{"title":"Kihachi Okamoto","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKihachi Okamoto, 岡本 喜八\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(February 17, 1924 – February 19, 2005) was a Japanese film director who worked in several different genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOkamoto directed almost 40 films and wrote the scripts for at least 24, in a career that spanned almost six decades. He worked in a variety of genres, but most memorably in action genres such as the jidaigeki and war films. He was known for making films with a twist. Inspired to become a filmmaker after watching John Ford's Stagecoach, he would insert elements of the Western in war films like Desperado Outpost (1959) and Westward Desperado (1960), and eventually even filmed his own samurai Western in East Meets West (1995). A fan of musicals, he made over-the-top films such as Oh Bomb (1964), a gangster Noh musical, and Dixieland Daimyo (1986), about jazz musicians entering Bakumatsu Japan. Over all, he took on \"a very rhythmic approach to filming and editing action sequences. Carefully timed placement of sound effects and music combined with camera movement and movement within the frame to form a very rhythmic, almost musical whole.\" His basically critical stance towards Japanese society led him to often pursue satire and black comedy, with his The Age of Assassins (1967) becoming so dark and absurd, Toho initially refused to release it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOkamoto could also be serious. His samurai films, such as Samurai Assassin (1965), starring Toshiro Mifune, about a group of 19th century political agitators planning to kill an important government official, The Sword of Doom (1966), or Kill! (1968), were often critical of bushidō and Tokugawa period Japan. Yet he approached this critique from his own perspective. Toho entrusted him with the epic Japan's Longest Day (1968), a cinematic version of what happened to official Japan at the end of the war, but the next year he also made The Human Bullet for Art Theatre Guild, a more personal and satirical vision of an everyman's experience of World War II. To pursue some of his projects, Okamoto formed Okamoto Productions. His wife, Mineko Okamoto, often worked as producer on his later works.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHe won the 1992 Japan Academy Prize for Director of the Year for Rainbow Kids. Alongside Akira Kurosawa, Okamoto was also a candidate for directing the Japanese sequences for Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970) but instead Kinji Fukasaku and Toshio Masuda were chosen.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Source: Wikipedia)\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tokkan-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1975-b2-size-51-x-73cm","title":"\"Tokkan\", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1975, B2 Size (51 x 73cm)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese poster printed in 1975 for the first release of Tokkan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the military phase of the Meiji Restoration of 1868, Sentaro joins a local militia loyal to the Tokugawa Shogunate in order to fight Imperial troops. 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Please refer to the imagery as this is the exact poster that is for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is 46 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42040341528821,"sku":"","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/products\/Modern_tri-Leg_stool_on_concrete_slab_4.jpg?v=1636688608"},{"product_id":"east-meets-west-original-release-movie-poster-1995-b2-size-51-x-73cm","title":"\"East Meets West\", Original Release Movie Poster 1995, B2 Size (51 x 73cm)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese poster printed in 1995 for the first release of East Meets West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEast Meets West is a Japanese Western film directed by Okamoto Kihachi, and was released in 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in very good\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003econdition. Please refer to the imagery as this is the exact poster that is for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43346516607221,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/products\/White_geometric_shapes_on_cabinet_31.jpg?v=1665546766"},{"product_id":"zatoichi-meets-yojimbo-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1970-b2-size-51-x-73cm-g112-1","title":"\"Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo\", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1970, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) G112","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese printed in 1970 for the first release of Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZatoichi Meets Yojimbo (座頭市と用心棒) is a 1970 Japanese drama film directed by Kihachi Okamoto.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is the 20th of a series of films featuring the blind swordsman Zatoichi. The main character is based on a fictional character, a blind masseur and swordmaster. He was created by novelist Kan Shimozawa and set during the late Edo period (1830s and 1840s).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn this film, actor Toshiro Mifune plays a similar character to Sanjuro, the rōnin (masterless samurai) in Akira Kurosawa's famous film Yojimbo (1961). Although Mifune is clearly not playing the same man (his name here is Daisaku Sasa, and his personality and background differ in many key respects), the film's title and some of its content connect him to the character, the Ronin with No Name, and the idea of the two iconic jidaigeki characters confronting each other (Machibuse, made in the same year, also stars Mifune in a role similar to that of Yojimbo).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Source: Wikipedia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition. 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The 1966 sword-play masterpiece directed by Kihachi Okamoto (岡本 喜八) departs from the good\/bad, honorable\/corrupted samurai conventions to focus on an amoral and unhinged protagonist whose extreme bloodlust was unlike any filmgoers had seen before. