This is an original Japanese B2 promotional poster printed in 1990 for Volume 1 of the Original Video Animation Sei Michaela Gakuen Hyouryuuki (聖ミカエラ学園漂流記). Issued to promote the video release, the poster prominently advertises the 4.25 on-sale date and was produced as part of the Japanese launch campaign for this late-1980s / early-1990s OVA title.
Part of the appeal of this piece lies in its connection to Michitaka Kikuchi, whose character designs are highlighted on the poster itself. Kikuchi was one of the most recognisable anime designers of the era, celebrated for work associated with titles such as Shurato and Borgman, and his involvement gives this poster strong crossover interest for collectors of 1990s anime art and OVA history.
Why this example is special
Original Japanese promotional issue for the first volume of the OVA.
Character designs by Michitaka Kikuchi, specifically called out in the design.
A vivid and highly displayable country-of-origin anime poster from the golden age of the Japanese OVA market.
Poster design
This is a superb and visually dramatic design, dominated by a brilliant red background and a large angelic central figure with white wings, rosary, and habit-like costume, surrounded by the main cast in dynamic poses. The composition is bold, theatrical, and unmistakably late-1980s / early-1990s in style, combining religious imagery, school-uniform heroines, and action-oriented character art in a way that feels instantly collectible.
The typography is also especially appealing: the large multicoloured title across the top, the strong vertical Japanese copy at either side, and the bold yellow VIDEO CASSETTE 4.25 ON SALE text at the bottom give the sheet real period charm. It is exactly the sort of poster that captures the energy of Japan’s OVA boom.
Condition
Excellent. Please review the photo—they show the exact poster for sale. The poster presents very strongly overall, with rich colour and excellent display appeal. There is light age-related handling and minor wear consistent with an authentic vintage J
It is over 35 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
