1979 in Japanese television

Events in 1979 in Japanese television.

Debuts

 * Anne of Green Gables, anime (1979)
 * Doraemon, anime (1979 - 2005)
 * Battle Fever J, tokusatsu (1979–1980)
 * Kamen Rider (Skyrider), tokusatsu (1979–1980)
 * Kinpachi-sensei (1st series), drama (1979–1980)
 * Megaloman, tokusatsu (1979)
 * Mobile Suit Gundam, anime (1979-1980)
 * Supergirl, crime drama (1979–1980)
 * The Ultraman, anime (1979–1980)
 * The Rose of Versailles, anime (1979-1980)

Ongoing shows

 * Music Fair, music (1964–present)
 * Mito Kōmon, jidaigeki (1969–2011)
 * Sazae-san, anime (1969–present)
 * Ōedo Sōsamō, anime (1970–1984)
 * Ōoka Echizen, jidaigeki (1970–1999)
 * Star Tanjō!, talent (1971–1983)
 * FNS Music Festival, music (1974–present)
 * Ikkyū-san, anime (1975–1982)
 * Panel Quiz Attack 25, game show (1975–present)

Endings

 * Candy Candy, anime (1976–1979)
 * Megaloman, tokusatsu (1979)
 * Spider-Man, tokusatsu (1978–1979)
 * The New Aim for the Ace!, anime (1978–1979)
 * The Yagyu Conspiracy, drama (1978–1979)
 * Spider-Man, tokusatsu (1978-1979)
 * Yatterman, anime (1977–1979)
 * Rose of Versailles, anime (1979-1980)