Cartoons released in 1981

2,038 cartoons ← 1980 1982 →

  1. Retirement Wishes Finally Kokematsu

    September 26, 1981 Season 1, no. 134 TV Episode Tatsunoko Productions

    Featuring Koyomi Himeguri, Wataru Toki, Julie Kokematsu, Alan Sukadon, Princess Mirenjo, Daikyojin, Prince Komaro, Daara

  2. Richie of The Round Table

    September 26, 1981 Season 2, no. 15-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.

  3. Saw In Two

    September 26, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring George Bungle, Joey Bungle

  4. Scooby Saves The World

    September 26, 1981 Season 2, no. 81006 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    The guys are working as space shuttle cleaners and accidentally set the ship off, blasting into outer space, where they encounter an alien planning to take over the earth.

  5. Scooby's Escape From Atlantis

    September 26, 1981 Season 2, no. 81004 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    The guys are tanning aboard a cruise ship, when it hits a storm and they are washed overboard and sucked down to Atlantis, where they meet a 1/2 man 1/2 horse called a Centaur, who says "no…

  6. Scorpio

    September 26, 1981 Season 2, no. 811-C TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    The Super Friends battle Scorpio, a giant mutant insect being who steals a growth ray from a scientist and plans to use it to turn all insects into giants so they can take over the world wi…

  7. Shop Treatment

    September 26, 1981 Season 2, no. 03 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring Sergeant Boulder, Shmoo

  8. The Blockade

    September 26, 1981 TV Episode Filmation Associates

    Zorro risks his life to attack an enemy French man-of-war that has blockaded the port of San Pedro.

  9. The Fantastic Mr. Frump

    September 26, 1981 (estimated) No. 6003 TV Episode Marvel Productions, Ltd.

    Doctor Doom gathers together four pieces of an ancient amulet in order to perform a ritual that will grant him unlimited universal power. Just as the ritual is nearing completion, Spider-Ma…

  10. The Lord Of Time

    September 26, 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…

  11. The Not-Such-A-Pleasure Cruise

    September 26, 1981 Season 2, no. 03 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

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

  12. The Smurfs And The Howlibird

    September 26, 1981 Season 1, no. 8106B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios, SEPP International

    A careless dumping of a dangerous formula mutates a small bird into a flying screeching predator.

  13. The Snake Riders

    September 26, 1981 Season 1, no. 103 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Dorno and Gleep spot the Snake Riders, who plan an attack from halfway across the planet, across the Boiling Sea. They warn the others and the Herculoids drive them back to their caverns, b…

  14. The Trollness Monster

    September 26, 1981 Season 1, no. 3-B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    A cartoon troll version of the Dukes of Hazzard.

  15. Three Wishes

    September 26, 1981 Season 2, no. 811-B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    The Wonder Twins accidentally release an evil space genie out of a bottle in the Hall of Justice. Despite Jayna's protests, Zan makes wishes. The genie grants them, but it always has negati…

  16. Time Schlep

    September 26, 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…

  17. Trapeze Act

    September 26, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring George Bungle, Joey Bungle

  18. Unicycle

    September 26, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring George Bungle, Joey Bungle

  19. Walk A Tight Rope

    September 26, 1981 No. 57021 TV Episode Filmation Associates

    Featuring The Lone Ranger, Tonto

  20. Wish Bones

    September 26, 1981 No. 3-A TV Episode Ruby-Spears Productions

    Featuring Marmaduke, Mr. Post, Barbie Winslow

  21. Wondermutt

    September 26, 1981 No. 3-B TV Episode Ruby-Spears Productions

    Featuring Marmaduke, Mr. Post, Barbie Winslow

  22. Oyako No Sainou

    September 27, 1981 Season 1, no. 721-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. Sourpuss Morton

    September 27, 1981 No. 39 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…

  24. Tarâchan Doko No Ko

    September 27, 1981 Season 1, no. 721-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…

  25. Tsuiteiru Wakame, Tsuitenai Boku

    September 27, 1981 Season 1, no. 721-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…

  26. Rogue Robots

    September 28, 1981 TV Episode Cosgrove Hall Productions

    Danger Mouse discovers that Baron Greenback is behind a wave of attack robots that have been going after agents.

  27. Sessha! Ninja De Gozaru No Maki

    September 28, 1981 Season 1, no. 101 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

    Featuring Kanzou Hattori, Kenichi Sanyo, Shinzo, Shishimaru, Yumeko, Kemumaki, Kagechiyo the Shadow-cat

  28. The Astounding Treacle Tree

    September 28, 1981 TV Episode PolyScope BV, KidPix Productions

    The Treacle Tree is tired of standing still all day, and asks Dr Snuggles to make him a flying outfit. But after Bill and the Doctor fit the tree with a pair of wings it flies out of sight,…

  29. Basic Training

    September 29, 1981 (estimated) Season 1, no. 63-C TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Colonel Crumb assigns Olive Oyl and Alice the Goon to clean up a special train which belongs to the army. Sgt. Bertha Blast is there to supervise. Olive and Alice accidentally start the tra…

  30. Onore Nikkuki Sensei No Maki

    September 29, 1981 Season 1, no. 102 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

    Featuring Kanzou Hattori, Kenichi Sanyo, Shinzo, Shishimaru, Yumeko, Kemumaki, Kagechiyo the Shadow-cat

  31. Reptile Ranch

    September 29, 1981 (estimated) Season 1, no. 54-A TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Cavemen Popeye and Bluto compete (riding and roping dinosaurs) to see who will be Olive's new hand on her prehistoric ranch.

