{"product_id":"an-adolescent-少女-original-japanese-movie-poster-2001-b2-size-73-51-cm-horizontal-format-g287","title":"“An Adolescent” \/ 「少女」, Original Japanese Movie Poster 2001, B2 Size (73 × 51 cm), Horizontal Format G287","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster\u003c\/strong\u003e printed for the 2001 release of \u003cstrong data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eAn Adolescent \/ 「少女」\u003c\/strong\u003e, the feature directorial debut of acclaimed Japanese actor \u003cstrong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eEiji Okuda\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eA stark psychological drama exploring trauma, isolation, and emotional dependency, the film stars \u003cstrong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"425\"\u003eEiji Okuda and Mayu Ozawa\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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As their lives become increasingly intertwined, the pair develop an intense and controversial relationship shaped by loneliness, vulnerability, and their shared desire to escape the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eRather than presenting their connection as a conventional romance, the film examines damaged individuals seeking solace through an unstable and increasingly dependent bond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eAn Adolescent\u003c\/strong\u003e was directed and written by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eEiji Okuda\u003c\/strong\u003e, who also plays Tomio. 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Her bare back is covered by an elaborate traditional Japanese tattoo depicting a large \u003cstrong data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003ephoenix or firebird\u003c\/strong\u003e, rendered in black, red, and muted green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003eThe tattoo dominates the exposed skin and introduces themes of pain, transformation, endurance, and concealed identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003eYoko’s lowered head and partially obscured face create an inward, guarded mood. The low-key lighting leaves much of her figure in shadow, reinforcing the film’s psychological intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2505\"\u003eThe right half is almost entirely black, carrying the Japanese title:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003e「少女」\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003ein rough yellow brush-style characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2589\"\u003eThe title translates simply as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2623\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2601\"\u003e“Girl”\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2623\"\u003e“Young Woman.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2668\"\u003eBelow appears the English-language billing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2727\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2727\"\u003e“SHOUJYO\u003cbr data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2683\"\u003eII\u003cbr data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2688\"\u003eAN ADOLESCENT\u003cbr data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003ea film by EIJI OKUDA”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2773\"\u003eThe principal actors are identified beneath:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"2802\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"2802\"\u003eEIJI OKUDA\u003cbr data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2790\"\u003eMAYU OZAWA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"2858\"\u003eA small production-company mark appears at lower left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"3077\"\u003eThe design’s minimalism, strong negative space, and direct juxtaposition of flesh, tattoo, and darkness give it the character of a contemporary photographic art print rather than a conventional commercial film poster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3092\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3092\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3118\"\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e A highly attractive example retaining deep black tones, strong photographic detail, vivid tattoo colour, and clear yellow and white typography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3264\" data-end=\"3383\"\u003eThere are only light signs of age and handling consistent with an original Japanese theatrical poster from this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3405\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3405\"\u003eReference: G287.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3407\" data-end=\"3485\"\u003ePlease review the photograph carefully, as it shows the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3487\" data-end=\"3607\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3575\"\u003eoriginal Japanese theatrical poster from the film’s 2001 release campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a reproduction or reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3609\" data-end=\"3650\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3609\" data-end=\"3650\"\u003eIt is now approximately 25 years old.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3693\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3693\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57093659197818,"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-2026-07-21T185513.758.jpg?v=1784628298","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/an-adolescent-%e5%b0%91%e5%a5%b3-original-japanese-movie-poster-2001-b2-size-73-51-cm-horizontal-format-g287","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}