Superbook 1981
What is Superbook?
Superbook is an anime television series initially produced in conjunction with the Christian Broadcasting Network. The series is also known as Animated Parent and Child Theatre.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 52
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 1, 1981
- Last aired
- Sep 26, 1983
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Kids
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 52 episodes and an average 25-minute runtime.
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Overview
Superbook is an anime television series initially produced in conjunction with the Christian Broadcasting Network. The series is also known as Animated Parent and Child Theatre. It chronicles the events of the Bible's Old and New Testaments in a 52-episode run. The series was initially produced in two parts, with the first 26 episodes airing from October 1, 1981, to March 29, 1982. The series was later revived with another 26 episodes. The show is targeted towards children and families, and features animation, action, and adventure elements.
Should you watch it?
“Discover the animated anime series chronicling events of the Bible's Old and New Testaments.”
- Features animation produced by Tatsunoko Productions
- Explores events of the Bible's Old and New Testaments across a 52-episode run
- Limited details on streaming availability provided
Watch it if you are interested in an anime television series chronicling biblical events.
The series carries a TV-G rating.
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Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 How It All Began Mytharc Oct 1, 1981
- E2 My Brother's Keeper Core Oct 8, 1981
- E3 The Flood Core Oct 15, 1981
- E4 The Test Core Oct 22, 1981
- E5 Here Comes the Bride Core Oct 29, 1981
- E6 Double Trouble Core Nov 5, 1981
- E7 A Dream Come True Core Nov 12, 1981
- E8 The Miracle Rod Core Nov 19, 1981
- E9 Those Amazing Trumpets Core Nov 26, 1981
- E10 Pitchers of Fire Core Dec 3, 1981
- E11 Muscleman Core Dec 10, 1981
- E12 The First Christmas Core Dec 17, 1981
- E13 Miracles of Love Core Dec 24, 1981
- E14 The Best News Yet Core Dec 31, 1981
- E15 Mother's Day Core Jan 7, 1982
- E16 The Patience of Job Core Jan 14, 1982
- E17 Big Fish and Little Fish Core Jan 21, 1982
- E18 The First King Core Jan 28, 1982
- E19 The Giant Killer Core Feb 4, 1982
- E20 Superbrain Core Feb 11, 1982
- E21 A True Prophet Core Feb 18, 1982
- E22 Flaming Chariots Core Feb 25, 1982
- E23 The Lion's Den Core Mar 4, 1982
- E24 Nehemiah and the Walls of Jerusalem Core Mar 11, 1982
- E25 The Beauty Queen Mytharc Mar 18, 1982
- E26 The Mighty Convert Mytharc Mar 25, 1982
Season 2 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Where, Oh Where... Mytharc Apr 4, 1983
- E2 Hot Dog Core Apr 11, 1983
- E3 The Test of Faith and Obedience Core Apr 18, 1983
- E4 Love at First Sight Core Apr 25, 1983
- E5 Father's Pet Core May 2, 1983
- E6 All About Dreams Core May 9, 1983
- E7 The Hostage Core May 16, 1983
- E8 The Family Reunion Core May 23, 1983
- E9 A Gift From Heaven Core May 30, 1983
- E10 The Burning Bush Core Jun 6, 1983
- E11 No More Plagues Core Jun 13, 1983
- E12 So You Want To Go Back To Egypt! Core Jun 20, 1983
- E13 Snakes and a Donkey Core Jun 27, 1983
- E14 Worth Fighting For Core Jul 4, 1983
- E15 The Good Left Arm Core Jul 11, 1983
- E16 Stick in the Mud Core Jul 18, 1983
- E17 That's a Promise Core Jul 25, 1983
- E18 Just Rewards Core Aug 1, 1983
- E19 A Wonderful Gift Core Aug 8, 1983
- E20 The Mighty Little Shepherd Core Aug 15, 1983
- E21 The Bigger They Come Core Aug 22, 1983
- E22 Faithful and True Core Aug 29, 1983
- E23 David the King Mytharc Sep 5, 1983
- E24 In All His Glory Core Sep 12, 1983
- E25 The Wicked Queen Mytharc Sep 19, 1983
- E26 A Matter Of Time Mytharc Sep 26, 1983
Frequently asked questions
What is Superbook also known as?
It is also known as Animated Parent and Child Theatre.
Who initially produced the series?
It was initially produced by Tatsunoko Productions in Japan in conjunction with the Christian Broadcasting Network.
How many episodes were in the run?
The series had a 52-episode run.
When did the first 26 episodes air?
The first 26 episodes aired from October 1, 1981 to March 29, 1982.
What did the series chronicle?
It chronicled the events of the Bible's Old and New Testaments.
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