Black Jack (character)
| Black Jack | |
|---|---|
| Osamu Tezuka character | |
| First appearance | Black Jack, Chapter 1 (November 19, 1973) |
| Created by | Osamu Tezuka |
| Voiced by |
Akio Ōtsuka (Japanese) Tomokazu Seki (young) Nachi Nozawa (Marine Express, Astro Boy episode) Masatō Ibu (Million-Year Trip Bander Book, Phoenix 2772) Kirk Thornton (English) |
| Information | |
| Aliases | Kurō Hazama |
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Doctor Surgeon |
| Family | Pinoko (adopted daughter) |
| Relatives |
Kagemitsu Hazama (father) (deceased) Mio Hazama (mother) (deceased) Reika Hazama (step-mother) Shoren Hazama (half-sister) (deceased) Zen Mantoku (step-grandfather) (deceased) |
| Nationality | Japanese |
Kagemitsu Hazama (father) (deceased)
Mio Hazama (mother) (deceased)
Reika Hazama (step-mother)
Shoren Hazama (half-sister) (deceased)
Black Jack (ブラック・ジャック Burakku Jakku?) is a fictional character created by Osamu Tezuka, introduced in Weekly Shōnen Champion on November 19, 1973. He is the main character in the Black Jack manga franchise.
His odd appearance comes from a childhood incident, in which both he and his mother were terribly injured in an explosion. Although Kurō's mother succumbed to her injuries, and Kurō's own body was nearly torn to shreds, he was rescued, thanks to a miraculous operation by Dr. Honma. Although Kurō survived, part of his hair turned white due to stress and shock. The skin covering the left side of Kurō's face is noticeably darker due to getting a skin graft from his best friend, who is half African. Kurō refused to have plastic surgery to match the skin color as a sign of respect for his friend. Marked by this experience, Kurō decided to become a surgeon himself, taking the name of Black Jack.
Despite his medical genius, Black Jack has chosen not to obtain a surgical license, choosing instead to operate from the shadows, free from rules and the corrupt bureaucratic establishment. Although he usually treats those he meets in chance encounters who have heard of his legendary skills, he occasionally travels to hospitals around the world to covertly assist terminally ill patients.
Black Jack's real name is Kurō Hazama (間 黒男 Hazama Kurō?). In chapter 68, "The Most Beautiful Woman in the World" (published April 14, 1975), Black Jack explains the meaning behind both of his names: "Kurō" is written with the Japanese characters for "black" and "man;" as "Jack" is a common name for a man, he translates his name as "Black Jack." His name in the manga is spelt "Kuro'o". In Volume 10 Chapter 2: "The Mask Chosen," he explains to Pinoko that in Japanese, kuro means black and the second o represents a jack in a deck of cards.
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