Cartoons released in 1981

2,038 cartoons ← 1980 1982 →

  1. Scooby And The Beanstalk

    October 31, 1981 Season 2, no. 81021 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    The guys are hungry and pick beans, but when a heavy rain comes they drop the beans and a stalk grows in its place, carrying them up to a giants house where they find "food heaven."

  2. Sopwith Scooby

    October 31, 1981 Season 2, no. 81019 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    The guys have a run in with Baron Lundwaft at an air show, when Scooby drops his ice cream on him, but things really heat up when they show up the Baron after the airplane they are in takes…

  3. Stowaways From Space

    October 31, 1981 Season 2, no. 816-A TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Superman and the Wonder Twins contend with an alien who stows away in an unmanned space ship and can create images of itself and plans to take over the world.

  4. Tenderbigfoot

    October 31, 1981 Season 2, no. 81020 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    To earn their camping badge for the Pioneer Scouts, the guys need to spend the night at Camp Kickapoo, where they encounter Big Foot. They do end up earning their knot tying, map reading, c…

  5. The Day The Estate Stood Still

    October 31, 1981 Season 2, no. 20-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.

  6. The Doctor Prescribes Doom

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

    Dr. Doom is again elected master of the world, thanks to his android duplicates.

  7. The Empire Strikes Trolltown

    October 31, 1981 Season 1, no. 8-A TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    A cartoon troll version of the Dukes of Hazzard.

  8. The Great Train Treachery

    October 31, 1981 No. 57024 TV Episode Filmation Associates

    Featuring The Lone Ranger, Tonto

  9. The Purple Smurfs

    October 31, 1981 Season 1, no. 8116B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios, SEPP International

    Lazy is bitten by a purple fly while chopping wood. He turns purple. After a while, every Smurf in the village is purple, except for Papa Smurf. He races against time to find a cure.

  10. The Scaraghosta Sea:

    October 31, 1981 Season 2, no. 816-B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Batman and Robin are joined by Aquaman to go under the sea to a ships' graveyard and search for Dr. Gibbs and her young assistant after their minisub was pulled into a giant whirlpool and w…

  11. The Trap

    October 31, 1981 TV Episode Filmation Associates

    En route to Santa Barbara, Zorro and Miguel, fall victim to one of Captain Ramon's wicked plans.

  12. The Witch's Arcade

    October 31, 1981 Season 2, no. 816-C TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    When the Wonder Twins are captured by an evil witch and forced to play her deadly video games, Wonder Woman comes to the rescue. Despite being shrunk and trapped inside a game herself, Wond…

  13. There's No Place Like Rome

    October 31, 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…

  14. Gendai Ni Iki Ru

    November 1, 1981 Season 1, no. 726-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…

  15. Namihei Wa Nippon Chou

    November 1, 1981 Season 1, no. 726-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…

  16. One More Time, On A Ship!

    November 1, 1981 No. 44 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…

  17. Tarâchan Ômiai

    November 1, 1981 Season 1, no. 726-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…

  18. Kemumaki Mo Nakanaka Yaru De Gozaru No Maki

    November 2, 1981 Season 1, no. 131 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

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

  19. The Remarkable Fidgety River

    November 2, 1981 TV Episode PolyScope BV, KidPix Productions

    Investigating a reported water shortage, Dr. Snuggles finds the Fidgety River curled up and hiding in a cave. It is afraid because someone's been removing blocks of water from the ocean. Th…

  20. Tiger Vs Butcher

    November 2, 1981 (estimated) Season 1, no. 24 TV Episode Tôei Company Ltd.

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

  21. Dakuryû Wokoete

    November 3, 1981 Season 1, no. 131 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

  22. Goon Native

    November 3, 1981 Season 1, no. 57-A TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Sgt. Bertha Blast is stuck with Olive and Alice to go on an army exercise in which they must land on a island on a rubber raft. Instead of taking it as serious army maneuvers, Olive and Ali…

  23. Jagaimo Ni Wa Maitta De Gozaru No Maki

    November 3, 1981 Season 1, no. 132 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

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

  24. Gonna Live Like A Man!

    November 4, 1981 Season 1, no. 104-A TV Episode Kitty Film

    The cast meet Kintaro, the legendary mighty boy who is lost on earth

  25. Takumashiku Ikirun'yaa!

    November 4, 1981 Season 1, no. 104-B TV Episode Kitty Film

    Ataru convinces Kintaro, his teacher - with his alien classmates in tow - to visit Earth on a field trip.

