Iconic Japanese Movie Posters — Franchises & Legends

Explore Japan Poster Shop’s extensive collection of original Japanese movie posters, celebrating some of the most iconic film franchises, legendary filmmakers and influential figures in cinema history.

From the enduring cultural phenomenon of Star Wars, the extraordinary animation of Studio Ghibli, and Japan’s legendary Godzilla franchise to the groundbreaking work of Akira Kurosawa, Takeshi Kitano and Hayao Miyazaki, this collection brings together some of the most recognisable and collectible imagery in Japanese film history.

Discover original theatrical posters for celebrated films and franchises, including James Bond, Akira, Seven Samurai, My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away and the classic Japanese cinema of the twentieth century. Our selection also celebrates cult cinema, anime, science fiction, Japanese action films and legendary performers such as Meiko Kaji.

Spanning decades of Japanese cinema and graphic design, our collection includes rare first-release theatrical posters, original B2 and B1 formats, exceptionally scarce STB Tatekan posters, large-format billboards and promotional material. Many of these original Japanese designs have become highly sought after by international collectors for their distinctive artwork, historical significance and rarity.

Every poster offered by Japan Poster Shop is an authentic original, carefully sourced in Japan and individually catalogued. We do not sell reproductions. All posters are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, with worldwide DHL Express shipping available from our gallery in Tokyo.