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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 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.
- Cast:
- Masako Sugaya, Katsue Miwa, Hiroshi Masuoka, Fumio Matsuoka
- Language:
- Japanese
- Country:
- Japan
- Network:
- TV Tokyo
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
How It All Began
1981-10-01 · 25mChris, Joy and Gizmo meet Superbook while reluctantly cleaning the attic for Chris' father. Superbook transports the children back in time, where they meet the first man and woman in the Garden of Eden.
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My Brother's Keeper
1981-10-08 · 25mChris, Joy and Gizmo meet Cain and Abel, the sons of Adam and Eve. The travelers witness a jealous Cain who kills Abel, and then gets punished.
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The Flood
1981-10-15 · 25mSuperbook takes the children back in time to witness the story of Noah and the flood. During the flood, the children board Noah's ark, along with two of every living thing on earth.
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The Test
1981-10-22 · 25mThe children travel to meet Abraham and his son Isaac. They witness Abraham attempting to sacrifice Isaac on an altar.
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Here Comes the Bride
1981-10-29 · 25mThe children journey to see the courtship and marriage of Rebecca and Isaac.
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Double Trouble
1981-11-05 · 25mThe children witness the story of two brothers, Jacob and Esau. Esau sells his birthright to Jacob, but later regrets it and threatens to kill Jacob.
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A Dream Come True
1981-11-12 · 25mThe children witness the rise to office of a young man, Joseph. The story includes Joseph's slavery in Egypt, his wisdom and revelation, and his becoming governor.
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The Miracle Rod
1981-11-19 · 25mThe children witness the life of Moses, and his leadership of the Israelites. The travelers see many miracles, such as the parting of the Red Sea and the discovery of drinking water.
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Those Amazing Trumpets
1981-11-26 · 25mIn this action-packed episode, the travelers experience the battle of Jericho, and the fall of the city walls.
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Pitchers of Fire
1981-12-03 · 25mThe children witness the victorious story of Gideon and his army defeating the Midianites by shouting and breaking pitchers with torches inside.
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Muscleman
1981-12-10 · 25mThe children travel back to live the story of Samson, one of the world's most powerful men. Samson gets deceived, captured, and then destroys the temple where he's held a prisoner and slave.
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The First Christmas
1981-12-17 · 25mThe children experience the first Christmas where they meet Mary and Joseph. Mary bears a child, and King Herod attempts to kill the baby.
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Miracles of Love
1981-12-24 · 25mSuperbook takes the children back in time to see the highlights of Jesus' life, which includes many miracles.
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The Best News Yet
1981-12-31 · 25mThe children experience the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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Mother's Day
1982-01-07 · 25mSuperbook takes the children through time to ancient Israel, where they meet Naomi and Ruth. Ruth falls in love with Boaz and gets married.
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The Patience of Job
1982-01-14 · 25mSuperbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo back in time to meet Job, a wealthy man of great faith.
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Big Fish and Little Fish
1982-01-21 · 25mSuperbook takes the children on a journey to meet Jonah. Jonah is thrown from a ship and swallowed by a giant fish. The fish them spits Jonah on the shore.
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The First King
1982-01-28 · 25mSuperbook takes the children back to ancient Israel where they meet Saul, Israel's first King, and see his rise to office.
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The Giant Killer
1982-02-04 · 25mThe children witness how David kills Goliath the giant with a slingshot. Saul then becomes jealous of David and attempts to kill David.
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Superbrain
1982-02-11 · 25mThe children experience how King Solomon came to office and how the King rules with wisdom and understanding.
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A True Prophet
1982-02-18 · 25mThe travelers witness the story of Elijah the prophet. Elijah performs many miracles, spiritually battles the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel, and wins!
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Flaming Chariots
1982-02-25 · 25mThe children witness the exciting story of how Elisha, the prophet, was protected with chariots from the attacking Syrian soldiers. Elisha then leads the captive Syrian soldiers to Samaria.
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The Lion's Den
1982-03-04 · 25mThe children experience the story of Daniel, who was protected by an angel in a den full of lions.
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Nehemiah and the Walls of Jerusalem
1982-03-11 · 25mThe children are accused of being spies and thus captured. Rescued by Nehemiah, the children experience the battle to protect Jerusalem without completed walls.
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The Beauty Queen
1982-03-18 · 25mThe children witness the story of Queen Esther, and how she successfully intercedes for her people to the Persian King. Esther has wisdom on how an internal enemy of the King is deceiving him.
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The Mighty Convert
1982-03-25 · 25mThe children experience the many miracles of Paul's ministry.
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Masako Sugaya
Sho Asuka
Katsue Miwa
Azusa Yamato
Hiroshi Masuoka
Zenmai Jikake
Fumio Matsuoka
Professor Asuka
Runa Akiyama
Yuu Asuka
Eiji Maruyama
God
Masako Sugaya
Tottori Ryo
Asami Mukaidono
Sho Asuka
Takako Tsutsui
Azusa Yamato
Koji Totani
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