“Castle in the Sky” (天空の城ラピュタ), Original Japanese First Release Theatrical Poster 1986, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) C229 A

This is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed in 1986 for Hayao Miyazaki’s Castle in the Sky (天空の城ラピュタ) — the landmark adventure‑fantasy that became Studio Ghibli’s first feature film. With its blend of aviation romance, lost‑civilisation myth and pure cinematic wonder, Laputa remains one of the most beloved and influential animated films of the 1980s, with Joe Hisaishi’s score and Miyazaki’s world‑building now regarded as classics of the genre.

Authenticity
As with many popular Studio Ghibli titles, there are later shop posters and commercial reprints of this design. The example offered here is a true first‑release theatrical B2, It was printed for the 1986 nationwide campaign and is not a later merchandise or museum‑shop reprint, so you can buy with confidence.

Poster design
A beautifully painted, airy key‑visual shows Pazu and Sheeta riding the flaptor high above the clouds, with the monumental Laputa fortress looming in the misty distance. Soft watercolour skies and pale stone textures give the image an elegant, storybook feel, while the bold hot‑pink Japanese title “天空の城ラピュタ” anchors the bottom in thick, graphic block lettering. Pink vertical taglines at the top add a romantic, adventurous tone, and the fine production credit band along the lower edge keeps the composition clean and frame‑friendly—an iconic first‑release Ghibli design that looks superb on the wall.

Condition
Excellent / Near Mint. The colours remain vibrant and the artwork presents beautifully. The reverse is clean and largely blank as shown. Please review the photos (front and back); they show the exact poster for sale.

It is over 39 years old!

It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

Certificate of Authenticity included.