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Superbook and Flying House

PostPosted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:07 pm
by JerRocks2day
I know there were a few threads on it already, but I decided to start a new one.

Who remembers those two shows? I still watch them from time to time.

And I'm using Chris, Joy, Justin, Corky, and all the others in my Trouble Shooter series.

The theme song for SB season 2 and FH are my favs.

PostPosted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:14 pm
by AnimeGirl
Ooh, I love those shows! I wonder if you can get them in it's original Japanese. But either way, love those shows, even though it's old-school anime. Hopefully, someday, there will be more Christian anime in the future.

PostPosted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:18 pm
by JerRocks2day
Yeah. I think my Trouble Shooters series might pave that way since I'm using both characters from both Superbook and Flying House. Although, I'm not sure if TS is a Christian anime, to be honest. Although, I may explore some Christian themes in a couple episodes.

I def thought Chris waz cool. And Uri and Corky were cute kids.

Also, who else thinks Chris/Joy were in a relationship on the show?

PostPosted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 1:40 pm
by Wolf-man
AnimeGirl (post: 1388268) wrote:Ooh, I love those shows! I wonder if you can get them in it's original Japanese.


I thought about that too but as I learned about these two shows I realized that it would make little to know difference in the dialog and content of the show. Superbook was created by Americans and released originally in Japan in order to minister to the Japanese children. So I highly doubt much was lost in its English translation.

PostPosted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 2:47 pm
by AnimeGirl
Wolf-man (post: 1388291) wrote:I thought about that too but as I learned about these two shows I realized that it would make little to know difference in the dialog and content of the show. Superbook was created by Americans and released originally in Japan in order to minister to the Japanese children. So I highly doubt much was lost in its English translation.


I know that, but I'd love to see it in Japanese anyway! I mean, stuff dubbed today isn't edited anymore, but it's still fun to watch something in it's original Japanese language track.

PostPosted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 4:42 pm
by rocklobster
Actually some stuff is still edited. But yeah, I remember those. I wish they were still on TV.

PostPosted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 6:19 pm
by JerRocks2day
rocklobster (post: 1388340) wrote:Actually some stuff is still edited. But yeah, I remember those. I wish they were still on TV.


Too right. There was an episode called 'The Burning Bush' that was severly edited and is on youtube. They took out the real beginning where Chris gets in trouble with the new dog, in place of Ruffles. And they took out the ending where Chris talks about the dog with Uri and Gizmo on the computer, before the dog enters the room. I know because I have a rare recording of it at home.

To me, it shows that CBN doesn't give a hoot about character.

PostPosted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 11:52 pm
by mysngoeshere56
I haven't seen those shows in years, but they were the first anime shows I ever saw... Back when I was like, 3. Maybe I should watch them sometime, just to see how much I remember.

PostPosted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 4:05 pm
by Blitzkrieg1701
The very first anime I ever saw, though it didn't dawn on me that they WERE anime until years later. I especially loved The Flying House. I mean, come on! It was a time-traveling HOUSE! ...THAT FLEW! AND THEY HUNG AROUND WITH JESUS!!! Good times, man.

PostPosted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 6:54 pm
by JerRocks2day
I suspect the concept of a Flying House heavily influenced Up.

PostPosted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:06 pm
by Warrior 4 Jesus
I seriously doubt it. Flying houses have been in fiction long before Flying House.

PostPosted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:23 pm
by The Doctor
Not sure if you all know, but Superbook is getting rebooted by CBN. Looks crappy though...


Google it and you'll find it.

PostPosted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:43 am
by JerRocks2day
I seriously doubt it. Flying houses have been in fiction long before Flying House.


I guess I found it Up similar to FH. Maybe it was my opinion.

Not sure if you all know, but Superbook is getting rebooted by CBN. Looks crappy though...


Too right. They really made sure Chris, Joy and Gizmo looked nothing like their original anime designs. Plus, they took out Ruffles.

My Trouble Shooters series I'm writing is a response to this new Superbook. It recycles the original character designs, with a change of clothes though.

For instance, Christopher wears a John Connor T2-esque attire and Joy wears a schoolgirl uniform.

And Justin wears a magnum PI shirt, Angie wears a Yuffie-esque attire and Corky wears a blue T-shirt and green pants.

I have yet to decide on Uri's new attire though.