Black Jack Season 1 Episodes

Episode 0

The Order of Operations

24 mins

Black Jack visits an island and performs an operation on an Iriomote cat, a baby, and a politician in that order.

Episode 1

The Vanished Needle

24 mins

Pinoko becomes friends with a boy named Sharaku but Sharaku falls ill and Black Jack operates. Unfortunately, an accident occurs as he is transported to a room and a stray needle enters his heart and only a miracle can save him now.

Episode 2

The Ant's Legs

24 mins

A young boy decides to walk 400 km from Hokkaido to Osaka by himself. Black Jack, whose story unknowingly inspired the boy, decides to follow.

Episode 3

Thieving Dog

24 mins

After a young thief loses his fingers to gang violence, Black Jack restores them with surgical precision. In return, the boy pays him with stolen goods-proof that even a criminal can find redemption.

Episode 4

Playing Doctor

24 mins

A sick girl believes a classmate is the real Black Jack, but he's only pretending to comfort her. When her condition worsens, the real Black Jack appears-saving her life and revealing the value of truth over make-believe.

Episode 5

The Sixth-Magnitude Man

24 mins

A humble doctor earns recognition after stepping up when Black Jack declines a case. Meanwhile, Jack quietly helps a boy injured in a crash, showing that even small acts of care can have lasting impact.

Episode 6

A Teacher and a Pupil

24 mins

A student fears his strict teacher and gets into an accident. Black Jack saves him-and later the teacher too-healing both their bodies and bond. The once-feared teacher learns compassion, while the student finds courage.

Episode 7

White Lion

24 mins

A rare white lion named Luna Luna suddenly collapses at a small rural zoo. Local veterinarians are unable to diagnose the cause, and the zoo's caretaker, Ryu, turns in desperation to Black Jack-the unlicensed but brilliant surgeon known for taking on impossible cases. Though initially unwilling to treat an animal, Black Jack reconsiders after examining Luna Luna and discovering that her striking white fur is not natural, but a symptom of an undiagnosed brain tumor affecting hormone and pigment regulation. Faced with a life-threatening condition, Luna Luna undergoes risky brain surgery at the hands of Black Jack, who adapts his techniques to save a non-human patient. The operation succeeds, and over time, the lion's golden color begins to return-marking her gradual recovery. Moved by her survival and what she represents, the zoo decides not to display Luna Luna as a spectacle any longer. Instead, they return her to the wild in Africa, granting her a life of freedom. The story blends medical mystery with emotional weight, exploring themes of compassion, dignity, and the blurred boundary between human and animal care.

Episode 8

The Miracle Arm

24 mins

Taku, a gifted young sushi chef, loses both arms in a motorcycle accident caused by a reckless truck driver named Akira. The loss shatters Taku's will to live; his hands were not only tools of his craft but symbols of his love for his blind mother, whom he supports. Wracked with guilt, Akira initially tries to run from his responsibility. But after witnessing Taku's suffering, he makes a drastic decision: he offers to donate both of his arms so that Taku can live with dignity and purpose again-even if it means ending his own life. Black Jack, moved by the gesture, agrees to perform the complex double-arm transplant. The surgery is successful. Taku, after weeks of recovery and therapy, regains the ability to use his new arms. Though burdened by the knowledge of Akira's sacrifice, he returns to his passion-preparing sushi-and continues to care for his mother, carrying both sorrow and gratitude in every movement.

Episode 9

Moraimizu

24 mins

When an elderly woman is pushed out of a hospital by her doctor son due to overcrowding, she retreats to her remote cottage. A sudden landslide traps her without food or water. Black Jack, learning of her situation through Pinoko and Sharaku, risks his life to rescue her. Confronting the son, Black Jack forces him to face the consequences of neglecting family for protocol. The woman survives, and the experience rekindles the son's compassion.

