1980s Posters

The 1980s produced some of the most instantly recognisable Japanese poster designs—bold colour, high-contrast photography, and unmistakable typography that looks fantastic framed. This collection features original Japanese posters from the decade, spanning blockbuster Hollywood, anime, cult horror, and Japanese genre cinema—many now over 40 years old and increasingly scarce in strong display condition.

1980s Posters

Akira Kurosawa

Yasujirō Ozu

Star Wars

Studio Ghibli

Godzilla, Kaiju and Tokusatsu

James Bond

Rare / Exclusive / Museum

“Christiane F.” (クリスチーネ・F), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1981, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) S255

“House” (ガバリン), Original Japanese First-Release / Advance Movie Poster 1986, B2 Size (c. 51.5 × 72.8 cm) S249

“Nostalghia” (ノスタルジア), Original Japanese Re-Release Movie Poster 2003, Andrei Tarkovsky, B2 Size (c. 51.5 × 72.8 cm) S6

“Grave of the Fireflies” (火垂るの墓), Original Japanese First Release Movie Poster 1987, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) M149A

“Mobile Suit Gundam – Black Tri-Stars / Jet Stream Attack” (機動戦士ガンダム), Original Japanese Banpresto 20th Anniversary Promotional / Prize Poster 1999, “Banpre Character Poster” No.4, B2 Landscape Size (c. 72.8 × 51.5 cm) E84B

“Mobile Suit Gundam – Gundam vs Char’s Z’Gok” (機動戦士ガンダム), Original Japanese Banpresto 20th Anniversary Promotional / Prize Poster 1999, “Banpre Character Poster” No.3, B2 Landscape Size (c. 72.8 × 51.5 cm) B204B

“Mobile Suit Gundam – Gundam vs Char’s Gelgoog” (機動戦士ガンダム), Original Japanese Banpresto 20th Anniversary Promotional / Prize Poster 1999, “Banpre Character Poster” No.2, B2 Landscape Size (c. 72.8 × 51.5 cm) D48A

“Mobile Suit Gundam – EFSF VICTORY!!” (機動戦士ガンダム), Original Japanese Banpresto 20th Anniversary Promotional / Prize Poster 1999, “Banpre Character Poster” No.5, B2 Landscape Size (c. 72.8 × 51.5 cm) N22A

“Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II” (ゴジラVSメカゴジラ), Rare Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1993, Noriyoshi Ohrai Artwork, B1 Size (c. 72.8 × 103 cm) GA32

"Flower and Snake: Sketch of Hell", Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1985, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) I229

“Akira” (アキラ), Ultra‑Rare Original Japanese Opening‑Night / Admission‑Bonus “A.D.2019 NEO‑TOKYO” Poster 1988, B2 Tea‑Paper Size (c. 51 × 72.8 cm) Q124B

“Red Beard” (赤ひげ / Akahige), Original Japanese Legion of Honour Commemorative Re-Release Movie Poster 1984, Akira Kurosawa / Toshiro Mifune, B2 Size (c. 51 × 73 cm) M175

“Scarface” (スカーフェイス), Original Japanese First-Release Double-Sided Promotional Poster / Press Sheet 1984, Rare B3 Size (c. 36 × 51 cm) B293

“For Your Eyes Only” (007／ユア・アイズ・オンリー), Japanese James Bond Movie Poster, Original Release 1981, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) A296

"Back to the Future Part II" (バック・トゥ・ザ・フューチャー PART2), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1989, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) A297

“Dragon Quest” (ドラゴンクエスト / later known as Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel), Original Japanese TV & Retail Promotional Poster 1989, Rare B1 Size (c. 72 × 103 cm) JA23

“CASTLE IN THE SKY / 天空の城ラピュタ” (1986) – ORIGINAL JAPANESE B1 ADVANCE “TEASER” THEATRICAL POSTER – HAYAO MIYAZAKI / STUDIO GHIBLI Holy Grail Rarity | Ultra-Rare B1 Oversize | Original Advance Release Campaign (1986) | c. 72.8 × 103 cm | Excellent+

“NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND / 風の谷のナウシカ” ORIGINAL JAPANESE B1 THEATRICAL POSTER – HAYAO MIYAZAKI / PRE-GHIBLI MASTERPIECE Holy Grail Rarity | Ultra-Rare B1 Oversize | c. 72.8 × 103 cm (28.7 × 40.6 in) | Excellent

