Autumn Anime "Young Black Jack" Receives Comment from Yuichiro Umehara, who plays the main character, Makuro Otoko!　Also, scene photos from the first episode!

Yuichiro Umehara, who plays the main character "Black Jack," has commented on the TV anime "Young Black Jack," which will start in October.

Young Black Jack" is an anime adaptation of the manga "Young Black Jack," based on Osamu Tezuka's masterpiece "Black Jack," set in the 1960s and follows the young days of the genius surgeon, Black Jack, who later becomes Black Jack. The film reveals the secret of how he became an unlicensed black market doctor who demands exorbitant sums of money, while honing his skills as a medical student in admiration of a surgeon who saved his life. Directed by Mitsuko Kase of "Ristorante Paradiso" and "The Last Weapon Girlfriend"; series composition and supervisor by Ryosuke Takahashi of "Firebird" and "Armored Trooper Votoms"; animation production by Tezuka Productions.

Yuichiro Umehara, who plays the main character, Makuro Otoko, has commented on the work. He talks about the highlights of the work and the appeal of the characters. Below is the interview. In addition, scene photos from the first episode have been released.

First of all, he spoke frankly about his feelings when he was chosen to play the role: "I felt honored to be chosen to play the leading role in such a big production, but at the same time I felt the responsibility of carrying the production on my shoulders. As for what he is conscious of and what he does to prepare for the role, he said, "There are a lot of medical terms, so after I receive the script, I look up their meanings and uses, and try to put them into practice. The character is cool and smart, so I try not to speak in a hurried manner and remain calm during the surgery. He said.

Akio Otsuka, who played the first Black Jack and is his senior, narrated the story, "Of course I feel pressure, but I am not too conscious of it. I will try to create my own version of Black Jack as "Young" Black Jack. I'm trying to create my own version of Black Jack as "Young" Black Jack," he said enthusiastically.

Mr. Umehara, who watched the first episode, said, "The tension in the operating room scene was heightened and looked different when the pictures and sound were added. There are heavy and painful scenes that will make viewers think and feel, as well as scenes that reveal the inner side of Kuroo Hazama, so I hope viewers will pay attention to those scenes as well. I hope you will pay attention to those scenes.

Regarding the web video program "Young Heart Jack," which will be distributed from September 22 (Tue.), he said, "The anime has a more or less serious atmosphere, but this one is a fluffy talk show (laughs). We read letters, try different things.... Right now I am filming alone, but I hope to record with guests in the future." I hope to have guests on the set in the future.

In closing, he offered a message to those who will be watching the upcoming anime: "Young Black Jack has many serious scenes, but it also reflects the historical background of the 1960s, so I hope that people, including myself, who are not familiar with that time, will watch it while thinking about it. Also, I would be happy if you could watch the growth of the black man MAKURO and become interested in the original work as well as in many other aspects of the film. I look forward to your continued support. He concluded.

The TV anime "Young Black Jack" is scheduled to start airing on TBS on October 1 (Thu) at 2:16 am. It will also be broadcast on CBC, Suntelevi, and BS-TBS from October.

In addition to Yuichiro Umehara, Koji Yusa will play Yabu, Shizuka Ito will play Maiko Okamoto, and Akio Otsuka will narrate.