This is an original Japanese poster printed in 1983 for the video release of Asia Strikes Back.
A rock band was at the source of ASIA STRIKES BACK, originally made to accompany live performances by The Bacillus Army, a punk super group with ISHII on vocals. The film is one of the earliest entries in Japan's cyberpunk cycle, a status only emphasised by the new soundtrack supplied by Hiroyuki ONOGAWA (Mach 1.67), composer of GOJOE and ELECTRIC DRAGON 80,000 V.
Director Ishii founded the punk rock group “Sogo Ishii and the Bacilius Army” and published the album “Asia Strikes Back” in 1993. This short was to be screened during the concerts of the group. It is based on a violent rebellion against the so-called “Japanese Model” for Asia.
It is over 41 years old!
This poster is in excellent condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale.
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
C98