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is over 59 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eN62\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55715920445818,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2025-08-05T114622.516.jpg?v=1754362270"},{"product_id":"kill-斬る-kiru-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1968-b2-size-51-x-73cm-k83-1","title":"\"Kill!\", (斬る, Kiru), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1968, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) K83","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original Japanese poster printed in 1968 for the first release of Kill!.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKill! 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Below, a fierce \u003cstrong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eTatsuya Nakadai\u003c\/strong\u003e brandishes his sword against a chaotic battlefield backdrop. Smaller inset portraits of supporting characters appear along the side, with Toho’s circular studio crest at the top margin. The elongated Tatekan format gives the design an imposing, theatrical presence, meant to capture attention outside cinemas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eExcellent overall for its age, with only light handling and minor fold wear consistent with original display use. 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Acclaimed for its razor‑edged choreography, expressionist lighting, and Okamoto’s taut direction, the film remains a touchstone of 1960s samurai filmmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eA stark, high‑contrast photomontage anchors the composition with Nakadai’s haunted stare and drawn blade, while flanking action vignettes propel the eye laterally across the wide field. The scarlet brush‑stroke title 大菩薩峠 strides along the base, counterbalanced by crisp cast credits. Format identifiers include the round Toho crest at upper left, a \u003cstrong\u003e“Printed in Japan © TOHO CO., Ltd. 1965”\u003c\/strong\u003e credit along the lower margin, and the standard Eirin censorship box at lower right—all consistent with Toho’s mid‑1960s billboard practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy collectors prize this example\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eB1×3 theatrical billboard (three‑sheet) for Toho’s 1966 release—\u003cstrong\u003efar scarcer\u003c\/strong\u003e than standard B2\/B1 posters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003eDefinitive large‑format display for Okamoto’s masterpiece, dominated by Nakadai at peak intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003eCross‑collectible appeal spanning jidaigeki\/chambara, Toho studio history, and the Nakadai–Mifune constellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003eMonumental 218 × 103 cm presence with powerful, gallery‑scale impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuseum‑level rarity\u003c\/strong\u003e: only a few examples of this format are known to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003eUnrestored and not linen‑backed. Theatre‑used with careful handling; folded twice as issued for distribution (one vertical, one horizontal). Paper remains strong and supple with crisp printing. Suitable for professional conservation framing or for display as is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2435\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003eCountry: Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003eYear printed (1965) \/ release: 1966 first release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003eType: Theatrical billboard poster — B1×3 Three‑Sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003eSize: approx. 218 × 103 cm (86 × 40 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2824\"\u003eIdentifiers: Toho roundel at upper left; Printed in Japan © TOHO CO., Ltd. 1965 credit along lower margin; Eirin censorship box at lower right; colossal red title 大菩薩峠 across the base; principal cast billing including 仲代達矢 and 三船敏郎.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2994\"\u003eReference: No published plate located at the time of cataloguing; comparable Toho B1×3 billboard formats from the period are documented in trade and archival materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3005\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3378\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent.\u003c\/strong\u003e Theatre‑used example with very minimal edge\/handling\/surface wear; folded twice as issued with light stress at intersections only; clean margins; colours vivid; paper fresh. Verso shows mild, even age‑toning and trace handling consistent with period stock. No paper loss. 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(斬る)\u003c\/strong\u003e—a razor‑sharp chambara satire starring \u003cstrong data-start=\"5306\" data-end=\"5325\"\u003eTatsuya Nakadai\u003c\/strong\u003e—released by \u003cstrong data-start=\"5338\" data-end=\"5346\"\u003eToho\u003c\/strong\u003e on \u003cstrong data-start=\"5350\" data-end=\"5367\"\u003eJune 22, 1968\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5462\" data-end=\"5707\"\u003eFilm background\u003cbr data-start=\"5477\" data-end=\"5480\"\u003eAdapted from Shūgorō Yamamoto, Okamoto’s film flips samurai conventions with black‑comic verve and a propulsive Masaru Satō score, cementing the director’s reputation for genre revisionism. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5709\" data-end=\"5977\"\u003ePoster design\u003cbr data-start=\"5722\" data-end=\"5725\"\u003eA dynamic period sheet dominated by the huge red brushed title \u003cstrong data-start=\"5788\" data-end=\"5796\"\u003e「斬る」\u003c\/strong\u003e. At left, \u003cstrong data-start=\"5807\" data-end=\"5818\"\u003eNakadai\u003c\/strong\u003e glares mid‑melee while small stills crown the top border. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"5881\" data-end=\"5889\"\u003eToho\u003c\/strong\u003e roundel and staff\/cast credits frame the right margin—classic late‑’60s studio styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5979\" data-end=\"6192\"\u003eThis poster is in very good \/ excellent condition (please refer to imagery of the exact poster for sale).