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Superbook

1981·Show
52Episodes in2Seasons·TV-G
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

  • Wholesome10
  • Hopefulness9
  • Wonder8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History, faith and meaning, and fantasy

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

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.
Christian AnimationBiblical StoriesEducational SeriesFamily-FriendlyClassic AnimeMoral LessonsTime Travel AdventureHistorical NarrativeFaith-Based

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Questions about Superbook

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Where can I stream Superbook legally?

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Is Superbook worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Superbook rated?

TV-G

It's rated TV-G in the United States.

How many seasons does Superbook have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 52 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

When did Superbook air?

It ran from 1981 to 1983 and has ended.

What language is Superbook in?

JapaneseGerman

It was made in Japanese, with some German. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does Superbook use?

Spin-OffRed Eyes, Take WarningSkyward ScreamRed and Black and Evil All OverBlack VikingsThe TeaserJerkass BallThe X of YUseless ProtagonistYou Are Grounded!School Uniforms are the New BlackClip Showand 134 more

TV Tropes lists 146 storytelling tropes for Superbook, including Spin-Off, Red Eyes, Take Warning, Skyward Scream.