Original Japanese Gundam anime and movie posters represent an important chapter in the history of Japanese animation, science fiction and mecha design. First introduced in 1979 through Yoshiyuki Tomino's groundbreaking television series Mobile Suit Gundam (機動戦士ガンダム), the franchise transformed Japanese science-fiction animation through its emphasis on military conflict, political intrigue and complex human relationships.
Japan Poster Shop holds a specialist collection of authentic original Japanese Gundam posters, encompassing early television promotional artwork, first-release theatrical posters, rare B1 and B0 formats, standard B2 cinema posters, B3 promotional designs and unusual advertising material produced for the Japanese market.
Particularly significant are our original Japanese posters associated with Mobile Suit Gundam's formative period in the early 1980s, including rare first-release theatrical artwork for the 1981 film and its sequels. These designs feature exceptional illustrations by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko (安彦良和), whose character designs and artwork played a defining role in establishing the visual identity of the original Gundam series.
Our collection also includes original Japanese posters for Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow (1981), Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (1988), Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz (1998) and other important releases. Of particular interest are our large-format promotional examples, including an exceptionally rare B0 station-display poster for Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996).
Beyond theatrical releases, the collection encompasses original Japanese television, retail and publishing promotional posters, documenting Gundam's development from its earliest animated productions into one of Japan's most influential multimedia franchises. Early commercial promotional designs and unusual advertising variants offer a fascinating record of the franchise's expanding cultural significance.
Original Japanese Gundam posters are particularly collectible for their distinctive mecha illustrations, historical significance and format-specific artwork. Certain early B1 theatrical posters, large B0 advertisements and scarce promotional designs feature compositions substantially different from standard B2 cinema releases, making them especially desirable to collectors of Japanese anime history and graphic design.
Rarity and condition vary considerably between individual examples. Early theatrical first releases, unusual oversized formats, scarce advertising variants and original promotional material from the 1980s can be exceptionally difficult to acquire, particularly in excellent condition. Our collection also includes more accessible original posters from later releases, offering collectors a broad selection across different periods, formats and price points.
For detailed information about Japanese B0, B1, B2, B3 and other poster dimensions, explore our Japanese Movie Poster Size Guide, illustrated with original examples from the Japan Poster Shop collection and archive.
Every poster offered by Japan Poster Shop is an authentic original, individually sourced and catalogued in Japan, with careful attention to its release history, format, condition and rarity. We do not sell reproductions or modern reprints. Each poster is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, with worldwide DHL Express shipping available from our gallery in Tokyo.
“SPACE RUNAWAY IDEON: Contact / Be Invoked" (1982) – ORIGINAL JAPANESE B0 x 2-SHEET “EKI-MAE” STATION-FRONT BILLBOARD POSTER – HOLY GRAIL RARITY | Original 1982 Japanese Theatrical Release Campaign | c. 157.5 × 215.9 cm (62 × 85 in) (Unused)
“SPACE RUNAWAY IDEON: Contact / Be Invoked" (1982) – ORIGINAL JAPANESE B0 x 2-SHEET “EKI-MAE” STATION-FRONT BILLBOARD POSTER – HOLY GRAIL RARITY | Original 1982 Japanese Theatrical Release Campaign | c. 157.5 × 215.9 cm (62 × 85 in) (Unused)
