Events in 1986 in Japanese television.

Debuts

• Jikuu Senshi Spielban, tokusatsu (1986–1987)
• Choushinsei Flashman, tokusatsu (1986–1987)
• Hikari no Densetsu, anime (1986)^[1]
• 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)

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)