{"product_id":"akira-アキラ-original-japanese-movie-promotional-poster-c-1987-88-b2-size-51-73-cm-t204","title":"“AKIRA” (アキラ), Original Japanese Movie Promotional Poster c. 1987–88, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) — T204","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 promotional poster for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAKIRA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatsuhiro Otomo’s landmark animated feature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adapted from his own manga. Featuring the celebrated image of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaneda holding a laser cannon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this striking design captures the intensity and extraordinary visual detail that made \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAKIRA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a defining work of anime and cyberpunk cinema.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilm background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeo-Tokyo in 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film follows teenage biker Kaneda and his friend Tetsuo, whose emerging psychic abilities draw them into a secret military programme. As Tetsuo’s powers become increasingly destructive, Kaneda finds himself confronting a threat that could engulf the entire city.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased theatrically in Japan in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1988\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAKIRA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines meticulously realised urban landscapes, kinetic action and an unsettling exploration of power, alienation and scientific ambition. Its international success helped introduce Japanese animation to a much wider audience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaneda stands at the centre in a vivid orange-red jacket, gripping the bulky laser weapon as its cable curves across his body. Behind him, industrial pipework and densely packed buildings create a richly detailed vision of Neo-Tokyo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA strip of colourful animation images runs along the upper edge, contrasting with the muted architectural background. Across the lower portion, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered アキラ brush lettering overlays the enormous black AKIRA title\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The compact creator\/director credit beneath leaves much of the cityscape unobstructed, giving this version a particularly strong emphasis on the artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent+.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e There is some light handling wear and minor edge creasing, visible in the detailed photographs. The colours remain strong and the central artwork presents beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs—they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e38 years old!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57457278157178,"sku":null,"price":725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-10-24T125705.519.jpg?v=1792814273","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/akira-%e3%82%a2%e3%82%ad%e3%83%a9-original-japanese-movie-promotional-poster-c-1987-88-b2-size-51-73-cm-t204","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}