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
- 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
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