Cartoons released in 1981

2,038 cartoons ← 1980 1982 →

  1. Atlantis Sinking Large!

    March 21, 1981 Season 1, no. 107 TV Episode Tatsunoko Productions

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

  2. Swarm Of Friendship Hotel

    March 21, 1981 Season 1, no. 8 TV Episode Sunrise Inc.

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

  3. Wandafuru Chin Nyu- Nama

    March 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

  4. Yurak Gets His Pink Slip

    March 21, 1981 No. 214 TV Episode Tôei Company Ltd.

    The Voltron Force successfully ground Yurak's fleet for the last time.

  5. Give Me Your Princess

    March 22, 1981 No. 215 TV Episode Tôei Company Ltd.

    Princess Allura puts the whole team in jeopardy when she tries to pilot the Black Lion without permission.

  6. Katsuo Ni Shiraha No Ya

    March 22, 1981 Season 1, no. 694-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…

  7. Mother's Enthusiasm

    March 22, 1981 No. 12 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…

  8. Ôfune-San Hinatabokko

    March 22, 1981 Season 1, no. 694-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…

  9. Watashi Wa Kawaii Ôyome-San

    March 22, 1981 Season 1, no. 694-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…

  10. Wunderkind

    March 22, 1981 Theatrical Boyana Film

  11. Jaianrisaitaru O Tanoshimu Houhou

    March 23, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-045 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

  12. A Cold Day

    March 24, 1981 TV Episode BBC

    Everybody in Pigeon Street has a cold- until Hugo the cook stumbles upon a cure.

  13. Kashikiri Denwa

    March 24, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-046 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

  14. Bridge Over The River Chozzerai

    March 25, 1981 No. 216 TV Episode Tôei Company Ltd.

    There is a fairy tale on planet Arus of star-crossed lovers who united their kingdoms when they met on a bridge between the two lands.

  15. Majikku Onaka

    March 25, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-047 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

  16. My Brother Is A Robeast

    March 26, 1981 No. 217 TV Episode Tôei Company Ltd.

    Planet Arus has an evil twin planet, Pollux, that has allied with Zarkon.

  17. Supa Raketto

    March 26, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-048 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

  18. Buranchi No Saigo

    March 27, 1981 (estimated) Season 1, no. 26 TV Episode Tokyo Movie Shinsha

    Featuring Shotaro Kaneda, Utako Shikishima, Inspector Ohtsuka, Makiko Shikishima, Dr. Shikishima, Robby, Prince Gula, Space Demon King, Branch

  19. Zarkon is Dying

    March 27, 1981 No. 218 TV Episode Tôei Company Ltd.

    King Zarkon lies on his deathbed, and Lotor decides to use this opportunity to finish off his father and the Voltron force.

  20. Masaka Koi ? Nna Baka Na!

    March 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

  21. Sandals Nobunaga Flew!

    March 28, 1981 Season 1, no. 108 TV Episode Tatsunoko Productions

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

  22. Terror! Night Free Country

    March 28, 1981 Season 1, no. 9 TV Episode Sunrise Inc.

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

  23. The Buried Castle

    March 28, 1981 No. 219 TV Episode Tôei Company Ltd.

    An ancient castle appears from the mists on Planet Arus.

  24. Franz's Eyes

    March 29, 1981 No. 13 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…

  25. Ki Wo Tsukemasu Eipurirufûru

    March 29, 1981 Season 1, no. 695-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…

  26. Ôhanami No Goro Tonarimashita

    March 29, 1981 Season 1, no. 695-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…

  27. Pidge's Home Planet

    March 29, 1981 No. 220 TV Episode Tôei Company Ltd.

    The Voltron Force is ready to jump into action when Pidge's home planet of Balto is under attack.

  28. Tarâchan Tamago Kara

    March 29, 1981 Season 1, no. 695-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…

  29. Kachikachikamera

    March 30, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-049 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

  30. Maymuni

    March 30, 1981 Theatrical Boyana Film

  31. E

    March 1981 (estimated) Theatrical National Film Board of Canada

    E, under the guise of a pretty fairy tale, makes a strong political statement. Animated paper cutouts enact a drama in which a dictator imposes his delusions on his unfortunate subjects. Th…

  32. Nobitaman

    March 31, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-050 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. Somewhere To Eat

    March 31, 1981 TV Episode BBC

    When it's lunch time in Piegon Street most people make do with sandwiches. Hugo and Betty plan how everybody could meet up and eat lunch together- but it's not as easy as it looks.

  34. It'll Be A Cold Day

    April 1, 1981 No. 221 TV Episode Tôei Company Ltd.

    After the battle on Planet Pollux, Romelle is taken prisoner by Lotor because of her resemblance to Princess Allura.

  35. Uttori Iya Hon

    April 1, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-051 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

  36. The Deadly Flowers

    April 2, 1981 No. 222 TV Episode Tôei Company Ltd.

    King Zarkon attacks Arus with a beautiful shower of poisoned rose petals.

  37. It Takes Real Lions

    April 3, 1981 No. 223 TV Episode Tôei Company Ltd.

    Haggar's new plan involves taking on the robot lions with a giant robot lion tamer!

  38. Shigyou No Hi: Enriko To Berubooni Sensei

    April 3, 1981 No. 1 TV Episode Nippon Animation

    Although this story takes place around 100 years ago in Italy, the lessons learned by the boys in school are still relevant throughout the world today. The boys in early adolescence, innoce…

  39. Blooming Flower Of Love In The Universe

    April 4, 1981 Season 1, no. 10 TV Episode Sunrise Inc.

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

  40. Model Of Genius Painter Pig

    April 4, 1981 Season 1, no. 109 TV Episode Tatsunoko Productions

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

  41. Nyan To Kettô Da Wan

    April 4, 1981 TV Episode Tokyo Movie Shinsha

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

  42. Raid Of The Alien Mice

    April 4, 1981 No. 224 TV Episode Tôei Company Ltd.

    Horrible little evil mice appear in the Castle of Lions, eating through the wires and circuits of the complicated computers that run the control room.

  43. I Can Hear The Song Of The Seashells

    April 5, 1981 No. 14 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…

  44. Ii Desu Ne Ichinensei

    April 5, 1981 Season 1, no. 696-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…

  45. Norisuke-San No Omiyage

    April 5, 1981 Season 1, no. 696-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…

  46. Short Run of the Centipede Express

    April 5, 1981 No. 225 TV Episode Tôei Company Ltd.

    Far from Planet Arus on the slave world of Moura, Zarkon is building a tremendous Ion Cannon.

  47. Youryou Desu Yo, Youryou

    April 5, 1981 Season 1, no. 696-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. Okiteteyokatta

    April 6, 1981 Season 3, no. 3-052 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

  49. Hashire! Pirene Ni Muka Tte

    April 7, 1981 Season 1, no. 101 TV Episode Toho Productions. Co-Produced By: Visual 80 Productions, MK…

    A beautiful white dog appears in a French town and is greeted with fear and hatred. Sebastian befriends the dog and names her Belle.

  50. Misunderstood Monsters

    April 7, 1981 TV Episode Bosustow Entertainment

    Three classic stories involving some sort of "monster- "Beauty and the Beast," "Creole" and "The Reluctant Dragon"- are retold in live action and animation.