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Black Jack: Black Jack

60 episodes Premiered Oct 11, 2004 Updated Jul 24, 2026

Black Jack is an animated television series based on the original manga of the same name. As an unregistered doctor with a mysterious and clouded past, the title character performs medical procedures alongside his assistant, Pinoko. This production serves as a faithful adaptation of the source material, though specific adjustments were made to the plotlines and the depiction of surgical scenes to ensure the content w

Season overview

Black Jack is an animated television series based on the original manga of the same name. As an unregistered doctor with a mysterious and clouded past, the title character performs medical procedures alongside his assistant, Pinoko. This production serves as a faithful adaptation of the source material, though specific adjustments were made to the plotlines and the depiction of surgical scenes to ensure the content was suitable for a wider audience.

The series expands upon the original manga cast by introducing several recurring characters. Largo, the family dog, is featured as a regular presence in the show. Additionally, the series incorporates characters from the work The Three-Eyed One, specifically Sharaku and Wato Chiyoko, who also appear as regular characters throughout the season. The program is categorized under the genres of animation and drama. This production represents the first animated television series adaptation of the Black Jack manga. All narrative elements are presented within the framework of these established character dynamics and the medical profession of the protagonist.

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Episodes

S1·E1

The Order of Operations / The Missing Needle

Oct 11, 2004 · 50 min

A ferry trip goes bad, and Black Jack saves an Iriomote cat, a baby, and a politician, in that order. The politician sues, but Black Jack saves him from cancer, and he relents. Pi

S1·E42

Shrink!

Sep 12, 2005 · 25 min