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5979\" data-end=\"6192\"\u003eIt is over 55 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5979\" data-end=\"6192\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5979\" data-end=\"6192\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56167443792250,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2025-11-13T132218.765.jpg?v=1763007789"},{"product_id":"samurai-assassin-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1965-b2-size-51-x-73cm-copy","title":"“Samurai (Samurai Assassin)” (侍), Original Japanese Movie Speed Poster 1965, First Release, (26 × 73 cm), Starring Toshiro Mifune O505","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese \u003cstrong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"176\"\u003espeed poster\u003c\/strong\u003e (narrow roadside \/ station format) printed in 1965 for the first theatrical release of \u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eSamurai\u003c\/strong\u003e (侍)—internationally known as \u003cem data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eSamurai Assassin\u003c\/em\u003e—directed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eKihachi Okamoto\u003c\/strong\u003e, written by \u003cstrong data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"389\"\u003eShinobu Hashimoto\u003c\/strong\u003e, and distributed by Toho. Adapted from Jirō Osaragi’s novel \u003cem data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eSamurai Nippon\u003c\/em\u003e, the film was produced by Mifune Productions and stars \u003cstrong data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"540\"\u003eToshiro Mifune\u003c\/strong\u003e at the height of his powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eSpeed posters were printed in far smaller numbers than standard B2s and displayed outdoors for only a brief period, making surviving examples extremely rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eFilm background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"793\"\u003eSet in the turmoil of late‑Edo Japan, the film follows rōnin Niiro Tsuruchiyo (Mifune), who becomes embroiled in the plot to assassinate senior councilor Ii Naosuke at the Sakuradamon Gate. Okamoto uses the historical incident to examine ambition, disillusionment, and the impossibility of becoming a “true samurai” in a decaying order. With Hashimoto’s tight script, Masaru Satō’s score and Mifune’s ferocious swordplay, \u003cem data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003eSamurai\u003c\/em\u003e is now regarded as one of the great post‑war chambara masterpieces. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eThis speed poster is a masterclass in minimalist graphic design. The entire sheet is dominated by an enormous brushed black kanji \u003cstrong data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e「侍」\u003c\/strong\u003e that fills the lower two‑thirds of the layout like a looming shadow. At the top, bold typography in black and red lists the core collaborators: down the center runs \u003cstrong data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003e三船敏郎\u003c\/strong\u003e (Toshiro Mifune) in red, flanked by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003e岡本喜八\u003c\/strong\u003e (director) and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003e橋本忍\u003c\/strong\u003e (screenplay) in black. The classic round \u003cstrong data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003e東宝\u003c\/strong\u003e mark sits to the left, while near the base a small full‑length photo of Mifune in kimono, hand extended in mid‑draw, provides the only photographic element. The contrast between the massive calligraphic character and the tiny yet intense figure of Mifune perfectly captures the film’s tension between individual will and implacable history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003eThis poster is in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003egood \/ very good condition for its age\u003c\/strong\u003e (please refer carefully to the imagery of the exact poster for sale). There is a central horizontal fold, age toning, and tape remnants \/ minor wear at the corners and fold edges, all consistent with a 1960s theatrical display piece and easily minimized with professional framing or restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2514\"\u003eIt is almost 60 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2595\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56170465657210,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2025-11-14T064358.832.jpg?v=1763070263"},{"product_id":"samurai-samurai-assassin-侍-original-japanese-movie-speed-poster-1965-first-release-26-73-cm-starring-toshiro-mifune-o505-copy","title":"“Samurai (Samurai Assassin)” (侍), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1965, First Release, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) O506","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"436\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese B2 poster printed in 1965 for the first theatrical release of \u003cstrong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eSamurai\u003c\/strong\u003e (侍)—internationally known as \u003cem data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"258\"\u003eSamurai Assassin\u003c\/em\u003e—directed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eKihachi Okamoto\u003c\/strong\u003e, written by \u003cstrong data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"324\"\u003eShinobu Hashimoto\u003c\/strong\u003e, and produced by Mifune Productions for \u003cstrong data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eToho\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eToshiro Mifune\u003c\/strong\u003e starring as rōnin Niiro Tsuruchiyo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"881\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"457\"\u003eFilm background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"460\"\u003eSet against the political