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.
Seasons
Season 1
26 Episodes • 1981
Season 2
26 Episodes • 1983
Episodes - Season 1
1. How It All Began
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.
2. My Brother's Keeper
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.
3. The Flood
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.
4. The Test
25mThe children travel to meet Abraham and his son Isaac. They witness Abraham attempting to sacrifice Isaac on an altar.
5. Here Comes the Bride
25mThe children journey to see the courtship and marriage of Rebecca and Isaac.
6. Double Trouble
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.
7. A Dream Come True
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.
8. The Miracle Rod
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.
9. Those Amazing Trumpets
25mIn this action-packed episode, the travelers experience the battle of Jericho, and the fall of the city walls.
10. Pitchers of Fire
25mThe children witness the victorious story of Gideon and his army defeating the Midianites by shouting and breaking pitchers with torches inside.
Top Cast
Masako Sugaya
Sho Asuka
Katsue Miwa
Azusa Yamato
Hiroshi Masuoka
Zenmai Jikake
Fumio Matsuoka
Professor Asuka
Runa Akiyama
Yuu Asuka
Eiji Maruyama
God
Available on: TV Tokyo
