Spartakus and the Sun Beneath the Sea
★ 8.0·1985·2 seasons · 92 episodes·Series
AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
Synopsis
The Arkadians are a civilization that survived a great cataclysm and moved to the center of the earth, thriving under the power of their artificial sun, The Tehra, until one day it began to fail. In desperation, the Arkadians broke the ancient law and entered the Forbidden Archives to search for an answer. They used their special powers and created a messenger to the people above, naming her Arkana. She meets up with Matt and Rebecca, two ordinary kids from the surface world, Bic and Bac, two strange anteaters from Arkadia, and Spartakus, a mysterious warrior. Together they search the worlds of the strata for a way to save a people and possibly the world.
Episodes
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The City of Arkadia (1)While exploring a cave, Matt and Rebecca meet Arkana, who tells them of her mission. When the pirates attack, they are rescued by a mysterious warrior named Spartakus.26m2The City of Arkadia (2)13m3
Between Two Worlds (1)Tehrig is swept away by the powerful currents of the River of Time. The group finds themselves in a land occupied by a primitive tribe that is being threatened by the machines of an advanced civilization from the stratum above. Meanwhile, the children of Arkadia are trying to fix the entrance to the Archives, which has rusted shut.26m4Between Two Worlds (2)13m5
Arkana and the Beast (1)Arkana is kidnapped by the Thot, a gigantic, well-meaning beast who lives in an abandoned metropolis.13m6Arkana and the Beast (2)13m7
The Pirate Klub (1)13m8The Pirate Klub (2)13m9
Living Crystal (1)In a crystalline strata that echos with the sound of the Tehra, the group meets Galileo and are taken prisoner by the Inquisitors, who try to get them to renounce their claims that other worlds lie beyond their stratum.13m10Living Crystal (2)13m11
The Law of the Mogokhs (1)In a snow-covered land, Spartakus and his friends meet Mira and her grandfather and help them defend their village against the Mogokhs.13m12The Law of the Mogokhs (2)13m13
Night of the Amazons (1)Massmedia teams up with Arkana and Tehrig to rescue Spartakus, Mighty Matt, and Sleazeappeal, who are being held prisoner by a tribe ruled by women.13m14Night of the Amazons (2)13m15
The Capture of Demosthenes (1)The group tries to rescue the great orator Demosthenes from Nasty Max and return him to Athens to clear his name.13m16The Capture of Demosthenes (2)13m17
Tada and the Royal Insignia (1)13m18Tada and the Royal Insignia (2)13m19
The Icy Web (1)Pursued by the pirates, Tehrig travels to the ice-covered stratum of Icelandis, where one of the three legendary gateways to Arkadia is said to exist. There they discover the strange ghost ship Araukania III, which might be from an expedition that left Arkadia a long time ago, as well as other artifacts that suggest a connection between Spartakus' ancestors and the ancient Arkadians.13m20The Icy Web (2)13m21
The Pirate Convention (1)Having found the way back to Arkadia for them, Spartakus leaves the group. Nasty Max, however, soon captures the group and takes them back to the pirates' island, hoping that having Arkana and her powers will help him win the Inter-Marine Pirate Federation election. Spartakus must rescue his friends before they are sold into slavery.13m22The Pirate Convention (2)13m23
Out of Control (1)Tehrig is damaged while traveling through a dangerous passage, causing him to believe he is still in Arkadia.13m24Out of Control (2)13m25
Children... and Mice (1)13m26Children... and Mice (2)13m27
The Gladiators of Barkar (1)13m28The Gladiators of Barkar (2)13m29
The Emperor Quin and the Eighth Kingdom (1)13m30The Emperor Quin and the Eighth Kingdom (2)13m31
The Dark Hole (1)13m32The Dark Hole (2)13m33
The Drummer (1)When Spartakus plays a song taught to him by his father, a drummer mysteriously appears and leads him on a bizarre journey. If Spartakus can prove he is the rightful heir to an ancient kingdom's throne, he is promised a meeting with his long-lost mother.13m34The Drummer (2)13m35
Rebecca: Pirate of the Sea (1)13m36Rebecca: Pirate of the Sea (2)13m37
Star Healer (1)13m38Star Healer (2)13m39
The Prisoners of Lost Time (1)Matt discovers a strange mask that transports the group to another time and place. A man named Arkshag claims that he can lead them to Arkadia, but Arkana suspects it may be a trap.13m40The Prisoners of Lost Time (2)13m41
Emergency Landing (1)13m42Emergency Landing (2)13m43
The Court of Miracles (1)13m44The Court of Miracles (2)13m45
Interstratas War (1)Matt and Rebecca discover a parallel world that resembles their hometown, where a war has been raging for countless years. The only way to stop the fighting is to show both sides proof of Arkadia's existence.13m46Interstratas War (2)13m47
The Defeat of Gog and Magog (1)13m48The Defeat of Gog and Magog (2)13m49