Episode 10

Legend of the Phoenix

24 mins

Black Jack receives a mysterious and urgent request from a woman named Miriam, who offers ten million dollars if he agrees to treat her grandfather-a man said to be over 200 years old. Rumors swirl that the man's longevity comes from a mythical encounter with the legendary Phoenix, a creature of eternal life. Though skeptical, Black Jack accepts the case and travels with Pinoko to a distant, secretive country isolated from the modern world. Upon arrival, they are taken to a grand, temple-like estate where the old man resides in seclusion. The locals believe he is sacred, claiming his lifespan is a divine miracle. However, Black Jack quickly dismisses the superstitions and begins a medical examination. The patient shows signs of extreme aging and internal decay, but no definitive explanation for his extended life. Intrigued, Black Jack digs deeper. As he conducts tests, he uncovers signs of rare biological resilience-perhaps caused by a unique microorganism found in the body, which may have enhanced his metabolism and slowed his cellular aging. The Phoenix, it turns out, was likely symbolic, not literal. The "miracle" may have been nothing more than an extraordinary natural phenomenon mistaken for divine intervention. Complications arise when religious elders oppose the surgery, fearing that interfering with the "phoenix's gift" will bring misfortune. Black Jack defies them, insisting that real life-not myth-hangs in the balance. In a tense and delicate procedure, he performs a multi-organ operation to save the old man, while Pinoko helps fend off those who try to stop them mid-surgery. The surgery is a success. The man survives but at a great cost-his body is now entirely dependent on continued medical care. Black Jack leaves quietly, having restored the patient's health but shattered the myth that had sustained the village's beliefs for generations. Miriam, grateful yet reflective, questions whether it was right to take away her grandfather's symbolic immortality. Black Jack simply replies that it is better to live truthfully for a short time than to exist endlessly in illusion. A phoenix-shaped cloud drifts across the sky-suggesting that some legends, even when debunked, still hold enduring meaning.

Episode 11

The Gift from a Killer Whale

24 mins

Black Jack saves an injured orca, showing compassion beyond species. In return, the whale leaves pearls-silent gifts of gratitude and proof that kindness needs no words.

Episode 12

Give My Brother Back To Me!

24 mins

An actor with a lympathic problem is mistakenly believed to have been kidnapped by Black Jack and his younger brother sets out to save him.

Episode 13

A Pirate's Arm

24 mins

Ichinoseki, a promising gymnast, loses an arm to gangrene and through the encouragement of his friend Toshie via transistor in his arm, pursues competitive shogi and realizes who his real friends are.

Episode 14

Move, Solomon

24 mins

Black Jack treats Solomon, a military-trained monkey injured after defying order to kill. Through surgery and empathy Black Jack challenge the idea of obedience without morality showing even animals deserve dignity, choice, and compassion.

Episode 15

The Fabricated Wedding

24 mins

Michiru is dying of cancer and decides to marry the first man she sees through her door, who turns out to be Black Jack.

Episode 16

Missing Pinoko

24 mins

Pinoko disappears, prompting Black Jack to search frantically. He finds her exhausted after secretly caring for a sick child. Moved, he treats the child and reminds Pinoko that helping others also means taking care of herself.

Episode 17

The Voiceless Idol

24 mins

A school idol named Rei loses her voice due to a vocal cord polyp. After surgery, she sings too soon and worsens her condition. Black Jack saves her again, helping her recover both her voice and her confidence.

Episode 18

Mail Friends

24 mins

Jun is paraplegic but lies to his online friend Tom that he plays baseball while Tom lies to Jun about being able to horseback ride when in reality he suffers from an illness produced blindness.

Episode 19

Good Luck, Kowa Clinic

24 mins

Black Jack visits a rural village and meets Dr. Kowa, a kind unlicensed doctor. When a young patient falls seriously ill, the two team up to save the child-proving that compassion and skill matter more than credentials.

Episode 20

Tetsu of Yamanote Line

24 mins

This story reveals the past of Tetsu, the owner of Black Jack's favorite coffee shop and his past as a pickpocket and the circumstances that led to this.

