Black Jack celluloid

Original celluloid of BLACK JACK.
"Mr Armando".
Painting on acetate (celluloid).
Includes preparatory drawing made by hand.
Measurements: 23 x 36 cm.

Before the digital era, traditional Japanese animation (also known as anime) used the technique "cell animation" or "cel animation", consisting of painting the frames meticulously by hand on sheets of acetate or celluloid. This method, predominant in animation before the advent of digital techniques, turned each celluloid into an original work of art, capturing a unique moment in the production of the series. The elaboration process was as follows: first the sketch was created and then inked on the acetate and painted by hand on this surface. The colors were applied to the back of the cell with acrylic or gouache paint, ensuring that the lines inked on the front remained sharp.
Due to their rarity and artistic value, these celluloids are not only coveted by collectors and fans of the most iconic series, but also represent a tangible testimony to the creative process of one of the most iconic fields of animation and pop culture.

Kuroo Hazama, also known as "Black Jack," is a legend in the world of medicine. Famous for being one of the best, as well as being unlicensed, Hazama and his assistant Pinoko save countless lives that other doctors cannot...for a price; an exorbitant price, in fact, that causes many to view the genius as greedy and heartless. Yet despite these claims, no one can deny his skill and the lengths to which he goes to treat his patients. This dark medical drama tells the story of the ominous and mysterious world of underground medicine, in which Black Jack risks his life to cure some of the strangest diseases imaginable, even if he has to break all the laws to do so.