1988 in Japanese television

Events in 1988 in Japanese television.

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)
 * Dragon Ball, anime (1986–1989)
 * Saint Seiya, anime (1986–1989)
 * Esper Mami, anime (1987-1989)