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“Ebirah, Horror of the Deep” / “Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster” (ゴジラ・エビラ・モスラ 南海の大決闘), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1966 — Rare, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) Q188
“Ebirah, Horror of the Deep” / “Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster” (ゴジラ・エビラ・モスラ 南海の大決闘), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1966 — Rare, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) Q188
“Ebirah, Horror of the Deep” / “Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster” (ゴジラ・エビラ・モスラ 南海の大決闘), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1966 — Rare, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) Q188
“Ebirah, Horror of the Deep” / “Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster” (ゴジラ・エビラ・モスラ 南海の大決闘), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1966 — Rare, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) Q188
“Ebirah, Horror of the Deep” / “Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster” (ゴジラ・エビラ・モスラ 南海の大決闘), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1966 — Rare, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) Q188
“Ebirah, Horror of the Deep” / “Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster” (ゴジラ・エビラ・モスラ 南海の大決闘), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1966 — Rare, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) Q188
“Ebirah, Horror of the Deep” / “Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster” (ゴジラ・エビラ・モスラ 南海の大決闘), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1966 — Rare, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) Q188
“Ebirah, Horror of the Deep” / “Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster” (ゴジラ・エビラ・モスラ 南海の大決闘), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1966 — Rare, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) Q188
“Ebirah, Horror of the Deep” / “Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster” (ゴジラ・エビラ・モスラ 南海の大決闘), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1966 — Rare, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) Q188
“Ebirah, Horror of the Deep” / “Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster” (ゴジラ・エビラ・モスラ 南海の大決闘), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1966 — Rare, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) Q188

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“Ebirah, Horror of the Deep” / “Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster” (ゴジラ・エビラ・モスラ 南海の大決闘), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1966 — Rare, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) Q188

Sale price $1,350.00

This is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed in 1966 for the first release of Toho’s kaiju classic Ebirah, Horror of the Deep, released in Japan as ゴジラ・エビラ・モスラ 南海の大決闘. Released in Japan on 17 December 1966, it is the 7th film in the Godzilla series, directed by Jun Fukuda with special effects by Eiji Tsuburaya—a vivid mid-Showa entry that introduces Ebirah and brings together Godzilla, Mothra and Ebirah in one of Toho’s most colourful 1960s monster spectacles.

Offered here in unrestored, excellent condition, this example was previously folded but subsequently stored flat. It presents beautifully, with strong colour, no pinholes, no tears, and no restoration. For a serious kaiju collector, this is a highly desirable first-release Toho B2—a bold, displayable, and increasingly difficult poster to source in this level of condition.

Film background
Often cited as one of the most distinctive island-set entries of the Showa-era Godzilla cycle, the film follows Godzilla’s battle against Ebirah, the giant sea monster, with Mothra playing a crucial role in the South Seas adventure.

The film is particularly notable as the first appearance of Ebirah and the first Godzilla feature directed by Jun Fukuda, whose faster, lighter, adventure-driven style would help shape several later Showa Godzilla films. With its tropical setting, Red Bamboo villains, island mythology, and major monster cast, it remains a highly recognisable chapter in Toho’s golden-age kaiju output.

Poster design
This is peak mid-60s Toho spectacle design—bright, dramatic, and packed with “promise of scale.”

Key visual highlights include:

  • Godzilla towering at left, firing his atomic breath against a vivid South Seas backdrop.
  • Mothra dominating the upper composition, wings spread wide above the central action.
  • Ebirah’s enormous red claws and menacing head anchoring the lower half of the poster—one of the strongest period images of the character.
  • The large vertical red title 南海の大決闘, with the monster names ゴジラ・エビラ・モスラ printed in bright yellow, pink, and blue down the right side.
  • カラー作品 (“Colour production”) printed prominently at the top—a classic period selling point for Toho’s large-scale kaiju spectacle.
  • The Toho mark 東宝 at the top corner, confirming its studio theatrical issue.
  • A striking period detail: the musical-staff motif running along the borders, giving the poster an unusually decorative and unmistakably 1960s Toho graphic character.
  • The lower-right printing detail, including Printed in Japan / TOHO Co., Ltd. / 1966 and the Eirin approval mark, adding further period authenticity.

Rarity and release clarification
This is the 1966 first-release Japanese theatrical B2 for ゴジラ・エビラ・モスラ 南海の大決闘, not a later reissue, video poster, commercial print, or reproduction. Early Toho kaiju paper is heavily reproduced and frequently misrepresented—especially for major Godzilla titles—so correct first-release examples in premium, unrestored condition are especially sought after.

Authenticity
There are many reproductions and later copies of Toho kaiju imagery in circulation. Rest assured: this is 100% original, vintage Japanese theatrical print on correct period paper—not a modern reproduction. Certificate of Authenticity included.

Rarity and condition
A genuinely scarce first-release Toho B2 for a classic Showa-era Godzilla title—made even more appealing by the fact it is unrestored and presents in excellent display condition. The poster was previously folded, as visible in the photographs, but has since been stored flat. The colours remain strong and the sheet has no pinholes, no tears, and no restoration. We have provided multiple high-resolution photos so you can assess every detail with confidence.

Condition
Excellent. Previously folded, subsequently stored flat. No pinholes, no tears, no restoration. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.
Many of our items are sourced from across Japan, often privately, as our owner is Japanese and has an extensive network across Japan of dealers and collectors developed over almost ten years.

It is over 59 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.

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