  26. Wasuremono Wo Todokeru De Gozaru No Maki

    November 4, 1981 Season 1, no. 133 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

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

  27. Boku Mo Sensei Ni Tacchi

    November 5, 1981 Season 1, no. 105 TV Episode Studio Pierrot

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

  28. Papa-Ue No Genryou Sakusen No Maki

    November 5, 1981 Season 1, no. 134 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

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

  29. Disturbance Of Deroia

    November 6, 1981 Season 1, no. 103 TV Episode Sunrise Inc.

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

  30. Kami Sama Robotto

    November 6, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-137 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

  31. Monsieur Treville, Captain of the Musketeers

    November 6, 1981 TV Episode BRB Internacional, Nippon Animation

    D'Artacan sees Dogos and Amis duelling with a group of Guards. Widimer appears and tries to arrest them, as dueling is illegal. However, on catching sight of D'Artacan, he tries to catch hi…

  32. Nobi Ta No Supeusushatoru

    November 6, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-138 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

  33. Shinkansen Kakurenbo No Maki

    November 6, 1981 Season 1, no. 135 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

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

  34. A Close Encounter

    November 7, 1981 No. 009 TV Episode Ruby-Spears Productions

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

  35. A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Zoo

    November 7, 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.

  36. Around The World on Eighty Cents

    November 7, 1981 Season 2, no. 21-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.

  37. Baa! Konnichiwa Inu Giraino Sensei

    November 7, 1981 TV Episode Tokyo Movie Shinsha

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

  38. Blast Out

    November 7, 1981 No. 57025 TV Episode Filmation Associates

    Featuring The Lone Ranger, Tonto

  39. Carnival Of Crime

    November 7, 1981 (estimated) TV Episode Marvel Productions, Ltd.

    Spider-Man has been accused of three robberies. Spidey sets out to prove himself innocent of these crimes and finds out the Ringmaster is behind it all.

  40. Circus Car

    November 7, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring George Bungle, Joey Bungle

  41. Dueling Trombones

    November 7, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring George Bungle, Joey Bungle

  42. Fine, Feathered Lumpkin

    November 7, 1981 Season 1, no. 9-B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    A cartoon troll version of the Dukes of Hazzard.

  43. Fort Ramon

    November 7, 1981 TV Episode Filmation Associates

    Featuring Don Diego/Zorro, Miguel, Captain Ramon, Sergeant Gonzales, Maria, Lucia, Don Alejandro/Governor General, Fray Gaspar

  44. Foul Weather Smurf

    November 7, 1981 Season 1, no. 8118B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios, SEPP International

    Handy invents a weather-smurfing machine. The machine goes haywire when Poet and Farmer tamper with it.

  45. Girl Of His Dreams

    November 7, 1981 No. HH 64009 TV Episode Filmation Associates

    Hero High is a high school that is dedicated to teaching teenage superheroes how to use their super powers. I don't think we are at Taft HS anymore, Maylo.

  46. Girl Of His Dreams

    November 7, 1981 TV Episode Filmation Associates

    Black Adam falls in love with Mary, and decides he wants to marry her. Captain Marvel and Captain Marvel Jr come up with a plan to rescue Mary, and trick Black Adam into saying "Shazam!"

  47. Gold Crazy

    November 7, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Crazy Claws was a wildcat with Groucho Marx voice and eyebrows. Skunk-capped Rawhide Clyde and his wicked mutt Bristletooth tried to catch Crazy Claws, who escaped from trouble with a combi…

  48. I Only Have Ice For You

    November 7, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Productions, Paramount Television

    Prime-time characters Laverne and Shirley are army privates.

  49. Kangaroo Kapers

    November 7, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Willford Wolf follows Kwicky Koala to Australia. Kwicky is looking for a family reunion, and Willford is trying to catch him again. Willford tries to grab Kwicky when riding a motorcycle, b…

  50. Koban Ga Zakuzaku No Maki

    November 7, 1981 Season 1, no. 136 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

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