This is an original Japanese poster printed in 1979 for the first release of Galaxy Express 999. This poster is a very rare tie-up with Japan Rail to promote rail travel / holidays across Japan. It is a highly coveted item amongst anime collectors in Japan. The poster is double-sided.
We uncovered this very rare poster after a second hand bookstore in Fukushima closed down for business after the economy of the area was very negatively affected after the earthquake and tsunami in 2011.
Galaxy Express 999 was released in Japan on August 4, 1979 where it was distributed by Toei Company. It was the highest grossing film of 1979 in Japan.
Galaxy Express 999 (銀河鉄道９９９, Ginga tetsudō 999) is a 1979 Japanese anime film directed by Rintaro, based on the manga and anime television series of the same name.
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This poster in excellent condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale.
This poster is 42 years old!
This poster is not a reproduction or a reprint.
A Certificate of Authenticity included.