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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 2
Episodes
Episode 1
Where, Oh Where...
1983-04-04 · 25mWhen Superbook falls onto a computer keyboard, Ruffles, a dog, is accidentally transported back into the ancient time of Abram, the patriarch.
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Hot Dog
1983-04-11 · 25mThe time-travelers come across the city of Sodom, which is about to be destroyed because of its wickedness.
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The Test of Faith and Obedience
1983-04-18 · 25mThe children again come across Abraham, Sarah, and a newly arrived son, named Isaac. Later, the children witness Abraham's nearly attempted sacrifice of Isaac.
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Love at First Sight
1983-04-25 · 25mThe children travel to the Mesopotamian city of Nahor, where they witness a group of people seeking a suitable wife for Abraham's son, Isaac.
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Father's Pet
1983-05-02 · 25mThe children witness the story of Jacob and his beloved son, Joseph, and how Joseph's jealous brothers sell Joseph into slavery in Egypt.
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All About Dreams
1983-05-09 · 25mThe children travel to Pharaoh's palace in ancient Egypt where they see Joseph thrown into prison unjustly, only to later be released and given a high position of honor as governor.
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The Hostage
1983-05-16 · 25mThe time-travelers witness how Joseph, governor of Egypt, successfully deals with famine in Egypt. Also, they witness how Joseph will deal with his lost brothers who came to Egypt for grain.
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The Family Reunion
1983-05-23 · 25mThe children experience how Joseph tests his brothers to determine whether they are repentant about selling Joseph into slavery years earlier.
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A Gift From Heaven
1983-05-30 · 25mThe children witness how Egypt no longer welcomes the children of Israel, and how the Israelites are now enslaved and treated brutally. A young man names Moses is coming forth to change things.
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The Burning Bush
1983-06-06 · 25mThe children witness Moses at the burning bush and Moses' demands to Pharaoh to let the Israelites out of bondage and out of Egypt.
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No More Plagues
1983-06-13 · 25mThe time-travelers experience the many plagues sent upon Egypt to punish Pharaoh for not releasing the enslaved Israelites.
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So You Want To Go Back To Egypt!
1983-06-20 · 25mThe children witness how the Red Sea parted to provide the Israelites an escape from the Egyptians, and how the closing of the parted sea downs the Egyptian army.
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Snakes and a Donkey
1983-06-27 · 25mThe children experience a complaining group of Israelites, who are punished with poisonous snakes. But finally after 40 years, Israel begins to rally round Joshua, their new leaders.
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Worth Fighting For
1983-07-04 · 25mThe time-travelers witness how Othniel conquers the Canaanite city of Debir because Caleb promised a daughter as a reward.
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The Good Left Arm
1983-07-11 · 25mThe children witness Ehud's overthrow of King Eglon of Moab. A rebellion has erupted and the Israelites are fighting for their freedom
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Stick in the Mud
1983-07-18 · 25mIn this action-filled episode, the Israelites defeat an invading Canaanite army who gets trapped in the mud.
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That's a Promise
1983-07-25 · 25mThe time-travelers are in ancient Israel when Israel is in a state of war, led by a great but rash general names Jephthah.
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Just Rewards
1983-08-01 · 25mThe children witness the story of Eli and Samuel in the city of Shiloh.
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A Wonderful Gift
1983-08-08 · 25mThe time-travelers nearly become involved in a war, and Israel demands that a king be established.
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The Mighty Little Shepherd
1983-08-15 · 25mThe time-travelers meet a young boy named David, who skillfully uses musical instruments and weapons.
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The Bigger They Come
1983-08-22 · 25mThe children witness the battle between David and Goliath, where the future of Israel as a nation rests upon the outcome.
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Faithful and True
1983-08-29 · 25mThe children witness Saul's jealousy and hatred for David. Saul is determined to kill David, so David flees.
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David the King
1983-09-05 · 25mDavid, who has an opportunity to take Saul's life, spares Saul. Finally, David is proclaimed King of Israel after Saul dies in battle.
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In All His Glory
1983-09-12 · 25mThe children experience the dedication of the temple and King Solomon's great wisdom.
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The Wicked Queen
1983-09-19 · 25mThe children almost experience death when Queen Athaliah decides to kill her "rivals" for the throne, but eventually, the Queen is put to death and a just ruler is installed.
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A Matter Of Time
1983-09-26 · 25mThe children find themselves in a country about to be invaded by the might Assyrian army. However, God intervenes and destroys the Assyrians. The children then return to the 20th Century.
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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
Time Book
