“Mobile Suit Gundam” (機動戦士ガンダム), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1981, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) O67

This is an original Japanese B2 poster printed in 1981 for the first theatrical release of Mobile Suit Gundam (機動戦士ガンダム), directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino and produced by Sunrise. The film was a condensed theatrical adaptation of the groundbreaking 1979 TV series that redefined the mecha genre, introducing the “real robot” era of anime.

Poster design
The artwork, signed Yas (Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, character designer and key illustrator for the Gundam franchise), features Amuro Ray in pilot suit, helmet in hand, standing defiantly before the towering visage of the RX-78-2 Gundam. The composition captures both the human drama and technological spectacle that set Gundam apart from earlier “super robot” shows. The bold red and yellow title 「機動戦士ガンダム」 anchors the base of the design, giving this poster a commanding and instantly recognizable look.

Why collectors prize this poster

• First theatrical film of the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise—an iconic property in Japanese anime and global pop culture.

• Features Yasuhiko’s signature illustration, making it not only a piece of cinema history but also a work of celebrated anime art.

• Scarce in original B2 format, especially in excellent condition.

Details

• Country: Japan

• Year: 1981

• Size: B2 — 51 × 73 cm

• Director: Yoshiyuki Tomino

• Studio: Sunrise

Condition
Excellent. Please review the photos (front and back); they show the exact poster for sale.

It is over 43 years old!

It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

Certificate of Authenticity included.