{"product_id":"godzilla-vs-king-ghidorah-ゴジラvsキングギドラ-ultra-rare-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-1991-artwork-by-noriyoshi-ohrai-生頼範義-b1-size-c-73-103-cm-excellent-condition-gallery-copy","title":"“Godzilla vs Mothra” (ゴジラvsモスラ), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1992, Artwork by Noriyoshi Ohrai (生頼範義), Rare B1 Size (c. 73 × 103 cm), Excellent+ Condition — Gallery","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B1 theatrical poster printed for the first Japanese release of Godzilla vs Mothra in 1992\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring spectacular artwork by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoriyoshi Ohrai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of Japan’s most celebrated film-poster illustrators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptionally colourful composition, the design places an immense Mothra behind Godzilla, her patterned wings extending almost the full height and width of the sheet. Below them, larval forms, a fractured egg, turbulent water and billowing explosions create a richly detailed fantasy landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn our opinion, this is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone of the most beautiful designs of the Heisei Godzilla period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Mothra’s brilliant wings give the poster an immediately recognisable identity, while Ohrai’s intricate painting rewards close inspection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in the impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB1 format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this example is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent+ condition, with a front presentation close to Near Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a particularly desirable combination of artwork, scale and preservation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate \u0026amp; Japanese Theatrical Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGodzilla vs Mothra opened in Japan on 12 December 1992\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, distributed by Toho.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe announcement along the lower edge reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「’93年正月全国東宝系公開」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Opening nationwide at Toho cinemas for New Year 1993.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis identifies the film’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1993 New Year holiday campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which began with its December 1992 opening. The wording belongs to the original theatrical promotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sheet also retains the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e©1992 TOHO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e copyright, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToho emblem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEirin mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and printed identifier \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200266-228\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, together with the small production and distribution details along the bottom edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e73 × 103 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Japanese B1 format provides roughly twice the surface area of a standard B2 poster, giving this expansive composition considerable presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Film\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirected by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakao Ōkawara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a screenplay by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKazuki Ōmori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, special effects by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKōichi Kawakita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and music by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkira Ifukube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGodzilla vs Mothra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines monster spectacle with an ecological fantasy about humanity’s treatment of the natural world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter a meteorite disturbs the Earth, Godzilla awakens. On Infant Island, an expedition discovers a gigantic egg and encounters the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, two miniature guardians who explain its connection to Mothra and warn of the destructive creature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn attempt to transport the egg to Japan brings the expedition into Godzilla’s path. What follows develops into a three-way conflict between Godzilla, Mothra and Battra, culminating in a spectacular confrontation around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYokohama’s waterfront\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cast includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTetsuya Bessho, Satomi Kobayashi, Takehiro Murata and Megumi Odaka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeiko Imamura and Sayaka Osawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appearing as the Cosmos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe film brings together adventure, environmental concerns and Mothra’s distinctive mythology, giving its giant-monster battles an atmosphere of wonder as well as destruction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Film’s Reception \u0026amp; the Heisei Godzilla Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enineteenth Godzilla feature and fourth instalment of the Heisei continuity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGodzilla vs Mothra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reunited two of Toho’s most enduring monsters for a new generation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also introduced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose role as a fierce defender of the Earth complicates the relationship between destruction, protection and human interference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe film became a major commercial success, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleading the Japanese-film distributor-revenue rankings for the 1993 reporting year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its popularity helped establish the Godzilla series as a major attraction of the early-1990s holiday cinema season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster captures that broad appeal particularly well. Its brilliant colour, recognisable monsters and emphasis on Mothra’s transformation give the campaign a strong sense of spectacle and anticipation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoriyoshi Ohrai \u0026amp; the Godzilla Campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoriyoshi Ohrai (1935–2015)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the outstanding Japanese illustrators of his generation, celebrated for paintings that gave imaginary creatures and extraordinary worlds a convincing physical presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis international reputation was strengthened by his artwork for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Empire Strikes Back in 1980\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Beginning with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGodzilla in 1984\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, his paintings also became closely associated with the renewed visual identity of Toho’s Godzilla films.