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Black Jack
Synopsis: Kuroo Hazama, known as Black Jack, is a prodigy doctor who operates outside the law, saving lives in a shady scenario of clandestine medical practices. Without a license to practice medicine, he uses his exceptional skills to treat illnesses that defy logic and ethics, always charging exorbitant prices that raise questions about his morality. With his assistant Pinoko at his side, Black Jack navigates a world where each operation can cost more than just money, facing dilemmas between the value of life and his own integrity. Amid bizarre and dramatic cases, his story reveals the complexities of the human being and the limits he is willing to cross to save those many consider lost.
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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Black Jack
- Anime Name in Japanese: ブラック・ジャック
- Anime Name in English: Black Jack
- Other names: Black Jack OVA, Black Jack Final
Production information
- Producers: Animax, Akita Shoten
- Licensors: Central Park Media
- Studios: Tezuka Productions
Anime Information
- Type: 50 min. per ep.
- Episodes: 12
- Date: December 21, 1993 to December 16, 2011
- Genres: Drama, mystery, suspense
- Subjects: Medical, Psychological
- Target: Seinen
External Links
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 7.73
- Popularity: 41,812
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- "Black Jack" is a manga series written and illustrated by Osamu Tezuka, known for his medical stories and complex ethical issues.
- The protagonist, Black Jack, is an unlicensed doctor with extraordinary surgical skills, and his experiences represent a critical examination of the medical system.
- Osamu Tezuka, the creator of "Black Jack", also had a degree in medicine, which brought authenticity and depth to the medical stories presented in the manga.
- The "Black Jack" manga was originally published between 1973 and 1983 and has been adapted into various formats, including OVAs, TV series and films.
- "Black Jack" has a strong sense of justice and often deals with important social issues, such as unequal access to health care.
- The character Black Jack is often compared to the American sitcom Dr. House, as both are brilliant but socially inept.
- In addition to "Black Jack", Osamu Tezuka is known as the "father of manga" and created other famous works such as "Astro Boy" and "Kimba the White Lion".
Main Characters
- Hazama Kuroo: A brilliant unlicensed doctor who performs miraculous surgeries.
- L: Character from other series by the same creator
- Holmes Rock;
- Pinoko: Loyal assistant of Black Jack, with a childlike appearance.
- Doctor Kiriko: Black Jack's rival doctor, known as "Death" for practicing euthanasia.
- Ham Egg;
- Dicknson Dick;
- Acetileno Lamp;
- Tsukiko;
- Stanfield;
Summary and events
- Hazama Kuroo, known as "Black Jack", is an unlicensed surgeon famous in the underground medical world.
- His unparalleled surgical skill allows him to treat diseases that other doctors consider incurable.
- Together with his assistant Pinoko, Black Jack performs complex surgeries for an exorbitant amount of money.
- Although many consider him greedy and insensitive, he demonstrates extreme commitment to his patients.
- The series explores underground medicine, showing Black Jack challenging ethical and legal norms to save lives.
- Black Jack faces medical dangers and enigmas, revealing his commitment to the art of medicine.
- The dark medical drama reveals an intriguing and little-explored facet of surgery and rare diseases.
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Meaning of Black Jack
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ブラック・ジャック
- ブラック - Black
- ジャック - Jack (a proper name, which can refer to a person or character)
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