1980 in Japanese television

Events in 1980 in Japanese television.

Channels
Launches:
 * October 1 - TV Shinshu

Debuts

 * Denshi Sentai Denziman, tokusatsu (1980–1981)
 * Fisherman Sanpei, anime (1980–1982)
 * Kamen Rider Super-1, tokusatsu (1980–1981)
 * The Littl' Bits, anime (1980)
 * Invincible Robo Trider G7, anime (1980-1981)
 * Miracle Girl (1980)
 * Muteking, The Dashing Warrior, anime (1980–1981)
 * Rescueman, anime (1980–1981)
 * Shadow Warriors, drama (1980)
 * Space Warrior Baldios (1980–1981)
 * X-Bomber, tokusatsu (1980–1981)
 * Ultraman 80, tokusatsu (1980–1981)

Ongoing

 * 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)
 * Doraemon, anime (1979–2005)

Endings

 * Battle Fever J, tokusatsu (1979–1980)
 * Kamen Rider (Skyrider), tokusatsu (1979–1980)
 * Shadow Warriors, drama (1980)
 * Supergirl, crime drama (1979–1980)
 * The Ultraman, anime (1979–1980)
 * Zenderman, anime (1979–1980)