Japanese crime posters are especially prized for their bold graphic design—striking typography, dramatic photography, and distinctive colour palettes that feel uniquely “Showa-era” on the wall. This collection brings together original Japanese posters for crime cinema across yakuza films, noir, gangster stories, and police thrillers—chosen for both their film pedigree and their visual impact.
“Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex” (攻殻機動隊 STAND ALONE COMPLEX), Original Japanese PlayStation 2 Promotional Poster 2004, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) Q11
“Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex” (攻殻機動隊 STAND ALONE COMPLEX), Original Japanese PlayStation 2 Promotional Poster 2004, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) Q11
“SPACE RUNAWAY IDEON: Contact / Be Invoked" (1982) – ORIGINAL JAPANESE B0 x 2-SHEET “EKI-MAE” STATION-FRONT BILLBOARD POSTER – HOLY GRAIL RARITY | Original 1982 Japanese Theatrical Release Campaign | c. 157.5 × 215.9 cm (62 × 85 in) (Unused)
“SPACE RUNAWAY IDEON: Contact / Be Invoked" (1982) – ORIGINAL JAPANESE B0 x 2-SHEET “EKI-MAE” STATION-FRONT BILLBOARD POSTER – HOLY GRAIL RARITY | Original 1982 Japanese Theatrical Release Campaign | c. 157.5 × 215.9 cm (62 × 85 in) (Unused)
“Battles Without Honor and Humanity” Series Marathon Poster (仁義なき戦い 大会), Original Japanese Promotional Movie Poster 1974, Very Rare Variant, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) P281
“Battles Without Honor and Humanity” Series Marathon Poster (仁義なき戦い 大会), Original Japanese Promotional Movie Poster 1974, Very Rare Variant, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) P281
“TOMI meets BUNTA” (「菅原文太・暴力の世界」), Original Japanese Promotional Poster Insert for the Battles Without Honor and Humanity Pamphlet, 1974, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) P274
“TOMI meets BUNTA” (「菅原文太・暴力の世界」), Original Japanese Promotional Poster Insert for the Battles Without Honor and Humanity Pamphlet, 1974, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) P274
“The Big Sleep” (三つ数えろ), Ultra‑Rare Original Japanese B2 First‑Release Poster — 1955 First Japanese Release (April 1955) — approx. 20.3 × 28.7 in (51.5 × 72.8 cm) P257
“The Big Sleep” (三つ数えろ), Ultra‑Rare Original Japanese B2 First‑Release Poster — 1955 First Japanese Release (April 1955) — approx. 20.3 × 28.7 in (51.5 × 72.8 cm) P257
“Elevator to the Gallows” (死刑台のエレベーター), Ultra‑Rare Original Japanese B2 First‑Release Poster — 1958 First Japanese Release (26 September 1958) — approx. 20.3 × 28.7 in (51.5 × 72.8 cm) P253
“Elevator to the Gallows” (死刑台のエレベーター), Ultra‑Rare Original Japanese B2 First‑Release Poster — 1958 First Japanese Release (26 September 1958) — approx. 20.3 × 28.7 in (51.5 × 72.8 cm) P253
