Masako Sugaya Sho Asuka
Director
Superbook (1981)
Season 2
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.
Released Oct. 1, 1981
Episode 25 min
2+
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Anime, Anime: Historical, Drama, Family, Kids
Keywords: tmdb.anime, imdb.christian-tv-series, imdb.christian-god, imdb.christian-religion, imdb.god, imdb.superhero, imdb.time-travel-sci-fi + 8 more, imdb.anime-animation, imdb.superhero-sci-fi, imdb.bible, imdb.reference-to-jesus-christ, imdb.time-travel, imdb.christian, imdb.christianity, mdblist.anime-dub
Production Companies: Tatsunoko Production
Network: TV Tokyo
S2E1 - Where, Oh Where...
When Superbook falls onto a computer keyboard, Ruffles, a dog, is accidentally transported back into the ancient time of Abram, the patriarch.
April 4, 1983, midnight
S2E2 - Hot Dog
The time-travelers come across the city of Sodom, which is about to be destroyed because of its wickedness.
April 11, 1983, midnight
S2E3 - The Test of Faith and Obedience
The children again come across Abraham, Sarah, and a newly arrived son, named Isaac. Later, the children witness Abraham's nearly attempted sacrifice of Isaac.
April 18, 1983, midnight
S2E4 - Love at First Sight
The children travel to the Mesopotamian city of Nahor, where they witness a group of people seeking a suitable wife for Abraham's son, Isaac.
April 25, 1983, midnight
S2E5 - Father's Pet
The children witness the story of Jacob and his beloved son, Joseph, and how Joseph's jealous brothers sell Joseph into slavery in Egypt.
May 2, 1983, midnight
S2E6 - All About Dreams
The 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.
May 9, 1983, midnight
S2E7 - The Hostage
The 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.
May 16, 1983, midnight
S2E8 - The Family Reunion
The children experience how Joseph tests his brothers to determine whether they are repentant about selling Joseph into slavery years earlier.
May 23, 1983, midnight
S2E9 - A Gift From Heaven
The 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.
May 30, 1983, midnight
S2E10 - The Burning Bush
The children witness Moses at the burning bush and Moses' demands to Pharaoh to let the Israelites out of bondage and out of Egypt.
June 6, 1983, midnight
S2E11 - No More Plagues
The time-travelers experience the many plagues sent upon Egypt to punish Pharaoh for not releasing the enslaved Israelites.
June 13, 1983, midnight
S2E12 - So You Want To Go Back To Egypt!
The 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.
June 20, 1983, midnight
S2E13 - Snakes and a Donkey
The 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.
June 27, 1983, midnight
S2E14 - Worth Fighting For
The time-travelers witness how Othniel conquers the Canaanite city of Debir because Caleb promised a daughter as a reward.
July 4, 1983, midnight
S2E15 - The Good Left Arm
The children witness Ehud's overthrow of King Eglon of Moab. A rebellion has erupted and the Israelites are fighting for their freedom
July 11, 1983, midnight
S2E16 - Stick in the Mud
In this action-filled episode, the Israelites defeat an invading Canaanite army who gets trapped in the mud.
July 18, 1983, midnight
S2E17 - That's a Promise
The time-travelers are in ancient Israel when Israel is in a state of war, led by a great but rash general names Jephthah.
July 25, 1983, midnight
S2E18 - Just Rewards
The children witness the story of Eli and Samuel in the city of Shiloh.
Aug. 1, 1983, midnight
S2E19 - A Wonderful Gift
The time-travelers nearly become involved in a war, and Israel demands that a king be established.
Aug. 8, 1983, midnight
S2E20 - The Mighty Little Shepherd
The time-travelers meet a young boy named David, who skillfully uses musical instruments and weapons.
Aug. 15, 1983, midnight
S2E21 - The Bigger They Come
The children witness the battle between David and Goliath, where the future of Israel as a nation rests upon the outcome.
Aug. 22, 1983, midnight
S2E22 - Faithful and True
The children witness Saul's jealousy and hatred for David. Saul is determined to kill David, so David flees.
Aug. 29, 1983, midnight
S2E23 - David the King
David, who has an opportunity to take Saul's life, spares Saul. Finally, David is proclaimed King of Israel after Saul dies in battle.
Sept. 5, 1983, midnight
S2E24 - In All His Glory
The children experience the dedication of the temple and King Solomon's great wisdom.
Sept. 12, 1983, midnight
S2E25 - The Wicked Queen
The 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.
Sept. 19, 1983, midnight
S2E26 - A Matter Of Time
The 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.
Sept. 26, 1983, midnight
Network: TV Tokyo
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 1300 min.
Released: Oct. 1, 1981
Last Air Date: Sept. 26, 1983, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-G / 2+
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