life-altering circumstances.

Pinoko leaves with a jobless burglar, prompting Black Jack to sacrifice his license reinstatement to rescue her.

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.

Rei loses her voice to a polyp, struggles with silence, and finds hope through friendship.

Rei, the school's star vocalist, suffers a polyp on her vocal cords that causes her to lose her voice. Black Jack performs surgery, but Rei fails to remain silent for the required two weeks and reinjures her throat. Consequently, she is forced to be silent for three months, a period during which she becomes depressed. However, she befriends Wato, Sharaku's sister, and eventually manages to regain her voice.

Jun lies about playing baseball to his online friend Tom before seeking Black Jack's medical help.

Jun, who uses a wheelchair, deceives his Internet friend Tom by claiming he can play baseball, driven by envy of Tom's ranch life. As Tom prepares to visit, Jun asks Black Jack to cure his weak heart but refuses the high cost, ending the friendship. When Tom arrives, Jun discovers he is a young, blind heir to a large company. To save Jun, Tom offers to pay Black Jack's fee using his own eyesight. Black Jack proceeds to heal both individuals, restoring their health despite the severe sacrifice made by Tom.

Black Jack visits Dr. Kowa's clinic and assists in a thyroid operation.

Black Jack takes Pinoko to a local clinic for digestion medicine and assists Dr. Kowa, a country doctor, with a thyroid operation. He is impressed by the respect and friendliness Dr. Kowa receives from his patients, despite knowing the doctor is unlicensed. The story concludes with Dr. Kowa deciding to return to school to obtain proper qualifications.

Black Jack's Cafe Owner Recounts His Past as a Fugitive Pickpocket

Tetsu, proprietor of Black Jack's preferred cafe, narrates his history as a renowned pickpocket pursued by a relentless detective. During an escape, Tetsu suffers an accident involving sheet glass that results in the loss of two fingers. The detective coerces Black Jack into performing surgery to reattach the digits, aiming to resume his previous lifestyle. However, Black Jack intervenes to protect Tetsu. Later, Tetsu repays this kindness by assisting Black Jack when the detective attempts to arrest him for practicing medicine without a license.

Black Jack performs corneal transplant on Kumiko, revealing donor's final vision

Kumiko loses sight in one eye due to glaucoma. Black Jack implants a cornea, and Kumiko starts seeing the donor's last sight; a man reaching towards her. Pinoko thinks the man is a murderer and begins a rescue effort, but it turns out the vision is of the donor's fiancee in his last, desperate attempt to save her.

Pinoko attempts adult romance with Tinq while Black Jack performs surgery for his reversed organs.

Pinoko encounters Tinq, a boy of the same age, and attempts to engage in an adult relationship with him, causing Sharak to react with horror. Tinq suffers from a rare medical condition where his internal organs are reversed. To save his life, Black Jack performs a complex surgical operation with Pinoko's assistance. The situation reveals that Pinoko's behavior was actually a strategy to make the Doctor jealous, as she harbors genuine romantic feelings for him rather than Tinq. This episode highlights the medical challenge faced by Black Jack and the emotional dynamics within the group, culminating in the clarification of Pinoko's true affections for the surgeon.

Black Jack encounters Kiyomi, a dedicated island physician who develops romantic feelings for him.

Black Jack meets Kiyomi, a beautiful young doctor who serves as the sole medical professional on her isolated island. Kiyomi develops romantic feelings for Black Jack, but he believes he is unworthy of her sacrificing her life and the care of the islanders who depend on her. Later, a landslide injures Kiyomi, and Black Jack rescues her. However, upon regaining consciousness, she discovers that he has already departed, leaving her alone after their brief encounter.

Black Jack treats a woman attacked by an intelligent deer named Nadare

A genetically enhanced deer named Nadare attacks forest workers and the fiancé of its former owner, a doctor who once befriended the animal. The doctor previously convinced Black Jack to transplant Nadare’s brain into his chest to increase its intelligence, hoping for conversation. Now, Nadare is out of control due to its heightened emotions and intellect, leading to a violent confrontation. The doctor manages to drive the deer away, but the woman is severely injured. Black Jack performs surgery to save her life, addressing the tragic consequences of the earlier experimental procedure that altered the deer's physical form and mental capacity.

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Black Jack recalls a past surgery for a boy with hand paralysis who used an abacus.

While listening to Pinoko discuss abacus techniques, Black Jack recalls a visit from the father of a young boy named Eiji. Eiji aspired to become an abacus champion but suffered from hand paralysis that prevented him from using his fingers. Black Jack performed surgery to restore the boy's hand mobility. However, during a competition, Eiji experiences severe hand cramps. Forced to adapt, he reverts to his original method of calculation, manipulating the abacus beads with his tongue to continue competing despite his physical limitations.

