{"product_id":"astro-boy-鉄腕アトム-tetsuwan-atomu-original-japanese-victor-records-soundtrack-promotional-poster-c-1980-s-b2-size-51-x-73cm-n150-copy","title":"\"Astro Boy (鉄腕アトム \/ Tetsuwan Atomu)\", Original Japanese “Residential Fire Prevention” Public‑Safety Poster c.1980`s, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) O251","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"444\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"83\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eASTRO BOY (Tetsuwan Atomu) — “Residential Fire Prevention” Public‑Safety Poster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"86\" data-start=\"83\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"144\" data-start=\"86\"\u003eJapan, late Shōwa (c. late 1980s)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-end=\"232\" data-start=\"229\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"243\" data-start=\"232\"\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 住宅防火対策推進協議会 \u003cem data-end=\"323\" data-start=\"256\"\u003eCouncil for the Promotion of Residential Fire‑Prevention Measures\u003c\/em\u003e (with support from 日本宝くじ協会 \u003cem data-end=\"378\" data-start=\"351\"\u003eJapan Lottery Association\u003c\/em\u003e) — credit printed at top. \u003cstrong data-end=\"429\" data-start=\"405\"\u003e© Tezuka Productions\u003c\/strong\u003e (lower right).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"799\" data-start=\"446\"\u003eA scarce Astro Boy \u003cstrong data-end=\"485\" data-start=\"465\"\u003epublic‑education\u003c\/strong\u003e sheet promoting household fire safety. The green house‑and‑sun icon at the upper left is the official \u003cstrong data-end=\"634\" data-start=\"588\"\u003e“Residential Fire Safety Mark” (住宅防火安心マーク)\u003c\/strong\u003e—a program mark used to highlight recommended residential fire‑prevention devices and outreach by Japan’s fire‑safety agencies.\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"811\" data-start=\"801\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1688\" data-start=\"812\"\u003eTezuka’s heroes are cast as first responders: \u003cstrong data-end=\"871\" data-start=\"858\"\u003eAstro Boy\u003c\/strong\u003e rockets across the page carrying his sister \u003cstrong data-end=\"924\" data-start=\"916\"\u003eUran\u003c\/strong\u003e from a burning modernist home while the human cast looks on in alarm. The image balances child‑friendly character art with a serious scene—smoke plumes, window flames and embers rendered with airbrushed effects—typical of late‑Shōwa public posters. Speech balloons anchor the safety messages (full translation below). The right margin carries a vertical reminder asking households to protect life from residential fires. The copyright \u003cstrong data-end=\"1375\" data-start=\"1360\"\u003e© 手塚プロダクション\u003c\/strong\u003e confirms official use of Tezuka’s characters. For context, \u003cem data-end=\"1446\" data-start=\"1435\"\u003eAstro Boy\u003c\/em\u003e is the signature creation of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1492\" data-start=\"1476\"\u003eOsamu Tezuka\u003c\/strong\u003e—its 1963 TV series is widely credited with establishing modern Japanese TV animation—hence his characters’ frequent use in national public‑service campaigns.\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1908\" data-start=\"1690\"\u003eThe issuing body (\u003cstrong data-end=\"1723\" data-start=\"1708\"\u003e住宅防火対策推進協議会\u003c\/strong\u003e) continues to coordinate nationwide fire‑prevention outreach—booklets, DVDs and local campaigns—which aligns with the message and mark shown here.\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1932\" data-start=\"1910\"\u003eText — translation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2433\" data-start=\"1933\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2005\" data-start=\"1933\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2005\" data-start=\"1935\"\u003eTitle (red block letters): \u003cstrong data-end=\"1970\" data-start=\"1962\"\u003e住宅防火\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem data-end=\"2002\" data-start=\"1973\"\u003eResidential Fire Prevention\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2135\" data-start=\"2006\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2135\" data-start=\"2008\"\u003eRight vertical copy: \u003cstrong data-end=\"2057\" data-start=\"2029\"\u003e住まいの火災から命を守る〈くらし〉をしてますか。\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem data-end=\"2133\" data-start=\"2060\"\u003eAre you living day‑to‑day in a way that protects lives from home fires?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2216\" data-start=\"2136\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2216\" data-start=\"2138\"\u003eLeft vertical near Atom: \u003cstrong data-end=\"2179\" data-start=\"2163\"\u003eみんなで気をつけようね。\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem data-end=\"2214\" data-start=\"2182\"\u003eLet’s all be careful together.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2433\" data-start=\"2217\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2260\" data-start=\"2219\"\u003eSpeech balloons, bottom (left → right):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2433\" data-start=\"2263\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2312\" data-start=\"2263\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2312\" data-start=\"2265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2279\" data-start=\"2265\"\u003eお年寄りが心配じゃ。\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem data-end=\"2310\" data-start=\"2282\"\u003eI worry about the elderly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2378\" data-start=\"2315\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2378\" data-start=\"2317\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2330\" data-start=\"2317\"\u003e逃げ遅れも恐いわ。\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem data-end=\"2376\" data-start=\"2333\"\u003eBeing late to escape is frightening, too.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2433\" data-start=\"2381\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2433\" data-start=\"2383\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2398\" data-start=\"2383\"\u003e寝タバコは、危ないぞ。\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem data-end=\"2431\" data-start=\"2401\"\u003eSmoking in bed is dangerous!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2460\" data-start=\"2435\"\u003eRarity \u0026amp; significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2782\" data-start=\"2461\"\u003eOriginal B2 safety posters using \u003cstrong data-end=\"2507\" data-start=\"2494\"\u003eAstro Boy\u003c\/strong\u003e are seldom encountered; this is the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2561\" data-start=\"2544\"\u003efirst example\u003c\/strong\u003e of this specific design we have handled. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1078\" data-start=\"759\"\u003eThis poster is in \u003cstrong data-end=\"800\" data-start=\"777\"\u003every good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please refer to the imagery (front and back); these photos show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1122\" data-start=\"1080\"\u003eIt is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1093\" data-start=\"1086\"\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1165\" data-start=\"1124\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1165\" data-start=\"1124\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55992202363258,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2025-10-06T165843.206.jpg?v=1759737554","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/astro-boy-%e9%89%84%e8%85%95%e3%82%a2%e3%83%88%e3%83%a0-tetsuwan-atomu-original-japanese-victor-records-soundtrack-promotional-poster-c-1980-s-b2-size-51-x-73cm-n150-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}