1986 in Japanese television

Events in 1986 in Japanese television.

Debuts

 * Jikuu Senshi Spielban, tokusatsu (1986–1987)
 * Choushinsei Flashman, tokusatsu (1986–1987)
 * Hikari no Densetsu, anime (1986)
 * Miyuki, drama (special) (1986)
 * Saint Seiya, anime (1986–1989)
 * Sukeban Deka 3: Shōjo Ninpōjō Denki, drama (1986–1987)
 *  Dragon Ball, anime (1986–1989)
 * Maison Ikkoku, anime (1986-1988)
 * Sekai Fushigi Hakken!, quiz show (1986–2024)

Ongoing shows

 * Music Fair, music (1964–present)
 * Mito Kōmon, jidaigeki (1969-2011)
 * Sazae-san, anime (1969–present)
 * Ōoka Echizen, jidaigeki (1970-1999)
 * FNS Music Festival, music (1974-present)
 * Panel Quiz Attack 25, game show (1975–present)
 * Doraemon, anime (1979-2005)
 * High School! Kimengumi, anime (1985–1987)
 * Ponytail wa Furimukanai, drama (1985–1986)
 * Touch, anime (1985–1987)

Endings

 * Blue Comet SPT Layzner, anime (1985–1986)
 * Dengeki Sentai Changeman, tokusatsu (1985–1986)
 * Kyojuu Tokusou Juspion, tokusatsu (1985–1986)
 * Musashi no Ken, anime (1985–1986)
 * Sukeban Deka II: Shōjo Tekkamen Densetsu, drama (1985–1986)
 * Urusei Yatsura, anime (1981–1986)
 * Dr. Slump, anime (1981-1986)