Cartoons released in 1981

2,038 cartoons ← 1980 1982 →

  1. Fret Vet

    October 17, 1981 No. 6-B TV Episode Ruby-Spears Productions

    Featuring Marmaduke, Mr. Post, Barbie Winslow

  2. Ghostly Goof Up

    October 17, 1981 No. 6-A TV Episode Ruby-Spears Productions

    Featuring Marmaduke, Mr. Post, Barbie Winslow

  3. Hang, Pinch Hitter

    October 17, 1981 Season 1, no. 38 TV Episode Sunrise Inc.

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

  4. Jungle Jumpers

    October 17, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Productions, Paramount Television

    Prime-time characters Laverne and Shirley are army privates.

  5. Karate Chop Act

    October 17, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring George Bungle, Joey Bungle

  6. Kaze Nankahiichairarenai

    October 17, 1981 TV Episode Tokyo Movie Shinsha

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

  7. King Bee

    October 17, 1981 Season 2, no. 18-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.

  8. Lava Men

    October 17, 1981 Season 2, no. 814-A TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Wonder Woman, Superman and Aquaman must stop an army of lava men from the center of the Earth who intend to conquer the surface.

  9. Master Of The Stolen Sunsword

    October 17, 1981 TV Episode Ruby-Spears Productions

    Thundarr's Sunsword is rendered useless after being struck by negative lightning during a fight with the giant dragonfly-riding wizard Yondo and his two henchmen. Thundarr, Ariel and Ookla…

  10. Mouse For Sale

    October 17, 1981 Season 2, no. 06-BV TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring Dino, Cavemouse

  11. Night Of The Walking Doom

    October 17, 1981 Ruby-Spears Productions

    Featuring Goldie Gold, Jack Travis, Nugget, Sam Gritt

  12. Paradise Smurfed

    October 17, 1981 Season 1, no. 8112B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios, SEPP International

    Lazy dreams of discovering a hidden paradise that hides a nightmare.

  13. Punk Rock Scooby

    October 17, 1981 Season 2, no. 81014 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    The guys are attending a punk rock concert when Plutonian, a Scrappy look-a-like alien, spots them and believes they are holding Scrappy prisoner, and he plans to set him free.

  14. Rich Mice

    October 17, 1981 Season 2, no. 18-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. Scooby-Doo 2000

    October 17, 1981 Season 2, no. 81013 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    The guys get a job cleaning Big Ben, but they get caught up in the spinning hands and are transported through time into the future.

  16. Serious Condition! Kingoro Large Pinch

    October 17, 1981 Season 1, no. 137 TV Episode Tatsunoko Productions

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

  17. Seven Little Superheroes

    October 17, 1981 (estimated) TV Episode Marvel Productions, Ltd.

    The Chameleon invites Spider-Man, Iceman, Firestar, Namor, Shanna, Dr. Strange and Captain America to his island to destroy them.

  18. Shore Thing

    October 17, 1981 Season 2, no. 06 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring Sergeant Boulder, Shmoo

  19. Sideshow Smurf

    October 17, 1981 Season 1, no. 8111 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios, SEPP International

    The Smurfs enter a human village to rescue Smurfette and Clumsy from a mean show master.

  20. Space Wrecked

    October 17, 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…

  21. Supersmurf

    October 17, 1981 Season 1, no. 8112A TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios, SEPP International

    Brainy tries using brute force instead of brains to retrieve his village's stolen food supply from Bigmouth.

  22. Tarzan Swing Act

    October 17, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring George Bungle, Joey Bungle

  23. The Great Troll Train Wreck

    October 17, 1981 Season 1, no. 6-A TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    A cartoon troll version of the Dukes of Hazzard.

  24. The Tyrant

    October 17, 1981 TV Episode Filmation Associates

    A corrupt military ruler steals from the rich and taxes the poor, with no one but Zorro to stop him.

