“Wasabi” (WASABI), Original Japanese Video Rental Promotional Poster 2002, Double-Sided, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) O677

This is an original Japanese B2 promotional poster issued in Japan in 2002 to advertise the home video / rental release of Wasabi (2001), the action-comedy starring Jean Reno and Ryoko Hirosue, presented by Luc Besson and directed by Gérard Krawczyk. This is a double-sided poster, designed for cinema and video-store display, with the blue design as the main/front side (as noted).

Film background
Wasabi follows a tough French cop drawn to Japan by an unexpected inheritance and a shocking personal revelation, pulling him into a high-speed collision of yakuza trouble, explosive action, and deadpan humour. A quintessential early-2000s Luc Besson-style “Euro action” title, the film pairs Reno’s stoic charisma with Hirosue’s star power and a Tokyo-set pace that keeps the tone fun, fast, and stylish.

Poster design
A striking double-sided pair of designs that capture the film’s energy in two different moods. The main blue side features a clean, high-contrast layout: a large portrait of Jean Reno dominates the frame, with bold red WASABI typography centred and supporting imagery of weapons, police ID, and action vignettes circling the composition. The alternate orange/fire side turns up the intensity with flame tones, chase imagery, and a more aggressive action montage—perfect for drawing attention in a rental or retail environment. Both sides carry prominent Japanese campaign copy and the large rental start date line 「8月23日（金）レンタル開始」, clearly identifying this as an original Japanese video-rental promotional issue.

Condition
Very Good / Excellent overall. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.

It is over 23 years old!

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