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Superbook

26 Episodes
24 min each
FALL 1981

Synopsis

The series beings at the home of a young boy named Sho Azuka discovers the magical Bible "Superbook" that speaks and sends him, his friend Azusa Yamato, and his toy robot Zenmaijikake back in time to the early events of the Old Testament.

Sci-Fi
Format
Unknown
Episodes
26
Per Episode
24 min
Source
Unknown

Episodes

26 / 26 Episodes
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Episode 1

Episode 1

This is the first episode of Superbook. Chris and Joy discover a book that takes them back in time particularly during Biblical times. This is the story about creation and how Adam and Eve were sent out from the Garden of Eden by God after Eve ate the forbidden fruit after being tempted by the serpent and convinced Adam to do the same.
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Episode 2

Episode 2

It tells the story of how Cain murdered his brother Abel after God found more favor in the latter's offering.
3
Episode 3

Episode 3

It tells the story of Noah building the ark; the flood that killed everyone except Noah's family and the animals in the ark; and God's promise of not destroying the world once again.
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Episode 4

Episode 4

It tells the story of how God made Abraham the descendants of all nations; the promise of God of giving him a son; and how he passes the test of faith given to him by God.
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Episode 5

Episode 5

It tells the story of how Abraham's servant found Rebekah in the town of Haran to become Isaac's wife.
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Episode 6

Episode 6

It tells the story of how Jacob deceived his father Isaac to be able to steal his twin brother Esau's rightful blessings with the help of his mother, Rebekah.
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Episode 7

Episode 7

It tells the story of how Joseph, the governor of Egypt, was reunited with his brothers and his father, Jacob.
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Episode 8

Episode 8

It tells the story of Moses and the exodus of the Israelites out of slavery from Egypt.
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Episode 9

Episode 9

It tells the story of Joshua and the fall of Jericho.
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Episode 10

Episode 10

It tells the story of Gideon and how he led his people to victory using pots as weapons of war with the help of God.
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Episode 11

Episode 11

It tells the story of Samson's birth,the story of his betrayal by Delilah and how he regains his strength to fulfill one last mission by God.
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Episode 12

Episode 12

The birth of Jesus.
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Episode 13

Episode 13

It narrates numerous events in Jesus' life such as: The finding of the lost 12-year-old Jesus at the temple in Jerusalem; The baptism of Jesus by John The Baptist; The wedding at Cana; The healing of the paralytic in the bed; The Sermon at the Mount; The multiplication of the loaves; and Jesus walks on the water and helps Peter to do the same.
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Episode 14

Episode 14

The death and resurrection of Jesus.
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Episode 15

Episode 15

It tells the story of how Ruth became the wife of Boaz; and her mother Naomi.
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Episode 16

Episode 16

It tells the story of how Satan challenges Job about his character, integrity and faith to God.
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Episode 17

Episode 17

It tells the story of how Jonah was swallowed by a whale after trying to avoid God's order of preaching repentance to the people of Nineveh.
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Episode 18

Episode 18

It tells the story of the prophet Samuel and his anointing of Israel's first king, Saul.
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Episode 19

Episode 19

It tells the story of David. It includes the killing of Goliath; his anointment as the next King of Israel by Samuel; his friendship with Jonathan; and how he eludes King Saul's attempts on his life.
20
Episode 20

Episode 20

It tells the story of how Solomon is anointed as the next King of Israel; how God granted him great wisdom;the building of the temple where the Ark Of Covenant was placed; and the meeting between him and the Queen of Sheba.
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Episode 21

Episode 21

It tells the story of how Elijah was challenged to prove God's existence over the existence of Baal by setting fire to stone.
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Episode 22

Episode 22

It tells the story of how Elisha helps the General Naaman of Syria gets cured and how helped the Israelites win the war against the Syrians.
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Episode 23

Episode 23

It tells the story of how Daniel escapes death after being placed in the lion's den by King Darius.
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Episode 24

Episode 24

It tells the story of how Nehemiah led the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem and the purification of the Israelite people.
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Episode 25

Episode 25

It tells the story of Queen Esther and how she stood up for her people as well as his father Mordecai.
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Episode 26

Episode 26

It tells the story of the conversion of Saul into becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ and his rise as the Apostle Paul.

Characters

Azusa Yamato
Voice Actors
Katsue Miwa (japanese)

Azusa Yamato

Main

Shou Asuka
Voice Actors
Masako Sugaya (japanese)

Shou Asuka

Main

Zenmaijikake
Voice Actors
Hiroshi Masuoka (japanese)

Zenmaijikake

Main

Timebook
Voice Actors
Kouji Totani (japanese)

Timebook

Supporting

Asuka-hakase
Voice Actors
Fumio Matsuoka (japanese)

Asuka-hakase

Supporting

Kamisama
Voice Actors
Ryusuke Shiomi (japanese)

Kamisama

Supporting

Staff

Osamu Sekita
Osamu Sekita
Director
Masakazu Higuchi
Masakazu Higuchi
Character Design
Norio Yazawa
Norio Yazawa
Character Design
Noa Kawai
Noa Kawai
Character Design
Ryouko Takagi
Ryouko Takagi
Script
Naoko Miyake
Naoko Miyake
Script

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26 episodes • 624 minutes total

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Information

Aired Oct 08, 1981 to Mar 28, 1982
Season FALL 1981
Source Unknown
Format Unknown

Studios

Tatsunoko Production

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