This is an original Japanese B2 promotional poster for “仁義なき戦い 大会” (Jingi naki Tatakai Taikai), a special “event” / marathon-style presentation associated with Kinji Fukasaku’s landmark Battles Without Honor and Humanity cycle starring Sugawara Bunta. The term 大会 (“Taikai”) is used in Japan for special, one-off screening events—most famously for all-five-films marathon presentations that began during the original run era (notably around the time the five-part saga was completed).
Design
A spectacular, high-impact campaign image: Sugawara’s tattooed yakuza stands waist-deep in black water, katana raised, frozen in a moment of imminent violence. The huge red brush-script title 「仁義なき戦い」 detonates across the lower field, while the bold diagonal green label 「大会」 stamps the poster as an event-style release rather than a standard single-film one-sheet. The vertical copy at right (“広島やくざ…流血20年…”) reinforces the saga’s “Hiroshima yakuza war” realism, while the overall look—dark, minimal, confrontational—is pure Fukasaku-era Toei design.
Condition
Excellent (close to near mint). Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.
This poster is an original Japanese theatrical B2 promotional poster for 仁義なき戦い 大会 (series event / marathon campaign).
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
It is over 50 years old!
Certificate of Authenticity included.
