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It was the 23rd film in the Zatoichi film series and the first distributed by Toho, while all others were distributed by Daiei. (Source Wikipedia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in a fantastic condition and is very striking. 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It was originally released by the Daiei Motion Picture Company (later acquired by Kadokawa Pictures).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZatoichi's Flashing Sword is the seventh episode in the 26-part film series devoted to the character of Zatoichi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Source Wikipedia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in a very good condition. Please refer to the imagery as this is the exact poster that is for sale. 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It was originally released by the Daiei Motion Picture Company (later acquired by Kadokawa Pictures).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZatoichi and the Fugitives is the eighteenth episode in the 26-part film series devoted to the character of Zatoichi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in a excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41945342017781,"sku":"","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/products\/Tripod_spotlight_and_comfy_sofa_6.jpg?v=1635562819"},{"product_id":"samurai-and-the-fox-s-baby-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1971-b2-size-1","title":"\"Samurai and the Fox`s Baby\", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1971, B2 Size","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese poster printed in 1971 for the first release of Samurai and the Fox`s Baby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGreat poster with comical image for the 1971 Samurai movie starring Shintaro Katsu being peed on by an infant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition. 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He was created by novelist Kan Shimozawa and set during the late Edo period (1830s and 1840s).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival was the last film in the original saga of Zatoichi (1962–1989) directed by Misumi, who had also directed the first film of the series, and several others as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is over 55 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis poster is in very good condition. 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The tatekan STB format had much lower print numbers compared to regular Japanese B2s. They are very rare, especially for more popular film titles, and are highly sought after by collectors today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this chapter, Zatoichi’s famous cane sword is found to be fatally flawed, forcing the blind swordsman to face danger without his most trusted weapon. Combining dramatic swordplay, emotional depth, and Katsu’s charismatic performance, this entry is a standout in the chanbara (sword-fighting) genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is over 58 years old!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55748085875066,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/music-room-with-piano-and-guitars_1.jpg?v=1755070318"},{"product_id":"zatoichi-hatashijo-座頭市果し状-yami-o-saku-ippatsu-闇を裂く一発-original-japanese-double-bill-movie-poster-c-1967-b2-size-51-73-cm","title":"\"Zatoichi – Hatashijō\" (座頭市果し状) × \"Yami o Saku Ippatsu\" (闇を裂く一発), Original Japanese Double-Bill Movie Poster 1968, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) ZA246","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"564\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese \u003cstrong data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"188\"\u003edouble-bill\u003c\/strong\u003e B2 poster pairing \u003cstrong data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"227\"\u003eShintarō Katsu’s\u003c\/strong\u003e blind swordsman epic \u003cem data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eZatoichi – Hatashijō\u003c\/em\u003e (座頭市果し状; dir. \u003cstrong data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"306\"\u003eKimiyoshi Yasuda\u003c\/strong\u003e, Daiei) with the contemporary crime actioner \u003cem data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eYami o Saku Ippatsu\u003c\/em\u003e (闇を裂く一発; dir. \u003cstrong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"408\"\u003eTetsutarō Murano\u003c\/strong\u003e). 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Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eThis poster is an original Japanese theatrical \u003cstrong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eB2 double-bill\u003c\/strong\u003e from the late-1960s Daiei release (1968).\u003cbr data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eIt is over \u003cstrong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e57 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1441\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56098622636410,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2025-10-30T070856.209.jpg?v=1761776116"},{"product_id":"zatoichi-meets-yojimbo-座頭市と用心棒-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1970-b2-size-51-73-cm-za409","title":"“Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo” (座頭市と用心棒), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1970, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) ZA409","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"632\" data-start=\"105\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese B2 poster printed in 1970 for the first Japanese theatrical release of \u003cem data-end=\"229\" data-start=\"205\"\u003eZatoichi Meets Yojimbo\u003c\/em\u003e (座頭市と用心棒), directed by Kihachi Okamoto and distributed in Japan by Daiei. 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The son has hired a cynical, hard‑drinking ronin (Mifune) who initially plays both sides but gradually finds his path aligning with Zatoichi’s. The film pits these two legendary swordsmen against corrupt gangsters and a larger conspiracy, offering a blend of chambara action, dark humour and character interplay that makes it one of the most talked‑about entries in the franchise. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1256\" data-start=\"1241\"\u003ePoster design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1960\" data-start=\"1258\"\u003eThe B2 design is dominated by Mifune’s intense face, blown up to fill the right side of the sheet, his narrowed eyes and drawn blade creating a sense of looming danger. In the foreground, a smaller full‑figure image of Zatoichi lunges forward, sword extended and teeth bared in mid‑strike, capturing his wild, slashing fighting style. A tiny figure of another combatant is seen running across the sandy ground at lower right, emphasizing the scale of the duel to come. The bold red calligraphic title 「座頭市と用心棒」 stretches across the top, balanced by cast and staff credits in black down the left margin. The overall effect is both graphic and gritty, perfectly evoking the clash of two screen legends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2073\" data-start=\"1962\"\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition (please refer to the imagery of the exact poster for sale).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2101\" data-start=\"2075\"\u003eIt is over 55 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2181\" data-start=\"2103\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint. 