"Galaxy Express 999" (銀河鉄道999), Original Rare Japan National Railways Tie-Up Poster 1979, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) ZA150

This is an original Japanese B2 poster printed in 1979 for the first theatrical release of Galaxy Express 999—a scarce co-promotion with Japan National Railways (JNR) encouraging domestic rail travel (the famous “いい日 旅立ち / A Good Day to Set Out” campaign). Highly coveted among anime collectors, this special issue is double-sided: theatrical art on the front and JNR travel artwork and route map on the verso.

Design
Leiji Matsumoto’s icons in a star-rich night sky: Maetel’s luminous profile dominates at right while Tetsurō, Captain Harlock, and Queen Emeraldas stand before a futuristic city. The 999 locomotive streaks across the upper field; the bold title 「銀河鉄道999」 blazes overhead with a circular “いい日 旅立ち” JNR emblem. Reverse side features Matsumoto-style cartoons, campaign copy, and a detailed JNR network map—an unmistakable tie-in sheet from the original 1979 run.

Condition
Excellent. Colours remain strong with excellent display presence. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.

This poster is an original Japanese theatrical B2 from the 1979 first-release JNR tie-up campaign.
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

It is over 46 years old!

Certificate of Authenticity included.