The following anime were aired in 1981
| Anime Oyako Gekijo | TV | 1981 | |
| Astroboy (198false) | TV | 1980 | |
| Belle and Sebastian | TV | 1981 | |
| Chie the Brat Movie | Movie | 1981 | |
| Daicon III and IV | Other | 1981 | |
| Dash! Kappei | TV | 1981 | |
| Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds | TV | 1981 | |
| Doraemon | TV | 1973 | |
| Galaxy Express 999 | TV | 1978 | |
| Gambare Genki | TV | 1980 | |
| Hakuchou no Mizuumi | Movie | 1981 | |
| Jarinko Chie Movie | Movie | 1981 | |
| Maicching Machiko Sensei | TV | 1981 | |
| Meiken Jolie | TV | 1981 | |
| Shame of Teacher Machiko | TV | 1981 | |
| Sirius no Densetsu | Movie | 1981 |