Black Jack Specials: Inochi wo Meguru Yottsu no Kiseki

ブラック・ジャックスペシャル～命をめぐる4つの奇跡～ / Black Jack Special: The 4 Miracles of Life / Black Jack: The 4 Miracles of Life

Genres: Drama, Medical, Shounen
Themes: Medical
Demographics: Shounen
Studios: Tezuka Productions
Rating: 7.2 / 10
Rank: #3460
Popularity: #8289
Users Listed: 6,459
Users Scored: 2,650
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 12/27/2023
Aired: December 22, 2003 – October 13, 2004 (Fall)
Type: Tv Special
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 4

Synopsis:

In a world where medical boundaries are routinely challenged, Black Jack operates outside conventional norms. This series follows the enigmatic surgeon, renowned for his unparalleled skill and controversial methods. He journeys across continents, tackling impossible cases with an almost unnerving confidence, yet remains deeply distrusted by established medical communities due to his disregard for regulations and exorbitant prices.

Black Jack’s solitary existence is punctuated by Pinoko, a peculiar companion he fashioned from a teratoma who steadfastly claims their bond as marriage. The narrative explores themes of morality, the value of life, and the blurred lines between science and ethics. It presents a stark portrayal of a man driven by his own code, navigating a world that struggles to understand or accept his unorthodox approach to healing. Expect a series steeped in atmosphere, focusing on complex character dynamics and morally ambiguous situations.

Episodes:

Episode 1: Where is a Doctor! (Aired: 12/22/2003)
Episode 2: The Disowned Son (Aired: 12/22/2003)
Episode 3: U-18 Already Knew (Aired: 12/22/2003)
Episode 4: Just Like a Pearl (Aired: 12/22/2003)

Characters:

Hazama, Kuroo (Main) - Voice Actors: Ootsuka, Akio, Wait, Russell
Davy (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hoshi, Souichirou
Dr. Wattman (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takashima, Gara
Ham Egg (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shimada, Bin
Hazama, Mio (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hyoudou, Mako
Hige Oyaji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tomita, Kousei
Holmes, Rock (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Morikubo, Shoutarou
Honma, Joutarou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Saka, Osamu
Honma, Kumiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kawase, Akiko
Lamp, Acetylene (Supporting)
Nikla (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tokumaru, Kan
Notarin (Supporting)
Pinoko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mizutani, Yuuko, Kwan, Andrea
Shiro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kusao, Takeshi
Shiro's Mother (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tomoe, Seiko
Tenma, Umatarou (Supporting)
Tezuka, Osamu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tezuka, Makoto

Staff:

Udagawa, Sumio (Producer)
Ueda, Masuo (Producer)
Tezuka, Makoto (Director)
Izawa, Motoi (Sound Director)
Mikamoto, Yasumi (Episode Director)
Satou, Teruo (Episode Director)
Sayama, Kiyoko (Episode Director)
B'z (Theme Song Performance)
Matsumoto, Takahiro (Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Performance)
Ikeda, Daisuke (Music)
Kamimura, Sachiko (Character Design, Chief Animation Director)
Kumagai, Tetsuya (Animation Director)
Mizumura, Juuji (Animation Director)
Tezuka, Osamu (Original Creator)

Reviews:

User latias1236 (Score: 7/10):
These Black Jack specials are a combination of Dr. Black Jack's personal backstory and the stories of patients that he has treated. These episodes are a decent introduction to the world of Black Jack if you are planning on watching the 2004 TV series or do not want to watch the long episodes of the 1993 series. Since these specials are a prequel to the 2004 TV series, they have a lighter tone than the old 1993 one and are a good watch if you like the idea of watching a medical anime series but are not good with surgical gore. By themselves, these specials aregood, but not fantastic - I would only recommend them to people who either aren't sure what to expect with Black Jack and aren't sure if they'd like it, or people who can't get enough of the many series of Black Jack and want more fascinating surgery stories.

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Related Anime/Manga:

Black Jack (TV) (anime - Sequel)
Black Jack (manga - Adaptation)