Black Jack English Sub & Dub

About Black Jack

Here is what Black Jack (ブラック・ジャック) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, adventure and drama anime by Tezuka Productions (1993). The setup: In the medical profession, there is a name spoken in hushed tones, of an unlicensed genius physician who can save lives—for a price. His name is Black Jack, and he is a dashing, moody figure, caped in black, a Harlock of medicine, a man who lives by no rules other than his own—and the Hippocratic Oath.

Soon after, a man who would defy the will of God himself in the name of preserving life.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Akio Ootsuka as Kuroo Hazama and Yuuko Mizutani as Pinoko. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 10 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Tezuka Productions, so the studio's house style defines how Black Jack looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.6/10 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. It aired in 1993, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.