{"product_id":"fist-of-the-north-star-北斗の拳-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1986-b2-size-51-x-73cm-o155a","title":"“Fist of the North Star” (北斗の拳), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1986, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) O155A","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"529\"\u003eRESERVED\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"230\"\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed in 1986 for the first Japanese release of Fist of the North Star\u003c\/strong\u003e (北斗の拳), the animated feature film adaptation of the landmark manga by \u003cstrong data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"329\"\u003eBuronson and Tetsuo Hara\u003c\/strong\u003e. Produced by Toei Animation, the film was directed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"400\"\u003eToyoo Ashida\u003c\/strong\u003e and features key voice performances by \u003cstrong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eAkira Kamiya as Kenshiro\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"494\"\u003eKenji Utsumi as Raoh\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eYuriko Yamamoto as Yuria\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eFilm background\u003cbr data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"549\"\u003eReleased in 1986, Fist of the North Star brought one of the defining action manga and anime properties of the 1980s to the cinema. Set in a post-apocalyptic world ruled by violence, the story follows Kenshiro, master of the deadly martial art Hokuto Shinken, as he confronts rival warriors and tyrants in search of Yuria. With its muscular character design, operatic violence, and stark wasteland mythology, the series became one of the most influential Japanese action franchises of the decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003ePoster design\u003cbr data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eA powerful and highly graphic Japanese theatrical design, dominated by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eKenshiro in combat stance\u003c\/strong\u003e beneath the immense red figure of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eRaoh\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose presence fills the background like a monumental apparition. The composition is especially striking for its heavy use of crimson and black, giving the poster a severe, apocalyptic atmosphere entirely suited to the film’s world. Along the left side, smaller inset action panels highlight key fighting techniques and scenes, while the large fractured title typography across the lower section gives the design strong 1980s anime impact. This is a superb period example of Toei’s theatrical anime promotion, combining manga-style violence, cinematic scale, and bold Japanese title treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003eCondition\u003cbr data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003eExcellent. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003eIt is over \u003cstrong data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003e40 years old!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2007\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56898421424506,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-05-19T064042.945.jpg?v=1779140467","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/fist-of-the-north-star-%e5%8c%97%e6%96%97%e3%81%ae%e6%8b%b3-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1986-b2-size-51-x-73cm-o155a","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}