“Godzilla vs. Gigan” (ゴジラ対ガイガン / 地球攻撃命令), Original Release Japanese Kaiju Poster 1972, Very Rare, STB Tatekan Size (c. 51 × 145 cm) J97 A

This is an original Japanese STB tatekan (two-panel standing) poster printed in 1972 for the first Japanese theatrical release of Godzilla vs. Gigan, released domestically as 地球攻撃命令 ゴジラ対ガイガン (“Earth Destruction Directive: Godzilla vs. Gigan”). Directed by Jun Fukuda, produced by Tomoyuki Tanaka, with special effects by Teruyoshi Nakano, and scripted by Shinichi Sekizawa and Takeshi Kimura, the film is the 12th entry in the Godzilla franchise and a key early-’70s Toho kaiju title—uniting Godzilla, Gigan, Anguirus, and King Ghidorah in one of the era’s most action-forward monster line-ups. It is also historically significant as the final Godzilla performance by Haruo Nakajima, who had portrayed the character since the original 1954 film.

Poster design
A spectacular, nearly 5-foot-tall vertical statement piece that delivers pure Toho monster spectacle. The composition is engineered for cinema display impact: Godzilla dominates the lower sheet—massive, mid-roar, and lit with dramatic highlights—while the battle escalates upward into an apocalyptic skyline of fire and destruction. Above, Gigan surges into the scene with wings spread and weaponised menace, creating a dynamic diagonal clash that reads powerfully from across a room. The design is anchored by enormous, vivid red vertical title typography 「ゴジラ対ガイガン」, paired with the bright magenta side-panel copy 「地球攻撃命令」—a bold, graphic branding treatment that is instantly recognisable as early-’70s Toho marketing. The colour is exceptionally strong across both panels: deep cobalt sky, saturated reds, and explosive oranges that give this STB a true “wall of kaiju” presence when mounted as intended.

Format note (rarity)
The STB tatekan format was printed in much smaller quantities than standard Japanese B2 posters, intended for theatre lobbies and promotional stands rather than mass distribution. Surviving examples are consequently far scarcer—and for a major franchise title like Godzilla, demand is especially high among collectors.

Condition
Excellent overall (theatre-used). This poster was displayed in a cinema and has a small area of paper loss at the bottom left of the lower sheet (see close-up photo). Aside from this, it presents extremely strongly with bright colours and no other pinholes, tears, or notable signs of use. After its original display period, it was carefully stored for decades. Please review the photos as they show the exact poster for sale.

It is over 52 years old!

It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.