{"product_id":"akira-part-6-original-vintage-young-magazine-ultimate-prize-poster-kodansha-1993-b-copy","title":"“Akira Club” (アキラクラブ) – Rare Original Japanese Promotional Poster (Kodansha \/ Young Magazine, 1995) B2 Size (approx. 51 x 73 cm) O592","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm @w-xl\/main:pt-header-height pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"d786dc8a-3e2c-4d80-8122-ab59eacd3bf4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d7729052-0b27-45c2-a205-7a571a46ec04\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2-pro\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"127\"\u003eUltra Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e | \u003cstrong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eOfficial Non‑Sale Promotional Item (非売品)\u003c\/strong\u003e | \u003cstrong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eB2 Size (c. 51.5 x 72.8 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e | \u003cstrong data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"272\"\u003eYoung Magazine 15th Anniversary Commemorative Publication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eAn exceptional and \u003cstrong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"313\"\u003egenuinely scarce\u003c\/strong\u003e mid‑1990s promotional poster created by \u003cstrong data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eKodansha \/ Young Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"395\"\u003e1995\u003c\/strong\u003e to celebrate the deluxe art book \u003cstrong data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"443\"\u003eAkira Club\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"485\"\u003eYoung Magazine’s 15th anniversary\u003c\/strong\u003e. Issued as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"536\"\u003enon‑sale promotional display item\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is understood to have been produced in \u003cstrong data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"597\"\u003esmall numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e—for \u003cstrong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"624\"\u003ebook‑store display\u003c\/strong\u003e and via a \u003cstrong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"677\"\u003elimited mail‑in questionnaire campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e—and is notably harder to source than the standard \u003cstrong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"766\"\u003e1988 Japanese B2 theatrical poster\u003c\/strong\u003e, which appears on the market with far greater regularity. Japanese market research suggests \u003cstrong data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eonly a handful of recorded sales over many years\u003c\/strong\u003e, frequently described as “super rare” by local sellers—underscoring its standing as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003etrue Otomo-era rarity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eAKIRA\u003c\/strong\u003e—both the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003e1982–1990 manga\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003e1988 feature film\u003c\/strong\u003e—is widely regarded as one of the most influential works in modern science fiction and animation: a defining landmark of Japanese cyberpunk whose vision of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003eNeo‑Tokyo\u003c\/strong\u003e helped reshape global perceptions of anime and accelerate the international rise of Japanese popular culture. More than forty years after its debut, Akira’s cult following, constant reissues and new editions continue to expand its audience—making this \u003cstrong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003escarce 1995 “Akira Club” promo\u003c\/strong\u003e a particularly compelling and increasingly difficult piece of period‑correct ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eB2 composition\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dense, electrifying collage that reads like a visual history of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eAkira\u003c\/strong\u003e. Panels and vignettes from across the manga burst from a concrete‑grey backdrop: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003eKaneda\u003c\/strong\u003e with his iconic red imagery, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eTetsuo\u003c\/strong\u003e in various stages of psychic awakening, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003eEspers\u003c\/strong\u003e, explosions tearing through Neo‑Tokyo, military hardware, pills, psychic eruptions, and quieter character moments. Finished colour art, rougher inks and partially uncoloured line work are layered together, evoking the feel of an artist’s wall covered with reference clippings and narrative beats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"3132\"\u003eToward the lower centre, a stark black silhouette of a child ringed by flying debris anchors the composition, overprinted with the English line: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003e“AKIRA is Epic Comics’ entry into the world of Japanese comics, adapting the works of Katsuhiro Otomo.”\u003c\/strong\u003e Just below sits the familiar \u003cstrong data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2536\"\u003eAKIRA\u003c\/strong\u003e logo in red—an unmistakable nod to the manga’s international reach. Along the right side runs a vertical stone‑textured band with bold \u003cstrong data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2684\"\u003e「アキラクラブ」\u003c\/strong\u003e titling and the red callout \u003cstrong data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2738\"\u003e「ヤングマガジン創刊15周年記念出版!!」\u003c\/strong\u003e (“Young Magazine 15th Anniversary Commemorative Publication!!”), tying the artwork directly to the special volume. At bottom right, the bright sales block announces \u003cstrong data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2936\"\u003e「定価3500円(税込)／オールカラー264P／講談社」\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting the all‑colour \u003cstrong data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"2978\"\u003e264‑page\u003c\/strong\u003e book priced at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3004\"\u003e¥3,500\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result is both celebratory and archival—an intense visual shrine to Otomo’s world‑building and Akira’s cross‑media legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3137\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3155\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3684\"\u003eOverall \u003cstrong data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3187\"\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3205\"\u003eno tears\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3228\"\u003eFolded, as issued\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3275\"\u003eoriginal machine folds into quarters\u003c\/strong\u003e, light fold wear, and minor stress lines most visible in darker ink areas (as typical). Light handling, a few small wrinkles\/impressions from storage, and very minor edge wear. The paper remains strong and the colours are rich and saturated—\u003cstrong data-start=\"3517\" data-end=\"3587\"\u003ethe reds, yellows, and neon accents still pop powerfully in person\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3638\"\u003everso shows scattered age‑spotting\/foxing\u003c\/strong\u003e consistent with age and storage (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3686\" data-end=\"3689\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3691\" data-end=\"3709\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3694\" data-end=\"3709\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"4016\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3748\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3712\" data-end=\"3748\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3712\" data-end=\"3722\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3746\"\u003eAkira Club (アキラクラブ)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3749\" data-end=\"3797\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3751\" data-end=\"3797\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3751\" data-end=\"3765\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3766\" data-end=\"3795\"\u003eKodansha \/ Young Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3798\" data-end=\"3820\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3800\" data-end=\"3820\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3800\" data-end=\"3809\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3818\"\u003e1995\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3866\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3823\" data-end=\"3866\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3823\" data-end=\"3832\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3833\" data-end=\"3864\"\u003eB2 (approx. 51.5 x 72.8 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3867\" data-end=\"3978\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3869\" data-end=\"3978\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3869\" data-end=\"3881\"\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3882\" data-end=\"3919\"\u003eNon‑sale promotional poster (非売品)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3924\" data-end=\"3938\"\u003eAkira Club\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong data-start=\"3941\" data-end=\"3976\"\u003eYoung Magazine 15th Anniversary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3979\" data-end=\"4016\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3981\" data-end=\"4016\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3981\" data-end=\"3992\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3993\" data-end=\"4014\"\u003eFolded, as issued\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4018\" data-end=\"4021\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"4023\" data-end=\"4051\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4026\" data-end=\"4051\"\u003eRarity \u0026amp; 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