chaos of late‑Edo Japan, the film follows Niiro as he is drawn into the historical plot to assassinate Ii Naosuke at Sakuradamon. Okamoto fuses meticulous period detail with a bleak, modern sensibility, while Mifune delivers one of his most intense performances. Together with Masaru Satō’s score and Hashimoto’s sharp script, \u003cem data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eSamurai\u003c\/em\u003e is now regarded as a cornerstone of 1960s chambara cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"900\"\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eThis B2 uses a powerful photographic action scene as its base: samurai clash in a dusty courtyard, one warrior caught mid‑leap with blade raised while others reel and strike below. On the left, the enormous red brush title \u003cstrong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e「侍」\u003c\/strong\u003e (with small furigana “さむらい”) explodes against the dark background, instantly catching the eye. The top border is edged with musical‑staff graphics, while the green \u003cstrong data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eToho\u003c\/strong\u003e roundel sits at upper right. Cast and staff credits are arranged at the bottom in white and pastel tones, with director \u003cstrong data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003e岡本喜八\u003c\/strong\u003e and star \u003cstrong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003e三船敏郎\u003c\/strong\u003e prominently billed—classic mid‑’60s Toho styling that pairs stark typography with gritty realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003eThis poster is in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003every good condition for its age\u003c\/strong\u003e (please refer to the imagery of the exact poster for sale). It retains its original folds into quarters, with mild fold wear, slight age toning, and small pinholes at the corners—typical for a Japanese theatrical poster from the period and ready to display beautifully once framed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003eIt is almost 60 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2007\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56170477551994,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2025-11-14T064658.414.jpg?v=1763070457"},{"product_id":"red-lion-赤毛-original-japanese-movie-poster-1969-first-release-b3-size-36-51-cm-o512","title":"“Red Lion” (赤毛), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1969, First Release, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) O512","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"3996\" data-start=\"3775\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese B2 poster printed in 1969 for the first theatrical release of Red Lion (赤毛), directed by Kihachi Okamoto and starring Toshirō Mifune and Shima Iwashita. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4582\" data-start=\"3998\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4017\" data-start=\"3998\"\u003eFilm background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"4020\" data-start=\"4017\"\u003eSet in the turbulent final years of the Tokugawa shogunate, Red Lion follows peasant Gonzo (Mifune), who returns to his village impersonating an Imperial officer, only to be swept into a revolt against corrupt local officials. What begins as comedic masquerade gradually darkens into pointed political satire and tragic drama—a trademark of Okamoto’s genre‑bending chambara films. The movie is now appreciated as one of Mifune’s great late‑’60s performances, mixing broad physical comedy with brutal battlefield intensity.\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5211\" data-start=\"4584\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4601\" data-start=\"4584\"\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"4604\" data-start=\"4601\"\u003eThis dynamic B2 showcases Okamoto’s blend of spectacle and character. The enormous close‑up of Mifune’s face, hair blazing red beneath a patterned headband, dominates the upper right, his profile set against a storm of cavalry and charging samurai below. Shima Iwashita’s portrait balances the composition on the left, offering a quiet counterpoint to Mifune’s ferocity. The title 赤毛 slashes across the lower field in bold brush‑stroke red, echoing the hero’s mane and the film’s revolutionary bloodshed. Smaller vignettes of sword fights and galloping horses complete a classic Toho period‑action layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5455\" data-start=\"5213\"\u003eThis poster is in very good vintage condition for its age. It has the original folds, some fold wear and small creases, light edge wear, and minor age toning, but no major losses—please study the photos of the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5483\" data-start=\"5457\"\u003eIt is over 56 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5525\" data-start=\"5485\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5566\" data-start=\"5527\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56184262427002,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2025-11-16T075958.078.jpg?v=1763248552"},{"product_id":"zatoichi-meets-yojimbo-座頭市と用心棒-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1970-b2-size-51-73-cm-za409","title":"“Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo” (座頭市と用心棒), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1970, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) ZA409","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"632\" data-start=\"105\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese B2 poster printed in 1970 for the first Japanese theatrical release of \u003cem data-end=\"229\" data-start=\"205\"\u003eZatoichi Meets Yojimbo\u003c\/em\u003e (座頭市と用心棒), directed by Kihachi Okamoto and distributed in Japan by Daiei. The film is the twentieth entry in the long‑running \u003cem data-end=\"366\" data-start=\"356\"\u003eZatoichi\u003c\/em\u003e series, in which Shintaro Katsu reprises his role as the blind swordsman, and it features a landmark crossover with Toshiro Mifune playing a Yojimbo‑like bodyguard, bringing together two of Japan’s most iconic screen samurai. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"651\" data-start=\"634\"\u003eFilm background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1239\" data-start=\"653\"\u003eReturning to a favourite hot‑spring village, Zatoichi discovers it has fallen under the control of feuding yakuza father and son, each scheming for power and wealth. The son has hired a cynical, hard‑drinking ronin (Mifune) who initially plays both sides but gradually finds his path aligning with Zatoichi’s. The film pits these two legendary swordsmen against corrupt gangsters and a larger conspiracy, offering a blend of chambara action, dark humour and character interplay that makes it one of the most talked‑about entries in the franchise. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1256\" data-start=\"1241\"\u003ePoster design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1960\" data-start=\"1258\"\u003eThe B2 design is dominated by Mifune’s intense face, blown up to fill the right side of the sheet, his narrowed eyes and drawn blade creating a sense of looming danger. In the foreground, a smaller full‑figure image of Zatoichi lunges forward, sword extended and teeth bared in mid‑strike, capturing his wild, slashing fighting style. A tiny figure of another combatant is seen running across the sandy ground at lower right, emphasizing the scale of the duel to come. The bold red calligraphic title 「座頭市と用心棒」 stretches across the top, balanced by cast and staff credits in black down the left margin. The overall effect is both graphic and gritty, perfectly evoking the clash of two screen legends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2073\" data-start=\"1962\"\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition (please refer to the imagery of the exact poster for sale).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2101\" data-start=\"2075\"\u003eIt is over 55 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2181\" data-start=\"2103\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint. Certificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56197460492666,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2025-11-26T095911.295.jpg?v=1764118784"},{"product_id":"kill-斬る-original-release-japanese-stb-tatekan-movie-poster-1968-tatekan-size-51-145-cm-za405","title":"“Kill!” (斬る), Original Release Japanese STB Tatekan Movie Poster 1968, Tatekan Size (51 × 145 cm) ZA405","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"3198\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese STB Tatekan (two‑sheet vertical) poster printed in 1968 for the first Japanese theatrical release of Kill! (斬る, Kiru), the darkly comic samurai film directed by Kihachi Okamoto and distributed in Japan by Toho. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe film stars Tatsuya Nakadai as disillusioned ronin Genta and Etsushi Takahashi as earnest ex‑farmer Hanji, and is loosely based on a story by Shūgorō Yamamoto, whose work also inspired Akira Kurosawa’s Sanjuro.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3217\"\u003eFilm background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3867\"\u003eSet in the 1830s, Kill! follows two hungry wanderers who arrive in a remote domain hoping to find work and instead become entangled in a plot by low‑ranking samurai to assassinate their corrupt superior. What begins as a classic chambara premise quickly turns into a sharp satire of the samurai code: Genta, a former retainer turned yakuza drifter, tries to show naive Hanji how idealised notions of loyalty are exploited by those in power. Okamoto balances knockabout humour and kinetic swordplay with a cynical view of feudal politics, making Kill! a cult favourite among fans of revisionist samurai cinema.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kill%21?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kill%21?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003eWikipedia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e+1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3869\" data-end=\"3884\"\u003ePoster design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3886\" data-end=\"4713\"\u003eThis striking STB Tatekan format (approximately 51 × 145 cm) was traditionally displayed outside Japanese cinemas and is composed of two B2‑sized sheets joined vertically. Dominating the design is a huge, brush‑stroked red kanji 斬 (“to cut\/slash”) that runs almost the full length of the poster, visually echoing the film’s title and swordplay. Smaller photo panels down the left side showcase Tatsuya Nakadai and his co‑stars, while the lower section explodes into an action scene with Nakadai’s Genta mid‑swing as bandits and samurai clash in a dusty valley. Toho’s blue circular logo sits discreetly at the top, and the vertical Japanese copy along the right edge teases whether this deadly swordsman is friend or foe. The tall, calligraphic layout epitomises late‑1960s Japanese design and makes a dramatic display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4715\" data-end=\"4919\"\u003eThis poster is in very good condition; it was displayed at the time of release and shows light signs of theatrical use consistent with its age (please refer to the imagery of the exact poster for sale).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4921\" data-end=\"4947\"\u003eIt is over 57 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4949\" data-end=\"4989\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4991\" data-end=\"5030\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56204200313210,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/feature-wall-in-boho-living-room_1.jpg?v=1763595427"},{"product_id":"red-lion-赤毛-original-japanese-movie-poster-1969-first-release-b2-size-51-73-cm-o512-copy","title":"“Red Lion” (赤毛), Original Japanese “Speed” Movie Poster 1969, First Release, Speed Size (26 × 73 cm) O705","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"448\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese speed-format theatrical poster printed in 1969 for the first cinema release of \u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"227\"\u003eRed Lion\u003c\/strong\u003e (赤毛), directed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eKihachi Okamoto\u003c\/strong\u003e and starring \u003cstrong data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"297\"\u003eToshirō Mifune\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"320\"\u003eShima Iwashita\u003c\/strong\u003e—a fierce, genre-bending jidaigeki that shifts from rowdy comedy into political satire and violence with trademark Okamoto bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003eFilm background\u003cbr data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eSet in the volatile final years of the Tokugawa shogunate, Red Lion follows peasant Gonzo (Mifune), who returns to his village impersonating an Imperial officer—only to be pulled into an uprising against corrupt local power. What begins as boisterous masquerade gradually curdles into tragedy, using humour as a blade to expose hypocrisy, propaganda, and opportunism. Today it’s widely appreciated as one of Mifune’s great late-’60s performances: swaggering physical comedy, then sudden brutal intensity when the costs of “justice” arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003ePoster design\u003cbr data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003epure, graphic masterpiece of late-Shōwa minimalism\u003c\/strong\u003e: the sheet is dominated by the colossal, brush-painted title \u003cstrong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003e赤毛\u003c\/strong\u003e in blazing vermilion—calligraphy as impact weapon—set against a pale, stormy sky. Below, a small but dramatic image of Mifune on horseback charges across barren ground, perfectly underscoring the film’s swing from mythic bravado to hard reality. The tall, narrow \u003cstrong data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003espeed\u003c\/strong\u003e format amplifies the design—built to stop passers-by instantly—and survivors are increasingly scarce because these were displayed in tight cinema corridors and exterior panels where they took real handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003eCondition\u003cbr data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eVery Good \/ Excellent. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.\u003cbr data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e(As expected for a genuine 1969 cinema-used speed poster: light age-toning to the verso and an original horizontal fold from period handling.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003eIt is over 56 years old!\u003cbr data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003cbr data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56462053835130,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-01-12T105824.628.jpg?v=1768183164"},{"product_id":"red-lion-赤毛-original-japanese-movie-poster-1969-first-release-b3-size-36-51-cm-o197a","title":"“Red Lion” (赤毛), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1969 First Release, B3 Size (36 × 51 cm) O197A","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"400\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese \u003cstrong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"129\"\u003eB3\u003c\/strong\u003e poster printed in 1969 for the first domestic theatrical release of \u003cem data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eRed Lion\u003c\/em\u003e (Japan, 1969), directed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eKihachi Okamoto\u003c\/strong\u003e and starring \u003cstrong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"287\"\u003eToshirō Mifune\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eShima Iwashita\u003c\/strong\u003e. First-issue Toho country sheets from Okamoto’s late-’60s period are highly collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eFilm background\u003cbr data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eSet on the eve of the Meiji Restoration, peasant soldier \u003cstrong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"490\"\u003eGonnosuke\u003c\/strong\u003e (Mifune) returns to his village wearing the scarlet wig of the imperial vanguard, only to find corruption and suffering at home. Mistaken identity, fervent idealism, and Okamoto’s blend of satire and social bite drive this rousing jidai-geki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003ePoster design\u003cbr data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eA striking, asymmetrical layout: Mifune’s profile in monochrome at left explodes into a sweeping \u003cstrong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"871\"\u003ecrimson lion’s mane\u003c\/strong\u003e painted across the entire field, while \u003cstrong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"923\"\u003eIwashita\u003c\/strong\u003e stands at right in kimono beside bold hand-brushed copy. The massive red logotype \u003cstrong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e「赤毛」\u003c\/strong\u003e anchors the base; the blue \u003cstrong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eToho\u003c\/strong\u003e roundel and credits are classic hallmarks of an authentic 1969 theatrical sheet with powerful wall presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition (please refer to the imagery of the exact poster for sale).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eThis poster is 56 years old.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1371\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56561498227066,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-02-09T184045.274.jpg?v=1770630068"},{"product_id":"samurai-samurai-assassin-侍-original-japanese-movie-poster-1965-first-release-b2-size-51-73-cm-o506-copy","title":"“Samurai Assassin” (侍 \/ さむらい), Ultra‑Rare Original Japanese B1×3 “Three‑Sheet” Theatrical Billboard Poster — 1965 First Theatrical Release (Toho \/ Mifune Productions) — approx. 