“The Thing” (遊星からの物体X), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1982, John Carpenter / Kurt Russell, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) S244

“Kiki’s Delivery Service” (魔女の宅急便), Original Japanese Animage Promotional Poster 1989, “66 KIKI’S FACES”, First-Release Period, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) S220

“David Bowie / Crystal Japan”, Original Japanese RCA Records Promotional Poster 1980, Ultra Rare B2 Landscape Size (73 × 51 cm) S209

“Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence” (戦場のメリークリスマス), Original Japanese 4K Restoration Re-Release Movie Poster 2021, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) S201

“Mahler” (マーラー), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1987, Ken Russell, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) S197

“The Return of Godzilla” (ゴジラ), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1984, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) S73

“Entrails of a Beautiful Woman”, Original Japanese First Release Movie Poster 1986, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) R76

“Akira - Katsuhiro Otomo GENGA Exhibition – ‘Fire-Ball’ Main Visual”, Original Japanese Exhibition Poster 2012, B1 Size (approx. 73 × 103 cm) JA19

“Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back”, Original Japanese Movie Poster 1980, First Theatrical Release, B1 Size (c. 73 × 103 cm) JA22

“Mystery Train” (ミステリー・トレイン), Original First-Release Japanese Movie Poster 1989, Rare B1 Size (72.8 × 103 cm) GA21

“OCTOPUSSY / 007／オクトパシー” (1983), ORIGINAL JAPANESE B1 ADVANCE FOIL POSTER, ROGER MOORE AS JAMES BOND 007, Ultra-Rare Japanese B1 Teaser Variant, Metallic Foil Finish, Original 1983 Theatrical Campaign, Single-Sided, c. 72.8 × 103 cm JA13

“Crusher Joe” (クラッシャージョウ), Original First-Release Japanese Movie Poster 1983, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) S185

“Children of Paradise” (天井桟敷の人々), Original Japanese Re-Release Movie Poster 1963 (film 1945), B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) S173

“D.O.A.: A Rite of Passage” (D.O.A. 伝説のパンクス、セックス・ピストルズ), Original First-Release Japanese Movie Poster 1986 (film 1981), Artwork by Soyka, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) S165

“Sid and Nancy” (シド・アンド・ナンシー), Original Japanese Re-Release Movie Poster 1997 (film 1986), Gary Oldman / Chloe Webb, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) S164

“Clash of the Titans” (タイタンの戦い), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1981, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) S159

“Handgun” (ハンドガン), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1986 (film 1983), Tony Garnett / Karen Young, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) S167

“Vampire Hunter D” (吸血鬼ハンターD), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1985, Artwork by Yoshitaka Amano, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) S166

“Die Hard” (ダイ・ハード), Original First-Release Japanese Movie Poster 1989, Rare B1 Size (72.8 × 103 cm) GA30

“Paris, Texas” (パリ、テキサス), Original Japanese First-Release B1 Half-Size “Special Long” Movie Poster 1985, Ultra Rare, c. 36.5 × 103 cm / 14.4 × 40.6 in S150

“Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi” (スター・ウォーズ／ジェダイの復讐), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1983, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) S155

“Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi” (スター・ウォーズ／ジェダイの復讐), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1983, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) S156

“The Leopard” (山猫 / Il Gattopardo), Original Japanese Complete-Version Re-Release Movie Poster 1981 (film 1963), B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) M100

“Jules and Jim” / “Jules et Jim” / 「突然炎のごとく」, Original Japanese Theatrical Revival Movie Poster 1985, François Truffaut / Jeanne Moreau, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) J221

“Castaway” (漂流者), Original Japanese Video Release Promotional Poster 1987, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) D230

“Children of Paradise” (天井桟敷の人々), Original Japanese Re-Release Movie Poster 1981 (film 1945), B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) O872

“And Then There Were None” (そして誰もいなくなった), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1981 (film 1974), B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) O870

“Smokey and the Bandit II” (トランザム7000 VS 激突パトカー軍団), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1981 (film 1980), Burt Reynolds / Sally Field, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) O869

“Barfly” (バーフライ), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1988 (film 1987), Mickey Rourke / Faye Dunaway, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) O868