Cartoons released in 1981

2,038 cartoons ← 1980 1982 →

  1. Shikarareru Uchi Ga Hana Nanda Yo!

    September 13, 1981 Season 1, no. 719-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…

  2. Shizen Ni Kaerou

    September 13, 1981 Season 1, no. 719-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…

  3. The Father

    September 13, 1981 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Bill Cosby Productions

    Upset that her mom is remarrying, Buffy runs away to an old amusement park.

  4. Double Cross

    September 14, 1981 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Bill Cosby Productions

    Fat Albert loses a friend to a racist group called Double Cross, but his heroic actions make her question her new ideas.

  5. Roku Men Kamera

    September 14, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-121 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

  6. Come Back, Little Stegosaurus

    September 15, 1981 (estimated) Season 1, no. 56-A TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Prehistoric Popeye and Bluto complete to find Fluffy, Olive's missing pet stegosaurus.

  7. Goon Hollywood

    September 15, 1981 (estimated) Season 1, no. 63-A TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Sgt. Bertha Blast is filming an Army training film, using Olive and Alice the Goon as the stars. Of course, everything that can go wrong does go wrong. Olive and Alice get the general rolle…

  8. Gunnyarijaian

    September 15, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-122 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

  9. Little Girl Found

    September 15, 1981 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Bill Cosby Productions

    Fat Albert and the gang are victimized by a desperate runaway girl named Greta, but they rescue her from a gang of thugs. With the help of Mudfoot and an understanding policeman, Fat Albert…

  10. Mama Wo Shitte Ru Tejinashi

    September 15, 1981 Season 1, no. 124 TV Episode Toho Productions. Co-Produced By: Visual 80 Productions, MK…

    A crooked magician steals Sebastian's money.

  11. So Who's Watching The Bird Watchers

    September 15, 1981 (estimated) Season 1, no. 54-C TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Olive enrolls Popeye and Bluto in a bird-watching club "to keep them out of trouble," but she gets them into a competition with each other to find the rarest bird. Bluto leaves Popeye stuck…

  12. The Midnight Ride Of Popeye Revere

    September 15, 1981 No. 62-C TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Popeye tries to interest his nephews in history by telling the story of the midnight ride of Popeye Revere. Of course, Bluto is a Redcoat.

  13. Deka Chinki

    September 16, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-123 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

  14. Pat's Finding Day

    September 16, 1981 No. 1 TV Episode Woodland Animations Ltd., Cosgrove Hall Films

    Pat's daily round turns into a search for little Katy's missing doll.

  15. Watch That First Step

    September 16, 1981 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Bill Cosby Productions

    Marcus, a new kid, tries to hide his father's alcoholism from the gang, but his secret is revealed when his father is drunk at a father-son football game. Fat Albert helps Marcus and his si…

  16. Gu-Ra Ooji Shisu!

    September 18, 1981 Season 1, no. 50 TV Episode Tokyo Movie Shinsha

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

  17. Migawari Ni Natta Shounen: Furanchi No Namida

    September 18, 1981 No. 25 TV Episode Nippon Animation

    Although this story takes place around 100 years ago in Italy, the lessons learned by the boys in school are still relevant throughout the world today. The boys in early adolescence, innoce…

  18. Samozhertva

    September 18, 1981 Theatrical Boyana Film

  19. Crazy Daze

    September 19, 1981 No. 002 TV Episode Ruby-Spears Productions

    Featuring Heathcliff, Spike, Muggsy, Iggy, Mr. Shultz, Milkman, Clem, Digby, Dogsnatcher

  20. Dirty's Debut

    September 19, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Dirty Dawg and his chum Ratso lived in a city garbage dump, fighting the man (in the form of police officer Bullhorn) while trying to get a meal.

  21. Doctor Doom... Master Of The World

    September 19, 1981 (estimated) No. 5002 TV Episode Marvel Productions, Ltd.

    Dr. Doom tries to take over the world by controlling the world's leaders.

  22. Father And Daughter Meet

    September 19, 1981 Season 1, no. 34 TV Episode Sunrise Inc.

    Featuring Robot King Daioja, Prince Edward Mito, Baron Kaikusu, Duke Skead, Flora Shinobu, King Tokugar

  23. Flash Flood

    September 19, 1981 TV Episode Filmation Associates

    Zorro has his work cut out for him when a dam threatens to burst and flood the countrieside.

