Say Hello to Black Jack
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Honestly one of the most underrated medical drama mangas out there. A lot of struggle with the main character, and also a lot of progression. The MC complains and is a scared cat, but it's all within the realm of reality and proper in it's response of the situation. Would recommend. Good story and brings up great real world issues.
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Greyvenn, there's little in common with Black Jack other than the profession and the critique of it, approached in a very different way.
I read this a few years ago and think about it a lot.
Many in the US want a different health care system, and certainly, it should be improved. But let's look at how things are from the inside in other places before we idealize them. Japan's problems, featured prominently in this, shouldn't be ignored. I've read articles backing some of the content up and others that add to the mess. Some are because of the mix of system + culture but there is probably a bit of this in similar systems around the world. Unfortunately I can't help but feel that Japan has a monster that can't be tamed.
Not all was critical of the system, though, and there is social commentary.
Some chapters packed a lot of punch with hammy fists, but that's just a matter of taste. It was a bit much for me. Also, the art is rather unpleasant but the artist isn't terrible. I'd be hesitant to recommend because of these things but I'd also like if more people read this.
I read this a few years ago and think about it a lot.
Many in the US want a different health care system, and certainly, it should be improved. But let's look at how things are from the inside in other places before we idealize them. Japan's problems, featured prominently in this, shouldn't be ignored. I've read articles backing some of the content up and others that add to the mess. Some are because of the mix of system + culture but there is probably a bit of this in similar systems around the world. Unfortunately I can't help but feel that Japan has a monster that can't be tamed.
Not all was critical of the system, though, and there is social commentary.
Some chapters packed a lot of punch with hammy fists, but that's just a matter of taste. It was a bit much for me. Also, the art is rather unpleasant but the artist isn't terrible. I'd be hesitant to recommend because of these things but I'd also like if more people read this.
This is the manga that has scared me the most, ever, and it isn´t even about horror.
The reality that is health care is one that i and probably a lot of people are very happy to ignore for as long is possible, and this manga just grabs it and beats my face with it over and over again.
The art is fantastic, some of the most expressive faces i´ve ever seen, all to make this stories even harder to swallow.
Definitely a masterpiece, hope i can read the sequel at some point.
The reality that is health care is one that i and probably a lot of people are very happy to ignore for as long is possible, and this manga just grabs it and beats my face with it over and over again.
The art is fantastic, some of the most expressive faces i´ve ever seen, all to make this stories even harder to swallow.
Definitely a masterpiece, hope i can read the sequel at some point.
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I agree with a lot of things you say, but there is no way you seriously think the art is unpleasant. The art is top-notch and very unique compared to other works. I would say something nice like, "But hey, we all have different tastes," but I just don't see how you think the art is unpleasant. Anyway, it doesn't matter all that much. I just wanted to say something since I just finished reading this manga and its sequel and loved the story and art.
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Hi, I'm new to this, but I intend to read this Manga and I'd also love to know the title of the sequel. So, can you please share the title with me? Thank you in advance!
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hi, the sequel is called "New Give My Regards to Black Jack". I'm not sure if it's on this site or not, btw.
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This is the best, easiest to recommend manga and a must-read for anyone pursuing a medical career.
No scantily clad sexy girls, no convenient magic or technology, no light comedy relief, no people being saved by some higher being, no power of friendship or other bullshit, just the unforgiving life of working in a hospital, backed up by real statistics and information. I think it has just the right amount of dramatization while keeping the story believably real. The art really makes every major character stand out, it made me realize how samey all the faces are in the trash manga I usually read.
The main character is also a lot more exciting to follow compared to the socially inept wimps I'm used to seeing as protagonists. He is powerless, but the unwavering determination he has to adhere to human principles rather than laws is something many young interns aspire to do, but have too much to lose if they actually risked it.
No scantily clad sexy girls, no convenient magic or technology, no light comedy relief, no people being saved by some higher being, no power of friendship or other bullshit, just the unforgiving life of working in a hospital, backed up by real statistics and information. I think it has just the right amount of dramatization while keeping the story believably real. The art really makes every major character stand out, it made me realize how samey all the faces are in the trash manga I usually read.
The main character is also a lot more exciting to follow compared to the socially inept wimps I'm used to seeing as protagonists. He is powerless, but the unwavering determination he has to adhere to human principles rather than laws is something many young interns aspire to do, but have too much to lose if they actually risked it.
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