This is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster produced for the first Japanese release of Doraemon: Nobita and the Haunts of Evil in 1982. Directed by Hideo Nishimaki, with a screenplay by Fujiko F. Fujio, the film opened in Japan on 13 March 1982, distributed by Toho. It is the third feature-length film in the Doraemon series.
Film background
Known in Japan as Nobita no Daimakyō, this adventure follows Doraemon, Nobita, Shizuka, Gian, and Suneo as they journey into the African interior with a mysterious dog named Peko. Their expedition leads them to a hidden canine civilisation, where they become involved in a struggle against a militaristic regime.
The film expands the familiar neighbourhood world of Doraemon into an adventure involving lost kingdoms, fantastical machinery, and friendship under pressure. Produced by Shin-Ei Animation, it features Nobuyo Ōyama as Doraemon and Noriko Ohara as Nobita, members of the voice cast closely associated with the original television series.
Poster design
A large, smiling Doraemon dominates the centre, flying towards the viewer with his Take-copter. Nobita, Shizuka, Gian, and Suneo follow through a brightly coloured sky, framed by an enormous yellow sun.
At the left, a towering stone guardian with an outstretched hand introduces the scale and mystery of the hidden kingdom. Propeller-powered flying vessels, explosions, and flying debris fill the surrounding space, while Peko and the canine characters occupy the lower portion.
The palette moves from turquoise and blue above to yellow, orange, and red below, giving the composition a lively sense of movement. The oversized Doraemon logo anchors the top, with のび太の大魔境 printed in white across a red banner.
The original 藤子不二雄 story and screenplay credit appears at the upper left. At the bottom, the Toho logo and 50th-anniversary emblem provide further period details.
About B2 posters
Measuring approximately 51 × 73 cm, B2 is a standard Japanese theatrical poster format. This design uses the full sheet to bring together the principal characters, the adventure setting, and the film’s spectacular action.
Rarity and significance
This poster represents an early chapter in Doraemon’s theatrical history. Its colourful ensemble artwork makes it particularly appealing to collectors of classic Doraemon, Fujiko F. Fujio, 1980s anime, and Japanese animation posters.
Condition
Excellent. Please review both photographs, including the reverse, as they show the exact poster for sale.
It is approximately 44 years old.
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
