1979 in animation

The year 1979 in animation involved some events.

Events

• Charlex is founded.
• Pixar is founded as the Graphics Group.
• Studio Pierrot is founded.
• Studio Hibari is founded.

Films released

Main article: List of animated feature films: 1970s § 1979

• April 1 – The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (TV film, United States)
• April 13 – The Adventure of Sudsakorn (Thailand)
• May 19 – Prince Nezha's Triumph Against Dragon King (China)
• September 22 – The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movie (United States)
• Elpidio Valdés (Cuba)

Television series

Main article: List of animated television series of 1979

Debuts

• April 2 – Doraemon debuts on TV Asahi (Japan, 1979–2005, 2005-present).
• April 7 – Mobile Suit Gundam debuts on Nagoya Broadcasting Network (Japan, 1979–1980).
• September 22
  • Casper and the Angels debuts on NBC (United States, 1979–1980).
  • Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo debuts on ABC (United States, 1979–1980).

Births

• June 18 – Yumiko Kobayashi, Japanese voice actress

See also

• 1979 in anime