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“Ghost in the Shell” (攻殻機動隊), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1995, Ultra Rare, B1 Size (approx. 73 × 103 cm) (G)
“Ghost in the Shell” (攻殻機動隊), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1995, Ultra Rare, B1 Size (approx. 73 × 103 cm) (G)
“Ghost in the Shell” (攻殻機動隊), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1995, Ultra Rare, B1 Size (approx. 73 × 103 cm) (G)
“Ghost in the Shell” (攻殻機動隊), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1995, Ultra Rare, B1 Size (approx. 73 × 103 cm) (G)
“Ghost in the Shell” (攻殻機動隊), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1995, Ultra Rare, B1 Size (approx. 73 × 103 cm) (G)
“Ghost in the Shell” (攻殻機動隊), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1995, Ultra Rare, B1 Size (approx. 73 × 103 cm) (G)
“Ghost in the Shell” (攻殻機動隊), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1995, Ultra Rare, B1 Size (approx. 73 × 103 cm) (G)
“Ghost in the Shell” (攻殻機動隊), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1995, Ultra Rare, B1 Size (approx. 73 × 103 cm) (G)
“Ghost in the Shell” (攻殻機動隊), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1995, Ultra Rare, B1 Size (approx. 73 × 103 cm) (G)
“Ghost in the Shell” (攻殻機動隊), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1995, Ultra Rare, B1 Size (approx. 73 × 103 cm) (G)
“Ghost in the Shell” (攻殻機動隊), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1995, Ultra Rare, B1 Size (approx. 73 × 103 cm) (G)
“Ghost in the Shell” (攻殻機動隊), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1995, Ultra Rare, B1 Size (approx. 73 × 103 cm) (G)
“Ghost in the Shell” (攻殻機動隊), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1995, Ultra Rare, B1 Size (approx. 73 × 103 cm) (G)

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“Ghost in the Shell” (攻殻機動隊), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1995, Ultra Rare, B1 Size (approx. 73 × 103 cm) (G)

Sale price $4,500.00

This is an original Japanese theatrical movie poster printed in 1995 for Mamoru Oshii’s cyber-punk landmark Ghost in the Shell (攻殻機動隊), adapted from Masamune Shirow’s manga and animated by Production I.G, with domestic theatrical distribution by Shochiku (松竹).

Shochiku’s official film records list the original Japanese release date as November 18, 1995 (1995年11月18日) and explicitly note the film’s simultaneous international rollout across Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom—an unusually ambitious strategy at the time, reflecting the studio’s confidence in the film’s global appeal.

Widely regarded as one of the most influential animated films of the late 20th century, Ghost in the Shell reshaped how science fiction cinema visualizes cyberspace, identity, and embodiment. Production I.G has repeatedly acknowledged the film’s global impact, citing its influence on major creators including the Wachowskis (The Matrix) and James Cameron, while English-language criticism has long recognized its cult status outside Japan—particularly through international home-video discovery in the late 1990s. Today, the film is considered a foundational work of modern cyber-thriller aesthetics.

Poster design

This poster features the most iconic “birth of the cyborg” key artwork from Ghost in the Shell:
a kneeling cybernetic figure set against a near-blank, gallery-white void, tethered by sweeping black, violet, and red umbilical cables that dominate the composition.

The bilingual thematic line anchors the image:
“People love machines in 2029 A.D. ‘Who are you? Who slips into my robot body and whispers to my ghost?’”
Below sits the classic GHOST △ IN △ THE △ SHELL / 攻殻機動隊 logotype with the full Japanese theatrical credit block.

A particularly important authenticity detail: this design includes the stepped yellow publicity banners at upper right, reading:
「世界同時公開決定」 (“Worldwide simultaneous release confirmed”)
「この秋、このアニメが映画を進化させる!!」 (“This autumn, this anime will evolve cinema!!”)

Design and illustration credits are printed directly on the sheet:
“Illustrated by Hiroyuki Okiura / Designed by Teruhisa Tajima.”

Along the bottom, the poster references 東京国際ファンタスティック映画祭’95 (Tokyo International Fantastic Film Festival ’95) and notes ワールドプレミア上映 (“World premiere screening”), aligning precisely with contemporary Japanese reporting on the film’s festival debut. The Dolby Stereo mark and circular 映倫 (Eirin) approval seal appear at lower right—both fully consistent with original theatrical materials from 1995.

B1 format rarity — why this matters

While Ghost in the Shell B2 posters are already highly collectible, the B1 format is exponentially rarer.

In Japan, B2 posters were the standard commercial display format, printed in relatively large numbers for nationwide cinema distribution. B1 posters, by contrast, were produced in far smaller quantities, typically reserved for flagship cinemas, major urban locations, or special promotional placements. For anime titles—especially mid-1990s releases—the survival rate of B1 posters is dramatically lower due to their size, storage difficulty, and limited original use.

For Ghost in the Shell, the B1 format elevates this artwork to true grail-level status. It is widely understood among collectors that B1 examples are many times scarcer than B2s, and far less likely to surface on the open market—particularly in this condition. This scale also transforms the visual impact: the sweeping cables and negative space become architectural, making the poster feel closer to a gallery artwork than a conventional movie poster.

Condition

Excellent condition — close to near mint.
The poster presents beautifully, with no fold lines, no tears, no staining, and no pinholes (shown held by magnets only). The whites remain clean and even, inks are strong and unfaded, and the reverse is blank and clean, showing only the lightest age-appropriate handling at the extreme edges. An outstanding display example.

Please review the photos carefully—they show the exact poster offered for sale.

Authenticity

  • 100% original Japanese theatrical poster

  • Printed in 1995

  • Not a reproduction or reprint

  • Certificate of Authenticity included

It is over 30 years old.

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