Kuromatsu
Profit-priority internist bearing the epithet of Vampire Doctor
Bears the moniker Vampire Doctor, devotes full effort to treating patients under his care but strictly collects fees without regard for family circumstances—an internist. Referred to as 'my shadow sorcerer' by Black Jack.
Trivia
- Internist referred to as 'my shadow sorcerer' by Black Jack.
- No compromises in treatment, but takes an extremely callous attitude toward fee collection.
- His manner of collecting fees while completely ignoring family circumstances is likened to a vampire.
- When the patient's granddaughter attempted suicide due to unbearable fee collection, there was an incident where he seized the suicide note.
- Critically injured in an accident but saved on the condition of hospitalizing the patient's grandmother—the granddaughter's grandmother.
Alternate names
Kuromatsu
Vampire Doctor
Profit-Priority Doctor
Profile
- Species
- human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Has a cold expression and possesses reliable skills as an internist.
- Distinguishing features
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- cold eyes
- stern expression
- Iconic items
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- medical stethoscope
- white coat
- medical chart
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- callous
- Detailed personality
- Seriously engages in patient treatment but shows no mercy in collecting fees, completely disregarding family circumstances—a callous personality. Prioritizes profits above all, occasionally driving patients and families into desperation.
- Keywords
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- profit priority
- callous
- highly skilled
- strict
- merciless
- Talents
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- internal medicine knowledge
- calm judgment
- negotiation skills
- physician techniques
- Skills
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- patient examination
- condition analysis
- treatment planning
- fee collection
- Motivation
- To maintain his skills as a doctor while maximizing his own profits.
History
- Backstory
- Known as an internist who prioritizes collecting treatment fees. Called 'shadow sorcerer' by Black Jack, who remarks on his callousness. Experienced the tragedy of a patient's granddaughter attempting suicide by jumping due to unbearable fee collection. During a confrontation with BJ, collided with a large truck and became critically injured, but was saved on certain conditions.
- Work title
- Black Jack
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Just Like B.J.
Patient Family Suicide Note Seizure Incident
- Significant event
- Patient Family Suicide Note Seizure Incident
- Description
- When the patient's granddaughter attempted suicide, he seized the suicide note and asserted ownership over it.
Collision Accident with BJ
- Significant event
- Collision Accident with BJ
- Description
- While chasing BJ to seize the suicide note, collided with a large truck and became critically injured. Received surgery from BJ on the condition of hospitalizing the grandmother—the patient and granddaughter's grandmother—and recovered.
Media appearances
Black Jack
Manga / Supporting
Voice cast and creators
Osamu Tezuka
- Creator name
- Osamu Tezuka
- Role
- Original author