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Superbook

Superbook

S1 · E1

IMDB:

7.6
Superbook

Released

10/1/1981

Duration

0h 25m

Genre

Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Kids, Family

Country

Japan

Cast

Masako Sugaya, Katsue Miwa, Hiroshi Masuoka

Overview

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.

Episodes

How It All BeganEP 1Available

How It All Began

25m0.0

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.

My Brother's KeeperEP 2Available

My Brother's Keeper

25m0.0

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.

The FloodEP 3Available

The Flood

25m0.0

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.

The TestEP 4Available

The Test

25m0.0

The children travel to meet Abraham and his son Isaac. They witness Abraham attempting to sacrifice Isaac on an altar.

Here Comes the BrideEP 5Available

Here Comes the Bride

25m0.0

The children journey to see the courtship and marriage of Rebecca and Isaac.

Double TroubleEP 6Available

Double Trouble

25m0.0

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.

A Dream Come TrueEP 7Available

A Dream Come True

25m0.0

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.

The Miracle RodEP 8Available

The Miracle Rod

25m0.0

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.

Those Amazing TrumpetsEP 9Available

Those Amazing Trumpets

25m0.0

In this action-packed episode, the travelers experience the battle of Jericho, and the fall of the city walls.

Pitchers of FireEP 10Available

Pitchers of Fire

25m0.0

The children witness the victorious story of Gideon and his army defeating the Midianites by shouting and breaking pitchers with torches inside.

MusclemanEP 11Available

Muscleman

25m0.0

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.

The First ChristmasEP 12Available

The First Christmas

25m0.0

The children experience the first Christmas where they meet Mary and Joseph. Mary bears a child, and King Herod attempts to kill the baby.

Miracles of LoveEP 13Available

Miracles of Love

25m0.0

Superbook takes the children back in time to see the highlights of Jesus' life, which includes many miracles.

The Best News YetEP 14Available

The Best News Yet

25m0.0

The children experience the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Mother's DayEP 15Available

Mother's Day

25m0.0

Superbook takes the children through time to ancient Israel, where they meet Naomi and Ruth. Ruth falls in love with Boaz and gets married.

The Patience of JobEP 16Available

The Patience of Job

25m0.0

Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo back in time to meet Job, a wealthy man of great faith.

Big Fish and Little FishEP 17Available

Big Fish and Little Fish

25m0.0

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.

The First KingEP 18Available

The First King

25m0.0

Superbook takes the children back to ancient Israel where they meet Saul, Israel's first King, and see his rise to office.

The Giant KillerEP 19Available

The Giant Killer

25m0.0

The children witness how David kills Goliath the giant with a slingshot. Saul then becomes jealous of David and attempts to kill David.

SuperbrainEP 20Available

Superbrain

25m0.0

The children experience how King Solomon came to office and how the King rules with wisdom and understanding.

A True ProphetEP 21Available

A True Prophet

25m0.0

The travelers witness the story of Elijah the prophet. Elijah performs many miracles, spiritually battles the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel, and wins!

Flaming ChariotsEP 22Available

Flaming Chariots

25m0.0

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.

The Lion's DenEP 23Available

The Lion's Den

25m0.0

The children experience the story of Daniel, who was protected by an angel in a den full of lions.

Nehemiah and the Walls of JerusalemEP 24Available

Nehemiah and the Walls of Jerusalem

25m0.0

The children are accused of being spies and thus captured. Rescued by Nehemiah, the children experience the battle to protect Jerusalem without completed walls.

The Beauty QueenEP 25Available

The Beauty Queen

25m0.0

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.

The Mighty ConvertEP 26Available

The Mighty Convert

25m0.0

The children experience the many miracles of Paul's ministry.

Cast

Masako Sugaya

Sho Asuka

Masako Sugaya

Katsue Miwa

Azusa Yamato

Katsue Miwa

Hiroshi Masuoka

Zenmai Jikake

Hiroshi Masuoka

Fumio Matsuoka

Professor Asuka

Fumio Matsuoka

Runa Akiyama

Yuu Asuka

Runa Akiyama

Eiji Maruyama

God

Eiji Maruyama

Masako Sugaya

Tottori Ryo

Masako Sugaya

Asami Mukaidono

Sho Asuka

Asami Mukaidono

Takako Tsutsui

Azusa Yamato

Takako Tsutsui

Koji Totani

Time Book

Koji Totani

Chiyoko Kawashima

Eve

Chiyoko Kawashima

Chiyoko Kawashima

Rebecca

Chiyoko Kawashima

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