Events in 1978 in Japanese television.
Ongoing shows
- 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)
- Candy Candy, anime (1976–1979)
- Yatterman, anime (1977–1979)[1]
Endings
| Show |
Station |
End Date |
Genre |
Original Run |
| Dinosaur War Izenborg |
Tokyo Channel 12 |
June 30 |
anime/tokusatsu |
October 17, 1977 – June 30, 1978 |