Superbook

Superbook is a Japanese anime series by Tatsunoko (Speed Racer, Gatchaman and its heavily edited version Battle of the Planets, Macross, Samurai Pizza Cats) created by CBN to spread Christianity to the heathen country and brainwash Japanese children into believing in the Bible. In true anime style, its full Japanese title is Animated Parent and Child Theatre (Anime Oyako Gekijō).

Premise
The premise of the series is that a young boy (Chris Peepers/Sho Azuka), his friend (Joy Quantum/Azusa Yamato), and his robot (Gizmo/Zenmaijikake) discover a magical talking "Superbook" that takes them back in time to witness Biblical events. The series is considered an unprecedented success by CBN, with over 4 million viewers weekly, and is credited with making the Bible the best-selling book in Japan. They also suggest that Superbook was one of the first animes ever made.

In the second season, Ruffles, Chris' Yorkshire terrier, jumps onto Chris' computer keyboard after Superbook has fallen onto it, causing the two to fuse. Ruffles is then transported to a computer-generated Biblical times. Chris' little brother, Uri, and the robot Gizmo have to find the dog. When Ruffles is found she is in near-perfect condition, which is highly unlikely for a toy-breed dog that has been lost for weeks in a hot climate, having to fend for itself without human intervention.

The series has been criticized for inserting contemporary children (and a robot) into the Bible, which might confuse young viewers who "cannot readily separate fiction from slightly older fiction reality."

Reimagining
Like all your favourite (or not) childhood memories. Superbook is undergoing a revival and reimagining. This time, instead of hand-drawn animation, it's going to be in full bombastic 3D CGI. CBN is currently undergoing preparations for the media campaign to promote it by soliciting donations from fans. The first episode "Let My People Go", based on the story of Moses, was released in 2011.