Tezuka has always believed that life & peace are sacred, & Black Jack is the closest to a representation of those beliefs. While the original manga was more humorous & kid friendly such as Black Jack Tv, this OVA places emphasis on a seinen tone where nothing is sugar coated to hide the dark truths of society. Most tales are quite tragic questioning whether things were meant to be or could we learn from our past mistakes. Each episode is own tale ranging from medical epidemics, environmental issues, the consequences of war & the study of human emotions. This character best represents Tezuka's own beliefs & background as he did study for medical practice. it all comes full circle once the operation proceeds.

While his motivations can be unclear at first, The appeal of this doctor is his lack of a license therefore asking for huge sums of money & often dealing with shady customers such as mafia & the like. The focus of this version is Black Jack's character as he is portrayed more mysterious here especially when Pinoko is hardly around.īlack Jack is known as the surgeon with the hands of god as he can accomplish difficult feats in medical science. This OVA series features a more mature & darker tone than its other anime counterparts. Possibly the best introduction to Osamu Tezuka's Black Jack.