Supernatural: The Anime Series

"Supernatural: The Anime Series" is a Japanese anime adaptation of the American television series "Supernatural," produced by Madhouse Studios. The anime series premiered in 2011 and consists of one season with 22 episodes, covering the major storylines of the first and second seasons of the original series while also including original stories that delve into the Winchester brothers' childhoods and some secondary characters. The anime was project-planned by Eric Kripke, the creator of the original series, and co-directed by Shigeyuki Miya and Atsuko Ishizuka. It features character designs that stay true to the source material and reinterprets the brothers' battles against various supernatural entities in animated form. In the English dub, Jared Padalecki voices Sam Winchester, while Jensen Ackles voiced Dean Winchester only in the last two episodes due to scheduling conflicts, with Andrew Farrar providing the voice for the first 20 episodes. This anime series not only faithfully recreates the original but also expands the "Supernatural" universe, offering a fresh viewing experience for fans of the show.