Azusa Yamato
main character
TV
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 9, 1981 – March 29, 1982
- Season
- Fall 1981
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Tatsunoko Production
- Director
- Osamu Sekita
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 59/100
Estimated watch time
10h 24m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Religion79%Kids50%Historical50%Isekai40%Classic Literature20%
overview details
Synopsis
The series beings at the home of a young boy named Sho Azuka discovers the magical Bible "Superbook" that speaks and sends him, his friend Azusa Yamato, and his toy robot Zenmaijikake back in time to the early events of the Old Testament.
Should you watch Superbook?
Superbook has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 59/100 — 39% of 326 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 579 AniList users who started it, 16.8% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 403 have finished it.
At about 10 h 24 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Sci-Fi — especially religion.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Osamu Sekita
- Character design
- Masakazu Higuchi
- Character design
- Norio Yazawa
- Character design
- Noa Kawai
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Superbook is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Superbook 2 (1983)
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Superbook FAQ
How many episodes does Superbook have?
Superbook has 26 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 10 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Superbook?
About 10 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is Superbook finished?
Yes. Superbook has finished airing — the final episode aired March 29, 1982.
Is there a season 2 of Superbook?
Yes — the story continues in Superbook 2 (1983).
Where do I start Superbook?
Start here: Superbook is the first entry, followed by Superbook 2.
Is Superbook based on a manga?
No. Superbook is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Superbook?
Superbook was animated by Tatsunoko Production and directed by Osamu Sekita.