I’ve been asked to draw an illustration for the planned 40 year anniversary tribute to Black Jack which will be titled Pinoko Tribute Acchonburike! and is scheduled to appear in Princess’s November 2013 issue!
Just the name Black Jack brings to mind a very cool sort of character, so I’m glad I know that he’s actually a charming and very human-like character who is frail because of his weak stomach, still goes to his elementary school class reunions, suddenly flies into a rage whenever his face or his mother are insulted, and can be overwhelmed by Pinoko. It seems like various things have been planned in honor of Black Jack’s 40th anniversary.
