{"product_id":"back-to-the-future-part-ii-バック-トゥ-ザ-フューチャー2-rare-original-japanese-first-release-advance-movie-poster-1989-b1-size-c-72-103-cm-hak-a-copy","title":"“Back to the Future Part II” (バック・トゥ・ザ・フューチャー2), Rare Original Japanese First-Release Advance Movie Poster 1989, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) J175","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erare original Japanese B2 advance theatrical poster produced for the first Japanese release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack to the Future Part II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in 1989\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirected by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert Zemeckis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, executive-produced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteven Spielberg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and starring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film reunited Marty McFly and Doc Brown for an adventure through the imagined future of 2015, an altered 1985, and the events of 1955.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis distinctive Japanese design places the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeLorean time machine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the centre of the advertising, combining a dramatic rear view of the car with enormous red Japanese lettering, electrical energy, and blazing tyre tracks. The original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 December\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e theatrical opening announcement remains prominently displayed along the bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilm background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing directly from the conclusion of the original film, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack to the Future Part II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sends Marty and Doc into the future to prevent a crisis involving Marty’s children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir intervention has unexpected consequences when an elderly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiff Tannen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e obtains a sports almanac and uses the DeLorean to deliver it to his younger self. Returning to 1985, Marty and Doc discover a transformed Hill Valley, where Biff’s wealth and influence have reshaped their lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo undo the damage, they must return to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1955\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, revisiting the events of the first film while avoiding interference with their earlier selves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its intersecting timelines, visual humour, and elaborate production design, the sequel expanded the possibilities of the original story. Its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehoverboards, self-lacing shoes, and flying cars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e became enduring symbols of its imagined future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe film opened in Japan on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 December 1989\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the date advertised on this poster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition uses a dark, star-speckled background to frame the film’s title and the DeLorean’s spectacular departure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross the top, bold pale-blue Japanese text reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「いま、スピルバーグ＆ゼメキスが想像を超えたスケールとストーリー展開に挑む！」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Now, Spielberg and Zemeckis take on a scale and story beyond imagination!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe monumental Japanese title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「バック・トゥ・ザ・フューチャー2」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003efills the central section in vivid red lettering. Its angled forms suggest forward movement, while the smaller cream-coloured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「トゥ・ザ」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sits inside a red, left-pointing arrow. An enormous numeral \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e completes the design at the right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteven Spielberg’s name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears above the title, with the director credit below:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「ロバート・ゼメキス 監督作品」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A film directed by Robert Zemeckis.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese cream-coloured credits stand out against the dark background, reinforcing the prominence of the filmmakers within the Japanese campaign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeLorean is seen directly from behind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, its rear machinery and distinctive rectangular vents silhouetted against an intense burst of white and blue electrical light. The licence plate reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“BK2FUT2”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo trails of orange and yellow flame extend towards the lower corners. Their converging lines draw the eye towards the car, creating a powerful sense of depth and acceleration. Branching electrical discharges spread across the surrounding darkness, turning the time machine’s departure into the poster’s central spectacle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower release announcement reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「12月9日㊏ロードショー」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Roadshow from Saturday, 9 December.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compact billing line along the bottom includes the English film title, principal cast names, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUniversal and UIP information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1989 Universal City Studios copyright notice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design communicates the film through its most recognisable machine, giving the DeLorean and the Japanese title exceptional visual prominence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollecting significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erare Japanese advance design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers a distinctive representation of one of the most recognisable science-fiction sequels of the 1980s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of oversized Japanese typography, a dated release announcement, and DeLorean imagery makes it particularly appealing to collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack to the Future, Japanese theatrical advertising, science-fiction cinema, and automotive poster art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference: J175.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, including the reverse, as they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster from the film’s 1989 first-release campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, measuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e51 × 73 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is now \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eover 36 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57401908199802,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-10-12T093954.722.jpg?v=1791765841","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/back-to-the-future-part-ii-%e3%83%90%e3%83%83%e3%82%af-%e3%83%88%e3%82%a5-%e3%82%b6-%e3%83%95%e3%83%a5%e3%83%bc%e3%83%81%e3%83%a3%e3%83%bc2-rare-original-japanese-first-release-advance-movie-poster-1989-b1-size-c-72-103-cm-hak-a-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}