“Mothra vs. Godzilla” (モスラ対ゴジラ), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1970, Toho Re-Release — Dead Stock, Very Rare, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) B239

This is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed in 1970 for the Toho re-release of Mothra vs. Godzilla (モスラ対ゴジラ, 1964)—the fourth film in the Godzilla franchise and one of the most iconic kaiju confrontations ever put on screen. Among collectors, this title is a true Showa-era “blue-chip”: prime Honda/Tsuburaya craftsmanship, peak monster design, and a battle concept so strong it still defines the franchise’s mythology.

Film background
Directed by Ishirō Honda with special effects by Eiji Tsuburaya, Mothra vs. Godzilla is widely regarded as a high point of the Showa era. A typhoon awakens Godzilla and triggers a new rampage, but the heart of the story lies in what comes next: the collision between human greed and something older—nature, divinity, and consequence—embodied in Mothra. The film’s spectacle is anchored by themes of environmental destruction, corporate exploitation, and retribution, giving it weight far beyond its monster mayhem. Internationally, it was released in the U.S. as Godzilla vs. The Thing, adding another layer to its global cult legacy.

Poster design
A brilliantly dramatic design built for theatre-front impact: Mothra dominates the upper composition in a huge, confrontational close-up—those unmistakable faceted eyes filling the sky—while Godzilla rages beneath, firing atomic breath upward in defiance. The vertical title typography 「モスラ対ゴジラ」 runs like a banner down the right side in bold, aggressive red, with a yellow “対” (versus) block punching the rivalry into focus.
A wonderful period detail is the strip of inset images down the centre, teasing key sequences like a trailer in print—classic Toho marketing that makes the sheet feel alive, crowded, and cinematic.

Rarity and condition
This particular example is exceptional: unused cinema dead-stock, sourced directly from the remaining inventory of a theatre that has since closed. Because it was never displayed, the presentation is clean, crisp, and refined, with striking “gallery wall” impact—especially in a design that balances saturated colour with large areas of pale space. Dead-stock Toho re-release B2s of this calibre are increasingly difficult to find, and this example presents as a true collector-grade survivor.

Condition
Excellent, close to Near Mint (Unused “Dead Stock”). Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.

It is over 55 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.