2016 in Japanese television
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| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 9 | The 2016 Formula One World Championship will be held at 2016 Japanese Grand Prix. |
| October 16 | The 2016 MotoGP World Championship will be held at 2016 Japanese motorcycle Grand Prix. |
Ongoing
Ending
New Series & Returning Shows
| Show | Network | First Aired | Finale | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musaigen no Phantom World | Tokyo MX, Crunchyroll | January 6 | March 30 | Ended | |
| Dagashi Kashi | TBS, Crunchyroll | January 7 | March 31 | Ended | |
| Fairy Tail Zero | TV Tokyo, Crunchyroll | January 9 | March 26 | Ended | |
| Sanada Maru | NHK-G, NHK World Premium | January 10 | December 18 | Ended | |
| KonoSuba | Tokyo MX, Crunchyroll | January 14 | March 16 | Season Ended | [4] |
| Maho Girls PreCure! | TV Asahi | February 7 | January 29, 2017 | Ended | |
| Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger | TV Asahi | February 14 | February 5, 2017 | Ended | |
| JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable | Tokyo MX, Crunchyroll | April 1 | December 23 | Ended | |
| Macross Δ | Tokyo MX | April 3 | September 25 | Ended | |
| Re:Zero | TV Tokyo | April 3 | September 19 | Season Ended | |
| Boku no Hero Academia | Japan News Network | April 3 | June 26 | Season Ended | |
| Toto Neechan | NHK-G, NHK World Premium | April 4 | October 1 | Ended | |
| Galapico Poo (Segment from With Mother) | NHK, NHK World Premium | April 4 | Currently Airing | Continues 2017 | |
| Hundred | TV Tokyo | April 4 | June 20 | Ended | |
| Beyblade: Burst | TV Tokyo | April 4 | Continues 2017 | ||
| Sailor Moon Crystal - Season III | Tokyo MX, Crunchyroll | April 4 | June 27 | Season Ended | |
| Aikatsu Stars! | TV Tokyo | April 7 | Currently Airing | Continues 2017 | |
| Sakamoto Desu ga? | Tokyo Broadcasting System | April 8 | October 26 (DVD Release) | Ended (TV) | |
| Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress | Fuji Television | April 8 | July 1 | Ended | |
| Nogibingo! 6 | Nippon Television | April 11 | June 28 | Season Ended | |
| Utacon | NHK-G, NHK World Premium | April 12 | Currently Airing | Continues 2017 | |
| Banana Zero Music | NHK-G, NHK World Premium | April 16 | Continues 2017 | ||
| Cardfight!! Vanguard G: Stride Gate | TV Tokyo | April 17 | September 25 | Ended | |
| Busujima Yuriko no Sekirara Nikki | Tokyo Broadcasting System | April 20 | June 22 | Ended | |
| AKB Love Night Koi Koujou | TV Asahi | April 20 | September 21 | Ended | |
| Kamiwaza Wanda | TBS | April 23 | March 25, 2017 | Season Ended | [5] |
| Love Live! Sunshine!! | Tokyo MX | July 2 | September 24 | Season Ended | |
| Masou Gakuen HxH | Tokyo MX | July 5 | September 20 | Season Ended | |
| Keyabingo! | Nippon Television | July 5 | September 26 | Season Ended | |
| Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 3rei! | Tokyo MX | July 6 | September 21 | Season Ended | |
| This Art Club Has a Problem! | Tokyo Broadcasting System | July 7 | September 29 | Ended | |
| Ultraman Orb | TV Tokyo | July 9 | December 24 | Ended | |
| Qualidea Code | Tokyo MX | July 10 | September 24 | Ended | |
| Heybot! | TV Asahi | September 18 | September 24, 2017 | Ended 2017 | [6] |
| Kamen Rider Ex-Aid | TV Asahi | October 2 | August 27, 2017 | Ended | |
| Cardfight!! Vanguard G: NEXT | TV Tokyo | October 2 | Continues 2017 | ||
| Show By Rock!!# | Tokyo MX | October 2 | December 18 | Ended | |
| Idol Memories | Tokyo MX | October 2 | December 18 | Ended | [7] |
| Beppinsan | NHK-G, NHK World Premium | October 3 | April 1, 2017 | Ended | [8][9] |
| Jimi ni Sugoi! Kōetsu Girl: Kouno Etsuko | NTV, Hulu | October 5 | December 7 | Ended | [10] |
| Keijo!!!!!!!! | Tokyo MX | October 6 | December 22 | Ended | |
| Haikyū!! Karasuno Kōkō VS Shiratorizawa Gakuen Kōkō | MBS | October 8 | December 10 | Ended | |
