Cartoons released in 1981

2,038 cartoons ← 1980 1982 →

  1. A Rock-Pox On You

    January 1, 1981 Season 1, no. 07 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring Frank Frankenstone, Hidea Frankenstone, Atrocia Frankenstone, Freaky Frankenstone, Rockjaw

  2. Bokura Mangaka: Tokiwa So Monogatari

    January 1, 1981 TV Episode Tôei Company Ltd., Aoi Productions

  3. Dash Kappei (Series)

    January 1, 1981 Series Tatsunoko Productions Co. Ltd.

    Featuring Kappei, Miss Natsu

  4. Ogon Senshi Gold Lightan (Series)

    January 1, 1981 Series Tatsunoko Productions Co. Ltd.

    Featuring Gold Lightan, Hiro, King Ibaldar, Five Other Robots, Naughty Rangers, Alien Invaders

  5. The Wife

    January 1, 1981 London Filmmakers Cooperative

    A woman searches for self-discovery after her husband leaves her for a younger woman. This brings her into contact with women anxious to implement their liberating theories. The woman retur…

  6. Willo The Wisp (Series)

    January 1, 1981 Nicholas Cartoon Films

    Off-beat UK kiddies' show that gained cult status due to its ideosyncratic humor (a TV show where the villain is an evil TV set?) and the vocal talents of Kenneth Williams. Willo the Wisp n…

  7. Hokkyoku No Dai Kessen!

    January 2, 1981 (estimated) Season 1, no. 14 TV Episode Tokyo Movie Shinsha

    Featuring Shotaro Kaneda, Utako Shikishima, Inspector Ohtsuka, Makiko Shikishima, Dr. Shikishima, Robby, Prince Gula, Space Demon King, Branch

  8. Homo Technologicus 2

    January 2, 1981 (estimated) No. 2 Theatrical Bruno Bozzetto Productions

  9. Departing Telezart

    January 3, 1981 TV Episode Office Academy, Sunwagon Productions, Claster Television, W…

    In the year 2199, the crew of the Space battleship Argo blast their way through space with their Wave Motion Cannon, seeking salvation for earth from radiation and taking down the evil enem…

  10. Disaster Master

    January 3, 1981 Season 1, no. 9-C TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Richie Rich is a young boy who is the richest kid in the world. Along with his friends and his dog, Dollar, they went on all sorts of adventures around the world.

  11. Et Tu, Scoob?

    January 3, 1981 Season 1, no. 201-25 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    The trio try to avoid the close attentions of a group of fierce lions and an angry gladiator while visiting a Roman Coliseum.

  12. Homo Technologicus 3

    January 3, 1981 (estimated) No. 3 Theatrical Bruno Bozzetto Productions

  13. Scooby Gumbo

    January 3, 1981 Season 1, no. 201-27 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    The gang is in New Orleans for Mardi Gras, and when they stop for some gumbo at a local restaurant, the waiter refuses to serve dogs.

  14. Soggy Bog Scooby

    January 3, 1981 Season 1, no. 201-26 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    The guys are starving, so they are fishing for dinner, and hook a swamp monster, who wants the guys out of his waters.

  15. The 20,000 Drachma Pyramid

    January 3, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Inspired by TV's prime time comedy series "Happy Days"- Fonzie, Richie, & Ralph meet up with a futuristic girl named Cupcake who landed her traveling time machine in front of Arnolds in 195…

  16. Welcome Uncle Cautious

    January 3, 1981 Season 1, no. 9-B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Richie Rich is a young boy who is the richest kid in the world. Along with his friends and his dog, Dollar, they went on all sorts of adventures around the world.

  17. Wiped Out

    January 3, 1981 Season 1, no. 9-A TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Richie Rich is a young boy who is the richest kid in the world. Along with his friends and his dog, Dollar, they went on all sorts of adventures around the world.