Episode 21

Hints of Spring

24 mins

Kumiko loses sight in one eye from glaucoma. Black Jack fits her with a corneal transplant, but she begins seeing a mysterious man's final moments. Pinoko's fears spark an investigation-and Jack restores both vision and peace.

Episode 22

Pinoko's Plans for Adulthood

24 mins

Pinoko pretends to date a boy named Tinq to make Black Jack jealous. When Tinq collapses, Black Jack discovers his organs are reversed. He performs a successful surgery, showing that real care goes beyond appearances and emotions.

Episode 23

Love after the Downpour

24 mins

While stranded on a stormy island, Black Jack meets a local doctor named Kiyomi. She develops feelings for him, but after he saves her during a landslide, he quietly leaves-showing love through action, not words.

Episode 24

A Challenge named Nadare

24 mins

A young vet enhances a deer's intelligence, but it becomes aggressive. Black Jack intervenes to prevent harm, saving both the deer and its creator. The story shows that altering nature requires responsibility and compassion.

Episode 25

Cholera Uproar

24 mins

Black Jack quarantines himself fearing he has cholera and lets Pinoko care for clinic patients. After incubation, he returns to operate but falls ill. It turns out Pinoko's homemade medicine caused his symptoms, not cholera.

Episode 26

Abacus Wizard

24 mins

Black Jack remembers when he operated on a boy named Eiji, a genius at the abacus who couldn't move his fingers and used his tongue to operate the abacus.

Episode 27

Tragedy of an Ultra-fine Room

24 mins

Black Jack and Pinoko become trapped in a sealed high-tech room with wealthy investors. As oxygen runs low, he uses his medical skills to save them, proving that quick thinking and compassion can turn panic into survival

Episode 28

Wilderness Epidemic

24 mins

Black Jack is called to a remote area struck by a deadly epidemic. After becoming infected himself, he performs surgery to save a villager and himself. With Pinoko's help, he fights to stop the outbreak and protect those in need.

Episode 29

The Life-Arranging Flower

24 mins

Sono, a young ikebana artist, suffers from a heart condition made worse by pressure from her strict father. Black Jack treats her and helps the father realize that nurturing life is more important than upholding rigid tradition.

Episode 30

An Operation in a Thunderstorm

24 mins

During a fierce thunderstorm, a hotel workers' strike puts a man's life at risk. Black Jack performs emergency surgery with help from a guest, showing that courage and duty can shine even in the darkest moments.

Episode 31

Intimidation in the Twentieth Year

24 mins

Black Jack's hand suddenly goes numb during surgery. Remembering a warning from his mentor that his skills would fade after 20 years, he must confront doubt and push past fear to save his patient and protect his legacy

Episode 32

The Terror of the Azure Sea

24 mins

A boy defies his father's wishes and dives into the sea, only to suffer a serious injury. Black Jack rescues and treats him, helping father and son reconcile. The story highlights the risks of pride and the strength of family bonds.

Episode 33

Invaders from the Sky

24 mins

A boy believes aliens are conducting experiments on him as he and the people around him begin to act strangely after he sees what appears to be a UFO.

Episode 34

The Shaking Operating Room

24 mins

Black Jack visits a neighborhood to receive payment and bumps into the town mooch whose wife needs surgery but Black Jack is unable to perform because the train nearby makes the village shake, forcing the man to stop the trains himself.

Episode 35

Hospital Hijack

24 mins

Black Jack must find a way to finish an operation when a group of terrorists seize the hospital he is working at.

Episode 36

The House on the Cape Is Incomplete

24 mins

Black Jack explains to Pinoko that he will not fix his house until the carpenter that had built the house comes back to fix it himself.

Episode 37

The Dolphin and the Pirates

24 mins

Black Jack is kidnapped and put on a ship by robbers who force him to save the brother of one of the robbers who is dying from a bullet wound, but things get worse when they are shipwrecked.

Episode 38

Challenge from the Unknown

24 mins

Black Jack accompanies Sharaku and his sister Chiyoko on an archeological expedition with their father only to have Sharaku put under an alien's mind control.

