“Wasabi” (ワサビ), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 2002, B3 Size (c. 36.4 × 51.5 cm) O726

This is an original Japanese B3 theatrical poster printed in 2002 for the Japanese release of Wasabi, the action-comedy produced by Luc Besson and starring Jean Reno alongside Ryoko Hirosue. A cult favourite of early-2000s French pop cinema, the film blends deadpan hitman humour with slick action and Tokyo-set energy—exactly the kind of title that became a crossover favourite in Japan.

Design
A clean, modern, early-2000s graphic layout with huge display appeal: a bold profile portrait of Reno dominates the centre, dyed in striking red, counterbalanced by Hirosue’s cool, monochrome profile at lower right. The deep red WASABI title anchors the base, while a vertical line of Japanese copy runs through the centre for dramatic tension. The right-hand column is packed with period release information—2/2 opening and a long list of theatres—giving this sheet that unmistakable “true cinema campaign” feel. The small film stills on the left complete the marketing collage without cluttering the main design.

Condition
Excellent (close to near mint). Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.

This poster is an original Japanese theatrical B3 from the 2002 first-release campaign.
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

It is over 23 years old!

Certificate of Authenticity included.