1980 in Japanese television

Events in 1980 in Japanese television.

Channels

Launches:

October 1 - TV Shinshu

Debuts

Denshi Sentai Denziman, tokusatsu Fisherman Sanpei, anime Kamen Rider Super-1, tokusatsu The Littl' Bits, anime Invincible Robo Trider G7, anime Miracle Girl Muteking, The Dashing Warrior, anime Rescueman, anime Shadow Warriors, drama Space Warrior Baldios X-Bomber, tokusatsu Ultraman 80, tokusatsu

Ongoing

Music Fair, music
Mito Kōmon, jidaigeki
Sazae-san, anime
Ōedo Sōsamō, anime
Ōoka Echizen, jidaigeki
Star Tanjō!, talent
FNS Music Festival, music
Ikkyū-san, anime
Panel Quiz Attack 25, game show
Doraemon, anime

Endings

Battle Fever J, tokusatsu Kamen Rider (Skyrider), tokusatsu Shadow Warriors, drama Supergirl, crime drama The Ultraman, anime Zenderman, anime