This is an original Japanese B2 movie poster printed in 1986 for the first theatrical release of Castle in the Sky (天空の城ラピュタ), written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli for Tokuma Shoten (Japanese theatrical distribution: Toei).
Film background
Released in 1986, Castle in the Sky is the first feature produced under the Studio Ghibli name and one of Miyazaki’s most influential adventure films. Set in a romanticised, late-19th-century industrial world, it follows two children—Pazu and Sheeta—pursued by pirates and the military as they search for the legendary floating city of Laputa and protect a mysterious levitation crystal. The film’s blend of wonder, flight imagery, and mechanical design has made it a cornerstone of Japanese animation and a major reference point for later steampunk/dieselpunk-inspired storytelling.
Poster design
This iconic B2 design is built around a single unforgettable image: Sheeta floating in a calm, glowing halo above Pazu, who stands on a wooden platform, looking up in stunned awe. The scene is suspended in a deep, stormy sky—minimal, dramatic, and emotionally direct—while the bold green title 「天空の城ラピュタ」 anchors the lower left with enormous wall presence. The composition captures the film’s tone perfectly: gentleness, mystery, and the promise of discovery.
Condition
Excellent. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.
It is over 39 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
