1986 in Japanese television
# 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)

## 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)
