Cartoons released in 1981

2,038 cartoons ← 1980 1982 →

  1. Infink-try

    November 24, 1981 Season 1, no. 62-B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Swee'pea is visiting Olive and Alice on the base with Wimpy. When visiting hours are over, Swee'pea sneaks off the bus, and Olive has to hide him from Sgt. Bertha Blast. Swee'pea ignores th…

  2. Modorebokuno Teni

    November 24, 1981 Season 1, no. 134 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

  3. Horehore Koakuma Dakkya!

    November 25, 1981 Season 1, no. 106-B TV Episode Kitty Film

    Ataru puts two mirrors together on Friday the 13th and accidentally makes a demon appear from another dimension.

  4. It's A Lovesick Little Demon!

    November 25, 1981 Season 1, no. 106-A TV Episode Kitty Film

    Lum blocks Ataru and Shinobu's phone call using equipment in her UFO inadvertently creating a black hole that causes aircraft to vanish.

  5. Kakurenbo Dai Sakusen No Maki

    November 25, 1981 Season 1, no. 151 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

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

  6. Pat Goes Sledging

    November 25, 1981 No. 11 TV Episode Woodland Animations Ltd., Cosgrove Hall Films

    Pat braves the snow drifts to deliver an urgent parcel.

  7. Hi No Youjin Wa Omakase Kudasare No Maki

    November 26, 1981 Season 1, no. 152 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

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

  8. Kakushi Kamera De Daishôri

    November 26, 1981 Season 1, no. 108 TV Episode Studio Pierrot

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

  9. The Flood

    November 26, 1981 TV Episode BBC

    Day after day of rain brings a flood to Piegon Street. Reg uses a boat from Swan Lake Park to rescue the pets, and when they're aboard Daisy thinks his boat looks like Noah's Ark.

  10. Chuukenpaa

    November 27, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-143 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

  11. Daniel Boone

    November 27, 1981 TV Special Hanna Barbera Studios

    Featuring Daniel Boone, Rebecca, Henry Miller, Mr. Harding, Stearns, Assemblyman, Squire Boone, Sarah, James, Quiet Dove, Washington, Colonel Morgan, Settler,…

  12. Juliette's Secret

    November 27, 1981 TV Episode BRB Internacional, Nippon Animation

    Juliet is chosen by the Queen for a very delicate mission: to take the English politician, the Duke of Buckingham, to the Royal Palace. Richelieu, aware of the Queen's plan, orders Rochefor…

  13. Rescue Operation Of The Dawn

    November 27, 1981 Season 1, no. 106 TV Episode Sunrise Inc.

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

  14. Sharagamu

    November 27, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-144 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

  15. Shin-Chan No Purezento No Maki

    November 27, 1981 Season 1, no. 153 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

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

  16. Barking For Dollars

    November 28, 1981 No. 12-B TV Episode Ruby-Spears Productions

    Featuring Marmaduke, Mr. Post, Barbie Winslow

  17. Bearly Asleep

    November 28, 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. Bungle Ballet

    November 28, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring George Bungle, Joey Bungle

  19. Caper Cracker

    November 28, 1981 No. 12-A TV Episode Ruby-Spears Productions

    Featuring Marmaduke, Mr. Post, Barbie Winslow

  20. Cat Kit

    November 28, 1981 No. 012 TV Episode Ruby-Spears Productions

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

  21. Coin Flipper

    November 28, 1981 Season 2, no. 24-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.

  22. Dignified Doggy

    November 28, 1981 Season 2, no. 23-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.

  23. Follow The Litter

    November 28, 1981 No. HH 64012 TV Episode Filmation Associates

    Rex and Trixie play dirty when the other students begin a campaign to clean up Hero High.

  24. Give Me A Hand--Something's Afoot

    November 28, 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…

  25. Hang 20

    November 28, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring George Bungle, Joey Bungle

  26. Kaze Ni Goyoujin No Maki

    November 28, 1981 Season 1, no. 154 TV Episode Shinei, Pan Media

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

  27. Kocchiwo Mui Te! Bi Inu Gyaru

    November 28, 1981 TV Episode Tokyo Movie Shinsha

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

  28. Kwicky's Karnival Kaper

    November 28, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

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

  29. Mirenjo Princess Was Younger?

    November 28, 1981 Season 1, no. 143 TV Episode Tatsunoko Productions

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

  30. Pawns Of The Kingpin

    November 28, 1981 (estimated) No. 6012 TV Episode Marvel Productions, Ltd.

    Iceman meets his all-time superhero idol, Captain America, while the Kingpin gets a new toy to play with, his hypno disk gun. Kingpin has the gun used on Captain American. Now under the con…

  31. Previous Guide Welcome To The Heart

    November 28, 1981 Season 1, no. 44 TV Episode Sunrise Inc.

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

  32. Sea Dawg Dirty

    November 28, 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.

  33. Sisyphus

    November 28, 1981 Season 1, no. 7 TV Episode DiC Entertainment, France 3, RTL-TVi, Tokyo Movie Shinsha

    The crew return to life but revolt against their captain. They are controlled by the voice of the gods who command them to change the Odyssey's course, directing it towards destruction on t…

  34. Smurf-Colored Glasses

    November 28, 1981 Season 1, no. 8123B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios, SEPP International

    Handy's magical glasses trick Smurfette into seeing Gargamel as handsome.

  35. The A-B-C's Of D-O-O-M

    November 28, 1981 (estimated) TV Episode Marvel Productions, Ltd.

    Goron, Dr. Doom's new partner, attempts to launch every nuclear missile in the world.

  36. The Abominable Trollman

    November 28, 1981 Season 1, no. 12-A TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    A cartoon troll version of the Dukes of Hazzard.

  37. The Circus Plot

    November 28, 1981 TV Episode Filmation Associates

    Dr. Sivana and Mr. Mind create a magic grid that harnesses the power of the sun. Meanwhile, Mr. Tawny auditions for Bouregard Jason's circus, only to be booed when he performs. After the Ma…

  38. The Clockwork Smurf

    November 28, 1981 Season 1, no. 8124 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios, SEPP International

    Handy builds a Clockwork Smurf to do all the work in the village. Brainy accidentally causes the Clockwork Smurf to go out of control. Handy is able to stop the rampage. That night, Clockwo…

  39. The Conspiracy

    November 28, 1981 TV Episode Filmation Associates

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

  40. The Crown Of The Sorceress

    November 28, 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…

  41. The Genie with The Light Brown Hair

    November 28, 1981 Season 2, no. 23-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.

  42. The Plumbers Helper

    November 28, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    Featuring George Bungle, Joey Bungle

  43. The Return Of The Man Beast

    November 28, 1981 Ruby-Spears Productions

    Featuring Goldie Gold, Jack Travis, Nugget, Sam Gritt

  44. The Smurf's Apprentice

    November 28, 1981 Season 1, no. 8123A TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios, SEPP International

    Clumsy turns himself into a dragon, and the Smurfs must help him return to normal.

  45. The Trollcat In The Trollhat

    November 28, 1981 Season 1, no. 12-B TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios

    A cartoon troll version of the Dukes of Hazzard.

  46. Two Mini Cooks

    November 28, 1981 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Productions, Paramount Television

    Prime-time characters Laverne and Shirley are army privates.

  47. Chichioya No Shinkyou

    November 29, 1981 Season 1, no. 730-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…

  48. Goodbye, Island

    November 29, 1981 No. 48 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…

  49. Mitsukôsan No Gaadoman

    November 29, 1981 Season 1, no. 730-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. Nandemo Tsukuro U

    November 29, 1981 Season 1, no. 730-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…