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Quick Answer
- Black Jack(OVA · 10 eps)
- Black Jack (TV)(TV · 61 eps)
- Black Jack 21(TV · 17 eps)
- Young Black Jack(TV · 12 eps)
- Black Jack ONA(ONA · 12 eps)
- Black Jack: The Movie(Movie · 1 eps)
- Black Jack: The Two Doctors of Darkness(Movie · 1 eps)
- ...and 5 more below
Total: ~123 episodes / 49h watch time
Black Jack (TV) Watch Order(2026)
With 12 entries across the franchise, Black Jack (TV) can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.
12 entries ~49h total4 series3 movies4 OVA/specials
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
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Black Jack Specials: Inochi wo Meguru Yottsu no Kiseki
7.24TV Special4 eps~2hTezuka Productions
Finished AiringFrequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Black Jack (TV)?
Release order. Start with Black Jack and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Black Jack (TV)?
About 49 hours total across 123 episodes and 12 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 36 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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