“Godzilla vs. Mothra” / 「ゴジラvsモスラ」, Original Japanese Movie Poster 1992, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) G281

This is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed for the first Japanese release of Godzilla vs. Mothra / 「ゴジラvsモスラ」, Toho’s spectacular 1992 entry in the Heisei-era Godzilla series.

Released internationally as Godzilla and Mothra: The Battle for Earth, the film brought Mothra back to the franchise for the first time since the Shōwa era and introduced the formidable new kaiju Battra.

This is a genuine period cinema display poster from the film’s original 1992 Japanese theatrical campaign, preserved in exceptionally fine condition.

Film background

Following the impact of a large meteorite, environmental disturbances begin to affect the planet. On the remote Infant Island, a giant egg is discovered alongside an ancient temple and the tiny twin guardians known as the Cosmos.

The Cosmos reveal that the egg belongs to Mothra, an ancient protector of the natural world. They also warn of the return of Battra, a destructive counterpart created by the Earth itself to punish humanity for damaging the planet.

As Mothra and Battra emerge, Godzilla is drawn into the conflict. The three monsters converge upon Japan, leading to a succession of large-scale confrontations across the country and a spectacular final battle in Yokohama.

The film combines traditional kaiju spectacle with ecological themes, presenting Mothra and Battra as opposing manifestations of the Earth’s response to human interference.

Godzilla vs. Mothra was directed by Takao Okawara, from a screenplay by Kazuki Ōmori, with special-effects direction by Kōichi Kawakita and music by Akira Ifukube.

The film was a major commercial success in Japan and became one of the most widely seen and recognisable entries in the Heisei Godzilla series.

Poster design

This striking Japanese poster uses an exceptionally dense and colourful photomontage, bringing together the film’s monsters, human characters, and principal locations within a single monumental composition.

At the centre, adult Mothra flies directly towards the viewer, her wings spread above a shower of light and debris. Behind her rises the immense black, orange, and red silhouette of adult Battra, creating a dramatic layered aerial confrontation.

To the right, Godzilla towers over the city with his jaws open and claws raised. The brightly illuminated edges of his dorsal plates contrast sharply against the surrounding smoke and night sky.

The lower foreground features Battra in its larval form, its armoured head, horn, and segmented body emerging from the devastated landscape. Nearby appears Mothra’s egg, reinforcing the film’s themes of rebirth, natural balance, and ancient mythology.

The urban montage incorporates several recognisable Japanese landmarks, including the Yokohama waterfront skyline, Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel, Yokohama Landmark Tower, the National Diet Building, and Nagoya Castle.

At lower right, the Cosmos twins appear in matching red costumes, visually connecting the film’s human story with Mothra’s mythological origins.

The large title at the top reads:

「ゴジラvsモスラ」

with the English wording:

“GODZILLA vs MOTHRA”

printed directly above it.

The title uses a bold combination of red, white, and metallic grey typography, immediately identifying the film’s two celebrated title monsters.

The large yellow vertical tagline at left reads:

「極彩色の大決戦！」

Translated:

“A brilliantly coloured decisive battle!”

The principal tagline along the lower edge reads:

「地球SOS！人類の未来をかけた戦いが始まる。」

Translated:

“Earth SOS! The battle for humanity’s future begins.”

Small portrait images of the principal cast run along the bottom, above the film’s detailed Japanese production credits.

The result is a quintessential example of early-1990s Toho kaiju poster design: densely composed, brilliantly coloured, and created for maximum theatrical impact.

Condition

Excellent+ / Near Mint condition. An exceptionally well-preserved example, with brilliant colour, sharp photographic detail, clean borders, crisp typography, and superb overall display impact.

There are only extremely minor signs of age or handling consistent with an original Japanese theatrical poster of this period. It would be very difficult to improve upon this example.

Reference: G281.

Please review the photograph carefully, as it shows the exact poster for sale.

This is an original Japanese theatrical poster from the film’s first-release 1992 campaign.
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

It is now over 33 years old.

Certificate of Authenticity included.