  32. Sukafu Ni Takushi Ta Saikai

    September 29, 1981 Season 1, no. 126 TV Episode Toho Productions. Co-Produced By: Visual 80 Productions, MK…

    Belle rescues Sebastian's mother, Isabel, but she is forced to leave town before she can meet Sebastian.

  33. Amigo And Friends (Series)

    September 1981 (estimated) Series Hanna Barbera Studios, Dibujos Animados Diamex SA, Televisa…

    This series was about a man named Cantinflas who went on all sorts of educational excursions... from visiting Shakespeare, to the pyramids and even other planets in this half-hour series pr…

  34. Arubaito No Michi Wa Kibishii De Gozaru No Maki

    September 30, 1981 Season 1, no. 103 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

    Featuring Kanzou Hattori, Kenichi Sanyo, Shinzo, Shishimaru, Yumeko, Kemumaki, Kagechiyo the Shadow-cat

  35. Pat's Birthday

    September 30, 1981 No. 3 TV Episode Woodland Animations Ltd., Cosgrove Hall Films

    Pat thought he had managed to keep the date of his birthday under his hat, but secrets have a way of getting out.

  36. Scooby's House Of Mystery

    September 30, 1981 Season 2, no. 81011 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    This show featured Scooby-Doo, Scrappy-Doo and Shaggy Rogers, dropping Fred, Daphne and Velma. The three ran the Fearless Detective Agency and traveled around the world solving mysteries.

  37. The Great Space Coaster (Series)

    September 1981 (estimated) Series Sunbow Productions, Metromedia Television

    Featuring Roy, Danny, Francine, Baxter, Goriddle Gorilla, Knock Knock the Woodpecker, Edison the Elephant, Gary Gnu, Speed Reader, Baffle, M.T. Promises, Rory,…

  38. Who Stole The Bagpipes?

    September 30, 1981 TV Episode Cosgrove Hall Productions

    Danger Mouse and Penfold travel to Scotland to keep Greenback from destroying the world with music from all the world's bagpipes.

  39. Winnie The Pooh Discovers The Seasons

    September 1981 (estimated) Theatrical Walt Disney Studios

    Christopher Robin presents Pooh with an interesting new gift- a calendar. Pooh has never seen one before, and Christopher Robin explains that it's a way of keeping track of the days, weeks,…

  40. Jishi Maru Ni Wa Maitta De Gozaru No Maki

    October 1, 1981 Season 1, no. 104 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

    Featuring Kanzou Hattori, Kenichi Sanyo, Shinzo, Shishimaru, Yumeko, Kemumaki, Kagechiyo the Shadow-cat

  41. Dora Emondaikirai

    October 2, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-127 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

  42. Konchuu Hikouki Ni Noro U

    October 2, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-128 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

  43. Mokuhyou Wa Hyaku Ten De Gozaru No Maki

    October 2, 1981 Season 1, no. 105 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

    Featuring Kanzou Hattori, Kenichi Sanyo, Shinzo, Shishimaru, Yumeko, Kemumaki, Kagechiyo the Shadow-cat

  44. Alien Mummy

    October 3, 1981 Season 2, no. 812-C TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    When the Mexican hero El Dorado and his friends are overcome by an alien mummy, Superman and Wonder Woman fly to their aid. Despite being turned into gold by the creature, Wonder Woman mana…

  45. All That Glitters Isn't Smurf

    October 3, 1981 Season 1, no. 8108A TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios, SEPP International

    Every Smurf mistakenly believes that Papa Smurf lost his magic touch.

  46. Big Pie Jump

    October 3, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring George Bungle, Joey Bungle

  47. Butlering Made Easy

    October 3, 1981 Season 2, no. 16-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.

  48. Calling Dirty

    October 3, 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.

  49. Caught Jujaku?

    October 3, 1981 Season 1, no. 135 TV Episode Tatsunoko Productions

    Featuring Koyomi Himeguri, Wataru Toki, Julie Kokematsu, Alan Sukadon, Princess Mirenjo, Daikyojin, Prince Komaro, Daara

  50. City Of Evil

    October 3, 1981 TV Episode Ruby-Spears Productions

    The evil wizard Sarott wanders through the swamp after he and his robot warriors were soundly defeated by Thundarr, Ariel and Ookla. He stumbles across an experimental research lab from old…