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
Where to watch
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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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 How It All Began Oct 1, 1981
- E2 My Brother's Keeper Oct 8, 1981
- E3 The Flood Oct 15, 1981
- E4 The Test Oct 22, 1981
- E5 Here Comes the Bride Oct 29, 1981
- E6 Double Trouble Nov 5, 1981
- E7 A Dream Come True Nov 12, 1981
- E8 The Miracle Rod Nov 19, 1981
- E9 Those Amazing Trumpets Nov 26, 1981
- E10 Pitchers of Fire Dec 3, 1981
- E11 Muscleman Dec 10, 1981
- E12 The First Christmas Dec 17, 1981
- E13 Miracles of Love Dec 24, 1981
- E14 The Best News Yet Dec 31, 1981
- E15 Mother's Day Jan 7, 1982
- E16 The Patience of Job Jan 14, 1982
- E17 Big Fish and Little Fish Jan 21, 1982
- E18 The First King Jan 28, 1982
- E19 The Giant Killer Feb 4, 1982
- E20 Superbrain Feb 11, 1982
- E21 A True Prophet Feb 18, 1982
- E22 Flaming Chariots Feb 25, 1982
- E23 The Lion's Den Mar 4, 1982
- E24 Nehemiah and the Walls of Jerusalem Mar 11, 1982
- E25 The Beauty Queen Mar 18, 1982
- E26 The Mighty Convert Mar 25, 1982
Season 2 · 26 episodes
- E1 Where, Oh Where... Apr 4, 1983
- E2 Hot Dog Apr 11, 1983
- E3 The Test of Faith and Obedience Apr 18, 1983
- E4 Love at First Sight Apr 25, 1983
- E5 Father's Pet May 2, 1983
- E6 All About Dreams May 9, 1983
- E7 The Hostage May 16, 1983
- E8 The Family Reunion May 23, 1983
- E9 A Gift From Heaven May 30, 1983
- E10 The Burning Bush Jun 6, 1983
- E11 No More Plagues Jun 13, 1983
- E12 So You Want To Go Back To Egypt! Jun 20, 1983
- E13 Snakes and a Donkey Jun 27, 1983
- E14 Worth Fighting For Jul 4, 1983
- E15 The Good Left Arm Jul 11, 1983
- E16 Stick in the Mud Jul 18, 1983
- E17 That's a Promise Jul 25, 1983
- E18 Just Rewards Aug 1, 1983
- E19 A Wonderful Gift Aug 8, 1983
- E20 The Mighty Little Shepherd Aug 15, 1983
- E21 The Bigger They Come Aug 22, 1983
- E22 Faithful and True Aug 29, 1983
- E23 David the King Sep 5, 1983
- E24 In All His Glory Sep 12, 1983
- E25 The Wicked Queen Sep 19, 1983
- E26 A Matter Of Time 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.