86 × 40 in (218 × 103 cm)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"917\"\u003eAmong the rarest survivals in Japanese poster culture are the premiere \u003cstrong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"351\"\u003ethree‑sheet billboards made from three overlapping B1 panels\u003c\/strong\u003e. Produced to span a theatre frontage at roughly seven feet wide, these imposing, large‑format papers were almost always displayed and then discarded—simply too large for space‑conscious storage, and far removed from the country’s traditional collector focus on small, easy‑to‑file ephemera such as chirashi. The result is a steep attrition rate: intact B1×3 sets for major Toho releases are exceptionally elusive today. This example presents \u003cem data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eSamurai\u003c\/em\u003e in its most dramatic, highest‑impact campaign format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eAbout the film\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003ePrinted for the 1965 first release of \u003cstrong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eSamurai (侍)\u003c\/strong\u003e—internationally known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eSamurai Assassin\u003c\/strong\u003e—this billboard promotes one of the defining, hard‑edged chambara of the decade. The film is directed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eKihachi Okamoto\u003c\/strong\u003e, written by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eShinobu Hashimoto\u003c\/strong\u003e, and produced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eMifune Productions for Toho\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003eToshirō Mifune\u003c\/strong\u003e starring as rōnin \u003cstrong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003eNiiro Tsuruchiyo\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003eSet amid the political volatility of late‑Edo Japan, the story draws Niiro into the historical conspiracy to assassinate \u003cstrong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eIi Naosuke at Sakuradamon\u003c\/strong\u003e—a collision of ideology, desperation, and opportunism staged against a society coming apart at the seams. Okamoto’s cinema is celebrated for its modern velocity and unsparing view of authority; his work sits at the centre of the 1960s revisionist jidaigeki moment (often discussed alongside contemporaries such as Masaki Kobayashi of \u003cem data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003eHarakiri\u003c\/em\u003e), where the samurai film becomes a vehicle for disillusionment rather than legend. Here, that sensibility is sharpened by Hashimoto’s architecturally precise writing and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003eMasaru Satō’s\u003c\/strong\u003e propulsive score—while Mifune delivers one of his most concentrated, ferocious performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003ePoster design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2608\"\u003eA commanding exercise in graphic power and negative space—engineered to arrest attention from across a lobby. The right third is dominated by the colossal, blood‑red title \u003cstrong data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003e侍\u003c\/strong\u003e, rendered like a painted strike across the image field, with the vertical reading \u003cstrong data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2375\"\u003eさむらい\u003c\/strong\u003e set beside it. Above, the blue headline shouts the film’s moral climate in staccato bursts: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003e「裏切り！暗殺！動乱の幕末を切り裂く野望の豪剣！」\u003c\/strong\u003e—a breathless catalogue of betrayal, assassination, and ambition cleaving through the turmoil of the Bakumatsu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"3435\"\u003eAt left, the composition detonates into an unforgettable close‑up: a swordsman’s face fills the frame, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2757\"\u003ekatana thrust straight toward the viewer\u003c\/strong\u003e, the guard and blade creating a brutal, foreshortened perspective that turns the poster into a confrontation. The centre panel widens to a stark courtyard tableau—figures converging in motion beneath bare trees and dark rooflines—before the eye is pulled back to the monumental red kanji. A strip of four cast portraits punctuates the lower right, while the lower left carries the principal credits, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3203\"\u003eHashimoto’s screenplay (脚本／橋本忍)\u003c\/strong\u003e and a distinctive typographic director credit that interlocks \u003cstrong data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3272\"\u003e岡本\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3278\" data-end=\"3284\"\u003e監督\u003c\/strong\u003e—a compact, modernist flourish consistent with Okamoto’s sensibility. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"3358\" data-end=\"3379\"\u003eToho roundel (東宝)\u003c\/strong\u003e at the upper right completes the studio identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3473\"\u003eWhy collectors prize this example\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"4301\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3617\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3617\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3525\"\u003eJapanese premiere B1×3 three‑sheet billboard\u003c\/strong\u003e—a format with exceptionally low survival due to scale, theatre use, and routine disposal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3618\" data-end=\"3796\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"3796\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"3649\"\u003eMonumental display impact\u003c\/strong\u003e (approx. \u003cstrong data-start=\"3659\" data-end=\"3688\"\u003e218 × 103 cm \/ 86 × 40 in\u003c\/strong\u003e)—the classic Toho panoramic billboard size, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3737\" data-end=\"3793\"\u003eexactly the same dimensions as the Hiken three‑sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3797\" data-end=\"3941\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3799\" data-end=\"3941\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3799\" data-end=\"3818\"\u003eKihachi Okamoto\u003c\/strong\u003e at full force: a central figure of 1960s chambara modernism, prized for his bleak, contemporary edge within period