TV Anime (26 Eps)

Tatsunoko Productions

TV Tokyo

Adventure

Fall 1981

Superbook

This story begins at the home of a young boy named Chris, who discovers a special ancient Bible named Superbook that is able to speak to him and send him back in time to various events in the Old and New Testaments. Chris is not alone on his adventure, being accompanied by his friend Joy, and even his clockwork toy that becomes a large crusader robot. Though Superbook, Chris and Joy are able to witness famous events such as Adam & Eve, Noah's Ark, Moses & the Exodus, and more...

OP: Time Book Song by Ryo Miyauchi

ED: Pleasant Friends by Fusako Fujimoto

Characters
Chris Peeper: The main character of the series, who Professor Peeper's son.
Joy: Chris's next door neighbor and childhood friend
Gizmo: Chris's clockwork toy action figure who becomes a real crusader robot on their adventures
Superbook: A magical Bible that takes Chris and his friends back in time to see the Old and New Testaments
Professor Frederick Peeper: An accomplished archaeologist and Chris's father
Ruffles: Chris's pet Yorkshire Terrier
Uriah Pepper: Chris's younger cousin
Phoebe Peeper: Chris' mother

Availability: English Dub by CBN

Related Media
Superbook II: In Search for Ruffles and Return to the 20th Century (1983 Anime)