Cartoons released in 1981

2,038 cartoons ← 1980 1982 →

  1. Paris, the City of Dreams

    October 23, 1981 TV Episode BRB Internacional, Nippon Animation

    D'Artacan recovers, but he has to leave his horse to pay the hotel bill. While walking to Paris, he's splashed by a passing coach, although the beautiful girl traveling in the coach apologi…

  2. Urayama No Garibaa Tanken

    October 23, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-134 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

  3. Warriors Of Light

    October 23, 1981 Season 1, no. 101 TV Episode Sunrise Inc.

    Featuring Kurine, Rocky, Chico, Cavina, Dr. Samaline, Donan Kashim, Lady Daisy

  4. An Ordinary Day

    October 24, 1981 Season 2, no. 19-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.

  5. Bearly Camping

    October 24, 1981 No. 7-A TV Episode Ruby-Spears Productions

    Featuring Marmaduke, Mr. Post, Barbie Winslow

  6. Chiisana Aki Mitsuketa No Maki

    October 24, 1981 Season 1, no. 124 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

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

  7. Colossuss

    October 24, 1981 Season 2, no. 815-C TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Superman and Apache Chief have one colossal adventure when they must battle Colossus, a cosmic giant whose presence endangers the solar system.

  8. Cover Twirl

    October 24, 1981 No. HH 64007 TV Episode Filmation Associates

    When super-heroine Isis comes to Hero High for the day, Captain California is in love. Complications ensue when Glorious Gal tries to keep Cap's heart away from the older woman.

  9. Dynamite Bang Bang

    October 24, 1981 Season 1, no. 138 TV Episode Tatsunoko Productions

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

  10. Fjords And Sorcery

    October 24, 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…

  11. Fred's Friend In Need

    October 24, 1981 Season 2, no. 07 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    A mysterious guest appears on the scene, and Fred goes overboard as usual.

  12. Gold Fever Fracas

    October 24, 1981 No. 7-B TV Episode Ruby-Spears Productions

    Featuring Marmaduke, Mr. Post, Barbie Winslow

  13. Hard Hat Scooby

    October 24, 1981 Season 2, no. 81016 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    The guys get jobs at the construction site of the Vampire State Building, with a hungry vampire for a boss, who will have their necks if the building is not finished before dawn.

  14. High Wire Harness

    October 24, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring George Bungle, Joey Bungle

  15. Hothouse Scooby

    October 24, 1981 Season 2, no. 81017 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    The guys have their own business called Three S Gardening Services and encounter a strange customer who hires them to feed his hungry plants with their own lives.

  16. House Wars

    October 24, 1981 Season 2, no. 07 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    With the wives away, Fred and Frank wage a war to make each other move.

  17. Island Of Terror

    October 24, 1981 Ruby-Spears Productions

    A glove that can walk and talk by itself threatens three entrepreneurs. Goldie poses as one of them. She, Jack, and Nugget are captured and taken to the glove's Chamber Of Terrors.

  18. Lestrigon

    October 24, 1981 Season 1, no. 6 TV Episode DiC Entertainment, France 3, RTL-TVi, Tokyo Movie Shinsha

    A gigantic space-station hospital as large as a planet is almost deserted, but still interests Ulysses because it contains a cure to bring his crew back to life. The medicine practised ther…

  19. Lightning City Of The Clouds

    October 24, 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…

  20. Lookout Crazy

    October 24, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Crazy Claws helps Ranger Rangerfield build a lookout tower in the park. Meanwhile, Rawhide Clyde and Bristletooth try to sneak up on Crazy Claws. Crazy Claws escapes and they try to climb t…

  21. Maltcheese Falcon

    October 24, 1981 Season 2, no. 07-A TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring Dino, Cavemouse

  22. Mirror, Mirror On The Troll

    October 24, 1981 Season 1, no. 7-B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    A cartoon troll version of the Dukes of Hazzard.

  23. Mischief Movie

    October 24, 1981 Season 2, no. 19-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.