  18. Akemashite Omedetou

    January 4, 1981 Season 1, no. 683-C TV Episode Fuji TV

    Featuring Sazae Fuguta, Masuo Fuguta, Tarao Fuguta, Norisuke Namino, Fune Isono, Taiko Namino, Saburô, Ukie Isasaka, Mitsuko Hama, Katsuo Isono, Kaori Ôzora, R…

  19. Homo Technologicus 4

    January 4, 1981 (estimated) No. 4 Theatrical Bruno Bozzetto Productions

  20. One Letter

    January 4, 1981 No. 1 TV Episode Nippon Animation

    Flone and her family were on their way to Australia from Switzerland when their ship wrecked and they landed on an inhabited island. Relying on a strong conviction that they will return one…

  21. Sazae-San No Oshougatsu Yasumi Kansai Ryokou (Kouhen)

    January 4, 1981 Season 1, no. 683-B TV Episode Fuji TV

    Featuring Sazae Fuguta, Masuo Fuguta, Tarao Fuguta, Norisuke Namino, Fune Isono, Taiko Namino, Saburô, Ukie Isasaka, Mitsuko Hama, Katsuo Isono, Kaori Ôzora, R…

  22. Sazae-San No Oshougatsu Yasumi Kansai Ryokou (Zenpen)

    January 4, 1981 Season 1, no. 683-A TV Episode Fuji TV

    Featuring Sazae Fuguta, Masuo Fuguta, Tarao Fuguta, Norisuke Namino, Fune Isono, Taiko Namino, Saburô, Ukie Isasaka, Mitsuko Hama, Katsuo Isono, Kaori Ôzora, R…

  23. Hatsuhinode Setto

    January 5, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-001 TV Episode Shin-Ei Animation, Studio Take, Studio Joke, NTV Animation,…

    Featuring Nobita Nobi, Doraemon, Shizuka Minamoto, Takeshi "Gian" Goda, Suneo Honekawa, Dorami, Nobisuke Nobi, Tamako Nobi

  24. Homo Technologicus 5

    January 5, 1981 (estimated) No. 5 Theatrical Bruno Bozzetto Productions

  25. Homo Technologicus 6

    January 6, 1981 (estimated) No. 6 Theatrical Bruno Bozzetto Productions

  26. Ka Be No Naka De Shinnen Kai

    January 6, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-002 TV Episode Shin-Ei Animation, Studio Take, Studio Joke, NTV Animation,…

    Featuring Nobita Nobi, Doraemon, Shizuka Minamoto, Takeshi "Gian" Goda, Suneo Honekawa, Dorami, Nobisuke Nobi, Tamako Nobi

  27. Homo Technologicus 7

    January 7, 1981 (estimated) No. 7 Theatrical Bruno Bozzetto Productions

  28. Itsu Demo Nikki

    January 7, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-003 TV Episode Shin-Ei Animation, Studio Take, Studio Joke, NTV Animation,…

    Featuring Nobita Nobi, Doraemon, Shizuka Minamoto, Takeshi "Gian" Goda, Suneo Honekawa, Dorami, Nobisuke Nobi, Tamako Nobi

  29. Saraba Soroshippu

    January 7, 1981 Season 1, no. 3136 TV Episode Sunrise Inc.

    Featuring Ideon, Ideo-Delta, Ideo-Nova, Ideo-Buster, Cosmo Yuuki, Kasha Imhof, Bes Jordan, Karara, Doba Ajiba, Haruru Ajiba, Damido Pecchi, Gyabari, Gindoro Ji…

  30. Braino

    January 8, 1981 Season 1, no. 08 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring Captain Caveman/Chester, Lou Granite

  31. Denwa No Obake

    January 8, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-004 TV Episode Shin-Ei Animation, Studio Take, Studio Joke, NTV Animation,…

    Featuring Nobita Nobi, Doraemon, Shizuka Minamoto, Takeshi "Gian" Goda, Suneo Honekawa, Dorami, Nobisuke Nobi, Tamako Nobi

  32. Dino Comes Home

    January 8, 1981 Season 1, no. 08-A TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring Dino, Cavemouse

  33. Dino's Girl

    January 8, 1981 Season 1, no. 08 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring Fred Flintstone, Wilma Flintstone, Barney Rubble, Betty Rubble, Mr. Slate, Pebbles, Bamm-Bamm

