Black Jack: Sora kara Kita Kodomo

ブラック・ジャック空からきた子ども / Black Jack: The Child Who Came from the Sky

Genres: Drama, Medical, Shounen
Themes: Medical
Demographics: Shounen
Studios: Tezuka Productions
Rating: 6.73 / 10
Rank: #5846
Popularity: #9878
Users Listed: 4,002
Users Scored: 1,433
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 11/17/2022
Aired: March 22, 2000 (Winter)
Type: ova
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

A desperate plea arrives unexpectedly at Black Jack’s secluded estate: a family seeking his legendary skills. They bring with them a story of a son afflicted by a debilitating illness, one deemed impossible to overcome by conventional medicine. The arrival of a defecting military aircraft adds an element of intrigue to this already fraught situation, hinting at larger conflicts and hidden agendas.

The series explores themes of mortality, medical ethics, and the lengths individuals will go to for hope. Set against a backdrop of societal disparity and advanced but often morally ambiguous medical technology, the narrative delves into the complexities of human suffering and the boundaries of what can be achieved through intervention. Black Jack must confront not only the physical ailment, but also the emotional burdens carried by the family and the ethical implications of his own power.