Dr. Test (1)Believing Arkana to be long-lost love, a mad scientist sends Tehrig back in time through the group's many adventures, in an attempt to bring her back to him. This episode is what's often called a "clip show", since it consists mostly of scenes from previous episodes.13m50Dr. Test (2)13m51
The Secret of the Auracite (1)The group finally reach Arkadia and try to solve the mysteries of the Tehra. Spartakus discovers that his wristguard may hold the key.13m52The Secret of the Auracite (2)13m
The City of Arkadia (1)While exploring a cave, Matt and Rebecca meet Arkana, who tells them of her mission. When the pirates attack, they are rescued by a mysterious warrior named Spartakus.26m2The City of Arkadia (2)13m3Between Two Worlds (1)Tehrig is swept away by the powerful currents of the River of Time. The group finds themselves in a land occupied by a primitive tribe that is being threatened by the machines of an advanced civilization from the stratum above. Meanwhile, the children of Arkadia are trying to fix the entrance to the Archives, which has rusted shut.26m4Between Two Worlds (2)13m5Arkana and the Beast (1)Arkana is kidnapped by the Thot, a gigantic, well-meaning beast who lives in an abandoned metropolis.13m6Arkana and the Beast (2)13m7The Pirate Klub (1)13m8The Pirate Klub (2)13m9Living Crystal (1)In a crystalline strata that echos with the sound of the Tehra, the group meets Galileo and are taken prisoner by the Inquisitors, who try to get them to renounce their claims that other worlds lie beyond their stratum.13m10Living Crystal (2)13m11The Law of the Mogokhs (1)In a snow-covered land, Spartakus and his friends meet Mira and her grandfather and help them defend their village against the Mogokhs.13m12The Law of the Mogokhs (2)13m13Night of the Amazons (1)Massmedia teams up with Arkana and Tehrig to rescue Spartakus, Mighty Matt, and Sleazeappeal, who are being held prisoner by a tribe ruled by women.13m14Night of the Amazons (2)13m15The Capture of Demosthenes (1)The group tries to rescue the great orator Demosthenes from Nasty Max and return him to Athens to clear his name.13m16The Capture of Demosthenes (2)13m17Tada and the Royal Insignia (1)13m18Tada and the Royal Insignia (2)13m19The Icy Web (1)Pursued by the pirates, Tehrig travels to the ice-covered stratum of Icelandis, where one of the three legendary gateways to Arkadia is said to exist. There they discover the strange ghost ship Araukania III, which might be from an expedition that left Arkadia a long time ago, as well as other artifacts that suggest a connection between Spartakus' ancestors and the ancient Arkadians.13m20The Icy Web (2)13m21The Pirate Convention (1)Having found the way back to Arkadia for them, Spartakus leaves the group. Nasty Max, however, soon captures the group and takes them back to the pirates' island, hoping that having Arkana and her powers will help him win the Inter-Marine Pirate Federation election. Spartakus must rescue his friends before they are sold into slavery.13m22The Pirate Convention (2)13m23Out of Control (1)Tehrig is damaged while traveling through a dangerous passage, causing him to believe he is still in Arkadia.13m24Out of Control (2)13m25Children... and Mice (1)13m26Children... and Mice (2)13m27The Gladiators of Barkar (1)13m28The Gladiators of Barkar (2)13m29The Emperor Quin and the Eighth Kingdom (1)13m30The Emperor Quin and the Eighth Kingdom (2)13m31The Dark Hole (1)13m32The Dark Hole (2)13m33The Drummer (1)When Spartakus plays a song taught to him by his father, a drummer mysteriously appears and leads him on a bizarre journey. If Spartakus can prove he is the rightful heir to an ancient kingdom's throne, he is promised a meeting with his long-lost mother.13m34The Drummer (2)13m35Rebecca: Pirate of the Sea (1)13m36Rebecca: Pirate of the Sea (2)13m37Star Healer (1)13m38Star Healer (2)13m39The Prisoners of Lost Time (1)Matt discovers a strange mask that transports the group to another time and place. A man named Arkshag claims that he can lead them to Arkadia, but Arkana suspects it may be a trap.13m40The Prisoners of Lost Time (2)13m41Emergency Landing (1)13m42Emergency Landing (2)13m43The Court of Miracles (1)13m44The Court of Miracles (2)13m45Interstratas War (1)Matt and Rebecca discover a parallel world that resembles their hometown, where a war has been raging for countless years. The only way to stop the fighting is to show both sides proof of Arkadia's existence.13m46Interstratas War (2)13m47The Defeat of Gog and Magog (1)13m48The Defeat of Gog and Magog (2)13m49Dr. Test (1)Believing Arkana to be long-lost love, a mad scientist sends Tehrig back in time through the group's many adventures, in an attempt to bring her back to him. This episode is what's often called a "clip show", since it consists mostly of scenes from previous episodes.13m50Dr. Test (2)13m51The Secret of the Auracite (1)The group finally reach Arkadia and try to solve the mysteries of the Tehra. Spartakus discovers that his wristguard may hold the key.13m52The Secret of the Auracite (2)13mCast
