
“Metal Gear Solid 2: The Document”, Original Japanese Video Game Release Poster 2002, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) O66
This is an original Japanese B2 promotional poster printed in 2002 for the PlayStation 2 release of The Document of Metal Gear Solid 2 by Konami. Unlike standard advertising flyers, this large-format B2 poster was created for retail shop display and has become a sought-after collector’s piece, especially outside Japan.
About the release
The Document of Metal Gear Solid 2 is a unique companion disc produced by Konami and Hideo Kojima’s team. It functions as an interactive archive, allowing fans to explore the creative process behind one of the most influential video games of its era, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. Featuring in-depth design documents, character profiles, scripts, sound files, development notes, and polygon demos, it offers unprecedented insight into Kojima Productions’ workflow and philosophy.
Poster design
The poster showcases Yoji Shinkawa’s distinctive ink-brush artwork of Solid Snake rendered with fragmented, pixel-like accents to reflect digital design. A clean white and orange layout lists the extensive menu of features—Characters, Mechanics, Background, Polygon Demos, Sound, Script, and more—emphasising its role as a production archive rather than a standard game. The Konami logo and PlayStation 2 branding anchor the design, with a bold release date: 2002.09.12 OUT and retail price 2,980 yen.
Why collectors prize this poster
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Official Japanese B2 shop display piece (never sold to the public).
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Features exclusive Shinkawa art tailored for this release.
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Celebrates one of the most ambitious meta-textual releases in video game history.
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A rare artifact tying into the Metal Gear franchise’s legacy of blending entertainment with production commentary.
Details
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Country: Japan
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Year: 2002
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Size: B2 — 51 × 73 cm
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Type: Original retail shop promotional poster
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Publisher: Konami
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Platform: PlayStation 2
Condition
Excellent. Please review the images (front and back) as they show the exact poster for sale.
It is over 22 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.