Episode 39

The war still continues

24 mins

Luna, a boy from Iru is suffering from a spinal cord injury made worse when his mother forces him to walk to enlist in the war. However, Black Jack fixes his back and helps mother and son make amends.

Episode 40

The Mannequin and the Police

24 mins

A police officer known for his annoying rigidness pushes everyone away, including his dates and his coworkers. His only friend is a police statue.

Episode 41

The Miracle of a Movie and an Operation

24 mins

A movie director wants to film Black Jack's operation of his son, who has a congenital disorder, putting his immune system at harm.

Episode 42

Life's Wrong Diagnosis

24 mins

A cocky and overconfident doctor makes a misdiagnosis on one of his patients and it takes his young assistant and Black Jack to set him straight.

Episode 43

Shrinkage!

24 mins

Black Jack creates a cure for a mysterious disease that plagues Africa but is too late to give it to his former mentor.

Episode 44

Pinoko was Born

24 mins

A flashback to how Black Jack met Pinoko as a teratoma on her twin sister- a cystic tumor that contains an undeveloped twin that her sister tries to get rid of but Pinoko won't let the doctors operate on her.

Episode 45

A Classmate who Loves to Laugh

24 mins

Black Jack remembers his friend Gera who taught him how to smile and whom he shares similarly tragic circumstances.

Episode 46

The Bodyguard at the Festival

24 mins

Jaw is a boy that loves to push others around but when he discovers he has a heart disease that becomes worse with strenuous activity, he has a change of heart.

Episode 47

A Violin from a Snowfall

24 mins

The plane Black Jack and Pinoko are on encounters a snowstorm and ends up precariously balancing at the edge of a crevice. Everyone panics until the famous violinist Morozov calms them.

Episode 48

The Robin and the Boy

24 mins

Episode 49

Robin and Boy

24 mins

A robin constantly brings money to Black Jack and Black Jack learns that the man who saved the robin's spouse is ill and the robin wants Black Jack's help.

Episode 50

The Brothers that were Separated

24 mins

A company president asks Black Jack to pretend to be his son so he can operate on his brother, who he is not on good terms with since he abandoned the path to be a doctor.

Episode 51

The Rumored Acupuncturist

24 mins

An acupuncturist named Biwamaru heals patients with no fee and undermines Black Jack and his surgeries. However, when one of his treatments proves more harm than good, Black Jack must show him the errors of his pride and arrogance.

Episode 52

The Moment of Witness

24 mins

The police request Black Jack to restore the sight of a woman who witnessed the man who bombed a train station. However, Black Jack refuses as the surgery would only restore her sight for five minutes. Will he change his mind?

Episode 53

Locker's Cradle

24 mins

A gangster asks Black Jack for help in raising a baby abandoned in locker while dealing with her estranged parents.

Episode 54

The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the False Mother and Son

24 mins

A man steals another man's face to earn his fortunes; however, the man's fortunes are gone and he is left with his mother who also turns out to be a fake.

Episode 55

The Platform of Life

24 mins

Black Jack saves a model who suffers from a severe illness whose life has been one misery after another.

Episode 56

The Skin Donor

24 mins

Black Jack goes to Europe where he meets his friend Takashi, the one who gave him part of his skin.

Episode 57

Pinoko's Entrance Exam Diary

24 mins

Pinoko tries to enter high school by taking a high school entrance exam, but the stress proves too much for her.

Episode 58

The Old Man and the Big Tree

24 mins

An old man tries to protect his tree that has protected him and been his friend for years.

Episode 59

Black Queen

24 mins

Black Jack meets his female equivalent, a woman who is known for her cold exterior and amputations.

Episode 60

The Encounter Between the Two with a Past

24 mins

Black Jack saves an amnesiac patient who is taken in by a truck driver who spotted her and took her to Black Jack. The two fall in love, however when the woman remembers who she once was, she leaves him.

Episode 61

The Two Pinokos

24 mins

Black Jack meets a girl who looks like Pinoko and suffers from a bad cold and lungs problem due to living next to a factory that pollutes the air.