form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3942\" data-end=\"4092\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3944\" data-end=\"4092\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3944\" data-end=\"3965\"\u003eShinobu Hashimoto\u003c\/strong\u003e screenplay and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3981\" data-end=\"4003\"\u003eMifune Productions\u003c\/strong\u003e provenance—top‑tier creative and production pedigree for Toho’s prestige action cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4093\" data-end=\"4301\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4095\" data-end=\"4301\"\u003eOne of the era’s most arresting campaign designs: \u003cstrong data-start=\"4145\" data-end=\"4160\"\u003egiant red 侍\u003c\/strong\u003e balanced against a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4180\" data-end=\"4232\"\u003ewall‑scale, confrontational sword‑point close‑up\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the blue headline and Toho crest delivering instant authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4303\" data-end=\"4318\"\u003eConservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4320\" data-end=\"4591\"\u003eUnrestored and not linen‑backed. \u003cstrong data-start=\"4353\" data-end=\"4373\"\u003eFolded as issued\u003c\/strong\u003e for distribution (one vertical and one horizontal fold per sheet), with expected light fold wear. Paper remains strong and supple with crisp printing, well suited to professional conservation framing or display as is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"5138\" data-end=\"5150\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5152\" data-end=\"5739\"\u003eExcellent. Theatre‑used three‑sheet set with very minimal edge\/handling wear. \u003cstrong data-start=\"5279\" data-end=\"5299\"\u003eFolded as issued\u003c\/strong\u003e with light, localized stress at fold intersections only. Colours remain strong—especially the saturated red title and blue headline—against a clean, high‑contrast photographic field. Verso shows mild, even age‑toning with occasional faint handling marks and light pencil notations consistent with original distribution and theatre use. Please review the provided front‑and‑back photographs—shown is the exact poster offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5741\" data-end=\"5846\"\u003eIt is over 60 years old.\u003cbr data-start=\"5765\" data-end=\"5768\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003cbr data-start=\"5806\" data-end=\"5809\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5848\" data-end=\"6121\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA rare opportunity to acquire \u003cem data-start=\"5878\" data-end=\"5906\"\u003eSamurai \/ Samurai Assassin\u003c\/em\u003e at its maximum scale: \u003cstrong data-start=\"5929\" data-end=\"5970\"\u003ea premiere Toho three‑sheet billboard\u003c\/strong\u003e where monumental kanji, modernist typography, and a sword‑point close‑up create one of the most forceful large‑format jidaigeki displays of the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56602552664442,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/modern-living-room-with-a-sofa-and-a-large-plant_1.jpg?v=1771413608"},{"product_id":"zatoichi-meets-yojimbo-座頭市と用心棒-original-release-japanese-speed-poster-1970-speed-poster-size-c-26-75-cm-p41","title":"“Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo” (座頭市と用心棒), Original Release Japanese Speed Poster 1970, Speed Poster Size (c. 26 × 75 cm) P41","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"633\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"166\"\u003eoriginal Japanese speed poster\u003c\/strong\u003e produced for the 1970 theatrical release of \u003cem data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"235\"\u003eZatoichi Meets Yojimbo\u003c\/em\u003e—a dream crossover that pits two of Japanese cinema’s most iconic screen presences against each other: \u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eShintarō Katsu\u003c\/strong\u003e as the blind swordsman Zatoichi, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eToshirō Mifune\u003c\/strong\u003e as the cunning, unpredictable rōnin “Yojimbo.” Directed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eKihachi Okamoto\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film plays like a collision of archetypes—streetwise menace, sharp comedy, and sudden, brutal swordplay—made with Toho-scale confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eFilm background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eReleased at the height of Zatoichi’s popularity, \u003cem data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eZatoichi Meets Yojimbo\u003c\/em\u003e is built around pure star power and tension: a town caught in competing schemes, a lone drifter with a blade and a grin, and Zatoichi—seemingly gentle, perpetually underestimated—forced into confrontation. The result is an entertaining, high-craft genre piece that celebrates (and slightly subverts) two legendary screen personas in one frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003ePoster design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eThis speed-poster design is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eall impact\u003c\/strong\u003e. A tight, confrontational crop throws the two men into psychological combat before a single sword is drawn—one face snarling in shadow, the other bald head turned in cold profile—while the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003ehuge, blood-red title typography\u003c\/strong\u003e slams down the centre like a warning stamp. Below, a silhouetted duel scene reinforces the film’s promise: not just rivalry, but a genuine showdown. The narrow, vertical speed format makes the composition feel even more aggressive and modern—built to stop foot traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eRarity and condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003eSpeed posters were printed in smaller quantities than standard one-sheets and were intended for quick, high-visibility display, which makes clean survivors notably harder to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003eExcellent, close to Near Mint. 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