  34. Robin Mouse

    January 8, 1981 Season 1, no. 08-B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring Dino, Cavemouse

  35. Rockjaw Rides Again

    January 8, 1981 Season 1, no. 08 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring Sergeant Boulder, Shmoo

  36. The Curse Of Tutrockmen

    January 8, 1981 Season 1, no. 08 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring Pebbles Flintstone, Bamm-Bamm Rubble, Penny Pillar, Moonrock Crater, Wiggy Rockstone, Schleprock

  37. The Luck Stops Here

    January 8, 1981 (estimated) Season 1, no. 08 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring Frank Frankenstone, Hidea Frankenstone, Atrocia Frankenstone, Freaky Frankenstone, Rockjaw

  38. Kai! Maboroshi No Doragon

    January 9, 1981 (estimated) Season 1, no. 15 TV Episode Tokyo Movie Shinsha

    Featuring Shotaro Kaneda, Utako Shikishima, Inspector Ohtsuka, Makiko Shikishima, Dr. Shikishima, Robby, Prince Gula, Space Demon King, Branch

  39. Disappearing Dignitaries

    January 10, 1981 Season 1, no. 10-B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Richie Rich is a young boy who is the richest kid in the world. Along with his friends and his dog, Dollar, they went on all sorts of adventures around the world.

  40. It's A Jungle Out There

    January 10, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Inspired by TV's prime time comedy series "Happy Days"- Fonzie, Richie, & Ralph meet up with a futuristic girl named Cupcake who landed her traveling time machine in front of Arnolds in 195…

  41. Moonlight Madness

    January 10, 1981 Season 1, no. 201-30 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Scooby and the gang pay a visit to Shaggy's ancestral home in Austria. However, the trip has a strange effect on Shaggy- who turns into a werewolf.

  42. Starforce JoinsThe Fleet

    January 10, 1981 TV Episode Office Academy, Sunwagon Productions, Claster Television, W…

    In the year 2199, the crew of the Space battleship Argo blast their way through space with their Wave Motion Cannon, seeking salvation for earth from radiation and taking down the evil enem…

  43. Strongman Scooby

    January 10, 1981 Season 1, no. 201-29 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    The troublesome trio try to improve their fitness levels by taking some special body-building classes at the local gym.

  44. T.V. Dollar

    January 10, 1981 Season 1, no. 10-A TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Richie Rich is a young boy who is the richest kid in the world. Along with his friends and his dog, Dollar, they went on all sorts of adventures around the world.

  45. The Great Land Rush

    January 10, 1981 No. 57015 TV Episode Filmation Associates

    Featuring The Lone Ranger, Tonto

  46. The Most Unforgetable Butler

    January 10, 1981 Season 1, no. 10-C TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Richie Rich is a young boy who is the richest kid in the world. Along with his friends and his dog, Dollar, they went on all sorts of adventures around the world.

  47. Way Out Scooby

    January 10, 1981 Season 1, no. 201-28 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Scooby, Shaggy and Scrappy cause chaos in outer space when they accidentally board a rocket that's heading to Mars.

  48. Hige Wa Shinboru

    January 11, 1981 Season 1, no. 684-B TV Episode Fuji TV

    Featuring Sazae Fuguta, Masuo Fuguta, Tarao Fuguta, Norisuke Namino, Fune Isono, Taiko Namino, Saburô, Ukie Isasaka, Mitsuko Hama, Katsuo Isono, Kaori Ôzora, R…

  49. Journey

    January 11, 1981 No. 2 TV Episode Nippon Animation

    Flone and her family were on their way to Australia from Switzerland when their ship wrecked and they landed on an inhabited island. Relying on a strong conviction that they will return one…

  50. Ôisogashi No Seijinshiki

    January 11, 1981 Season 1, no. 684-C TV Episode Fuji TV

    Featuring Sazae Fuguta, Masuo Fuguta, Tarao Fuguta, Norisuke Namino, Fune Isono, Taiko Namino, Saburô, Ukie Isasaka, Mitsuko Hama, Katsuo Isono, Kaori Ôzora, R…