Black Jack Escapes Oxygen-Deprived Bunker with Rich Men's Promises

Black Jack, Pinoko, and several wealthy individuals find themselves trapped in an underground disaster-proof bunker as oxygen levels drop dangerously low. Facing imminent death, Black Jack uses a scalpel to break through the wall and cut a wire, successfully freeing the group just in time. The rich men had previously promised payment for their rescue but attempted to renege on the agreement once safe. Fortunately, Black Jack had recorded their verbal promise on tape, ensuring they could not escape their financial obligation. This incident highlights the doctor's resourcefulness in dire situations and his ability to secure justice through careful preparation and evidence collection during the crisis.

Black Jack and Pinoko investigate a mysterious parasite plague in Australia

Black Jack and Pinoko travel to Australia to investigate a mysterious plague. The pair become separated during their inquiry. Pinoko befriends an Australian local, while Black Jack treks across the land for several days. He eventually contracts the deadly disease, which he identifies as a parasite called Echinococcus, a tapeworm responsible for echinococcosis or hydatid disease. To survive, Black Jack performs surgery on himself inside a plastic tent to remove the parasite.

Black Jack treats Sono, a light-sensitive girl forced to prioritize ikebana over her health.

Black Jack treats Sono, a young girl with light sensitivity and a weak heart, whose father forces her to master ikebana to lead the family. Pushed to the brink of death for a recital, Sono nearly dies attempting to view wildflowers. Black Jack confronts her father about the excessive pressure. When Sono questions the value of surgery, believing she will die regardless, Black Jack explains that life’s beauty lies in living, citing his own difficult patients. He states the operation is cancelled if she lacks the will to live. Ultimately, Sono expresses her desire to survive, prompting Black Jack to perform the surgery to extend her life.

Black Jack operates during a storm while a doctor refuses treatment

A hospital strike leaves a child unable to secure medical care for his father. After encountering a young woman seeking assistance, they attempt to transport the patient to another facility. A lightning strike causes a tree to fall, blocking their path and forcing them to locate the refusing physician. Black Jack intervenes and begins surgery under the threat of another falling tree. When the tree collapses onto the doctor, he begs for help. Black Jack initially declines, citing a personal strike, but ultimately agrees to perform the operation after the doctor acknowledges his error.

Black Jack's Hand Paralyzes in the Twentieth Year After Dr. Honma's Surgery

Black Jack experiences sudden paralysis in his hand while performing surgery on a patient, leaving him confused about the cause. This incident occurs twenty years after Dr. Honma operated on him. He recalls that Dr. Honma had previously blocked his memory regarding a warning from another doctor. That doctor had stated Black Jack's hand would become immobile after two decades. The paralysis confirms this prediction, revealing the hidden consequence of the past surgery that Dr. Honma had deliberately concealed from his student's mind.

Black Jack and Pinoko encounter a fisherman and his son on a remote island.

Black Jack and Pinoko visit a remote island where they meet a fisherman and his son. The father desires for his son to attend school, but the boy flees upon hearing about enrollment. After a lengthy search, Black Jack locates the boy trapped inside a massive clam. He dives underwater to rescue the child but becomes stuck as well. Both are eventually freed without serious injury, though Black Jack sustains a broken arm during the ordeal.

Sharaku's friend suspects alien abduction after a comet fall causes a mysterious lump.

After witnessing a comet descend, Sharaku’s companion believes it is a UFO. He soon develops an unusual growth on his side and is hospitalized. His behavior becomes increasingly paranoid as he notices strange conduct from doctors, nurses, and his mother, leading him to suspect alien experimentation. Black Jack intervenes to resolve the situation and performs surgery on the patient, clarifying the true nature of the incident.

Black Jack visits a neighborhood to collect payment but encounters Hotch, who suffers from constant shaking caused by passing bullet trains.

Black Jack travels to a local area with the intention of receiving compensation for a prior medical procedure. Instead of payment, he meets Hotch, a resident who is distressed by the vibrations from high-speed trains that rattle his home. Hotch requests that Black Jack operate on his wife, but the surgery is repeatedly interrupted by the intense shaking of the trains. Black Jack pauses the procedure during these disturbances and waits for the vibrations to cease before continuing. The operation cannot be completed until the trains are halted, finally allowing the surgeons to save the patient's life and resolving the constant disruption for the neighborhood.