Kuroo Hazama
main character
TV
7.3
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 17
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 6 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 10, 2006 – September 4, 2006
- Season
- Spring 2006
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Tezuka Productions
- Director
- Satoshi Kuwabara, Makoto Tezuka
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Music
- Akihiko Matsumoto
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 73/100
- Also known as
- BJ21, bj (2006), bj21
- Score across sites
- 7.46/10
Estimated watch time
6h 48m
⚡ 4 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Medicine79%Work60%Shounen60%Male Protagonist20%
overview details
Synopsis
No direct-relation sequel to original Black Jack. Black Jack attempts to find out the conspiracy, of why he was involved in the bombfield accident that killed his mother, while he uncovers secrets of Organization and Project "Noir", which, his father and other famous doctors were involved in...
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Black Jack 21?
Probably, if you enjoy action and drama, especially stories with medicine, work, shounen.
Reception is positive but mixed: 73/100 on AniList, with 53% of 943 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #25 highest-rated anime of 2006.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 4.6% of viewers drop it.
Watch Black Jack (TV) first: this continues its story.
At about 6 h 48 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
17 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Director
- Satoshi Kuwabara
- Director
- Makoto Tezuka
- Music
- Akihiko Matsumoto
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Black Jack (TV) (2004)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (2)
- ED1“careless breath” · eps 1-8
- ED2“Silence whispers” · eps 9-17
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
If you like Black Jack 21
Black Jack 21 FAQ
How many episodes does Black Jack 21 have?
Black Jack 21 has 17 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 6 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Black Jack 21?
About 6 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 9 days; at one hour a day, about 7 days.
Is Black Jack 21 finished?
Yes. Black Jack 21 has finished airing — the final episode aired September 4, 2006.
Is there a season 2 of Black Jack 21?
No sequel is listed for Black Jack 21 as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
What should I watch before Black Jack 21?
Watch Black Jack (TV) first — Black Jack 21 is a direct sequel.
Is Black Jack 21 based on a manga?
Yes. Black Jack 21 adapts the manga by Osamu Tezuka.
Who animated Black Jack 21?
Black Jack 21 was animated by Tezuka Productions and directed by Satoshi Kuwabara and Makoto Tezuka.
Who sings the opening of Black Jack 21?
The opening, "Destiny -Taiyou no Hana-", is performed by an uncredited artist.