“The Aristocats” (おしゃれキャット), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1971, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) P59

This is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed in 1971 for the Japanese release of Walt Disney’s beloved animated classic The Aristocats (おしゃれキャット, 1970). A perfect slice of early-70s Disney charm, it captures the film’s warm Parisian atmosphere, jazzy spirit, and that unmistakable hand-drawn elegance of Disney’s “silver age” animation.

Film background
Set in a storybook Paris, The Aristocats follows Duchess and her three kittens as they’re whisked away from their comfortable life and forced into a city-wide adventure—meeting alley cats, musicians, and mischief-makers along the way, led by the effortlessly cool Thomas O’Malley. The film is remembered for its playful tone and music-led set pieces, and it remains one of Disney’s most rewatchable family features—bright, stylish, and full of personality.

Poster design
A wonderfully clean, cheerful Japanese design that prioritises character and colour over clutter—ideal for display. Duchess and Marie are rendered with classic Disney linework in the foreground, while the rest of the cast—Thomas O’Malley, Berlioz, Toulouse, and the streetwise jazz cats—fill the composition with movement and humour. The little “music room” vignette at the top left (piano, double bass, and jam-session chaos) is a perfect nod to the film’s musical identity.
The bold Japanese title 「おしゃれキャット」 anchors the bottom in a refined, elegant type style that feels very “1971 Japan”—graphic, minimal, and instantly readable.

Condition
Very Good / Excellent. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.

It is over 50 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.