  25. The Ventriloquist

    October 17, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring George Bungle, Joey Bungle

  26. The Warlord's Amulet

    October 17, 1981 Season 2, no. 814-C TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    The Super Friends journey to Japan, Samurai's homeland to battle a Warlord who through a time corridor escapes the 13th century and plans to conquer modern Japan with the help of an amulet…

  27. Trolltown Goes Ga-Ga

    October 17, 1981 Season 1, no. 6-B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    A cartoon troll version of the Dukes of Hazzard.

  28. When Magneto Speaks... People Listen

    October 17, 1981 (estimated) TV Episode Marvel Productions, Ltd.

    Spiderman battles the X-men's biggest foe, Magneto.

  29. Kawaii Doubutsûtachi

    October 18, 1981 Season 1, no. 724-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…

  30. Masuo Ryokan Kibun

    October 18, 1981 Season 1, no. 724-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…

  31. Omoide No Machikado

    October 18, 1981 Season 1, no. 724-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…

  32. Terrifying Earthquake

    October 18, 1981 No. 42 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…

  33. Lord Of The Bungle

    October 19, 1981 TV Episode Cosgrove Hall Productions

    A fall causes Penfold to think he is the Lord of the Jungle, when he and Danger Mouse try to find out why elephants are being turned into sugar cubes.

  34. Push Down Bronze Muscle!

    October 19, 1981 (estimated) Season 1, no. 22 TV Episode Tôei Company Ltd.

    Featuring Tetsuo Aku/Tiger Mask II, Armor Hassan, Mina Saiga, Midori Ariyoshi, Saiga, Ishimatsu, Junko Tachibana), Kazuya Tachibana

  35. Shinzou Kishi No Maki

    October 19, 1981 Season 1, no. 119 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

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

  36. The Sensational Balloon Race

    October 19, 1981 TV Episode PolyScope BV, KidPix Productions

    Featuring Dr. Snuggles

  37. Here Today, Goon Tomorrow

    October 20, 1981 Season 1, no. 55-C TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    When Sgt. Bertha Blast tells Olive Oyl and Alice the Goon two "get lost," they take her literally and get lost in the desert. To keep herself out of trouble, Sgt. Blast has to go find Olive…

  38. Shuyaku Ni Naru No Wa Taihen De Gozaru No Maki

    October 20, 1981 Season 1, no. 120 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

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

  39. The First Resort

    October 20, 1981 (estimated) Season 1, no. 59-B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Caveman Popeye wants some rest and relaxation, so he goes to Olive's Restful Resort, Rockhaven. Of course, Bluto is there to make Popeye's life miserable. After a few "encounters" with Blut…

  40. Unmei No Tansen Ressha

    October 20, 1981 Season 1, no. 129 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

  41. Die Laughing

    October 21, 1981 TV Episode Cosgrove Hall Productions

    Greenback is causing the world's leaders to laugh themselves to death in his latest plot to become ruler of the Earth.

  42. Fehérlófia

    October 21, 1981 Theatrical Pannónia Filmmstúdió

  43. Kuri Hiroi Soudou No Maki

    October 21, 1981 Season 1, no. 121 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

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

  44. Mrs. Swallow And Mrs. Penguin

    October 21, 1981 Season 1, no. 102-A TV Episode Kitty Film

    A peach falls from the sky that Lum's cousin, Ten has travelled to her in. He is capable of breathing fire and fights with Ataru.

  45. Pat's Tractor Express

    October 21, 1981 No. 6 TV Episode Woodland Animations Ltd., Cosgrove Hall Films

    Pat has to deliver a registered letter to the camp site.

  46. Tsubame-san To Pengin-san

    October 21, 1981 Season 1, no. 102-B TV Episode Kitty Film

    Featuring Ataru Moroboshi, Princess Lum, Shinobu, Rei, Ten-chan

  47. Aidoru Ni Atakku

    October 22, 1981 Season 1, no. 103 TV Episode Studio Pierrot

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

  48. Koko Ga Ninja Yashiki De Gozaru No Maki

    October 22, 1981 Season 1, no. 122 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

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

  49. Kieta Shishi Maru No Maki

    October 23, 1981 Season 1, no. 123 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

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

  50. Majo Tsu Ko Shizukachan

    October 23, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-133 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