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOhrai’s particular strength was his ability to combine monumental composition with extraordinary surface detail. Scales, wings, smoke, water and reflected light contribute to the drama without obscuring the overall image.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere, that approach produces a striking contrast between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGodzilla’s dense, armoured body and Mothra’s delicate, vividly patterned wings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The creatures feel substantial, yet the composition retains the imaginative freedom of a fantasy painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOhrai’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprinted signature appears in red near the lower-left edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, forming part of the original artwork reproduced on the poster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMothra’s wings dominate the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Their sweeping shape creates an almost symmetrical framework around the title and principal figures. Scarlet, orange, cream and golden-yellow markings stand against deep blue-black areas, with large circular patterns near the upper corners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe face is remarkably expressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mothra’s pale, textured head, elaborate antennae and luminous blue compound eyes create a focal point beneath the title. Fine painted detail gives her a combination of delicacy and enormous scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGodzilla stands forward of Mothra, slightly to the right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e His cool blue-grey colouring provides a strong counterpoint to the warm wings behind him. Raised claws, an open mouth and a curling tail give the figure movement, while the detailed scales and dorsal plates establish his formidable weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe foreground introduces two larval figures and a broken egg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One larval form rises from the fractured green-toned shell, while another appears low in the water. Together, these elements bring the imagery of emergence and transformation into the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplosions frame the lower section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Orange and yellow flames break through violet-blue smoke on either side, while pale waves run across the base. These smaller details give the monsters a setting and reinforce their immense proportions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large Japanese title occupies the upper portion of the sheet, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered Godzilla lettering, a pale-to-orange Mothra title and the English “GODZILLA vs MOTHRA” beneath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt B1 scale, the fine brushwork and carefully balanced colours become especially rewarding. The poster has immediate impact from a distance and considerable detail to discover at close range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Text \u0026amp; Translation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「極彩色の大決戦」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A Great Showdown in Vivid Colour.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe headline directly reflects the artwork’s spectacular palette, making colour itself part of the film’s promise to its audience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「ゴジラvsモスラ」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Godzilla vs Mothra.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「’93年正月全国東宝系公開」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Opening nationwide at Toho cinemas for New Year 1993.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「製作・東宝映画　配給・東宝」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Production: Toho Pictures. Distribution: Toho.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRarity \u0026amp; Collector Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal first-release B1 examples are particularly desirable, especially with a front as fresh and visually impressive as this one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe larger format gives Ohrai’s painting the space it deserves. Mothra’s wings become enveloping, while the detailed foreground and the contrast between warm colour and dark blue tones have considerable impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors, the appeal brings together several important qualities: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese theatrical paper, Noriyoshi Ohrai artwork, two of Toho’s most famous monsters and the substantial B1 format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first-release printing also preserves the campaign’s original Japanese typography, holiday announcement and production markings, placing the artwork firmly within the film’s theatrical history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a particularly compelling example for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGodzilla, Mothra, Japanese science-fiction cinema and painted film-poster illustration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent+ condition overall, with a front presentation close to Near Mint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, this is a beautifully presenting example whose combination of colour, scale and preservation makes it especially attractive for display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully. They show the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexact poster offered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including the front, reverse and close-up details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese first-release B1 poster for Godzilla vs Mothra (1992)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining Noriyoshi Ohrai’s remarkable artwork with the impressive scale of the larger theatrical format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a later reprint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver 30 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57547092590970,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/High-riselivingroomwithafeaturewall2026-11-05-14-402026-11-08-15-582026-11-09-15-342026-11-10-20-00.jpg?v=1794308748","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/godzilla-vs-king-ghidorah-%e3%82%b4%e3%82%b8%e3%83%a9vs%e3%82%ad%e3%83%b3%e3%82%b0%e3%82%ae%e3%83%89%e3%83%a9-ultra-rare-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-1991-artwork-by-noriyoshi-ohrai-%e7%94%9f%e9%a0%bc%e7%af%84%e7%be%a9-b1-size-c-73-103-cm-excellent-condition-gallery-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}