Characters

A female doctor who commissions BJ to perform surgery against her cancer-stricken brother's wishes.

BJ's former mentor, a person who contracted a strange disease that shrinks the body and dedicated himself to its treatment.

Corrupt doctors working at Shinaka Hospital. Veteran doctor duo arrested due to a bribery scandal.

The stubborn carpenter who built Black Jack's house, continues remodeling the house despite suffering from leukemia. He was exposed to the atomic bomb in Hiroshima during World War II.

Chief doctor of Neutral Hospital and alumnus of Toa University. Surrounds himself with yes-men, neglects and despises other doctors, a dictatorial figure. Classmate of Honma Jotaro.

Yamada is a supporting patient-side character in Black Jack. This entry summarizes the character's visible role, traits, and place in the story so the detail page is usable in English.

Chief surgeon at a mid-sized hospital, a traditional doctor who strictly trains young physicians. He sometimes values reputation over patients, but possesses a sense of responsibility in clinical practice and beliefs as an educator. He is sometimes resented by residents.

A girl who lost the ability to speak and walk due to pollution disease from factory wastewater. She recovered through Black Jack's treatment and became temporarily independent, but met a tragic end.

Doctor Kiriko's sister and a family-oriented woman. She opposes her brother Kiriko's euthanasia practice to some extent and has conflicts with him. She respects Black Jack as a doctor and has affection for him.

A doctor of Vietnamese origin living in Hawaii, who lived for revenge due to the past where his wife and daughter were killed.

Aspiring actress who gains beauty and becomes a famous actress.

Chief of Surgery at Tohto University, a germaphobe doctor with noble pride. Initially despised the unlicensed doctor Black Jack but later reformed.

Circus showman who appears in 'Jungle Emperor'. He is a double spy for countries A and B. In the story, he is demanded to hand over Rene as hush money by Lamp but refuses, resulting in his circus being set on fire, and he dies trampled by a herd of elephants along with Lamp.

Pagura's son and a mischievous elephant. Afflicted with death spot disease but saved by human intervention, later becomes the herd's boss.

Dick's younger brother figure and Bubu's subordinate hyena. A character who mainly appears in the anime Jungle Emperor.

An elderly baboon appearing in the movie version, a figure who knows the history of the animals.

A male lion who appears in the Jungle Emperor world, serving as Panja's rival and having lost one eye.

Bubu's subordinate who acts together with his younger brother Bow, a cheerful comic relief character.

Panja's wife in Jungle Emperor and the mother of the white lion Leo. She gives birth to Leo aboard the transport ship to the zoo but dies during transport.

The leader of the poachers appearing in Jungle Emperor, a man who ruthlessly targets animals. A former German soldier with a cold and merciless personality. He leads an expedition aiming for the Moonlight Stone, becoming the greatest threat to the jungle's animals.

Kenichi's uncle and a kind-hearted old man who helps Leo and others. Provides funds for the expedition team and is a supportive presence for the animals and boys.

The human boy who saves the white lion Leo and brings him back to the African jungle. He has a courageous and kind heart, and is an important figure supporting Leo's growth.

A boy who can understand the language of animals, meets the Neo Jungle animal Leo, and protects the animals together with him.

CEO of the company 'Eternal Earth' promoting the Neo Jungle project, and father of Kenichi. A man with strong ambitions aiming for human mastery of the jungle.