Cartoons released in 1981

2,038 cartoons ← 1980 1982 →

  1. Down With The Car Park

    November 19, 1981 TV Episode BBC

    Gerald and the twins discover that Mr. Clark of the council has plans to build a garage on their playground. The only answer is 'down with the car park.' But it proves very expensive.

  2. Gingin Gakuensai

    November 19, 1981 Season 1, no. 107 TV Episode Studio Pierrot

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

  3. Jishi Maru No Tabeta Daiyamondo No Maki

    November 19, 1981 Season 1, no. 147 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

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

  4. Sukeetoboudo Wa Dai Soudou No Maki

    November 19, 1981 Season 1, no. 146 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

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

  5. Dogtanian Meets the King

    November 20, 1981 TV Episode BRB Internacional, Nippon Animation

    D'Artacan is now an apprentice Muskehound, and he sees at first hand the bitter rivalry between the Muskehounds and Richelieu's Guards, which even explodes at a meeting with the King. Howev…

  6. Friz Freleng's Looney Looney Looney Bugs Bunny Movie

    November 20, 1981 Theatrical Warner Bros., Hare Raising Films, Inc.

    A compilation of 11 classic Warner Bros. shorts, all directed by Isadore "Friz" Freleng.

  7. Hara Hanashi Robotto

    November 20, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-141 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

  8. Mushiba Wo Yattsukeru De Gozaru No Maki

    November 20, 1981 Season 1, no. 148 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

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

  9. Nobi Ta No Douwa Ryokou

    November 20, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-142 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

  10. Wartime Special Law No. 205

    November 20, 1981 Season 1, no. 105 TV Episode Sunrise Inc.

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

  11. All This And Timbuktu

    November 21, 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…

  12. Animal Trainers

    November 21, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring George Bungle, Joey Bungle

  13. Around The World In 80 Seconds

    November 21, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

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

  14. Ball Room

    November 21, 1981 Season 2, no. 23-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.

  15. Bigfoot

    November 21, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Productions, Paramount Television

    Prime-time characters Laverne and Shirley are army privates.

  16. Boku Nimakasete! Tsuppari Kun

    November 21, 1981 TV Episode Tokyo Movie Shinsha

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

  17. Choo Choo Crazy

    November 21, 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…

  18. Clonen Around

    November 21, 1981 No. 011 TV Episode Ruby-Spears Productions

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

  19. Dirty-O And Juliet

    November 21, 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.

  20. Double Jump

    November 21, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring George Bungle, Joey Bungle

  21. Double Trouble

    November 21, 1981 TV Episode Filmation Associates

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

  22. Dr. Frankentroll, I Presume

    November 21, 1981 Season 1, no. 11-B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    A cartoon troll version of the Dukes of Hazzard.

  23. Flooky And The Troll Burglar

    November 21, 1981 Season 1, no. 11-A TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    A cartoon troll version of the Dukes of Hazzard.

  24. Knights And Demons

    November 21, 1981 (estimated) No. 6011 TV Episode Marvel Productions, Ltd.

    E.S.U. is having a Medieval Times Fair for the unveiling of an ancient statue called Darkon. Modred, an evil sorcerer trapped in a another dimension called the Land of Shades, witnesses thi…

  25. Leapin Leprechaun

    November 21, 1981 No. 11-A TV Episode Ruby-Spears Productions

    Featuring Marmaduke, Mr. Post, Barbie Winslow

  26. Mechanical Ninja Sarutobi Sasuke Vs

    November 21, 1981 Season 1, no. 142 TV Episode Tatsunoko Productions

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

  27. Money Plant

    November 21, 1981 Season 2, no. 22-D 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.

  28. Mr. Atom, The Smasher

    November 21, 1981 TV Episode Filmation Associates

    When Billy yells "Shazam!", he is transformed into Captain Marvel. Mary and Fred Freeman were also given the powers, and also become super heroes. Together, the three friends fight to prote…

  29. Ninpou Koe Tori Mochi No Maki

    November 21, 1981 Season 1, no. 149 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

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

  30. Now You Smurf 'Em, Now You Don't

    November 21, 1981 Season 1, no. 8122A TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios, SEPP International

    Underground trolls use a crystal ball that lets Smurfs see their fondest wishes in order to kidnap whoever touches it.

  31. Off Her Rocker

    November 21, 1981 No. HH 64011 TV Episode Filmation Associates

    After Misty messes up a trick, the others make fun of her. A short while later, Misty disappears completely! Where has she gone?

  32. Overlord's Big Spell

    November 21, 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…

  33. Pie Faced

    November 21, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring George Bungle, Joey Bungle

  34. Pursuit Into Perit

    November 21, 1981 Ruby-Spears Productions

    Goldie, Jack, and Nugget try to prevent a criminal gang from getting their hands on Mogani's Magic Box.

  35. Renegade Round-Up

    November 21, 1981 No. 57027 TV Episode Filmation Associates

    Featuring The Lone Ranger, Tonto

  36. School Daze

    November 21, 1981 No. 11-B TV Episode Ruby-Spears Productions

    Featuring Marmaduke, Mr. Post, Barbie Winslow

  37. Spelunking Smurfs

    November 21, 1981 Season 1, no. 8122B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios, SEPP International

    The Smurfs discover a cave with frozen food and a frozen ogre guarding it.

  38. Sphinx

    November 21, 1981 Season 1, no. 5 TV Episode DiC Entertainment, France 3, RTL-TVi, Tokyo Movie Shinsha

    Sisyphus is a man who, condemned by the Gods, has to push boulders up a slope and destroy them, only to have them reformed and rolled down. The Gods tell him that Ulysses will pass by soon,…

  39. The Midas Touch

    November 21, 1981 Season 2, no. 23-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.

  40. The Smurfette

    November 21, 1981 Season 1, no. 8121 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios, SEPP International

    Gargamel decides that the only way to capture the Smurfs is through their hearts. He creates a Smurfette from blue clay. She starts out evil, but becomes good when Papa Smurf casts his own…

  41. Triangle Of Evil

    November 21, 1981 (estimated) TV Episode Marvel Productions, Ltd.

    Spidey is conned into competing on a TV show against the Stuntman.

  42. Zukkoke Runaway Train

    November 21, 1981 Season 1, no. 43 TV Episode Sunrise Inc.

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

  43. Dandan Oubaa Ni Natte Kuru

    November 22, 1981 Season 1, no. 729-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…

  44. Do Not Throw Away The Second Hircine

    November 22, 1981 No. 47 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…

  45. Fuyu Wa Mousugu

    November 22, 1981 Season 1, no. 729-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…

  46. Tarâchan Migi Muite

    November 22, 1981 Season 1, no. 729-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…

  47. No Man's Valley

    November 23, 1981 TV Special Lee Mendelson-Phil Howort Productions In association with B…

    Featuring Chief, Elliot, Abe, George, Nipponia, Fred Firmwing, Pere David, Daniel, Pat, Nobody Panda, Herman

  48. Rusuban Wa Omakase De Gozaru No Maki

    November 23, 1981 Season 1, no. 150 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

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

  49. The Anger Of Shun Hansen

    November 23, 1981 Season 1, no. 26 TV Episode Tôei Company Ltd.

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

  50. The Wondrous Powers Of The Magic Casket

    November 23, 1981 TV Episode PolyScope BV, KidPix Productions

    When explorer Uncle Bill shows Dr. Snuggles an ancient scroll describing a casket containing the rare element "Pandorium", the exposure of which causes global disasters, Professor Emerald a…