Events in 1980 in Japanese television.

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)^[1]