Cartoons released in 1981

2,038 cartoons ← 1980 1982 →

  1. Honoo No Nakano Ma Inu

    October 6, 1981 Season 1, no. 127 TV Episode Toho Productions. Co-Produced By: Visual 80 Productions, MK…

    Featuring Sebastian, Jolly, Poochie, Garcia, Old Seasal. English Characters: Sebastian, Belle, Poochie, Grandfather Cecil, Anne-Marie, Isabel, Sarah

  2. Kouga Kara Kita Tenkousei No Maki

    October 6, 1981 Season 1, no. 108 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

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

  3. Wreck Room

    October 6, 1981 (estimated) Season 1, no. 58-B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Colonel Crumb assigns Sgt. Bertha Blast, Olive Oyl and Alice the Goon to build a rec room. Olive is given the temporary rank of sergeant, and she and Alice are told to complete one side whi…

  4. Rennyo To Sono Haha

    October 7, 1981 Theatrical Seisaku Suishin Iinkai

    Featuring Narrator

  5. Shinzou-Kun Tadaima Sanjou No Maki

    October 7, 1981 Season 1, no. 109 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

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

  6. The Chicken Run

    October 7, 1981 TV Episode Cosgrove Hall Productions

    Greenback steals a growth serum from Professor Squakencluck and with it creates giant chickens to take over the world.

  7. Itazuramaicchingu

    October 8, 1981 Season 1, no. 101 TV Episode Studio Pierrot

    Featuring Machiko, Principal, Madoka, Aichi-sensei, Fukuoka-sensei, Aomori-sensei, Yamagata-sensei, Kenta, Maruko, Kinzo, Kame, Lilly Sugishita, Tenko, Hiromi

  8. Meiyo Ka Ifuku No Maki

    October 8, 1981 Season 1, no. 110 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

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

  9. Anime Oyako Gekijô (Series)

    October 9, 1981 Series Tatsunoko Productions, Production Roots, Christian Broadcas…

    Two youngsters and their robot witness events from the Old Testament by entering a large Bible.

  10. Dogtanian's Journey

    October 9, 1981 TV Episode BRB Internacional, Nippon Animation

    In his home village near Tarbes, the young D'Artacan dreams of being an expert swordsman and a member of the famous Muskehounds. A gentleman from Paris calls on his father, as a result of w…

  11. Kyouryuu Tachini (Shoutai Jou) Wo

    October 9, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-129 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

  12. Nobi Ta No Chitei Bunmei Setsu

    October 9, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-130 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

  13. Shinzou-Kun Otsukai Ni Iku No Maki

    October 9, 1981 Season 1, no. 111 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

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

  14. A Special Talent

    October 10, 1981 Season 2, no. 17-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.

  15. Aircraft Terror

    October 10, 1981 Season 2, no. 813-C TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    During a thunderstorm, a freak strike of lightning changes an airplane into a winged monster that changes all aircraft into flying beasts as well. Batman and Robin take on the problem with…

  16. Backstage Scooby

    October 10, 1981 Season 2, no. 81010 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    When the gang accidently ruins Marvo the Magicians magic act, he is not very pleased, and tries to get them when he sees them backstage.

  17. Barney And The Bandit

    October 10, 1981 Season 2, no. 05 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring Sergeant Boulder, Shmoo

  18. Bats All

    October 10, 1981 Season 2, no. 05-A TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring Dino, Cavemouse

  19. Beach Braw

    October 10, 1981 No. 5-A TV Episode Ruby-Spears Productions

    Featuring Marmaduke, Mr. Post, Barbie Winslow

  20. Black Adam's Return

    October 10, 1981 TV Episode Filmation Associates

    Black Adam returns with a plot to destroy North America. When the plot originates at a river where Billy Batson is vacationing, it's up to Captain Marvel Jr., and Mary Marvel to warn him an…

  21. Bye-Bye Baby

    October 10, 1981 Season 2, no. 17-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.

  22. Creature From The Rock Lagoon

    October 10, 1981 Season 2, no. 05 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

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

  23. Cyclops

    October 10, 1981 Season 1, no. 1 TV Episode DiC Entertainment, France 3, RTL-TVi, Tokyo Movie Shinsha

    Ulysses son Telemachus is kidnapped by the disciples of the Cyclops, and when Ulysses goes to his, Yumi and Numinor's rescue, he and Nono destroy it. The Gods are angered by this act and in…

  24. Evil From Krypton

    October 10, 1981 Season 2, no. 813-A TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Superman suddenly loses his powers when the sun is turned red. The Super Friends discover that the red sun was caused by something from Superman's Fortress of Solitude where Zycree, another…

  25. Hen Na Okyaku De Gozaru No Maki

    October 10, 1981 Season 1, no. 112 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

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

  26. I Take The Sword Of Justice Prince, Part 2

    October 10, 1981 Season 1, no. 37 TV Episode Sunrise Inc.

