“Princess Mononoke” (もののけ姫), Original Japanese Home Video Promotional Poster 1998, Studio Ghibli / Hayao Miyazaki, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) Q282

This is an original Japanese B2 promotional poster produced for the 1998 Japanese home video release of Princess Mononoke (もののけ姫), Hayao Miyazaki’s landmark Studio Ghibli masterpiece.

This is not a standard theatrical poster. It was issued as a retail / video-store promotional poster for the Ghibli ga Ippai Collection home video release, advertising the film’s June 26 video launch.

Film background
Released theatrically in Japan in 1997, Princess Mononoke is one of Studio Ghibli’s most important films. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, it explores the conflict between human industry, ancient forest spirits, animal gods, and the possibility of coexistence in a wounded world.

The film remains a defining work of modern Japanese animation, admired for its visual scale, moral complexity, environmental themes, and emotional force.

Poster design
This Japanese B2 features a powerful close-up portrait of San / Princess Mononoke, set against a bright blue sky. The image focuses on San’s calm but unwavering expression, her red facial markings, bone earrings, and wild hair immediately identifying her as one of Studio Ghibli’s most iconic characters.

The vertical white tagline at right reads:

「アシタカは好きだ でも人間をゆるすことはできない。」
“I love Ashitaka, but I cannot forgive humans.”

This line captures San’s central conflict: her love for Ashitaka, her loyalty to the forest, and her refusal to accept human destruction.

The lower section carries the Ghibli ga Ippai Collection branding, the red title もののけ姫, the credit 宮崎駿 監督作品, and the release notice:

「ビデオ 6月26日 新発売！」
“Video on sale June 26!”

This makes the poster a strong piece of Studio Ghibli home-video promotional ephemera, distinct from the theatrical campaign material.

Condition
Good / Very Good vintage condition. Please review the photos carefully, as they show the exact poster for sale.

There are noticeable wrinkles, handling creases, and surface impressions, visible across the poster and on the reverse. These condition points have been taken into account when pricing.

Despite the wrinkles, the poster retains strong colour, a striking San portrait, and very good overall display impact. Once framed, it will display very well.

This is an original Japanese B2 promotional poster.
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

Certificate of Authenticity included.