  24. Fortress Of Fear

    September 19, 1981 TV Episode Ruby-Spears Productions

    This episode opens as the trio comes upon a man dying of starvation. When revived, he tells a tale of escaping from Argoth, Wizard of a Thousand Eyes and the ruler of Vanow, one of the Seve…

  25. Fred's Last Resort

    September 19, 1981 Season 2, no. 02 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

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

  26. High Rollers

    September 19, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring George Bungle, Joey Bungle

  27. Kelp!

    September 19, 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…

  28. Lighthouse Keeper Scooby

    September 19, 1981 Season 2, no. 81002 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    While out fishing, the gang enters a storm, and crash their boat into an island with an abandoned lighthouse that is haunted by a pirate who doesn't like landlubbers.

  29. Missy Miseque

    September 19, 1981 No. 2-A TV Episode Ruby-Spears Productions

    Featuring Marmaduke, Mr. Post, Barbie Winslow

  30. Moderu Ha Korigori Zashiki Buta

    September 19, 1981 TV Episode Tokyo Movie Shinsha

    Featuring Spank, Aiko Morimura, Uncle, Pappy, Osaku-san, Sensei, Ryo, Fujinami, Futaba, Serino, Shinako, Masaya Tsukahara, Tora Kichi

  31. On The Ball

    September 19, 1981 Season 2, no. 02 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring Sergeant Boulder, Shmoo

  32. Photo Finish

    September 19, 1981 No. 57018 TV Episode Filmation Associates

    Featuring The Lone Ranger, Tonto

  33. Pirate Of The Airways

    September 19, 1981 TV Episode Ruby-Spears Productions

    Featuring Goldie Gold, Jack Travis, Nugget, Sam Gritt

  34. Postman Pat And The Toy Soldiers

    September 19, 1981 No. 14 TV Episode Woodland Animations Ltd., Cosgrove Hall Films

    Pat is the hero of the day following a break-in at Garner Hall.

  35. Robinson Caruso

    September 19, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Kwicky Koala followed the eucalyptus-eating title creature as he eluded the pursuit of Wilfred Wolf.

  36. S'no Place Like Home

    September 19, 1981 Season 2, no. 02-A TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring Dino, Cavemouse

  37. Schoolhouse Romp

    September 19, 1981 Season 2, no. 14-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.

  38. Scooby-Nocchio

    September 19, 1981 Season 2, no. 81001 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    The guys are at the movies watching "Pinocchio", and Scooby goes to get popcorn. While out, he bumps into a man offering free tickets to Pleasure Island Carnival, where Scooby's nose grows…

  39. Scooby's Roots

    September 19, 1981 Season 2, no. 81003 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    On a visit to Grandpa Scooby, the guys discover his house is haunted and Grandpa is ready to pack up and leave. Scrappy soon confronts the ghost, and he is revealed as someone they love.

  40. Search For The Starsword

    September 19, 1981 TV Episode Filmation Associates

    John Blackstar, an intergalactic soldier of fortune, is sucked in by a black hole and into a distant part of our universe. He finds himself stranded on the planet Sagar, where the Overlord…

  41. Sfuttle Off To Buffalo

    September 19, 1981 No. 2-B TV Episode Ruby-Spears Productions

    Featuring Marmaduke, Mr. Post, Barbie Winslow

  42. Sorcerer Smurf

    September 19, 1981 Season 1, no. 8104B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios, SEPP International

    Gargamel disguises himself as a long-lost Sorcerer Smurf.

  43. Space Shark

    September 19, 1981 Season 2, no. 14-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.

  44. St. Smurf And The Dragon

    September 19, 1981 Season 1, no. 8103 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios, SEPP International

    A baby dragon has an insatiable appetite for the glowberries Papa Smurf needs for his invisibility formula.

  45. Super-Dupes

    September 19, 1981 Season 2, no. 02-B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring Dino, Cavemouse

  46. Teeter Totter Act

    September 19, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring George Bungle, Joey Bungle

  47. The Blimp

    September 19, 1981 Season 2, no. 02 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring Captain Caveman/Chester, Lou Granite

  48. The Case Of The Missing Trollosaurus

    September 19, 1981 Season 1, no. 2-A TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    A cartoon troll version of the Dukes of Hazzard.

  49. The Charity Bizarre

    September 19, 1981 Season 2, no. 02 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    The Frankenstones open a carnival to prevent foreclosure of their home.

  50. The Chef's Watch Dog

    September 19, 1981 Season 2, no. 14-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.