The 1950s are a golden decade for Japanese cinema—and for original Japanese movie posters. This collection brings together authentic theatrical posters from the era, including some of the rarest pieces we handle. With many examples now over 70 years old, surviving posters are increasingly scarce—especially in strong display condition—making them highly sought after by collectors worldwide.
“Le Ballon Rouge” / “The Red Balloon” (赤い風船), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster (1956), Artwork by Hisamitsu Noguchi, Ultra Rare B2 (approx. 51.5 × 72.8 cm) Q95
“Le Ballon Rouge” / “The Red Balloon” (赤い風船), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster (1956), Artwork by Hisamitsu Noguchi, Ultra Rare B2 (approx. 51.5 × 72.8 cm) Q95
TOKYO STORY (東京物語 / Tōkyō Monogatari) – Original 1953 Japanese “Speed” Poster / Press Sheet (Shōchiku Eiga Weekly No. 213) – Yasujirō Ozu – 25 × 53 cm (G)
TOKYO STORY (東京物語 / Tōkyō Monogatari) – Original 1953 Japanese “Speed” Poster / Press Sheet (Shōchiku Eiga Weekly No. 213) – Yasujirō Ozu – 25 × 53 cm (G)
“Godzilla” (ゴジラ), Framed Original Ultra Rare Japanese first‑release double‑sided movie advertisement / flyer for Honda’s 1954 kaijū classic — Size: c. 20.9 × 14.1 cm (A5‑type) GA6
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“Godzilla” (ゴジラ), Framed Original Ultra Rare Japanese first‑release double‑sided movie advertisement / flyer for Honda’s 1954 kaijū classic — Size: c. 20.9 × 14.1 cm (A5‑type) GA6
“Godzilla” (ゴジラ), Framed Original Ultra Rare Japanese first‑release folded chirashi style flyer for Honda’s 1954 kaijū classic — Size: c. 25.7 × 36.4 cm open (folds to c. 25.7 × 18.2 cm, B5‑type)
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“Godzilla” (ゴジラ), Framed Original Ultra Rare Japanese first‑release folded chirashi style flyer for Honda’s 1954 kaijū classic — Size: c. 25.7 × 36.4 cm open (folds to c. 25.7 × 18.2 cm, B5‑type)
“L’Aigle à Deux Têtes” (双頭の鷲), Ultra‑Rare Original Japanese B2 First‑Release Poster — 1953 First Japanese Release (24 June 1953) — approx. 20.3 × 28.7 in (51.5 × 72.8 cm) P197
“L’Aigle à Deux Têtes” (双頭の鷲), Ultra‑Rare Original Japanese B2 First‑Release Poster — 1953 First Japanese Release (24 June 1953) — approx. 20.3 × 28.7 in (51.5 × 72.8 cm) P197
"We Want a Child!” (原題：Vi vil ha’ et barn), Original Japanese Movie Poster, First Japanese Release (1954), Very Rare, B2 Size (c. 51.5 × 72.8 cm) ZA969
"We Want a Child!” (原題：Vi vil ha’ et barn), Original Japanese Movie Poster, First Japanese Release (1954), Very Rare, B2 Size (c. 51.5 × 72.8 cm) ZA969
“The Lower Depths” (どん底) — Framed unfolded original Japanese first release pamphlet-poster for Kurosawa’s 1957 Toho drama (Maxim Gorky adaptation) — Unfolded display size c. 18 × 50 cm (B5 when folded) • GA7
“The Lower Depths” (どん底) — Framed unfolded original Japanese first release pamphlet-poster for Kurosawa’s 1957 Toho drama (Maxim Gorky adaptation) — Unfolded display size c. 18 × 50 cm (B5 when folded) • GA7
“Rashōmon” (羅生門) — Framed original Japanese first release pamphlet-poster printed in 1950 for Akira Kurosawa’s landmark masterpiece — B5 size c. 25 × 18 cm • GA4
“Rashōmon” (羅生門) — Framed original Japanese first release pamphlet-poster printed in 1950 for Akira Kurosawa’s landmark masterpiece — B5 size c. 25 × 18 cm • GA4
“Godzilla Raids Again” (ゴジラの逆襲), Framed Original Ultra Rare Japanese first‑release 3‑fold movie advertisement for Toho’s 1955 kaijū sequel — Size: c. 25.7 × 36.1 cm GA11
“Godzilla Raids Again” (ゴジラの逆襲), Framed Original Ultra Rare Japanese first‑release 3‑fold movie advertisement for Toho’s 1955 kaijū sequel — Size: c. 25.7 × 36.1 cm GA11