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This huge vertical format was designed to dominate theatre exteriors, making surviving examples scarce – especially in this condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eShintaro Katsu\u003c\/strong\u003e once again takes up the mantle of Ichi — the blind masseur turned reluctant hero — in a tale that blends razor‑sharp swordplay with soulful reflection. Over the course of \u003cstrong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e26 feature films between 1962 and 1973 (with a final return in 1989)\u003c\/strong\u003e and a long‑running 1970s TV series, Katsu’s nuanced, human portrayal transformed Zatoichi into one of Japan’s most enduring screen icons. His Ichi is at once playful, weary, compassionate and deadly precise, and this poster captures that contradiction perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003eThe design brims with colour and drama: Ichi is coiled and ready, cane‑sword in hand, framed by bundles of straw that echo the rustic world he wanders through. Above him, blades are drawn and emotions flare as allies and enemies clash, their faces contorted in rage and resolve. The richly costumed supporting cast — gamblers, townsfolk and conflicted companions — speak to the film’s emotional depth and the high drama of late‑60s Daiei poster art. The bold, blood‑red title typography slashes down the side of the composition, giving the piece a powerful graphic punch even from a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eSamaritan Zatoichi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ichi is drawn into yet another town’s troubles after helping a man falsely accused of a crime. As always, his compassion leads inevitably to conflict, and his sword becomes the final arbiter of justice in a corrupt and unforgiving world. Misumi’s direction delivers moments of quiet grace and sudden violence, anchored by Katsu’s iconic performance and a score that pulses with tension and melancholy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003efirst time we have been able to offer a Zatoichi billboard in this enormous B0 two‑sheet format\u003c\/strong\u003e, a standout piece for collectors of chambara cinema, fans of Shintaro Katsu’s legendary performance, or admirers of late‑1960s Japanese poster design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2459\"\u003eIt is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003eover 54 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003eThis poster shows some signs of age, handling and light repair consistent with its original cinema use and storage, and we have taken this into account when pricing. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003eOnce framed, this billboard will display superbly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2852\"\u003eThis poster is in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2724\"\u003every good\/ excellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e for the format. Please refer carefully to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2825\"\u003eexact\u003c\/strong\u003e poster that is for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2898\"\u003eIt is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2867\"\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2941\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2941\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56256589595002,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/modern-living-room-with-a-view-towards-the-kitchen_1.jpg?v=1764663482"},{"product_id":"ghost-cat-wall-of-hatred-怪猫呪いの壁-original-release-japanese-speed-poster-1958-ultra-rare-speed-poster-size-c-26-73-cm","title":"“Ghost-Cat Wall of Hatred” (怪猫呪いの壁), Original Release Japanese Speed Poster 1958, Rare, Speed Poster Size (c. 26 × 73 cm) ZA796","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"520\" data-start=\"134\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese \u003cstrong data-end=\"179\" data-start=\"163\"\u003espeed poster\u003c\/strong\u003e printed in \u003cstrong data-end=\"199\" data-start=\"191\"\u003e1958\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first theatrical release of \u003cstrong data-end=\"246\" data-start=\"236\"\u003e怪猫呪いの壁\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-end=\"270\" data-start=\"248\"\u003eKaibyō Noroi no Kabe\u003c\/em\u003e), a classic \u003cstrong data-end=\"292\" data-start=\"283\"\u003eDaiei\u003c\/strong\u003e kaibyō (ghost-cat) horror period film directed by \u003cstrong data-end=\"366\" data-start=\"343\"\u003eKenji Misumi (三隅研次)\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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The \u003cstrong data-end=\"1208\" data-start=\"1199\"\u003eDaiei\u003c\/strong\u003e branding is present on the sheet, reinforcing this as a studio-era original. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1420\" data-start=\"1392\"\u003eIt is over \u003cstrong data-end=\"1419\" data-start=\"1403\"\u003e66 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1518\" data-start=\"1422\"\u003eCondition\u003cbr data-end=\"1434\" data-start=\"1431\"\u003eVery Good \/ Excellent. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1558\" data-start=\"1520\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1597\" data-start=\"1560\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56577388216698,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-02-12T104156.811.jpg?v=1770860551"},{"product_id":"zatoichi-meets-yojimbo-座頭市と用心棒-original-release-japanese-speed-poster-1970-speed-poster-size-c-26-75-cm-p41","title":"“Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo” (座頭市と用心棒), Original Release Japanese Speed Poster 1970, Speed Poster Size (c. 26 × 75 cm) P41","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"633\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"166\"\u003eoriginal Japanese speed poster\u003c\/strong\u003e produced for the 1970 theatrical release of \u003cem data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"235\"\u003eZatoichi Meets Yojimbo\u003c\/em\u003e—a dream crossover that pits two of Japanese cinema’s most iconic screen presences against each other: \u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eShintarō Katsu\u003c\/strong\u003e as the blind swordsman Zatoichi, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eToshirō Mifune\u003c\/strong\u003e as the cunning, unpredictable rōnin “Yojimbo.” Directed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eKihachi Okamoto\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film plays like a collision of archetypes—streetwise menace, sharp comedy, and sudden, brutal swordplay—made with Toho-scale confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eFilm background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eReleased at the height of Zatoichi’s popularity, \u003cem data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eZatoichi Meets Yojimbo\u003c\/em\u003e is built around pure star power and tension: a town caught in competing schemes, a lone drifter with a blade and a grin, and Zatoichi—seemingly gentle, perpetually underestimated—forced into confrontation. The result is an entertaining, high-craft genre piece that celebrates (and slightly subverts) two legendary screen personas in one frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003ePoster design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eThis speed-poster design is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eall impact\u003c\/strong\u003e. A tight, confrontational crop throws the two men into psychological combat before a single sword is drawn—one face snarling in shadow, the other bald head turned in cold profile—while the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003ehuge, blood-red title typography\u003c\/strong\u003e slams down the centre like a warning stamp. Below, a silhouetted duel scene reinforces the film’s promise: not just rivalry, but a genuine showdown. The narrow, vertical speed format makes the composition feel even more aggressive and modern—built to stop foot traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eRarity and condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003eSpeed posters were printed in smaller quantities than standard one-sheets and were intended for quick, high-visibility display, which makes clean survivors notably harder to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003eExcellent, close to Near Mint. 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