“Grave of the Fireflies” (火垂るの墓), Original Japanese First Release Movie Poster 1987, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) ZA755

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This is an original Japanese B2 poster issued in Japan for the first domestic theatrical release of Grave of the Fireflies (火垂るの墓), Isao Takahata’s devastating animated masterpiece from Studio Ghibli. Adapted from Akiyuki Nosaka’s semi-autobiographical story, the film follows siblings Seita and Setsuko as they struggle to survive in Japan during the final months of WWII—an unflinching, deeply humane work that is widely regarded as one of the most important anti-war films ever made (animated or otherwise). Collectors prize original Japanese theatrical material for this title due to its cultural stature, emotional weight, and enduring international reputation.

Poster design

A powerful, emotionally direct Japanese campaign design created to communicate the film’s core themes—innocence, loss, and survival—with a visual language that is both gentle and devastating. Original Japanese B2s for this title are especially desirable as display pieces because the format captures the artwork at near-cinema scale while remaining highly frame-friendly, and the film’s imagery has become instantly recognisable within the history of Japanese animation.

Condition

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

It is over 38 years old!

It is not a reproduction or a reprint. Certificate of Authenticity included.