🎙️ Rev's Otaku Talk - Episode 10: The Christian 3, Part 1 - Superbook (1981)

April 10, 2025

Rev, K2

Welcome to The Christian 3, a special 3-week series where we explore the fascinating and often overlooked world of Christian anime. Kicking things off is a look back at the 1981 classic Superbook – an anime that combined time travel, scripture, and a talking robot to bring Bible stories to life for kids around the world. This week, Rev reflects not just on the show itself, but on how animation as a whole has shifted morally over the decades—especially in the West. While American animation has often strayed from traditional values, Japanese anime has largely remained grounded in its core moral and cultural convictions, even when tackling spiritual or philosophical themes. Is Superbook just a relic of the past, or a timeless example of faith-based storytelling done right? We’re digging into the animation, the message, and the legacy of this surprising gem from anime history.