"Spriggan", Original Teaser Release Japanese Movie Poster 1998, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) M11

"Spriggan" (1998) – Original Japanese B2 Size Teaser Poster
スプリガン | Based on the Manga by Hiroshi Takashige & Ryōji Minagawa | Directed by Hirotsugu Kawasaki | Key Visual by Katsuhiro Otomo

A bold and ominous original B2-size teaser poster for Spriggan (スプリガン), the 1998 anime film adaptation of the cult cyber-action manga published in Weekly Shōnen Sunday. This early-release teaser prominently features the cryptic tagline:

「戦って、死ね。」— "Fight. Die."

Illustrated by none other than Katsuhiro Otomo (of Akira fame), the artwork is stark and menacing: a heavily muscled, shadowy figure stands against a blank void, clutching a glowing artifact in one hand and a sidearm in the other. The etched silhouette of protagonist Yu Ominae evokes power and mystery, while the engraved printed signature by Otomo and raw typography drive home the militarized, apocalyptic tone of the story.

Spriggan follows elite agents from the shadowy ARCAM Corporation as they race to seal away dangerous ancient artifacts before they can be weaponized. Combining themes of ancient civilization, psychic warfare, and brutal combat, the film is noted for its detailed animation and intense pacing — a hidden gem of late-’90s anime cinema.

This rare teaser-format poster was issued prior to the film’s theatrical release and is highly prized for its minimalist design, Otomo’s artwork, and foreboding use of negative space.

A must-have for collectors of 1990s anime, manga-to-film adaptations, or the illustrated legacy of Katsuhiro Otomo.

It is over 27 years old!

This poster is in very good / excellent condition. Please refer to the imagery as this is the exact poster that is for sale. 

It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

Certificate of Authenticity included.

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