“Princess Mononoke: Symphonic Suite” (交響組曲 もののけ姫), 1998 Japanese B2 Promotional Poster, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) O608
This is an original Japanese B2 promotional poster produced to advertise 交響組曲 もののけ姫 (“Symphonic Suite: Princess Mononoke”)—a major orchestral presentation of Joe Hisaishi’s celebrated music for Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli’s masterpiece Princess Mononoke (もののけ姫). The poster prominently features the on‑sale announcement “7.8 ON SALE”, marking it as a specific, time‑bound release promotion.
Film background
While not a theatrical one‑sheet, this poster sits directly in the cultural aftershock of Princess Mononoke’s phenomenon—when the film’s music became an object of its own: performed, recorded, reinterpreted, and collected. The Japanese copy frames it as the “third chapter” following earlier releases, positioning the suite as a prestige memorial edition designed to rekindle the film’s emotional power through full symphonic scale.
Poster design
An exquisite example of late‑1990s Japanese promo minimalism: vast negative space and museum‑clean layout elevate the subject matter into something almost gallery‑like. The serene landscape panel—dark water, mossy green, and shafts of light—functions like a visual breath before the typography strikes. The title 「もののけ姫」 in bold, brush‑style lettering dominates the lower half with confident restraint, while the large Roman text “7.8 ON SALE” adds crisp commercial clarity. It’s a masterclass in quiet power—designed to feel premium, contemplative, and collectible.
Condition
Official Japanese music/promotional B2 posters were typically printed in smaller quantities than standard theatrical posters and were often discarded after the sales window closed—making survivors notably harder to source. This example is offered in excellentcondition, with only minor signs of handling consistent with age. Please inspect the photos carefully for a detailed view of condition.
It is over 27 years old.
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