  24. Money Talks

    October 24, 1981 Season 2, no. 19-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.

  25. Naval Fluff

    October 24, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Productions, Paramount Television

    Prime-time characters Laverne and Shirley are army privates.

  26. Omedetô! Ka Chan Nyu-Shô

    October 24, 1981 TV Episode Tokyo Movie Shinsha

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

  27. Palette's Perils

    October 24, 1981 Season 2, no. 815-B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Evil artist Palette brings the monsters from his paintings to life to steal for him, but Wonder Woman and El Dorado foil his plans.

  28. Pie-Eyed Pooch

    October 24, 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.

  29. Pigskin Scooby

    October 24, 1981 Season 2, no. 81018 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    The guys are attending a football game between the Hometown Heroes and the Monrovia Monsters, but the Heroes spot there opponents and run off, so Scrappy volunteers Shaggy and Scooby in the…

  30. Presto

    October 24, 1981 Season 2, no. 07 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring Captain Caveman/Chester, Lou Granite

  31. Rope Twirling Act

    October 24, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring George Bungle, Joey Bungle

  32. Rotten Actors

    October 24, 1981 Season 2, no. 07 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring Sergeant Boulder, Shmoo

  33. Sir Hefty

    October 24, 1981 Season 1, no. 8113 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios, SEPP International

    Hefty becomes a knight to slay a dragon that's been setting fire to the village.

  34. Tabby And The Pirate

    October 24, 1981 No. 007 TV Episode Ruby-Spears Productions

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

  35. Terremoto!

    October 24, 1981 TV Episode Filmation Associates

    Things get off to a shaky start when Zorro attempts to free the prisoners on the island of Santa Catalina.

  36. The Baby Smurf

    October 24, 1981 Season 1, no. 8114A TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios, SEPP International

    Gargamel transforms himself into an blue infant to destroy the village from within.

  37. The Fake Smurf

    October 24, 1981 Season 1, no. 8114B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios, SEPP International

    Hogatha's impersonation of a Smurf backfires when she loses her tail.

  38. The Ghastly Gatorsaurus

    October 24, 1981 Season 2, no. 07 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

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

  39. The Incredible Lunk

    October 24, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

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

  40. The Invisible Mouse

    October 24, 1981 Season 2, no. 07-B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring Dino, Cavemouse

  41. The Iron Cyclops

    October 24, 1981 Season 2, no. 815-A TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    The Super Friends contend with the Iron Cyclops who is stealing the Earth's gravity. While Batman tries to keep the Hall of Justice on the ground, Superman, Black Vulcan, and the Atom journ…

  42. The Marionette Act

    October 24, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring George Bungle, Joey Bungle

  43. The Pied Piper Of New York Town

    October 24, 1981 (estimated) TV Episode Marvel Productions, Ltd.

    Mysterio's disco music hypnotizes the youth of New York into becoming his army.

  44. Treasure Of Troll Island

    October 24, 1981 Season 1, no. 7-A TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    A cartoon troll version of the Dukes of Hazzard.

  45. Trial By Terror

    October 24, 1981 TV Episode Ruby-Spears Productions

    Thundarr's old friend Thorak is accused of stealing fuel from his village, and unless Thundarr can prove his innocence, Thorak will be executed at dawn! It's a race against time as Thundarr…

  46. Uncle Dudley's Wedding Day

    October 24, 1981 TV Episode Filmation Associates

    Uncle Dudley is kidnapped by Aunt Minerva, who wants him for a husband.

  47. Videoman

    October 24, 1981 (estimated) No. 6007 TV Episode Marvel Productions, Ltd.

    Electro attempts to gain control of New York by robbing the city of its electrical power. In order to accomplish his scheme, he must gather together the components needed for the completion…

  48. Yametakatta A Hermit

    October 24, 1981 Season 1, no. 39 TV Episode Sunrise Inc.

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

  49. Awatenai De

    October 25, 1981 Season 1, no. 725-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…

  50. Geijutsu No Kisetsu

    October 25, 1981 Season 1, no. 725-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…