{"product_id":"antarctica-南極物語-original-japanese-movie-poster-1983-first-release-b2-size-51-73-cm-copy","title":"\"Antarctica (南極物語)\", Original Japanese Movie Poster 1983, First Release, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) Q162","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"180\" data-start=\"143\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese B2 poster printed in 1983 for the first theatrical release of \u003cem data-end=\"110\" data-start=\"91\"\u003eAntarctica (南極物語)\u003c\/em\u003e, with artwork masterfully illustrated by the renowned Japanese artist \u003cstrong data-end=\"200\" data-start=\"181\"\u003eNoriyoshi Ohrai\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"364\" data-start=\"182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"208\" data-start=\"182\"\u003eIllustrator background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"211\" data-start=\"208\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eNoriyoshi Ohrai was one of Japan’s most celebrated illustrators, renowned internationally for iconic posters such as \u003cem data-end=\"142\" data-start=\"117\"\u003eThe Empire Strikes Back\u003c\/em\u003e, numerous Godzilla entries, and \u003cem data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"196\" data-start=\"175\"\u003eConan the Barbarian. His cinematic style fused dramatic realism with exceptional detail, elevating movie posters into collectible art — this \u003cem data-end=\"132\" data-start=\"120\"\u003eAntarctica\u003c\/em\u003e design is no exception.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eFilm background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"388\"\u003eAntarctica (1983), directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara, dramatizes the true story of the Japanese Antarctic expedition of 1958 and the extraordinary survival of sled dogs Taro and Jiro. The film was the highest-grossing Japanese domestic production until 1997, winning widespread acclaim for its emotional storytelling and evocative Vangelis score\u003cem data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"196\" data-start=\"175\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"790\"\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"793\"\u003eOhrai’s illustration features the resilient sled dogs under shimmering aurora borealis skies, painted with luminous strokes that capture both harsh beauty and poignant emotion. A row of character portraits anchors the bottom, while the bold title 「南極物語」 commands the top. The composition balances the grandeur of nature with the dogs’ heroic spirit — typical of Ohrai’s evocative and atmospheric approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eThis poster is in excellent (close to near mint) condition. Please refer to imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster for sale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eIt is over 40 years old and is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56943725740410,"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-2026-06-04T100626.426.jpg?v=1780535207","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/antarctica-%e5%8d%97%e6%a5%b5%e7%89%a9%e8%aa%9e-original-japanese-movie-poster-1983-first-release-b2-size-51-73-cm-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}