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Superbook (1981)

J-drama L 2 seasons 52 episodes 25 min Action & Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family and Kids

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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.

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What is Superbook about?

Superbook: 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 chronicl…

How many seasons does Superbook have?

Superbook has 2 seasons, with 52 episodes in total.

Is Superbook still running?

Superbook has ended in 1983.

How long is each episode of Superbook?

Each episode of Superbook runs about 25 minutes.

Who stars in Superbook?

The cast of Superbook includes Katsue Miwa, Hiroshi Masuoka, Fumio Matsuoka, Masako Sugaya and Runa Akiyama.

Which country is Superbook from?

Superbook is a J-drama, produced in Japan.

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