"Akira" (アキラ), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1987, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) O729

This is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed in 1987 for the Japanese release campaign of Akira (アキラ), Katsuhiro Otomo’s genre-defining cyberpunk landmark. One of the most influential animated films ever made, Akira fused dystopian political anxiety, body-horror transformation, and monumental city-scale spectacle—helping ignite global interest in Japanese animation and setting a new benchmark for cinematic anime.

Design
An iconic early campaign design built around pure “Neo-Tokyo” attitude: Kaneda stands front and centre in his red jacket, gripping the weapon, framed against a dense industrial cityscape of pipes and towers. Above, a strip of inset scenes and character moments adds narrative tension, while the bold Japanese tagline along the bottom—「ネオ東京にシグナル、感知！」—locks the poster into its late-1980s release-era identity. The massive red アキラ title slams across the lower centre over the black AKIRA block lettering, creating that unmistakable, instantly recognisable wall impact collectors chase.

Condition
A superb example in excellent / close to near mint condition with strong colour, clean borders, and an outstanding overall presentation. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.

This poster is an original Japanese theatrical B2 from the 1987 release campaign.
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

It is over 38 years old!

Certificate of Authenticity included.