Original Japanese Pokémon Movie & TV Posters

Original Japanese Pokémon movie and television posters represent an important chapter in the history of Japanese animation, gaming and popular culture. From the earliest promotional campaigns for the original Pokémon television anime in 1997 to the theatrical release of Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back in 1998, these original Japanese posters document the beginnings of one of the world's most celebrated entertainment franchises.

Japan Poster Shop holds a specialist collection of authentic original Japanese Pokémon posters, encompassing exceptionally rare early television promotional artwork, original theatrical first-release posters, large-format B1 designs, standard B2 cinema posters and unusual promotional variants produced for the Japanese market.

Of particular historical importance are our original Japanese television promotional posters dating from 1997, produced during the earliest period of the Pokémon anime. These early examples predate the franchise's first theatrical film and are especially significant to collectors interested in the origins of Pokémon's animated history. Featuring original period artwork associated with Pikachu and the first generation of Pokémon, they offer a fascinating record of the franchise's early Japanese promotion.

The collection also includes original theatrical posters for Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998), the first Pokémon feature film, including exceptionally scarce B1 advance designs. Other notable titles represented in our collection and archive include Pokémon 3: The Movie – Spell of the Unown (2000), Celebi: A Timeless Encounter (2001), Destiny Deoxys (2004), The Rise of Darkrai (2007), Giratina and the Sky Warrior (2008) and Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009).

Original Japanese Pokémon posters are particularly collectible for their distinctive artwork, Japanese-language typography and historical connection to the franchise's early development. Certain television promotional sheets and theatrical advance posters feature compositions not found on standard cinema posters or international advertising, making them especially desirable to collectors of Pokémon memorabilia, vintage anime and Japanese graphic design.

Rarity varies considerably between individual examples. Early 1997 television promotions, first-release posters from the original theatrical films, unusual B1 formats and scarce advertising variants can be exceptionally difficult to acquire, particularly in excellent condition. Our collection also includes more accessible original Japanese posters from subsequent theatrical releases, offering collectors a range of formats and price points.

For detailed explanations of Japanese B1, B2 and other poster dimensions, explore our Japanese Movie Poster Size Guide, illustrated with authentic 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.