{"product_id":"detective-denshichi-the-ghost-courier-伝七捕物帖-幽霊飛脚-original-japanese-movie-poster-1959-kokichi-takada-b2-size-51-73-cm-za1225","title":"“Detective Denshichi: The Ghost Courier” (伝七捕物帖 幽霊飛脚), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1959, Kokichi Takada, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) — ZA1225","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original Japanese B2 theatrical poster for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1959 Japanese release of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetective Denshichi: The Ghost Courier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, directed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKinya Sakai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and starring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKokichi Takada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, alongside \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichiko Saga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJunzaburo Ban\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Distributed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShochiku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film opened in Japan on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 August 1959\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe eleventh entry in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenshichi Torimonocho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series follows the Edo-period detective as he investigates a mysterious killer known as the Ghost Courier. Threatening messages, a sinister mask, and intrigue surrounding the shogun’s household provide the setting for this colourful period mystery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster’s striking composition is dominated by an enormous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehorned, white-haired mask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, its pale face, yellow eyes, and red mouth looming over the cast. The image creates an immediate atmosphere of menace and gives the design a strong theatrical presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKokichi Takada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e occupies the centre foreground in a light grey kimono, extending his arms protectively before two alarmed companions. His composed expression contrasts with the distorted features of the masked figure above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOversized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered Japanese title lettering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, outlined in white, fills the lower portion of the sheet. The series title appears in yellow against a black panel immediately above, while vertical red promotional copy runs along the right edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShochiku Grand Scope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e emblem and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e総天然色\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e colour designation occupy the upper left, completing a distinctive example of late-1950s Japanese widescreen film advertising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse retains a bold handwritten \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“ハ 105”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e notation, likely denoting the location where this poster was displayed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn atmospheric piece for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKokichi Takada, Japanese period mysteries, and 1950s film-poster design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very Good+.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The main imagery and bold title retain strong colour and considerable display appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall photographs, including the reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japanese B2, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e51 × 73 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock code:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ZA1225.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original theatrical poster, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eover 65 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It 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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57296582476154,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-09-23T165915.489.jpg?v=1790150368","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/detective-denshichi-the-ghost-courier-%e4%bc%9d%e4%b8%83%e6%8d%95%e7%89%a9%e5%b8%96-%e5%b9%bd%e9%9c%8a%e9%a3%9b%e8%84%9a-original-japanese-movie-poster-1959-kokichi-takada-b2-size-51-73-cm-za1225","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}