Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: TV Tokyo
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.8/10
Superbook
Overview
Superbook, also known as Animated Parent and Child Theatre, is an anime television series initially produced by Tatsunoko Productions in Japan in conjunction with the Christian Broadcasting Network in the United States and more recently solely produced by CBN for global distribution and broadcast. The series chronicled the events of the Bible's Old and New Testaments in its 52 episode run. The first 26 episodes aired from October 1, 1981 to March 29, 1982. The series returned as Superbook II with 26 episodes to air from April 4, 1983 to September 26, 1983. Between both series in the first run was the companion series The Flying House. The Christian Broadcasting Network is currently producing a new Superbook series and has released fourteen episodes.
This production, originally released in 1981, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Kids, Family genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.8 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Animation and Action & Adventure.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: German.
Starring Cast
Masako Sugaya
Sho Asuka
Katsue Miwa
Azusa Yamato
Hiroshi Masuoka
Zenmai Jikake
Fumio Matsuoka
Professor Asuka
Runa Akiyama
Yuu Asuka
Eiji Maruyama
God
Masako Sugaya
Tottori Ryo
Asami Mukaidono
Sho Asuka
Seasons
Season 1
26 Episodes • Aired 1981-10-01
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
26 Episodes • Aired 1983-04-04
No season overview provided for this season.