Superbook
series not in production
Ended
Animation
Action & Adventure
Drama
Kids
Family
Seasons | 2
Episodes | 52
avg.Runtime | 25 min
First EP | 1981-10-01
Last EP | 1983-09-26
Overview
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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.
Created by
Produced by
Tatsunoko Production
Season List
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 1981-10-01
1
How It All Began
1981-10-01
Chris, 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.
2
My Brother's Keeper
1981-10-08
Chris, 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.
3
The Flood
1981-10-15
Superbook 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.
4
The Test
1981-10-22
The children travel to meet Abraham and his son Isaac. They witness Abraham attempting to sacrifice Isaac on an altar.
5
Here Comes the Bride
1981-10-29
The children journey to see the courtship and marriage of Rebecca and Isaac.
6
Double Trouble
1981-11-05
The 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.
7
A Dream Come True
1981-11-12
The 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.
8
The Miracle Rod
1981-11-19
The 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.
9
Those Amazing Trumpets
1981-11-26
In this action-packed episode, the travelers experience the battle of Jericho, and the fall of the city walls.
10
Pitchers of Fire
1981-12-03
The children witness the victorious story of Gideon and his army defeating the Midianites by shouting and breaking pitchers with torches inside.
11
Muscleman
1981-12-10
The 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.
12
The First Christmas
1981-12-17
The children experience the first Christmas where they meet Mary and Joseph. Mary bears a child, and King Herod attempts to kill the baby.
13
Miracles of Love
1981-12-24
Superbook takes the children back in time to see the highlights of Jesus' life, which includes many miracles.
14
The Best News Yet
1981-12-31
The children experience the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
15
Mother's Day
1982-01-07
Superbook takes the children through time to ancient Israel, where they meet Naomi and Ruth. Ruth falls in love with Boaz and gets married.
16
The Patience of Job
1982-01-14
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo back in time to meet Job, a wealthy man of great faith.
17
Big Fish and Little Fish
1982-01-21
Superbook 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.
18
The First King
1982-01-28
Superbook takes the children back to ancient Israel where they meet Saul, Israel's first King, and see his rise to office.
19
The Giant Killer
1982-02-04
The children witness how David kills Goliath the giant with a slingshot. Saul then becomes jealous of David and attempts to kill David.
20
Superbrain
1982-02-11
The children experience how King Solomon came to office and how the King rules with wisdom and understanding.
21
A True Prophet
1982-02-18
The travelers witness the story of Elijah the prophet. Elijah performs many miracles, spiritually battles the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel, and wins!
22
Flaming Chariots
1982-02-25
The 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.
23
The Lion's Den
1982-03-04
The children experience the story of Daniel, who was protected by an angel in a den full of lions.
24
Nehemiah and the Walls of Jerusalem
1982-03-11
The children are accused of being spies and thus captured. Rescued by Nehemiah, the children experience the battle to protect Jerusalem without completed walls.
25
The Beauty Queen
1982-03-18
The 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.
26
The Mighty Convert
1982-03-25
The children experience the many miracles of Paul's ministry.
CAST
charactor: Sho Asuka
Original: Masako Sugaya
Total EP: 104
charactor: Rebecca
Original: Chiyoko Kawashima
Total EP: 104
charactor: Jacob
Original: Yoku Shioya
Total EP: 104
charactor: Azusa Yamato
Original: Katsue Miwa
Total EP: 52
charactor: Zenmai Jikake
Original: Hiroshi Masuoka
Total EP: 52
charactor: Professor Asuka
Original: Fumio Matsuoka
Total EP: 52
charactor: Yuu Asuka
Original: Runa Akiyama
Total EP: 52
charactor: God
Original: Eiji Maruyama
Total EP: 52
charactor: Time Book
Original: Koji Totani
Total EP: 52
charactor: Abraham
Original: Kohei Miyauchi
Total EP: 52
charactor: Noah
Original: Minoru Yada
Total EP: 52
charactor: Isaac
Original: Yoshiko Matsuo
Total EP: 52
charactor:
Original: Peter Fernandez
Total EP: 52
charactor:
Original: Hal Studer
Total EP: 52
charactor:
Original: Ray Owens
Total EP: 52
charactor:
Original: Billie Lou Watt
Total EP: 52
charactor:
Original: Sonia Owens
Total EP: 52
charactor: Sho Asuka
Original: Asami Mukaidono
Total EP: 26
charactor: Azusa Yamato
Original: Takako Tsutsui
Total EP: 26
CREW
“I would rather entertain and hope that people learned something than educate people and hope they were entertained.” – Walt Disney