1972 in Japanese television

Events in 1972 in Japanese television.

Events

 * April 1 - UHB launches

Ongoings

 * Music Fair, music (1964-present)
 * Key Hunter, drama (1968–1973)
 * Mito Kōmon, jidaigeki (1969-2011)
 * Sazae-san, anime (1969-present)
 * Ōedo Sōsamō, jidaigeki (1970-1984)
 * Ōoka Echizen, jidaigeki (1970-1999)
 * Kamen Rider, tokusatsu (1971–1973)
 * Star Tanjō!, talent (1971-1983)