| Nogibingo! 7 | Nippon Television | October 11 | December 27 | Season Ended | |
| Kyabasuka Gakuen | Nippon Television | October 29 | December 24 | Ended | |
| Pokémon Sun & Moon | TV Tokyo | November 17 | Currently Airing | Continues 2017 |
Sports
| Airdate | Sports | Network | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 6 | 2016 Formula One World Championship | Fuji TV Next | |
| October 16 | 2016 MotoGP World Championship | G+ |
Special Events
| Airdate | Show | Type | Network | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 3 | Domoto Kyodai: New Year's Special 2016 | Music | Fuji Television | |
| January 11 | NHK Nodojiman Champion Taikai - 70th Anniversary | Talent Show | NHK-G and World Premium | |
| January 16 | AKB48 Show! #100 "100th Episode Special" | Milestone Special | BS Premium and NHK World Premium | |
| January 22 | Nogizaka46 Show! Kouhaku Special | Variety Show, Special | BS Premium | |
| February 7 | MJ Presents: 15th Anniversary Celebration! Nana Mizuki 77 Minute Special Live! ~Complete~ | Special | BS Premium | |
| February 11 | Nogizaka46 Show! Kouhaku Special ~Extended Version~ | Variety Show, Special | BS Premium | |
| March 21 | MJ Presents: Ikimonogakari no 10nengakari | Special | NHK-G and World Premium | |
| March 28 | MJ Presents: Chatmonthy Festival ~10th Anniversary~ | Special | NHK-G and World Premium | |
| April 3 | MJ Presents: Babymetal Revolution (Music Japan last episode) | Special, Series Finale | NHK-G and World Premium | |
| June 14 | PriPara #100 "Tension 100 MAX!" | Milestone Special | TV Tokyo | |
| June 14 & 21 | AKBingo! Bad Boys' Graduation Special Edition | Special | Nippon Television | |
| June 25 | AKB48 Show Presents: The Girls on the Borderline | Special | BS Premium and NHK World Premium | |
| July 16 | Ongaku no Hi 2016 | Special | Tokyo Broadcasting System | |
| July 17 | One Piece #750 "A Desperate Situation! Luffy Fights a Battle in Extreme Heat!" | Milestone Special | Fuji Television | |
| July 18 | FNS 2016 Uta no Natsu Matsuri | Special | Fuji Television | |
| July 23 & 24 | FNS 27 Hour TV | Telethon | Fuji Television | |
| July 26 | AKBingo! #400 "Fate Battle!" | Milestone Special | Nippon Television | |
| August 27 & 28 | 24-Hour Television 2016 | Charity | Nippon Television | |
| September 11 |
|
Milestone Special | TV Asahi | |
| September 18 |
|
Special | Fuji Television | |
| September 19 | Music Station Ultra Fes 2016 - 30th Anniversary | Special | TV Asahi | |
| October 21 | AKB48 A to Z 2016 | Documentary | BS Premium and NHK World Premium | |
| October 22 | Super Premium AKB48 Fes 2016 | Live Concert, Special | BS Premium and NHK World Premium | |
| November 13 | Animelo Summer Live 2016: Toki - Day 1 Part 1 | Live Concert | BS Premium | |
| November 20 | Animelo Summer Live 2016: Toki - Day 1 Part 2 | Live Concert | BS Premium | |
| November 27 | Animelo Summer Live 2016: Toki - Day 2 Part 1 | Live Concert | BS Premium | |
| December 4 | Animelo Summer Live 2016: Toki - Day 2 Part 2 | Live Concert | BS Premium | |
| December 7 | 2016 FNS Music Festival - Day 1 | Music, Special | Fuji Television | |
| December 11 | Animelo Summer Live 2016: Toki - Day 3 Part 1 | Live Concert | BS Premium | |
| December 14 | 2016 FNS Music Festival - Day 2 | Music, Special | Fuji Television | |
| December 16 | Domoto Kyodai: Christmas Special 2016 | Music | Fuji Television | |
| December 18 | Animelo Summer Live 2016: Toki - Day 3 Part 2 | Live Concert | BS Premium | |
| December 23 | Music Station Super Live 2016 | Special | TV Asahi | |
| December 30 | 58th Japan Record Awards | Special | Tokyo Broadcasting System | |
| December 31 | 67th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen | Special | NHK-G and World Premium | |
| Johnny's Countdown 2016-17 | Special | Fuji Television |
