"AKIRA Part 6" – Original Vintage Young Magazine Ultimate Prize Poster (Kodansha, 1993), Ultra Rare, B1 Size (c. 73 x 103 cm)

AKIRA Part 6 Promotional Ultimate Prize Poster (Kodansha / Young Magazine, 1993)
Original B1 Poster | 72.8 x 103 cm | Offset Lithograph | Printed in 1993

NOT FOR SALE ITEM | Young Magazine Giveaway | Original Kodansha Tube Included 

This is an ultra-rare, original B1-size promotional poster for AKIRA by Katsuhiro Otomo, published by Kodansha and Young Magazine in 1993. It was never available for commercial sale, distributed exclusively as a magazine prize reader giveaway, making it exceptionally scarce today. From the the beginning of it`s existence in 1993 - this was an extremely coveted collectors item.

What makes this item even more special: it still includes the original shipping tube from Kodansha, complete with its prize label intact. The label reads:

講談社 ヤングマガジン編集部（賞品係）
Kodansha Young Magazine Editorial Dept. (Prize Handling Section)

Mailed from the Kōishikawa Post Office in Tokyo with “postage paid later” bulk prize mail status — offering direct proof of its official origin as a contest prize.

Featuring stunning, full-color artwork depicting Kaneda, Kei, and Ryu amid the shattered ruins of Neo-Tokyo, this piece captures the high-stakes chaos of Part 6 — a pivotal chapter in the AKIRA manga saga. The imagery is unique to this specific prize poster and was never used for theatrical or home video promotions.

Official markings at the bottom confirm its provenance:

• “PART 6 Presented by Young Magazine”

• Kodansha “KC Deluxe” imprint

• “Printed in Japan”

• No pricing or barcode, confirming its status as a 非売品 (not-for-sale) promotional item.

Key Details:

• Artist: Katsuhiro Otomo

• Publisher: Kodansha / Young Magazine

• Medium: Offset lithograph

• Size: B1 (approx. 73 x 103 cm)

• Print Date: 1993

• Purpose: Magazine ultimate prize giveaway / promotional (非売品 – not for sale)

Rarity & Significance:

• Extremely limited print — awarded only to select Young Magazine readers

• Virtually undocumented online and highly sought after by collectors

• One of the most elusive AKIRA manga-related posters, especially in this large format and pristine condition

• A rare chance to own an authentic piece of 1990s AKIRA history, issued just after the anime boom and still rooted in the manga's cultural dominance

Please refer to the detailed images provided — this is the exact poster for sale.
It is not a reproduction or reprint.

Certificate of Authenticity included.