Superbook(1981)
Superbook Synopsis
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.
Superbook (1981) is a animation, action & adventure, drama, kids and family series that premiered on October 1, 1981, spanning 2 seasons and 52 episodes. It stars Masako Sugaya, Katsue Miwa, Hiroshi Masuoka and Fumio Matsuoka. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1981-10-01
- Last aired:
- 1983-09-26
Superbook (1981) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Superbook before you start streaming.
Superbook Cast & Crew
Main cast
Masako Sugaya
as Sho Asuka
Katsue Miwa
as Azusa Yamato
Hiroshi Masuoka
as Zenmai Jikake
Fumio Matsuoka
as Professor Asuka
- Runa Akiyama
Runa Akiyama
as Yuu Asuka
Eiji Maruyama
as God
Masako Sugaya
as Tottori Ryo
- Asami Mukaidono
Asami Mukaidono
as Sho Asuka
- Takako Tsutsui
Takako Tsutsui
as Azusa Yamato
Koji Totani
as Time Book
Chiyoko Kawashima
as Eve
Chiyoko Kawashima
as Rebecca
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Superbook Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 24 ratings.
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Superbook – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Superbook?
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Superbook (1981) is available to stream on U-NEXT and dAnime Amazon Channel, with episodes also available to buy from FOD. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Superbook are there?
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Superbook has 2 seasons and 52 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on October 1, 1981.
Is Superbook still running?
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No. Superbook is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on September 26, 1983.
Who is in the cast of Superbook?
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Superbook (1981) stars Masako Sugaya, Katsue Miwa, Hiroshi Masuoka, Fumio Matsuoka and Runa Akiyama. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Superbook any good?
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Superbook (1981) is rated 8.2 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like animation, action & adventure and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Superbook trailer?
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The official Superbook trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.