Black Jack (TV)

About Black Jack (TV)

Black Jack (TV) (ブラックジャック) blends drama by Tezuka Productions (2004). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. At its core: Black Jack is an "unregistered" doctor with a clouded, enigmatic past. He works with his little assistant Pinoko (who has a massive crush on the doctor), dealing with medical cases not very well known, which can be odd, perilous, or not known at all.

As things develop, he is a genius, and can save almost any of his patients' life (as long as they have the money for it, that is), and is known to many around the world, especially to those of medicine and science. He's a man of science himself, and does not believe much until he has seen it, yet it is many times he is surprised by love and nature often overpowering the science he bases his life in.

As a drama title, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Kuroo Hazama (Akio Ootsuka) and Pinoko (Yuuko Mizutani) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. At 61 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Tezuka Productions, which means the visual identity of Black Jack (TV) follows that studio's craft. The drama focus matters here: character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. At 7.3/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Akio Ootsuka as Kuroo Hazama, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2004, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.