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

  27. In A Stew

    October 10, 1981 Season 2, no. 05 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

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

  28. Invasion Of The Booby Hatchers

    October 10, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Productions, Paramount Television

    Prime-time characters Laverne and Shirley are army privates.

  29. It's All Downhill From Here

    October 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…

  30. Joey Juggling George

    October 10, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring George Bungle, Joey Bungle

  31. Kwicky Goes West

    October 10, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

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

  32. Last Train To Doomsday

    October 10, 1981 TV Episode Ruby-Spears Productions

    Thundarr, Ariel and Ookla are hot on the trail of the mummy-wizard, Janus, and his band of Hawk People, who have been plundering village after village. Their latest target is the train of T…

  33. Lo-Cal Pals

    October 10, 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.

  34. Malt Shop Mayhem

    October 10, 1981 No. HH 64005 TV Episode Filmation Associates

    As part of their training, the kids are given jobs. Glorious Gal and others are soon working at their favorite malt shop, but things don't go as planned.

  35. Monkey Show Of Altamira

    October 10, 1981 Season 1, no. 136 TV Episode Tatsunoko Productions

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

  36. Mujintô Bôken . Tanken . Dai Arashi

    October 10, 1981 TV Episode Tokyo Movie Shinsha

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

  37. Of Mice And Menace

    October 10, 1981 No. 061-003 TV Episode Ruby-Spears Productions

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

  38. Prophet Of Doom

    October 10, 1981 Ruby-Spears Productions

    Featuring Goldie Gold, Jack Travis, Nugget, Sam Gritt

  39. Romeo And Smurfette

    October 10, 1981 Season 1, no. 8109 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios, SEPP International

    All the Smurfs are showing feelings for Smurfette. Gargamel casts a spell on her that makes her pick Hefty and Handy at the same time. This leads to fighting and unrest in the village. Papa…

  40. Scooby's House Of Mystery

    October 10, 1981 Season 2, no. 81011 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    The guys pass by Madam Olga's House of Mystery, and wander on in, where they encounter the Madam herself who has plenty of snips and snails, but no puppy dog tails.

  41. Smurphony In 'C'

    October 10, 1981 Season 1, no. 8110B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios, SEPP International

    Harmony discovers a magical horn that puts its listeners into an eternal sleep.

  42. Stormfront And Weathergirl

    October 10, 1981 Season 2, no. 05 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring Captain Caveman/Chester, Lou Granite

  43. Swarm

    October 10, 1981 (estimated) No. 6005 TV Episode Marvel Productions, Ltd.

    A strange radioactive orb crashes on earth near EAU. Radiation reacts with the local bees bringing to life Swarm, a being composed of living bees, and eyes like the orb itself. Swarm is abl…

  44. Sweet Dreams Scooby

    October 10, 1981 Season 2, no. 81012 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    The guys have strange dreams when they are locked in the museum for the night. Shaggy dreams he is Ben Franklin, discovering electricity with Scooby as Thomas Jefferson and Scrappy as Paul…

  45. The Barrel Jump

    October 10, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring George Bungle, Joey Bungle

  46. The Creature From The Dump

    October 10, 1981 Season 2, no. 813-B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    The Wonder Twins respond to an environmental alert when they discover some chemicals mixed in a junkyard have created a junk monster. Batman and Robin help them battle it but Batman is infe…

  47. The Ghost Wagons

    October 10, 1981 No. 57019 TV Episode Filmation Associates

    Featuring The Lone Ranger, Tonto

  48. The Ice Rage

    October 10, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Crazy Claws helps Ranger Rangerfield put up a sign on top of Mount Kidney. Rawhide Clyde and Bristletooth pursue them while they go up the mountain. They roll two large snowballs at Crazy a…

  49. The Magic Egg

    October 10, 1981 Season 1, no. 8110A TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios, SEPP International

    A magic egg that grants every Smurf their fondest wishes creates chaos.

  50. The Quest

    October 10, 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…