This is an original Japanese theatrical B2 poster produced for the 2003 double-bill release of Kamen Rider 555: Paradise Lost and Bakuryū Sentai Abaranger Deluxe: Abare Summer Is Freezing Cold!, distributed by Toei.
Measuring approximately 51.5 × 72.8 cm, the design combines Kamen Rider Faiz’s black and silver armour, brilliant yellow eyes and red detailing with Abaranger’s colourful heroes and dinosaur machinery. Radiating red lines unite the two productions in a dramatic summer-release composition.
Film background
Released together in Japan on 16 August 2003, these two films brought Kamen Rider and Super Sentai to cinemas as a paired programme of separate adventures.
Paradise Lost expands the world of Kamen Rider 555 into an alternative setting in which humanity faces domination by the Orphnochs. Its promotional campaign emphasised the spectacle of an enormous Rider army.
The accompanying Abaranger adventure takes the dinosaur-themed team into a battle against a threat capable of transforming the world into a frozen kingdom. Together, the films combine science-fiction conflict, transformation sequences and elaborate practical effects.
Poster design
A monumental image of Kamen Rider Faiz dominates the upper composition. Beneath him, the human protagonist holds his phone-like transformation device, while ranks of armoured Riders stretch across the background.
The vertical promotional copy reads:
「驚異の1万人ライダー部隊が出現!!」
“An astonishing army of 10,000 Riders appears!!”
It continues:
「総員！変身せよ。」
“Everyone—transform!”
The lower section assembles the Abaranger heroes, dinosaur machinery and civilian cast portraits around the angular series logo. The red, blue, yellow and black costumes contrast with the restrained metallic colours of the Rider imagery above.
At lower left, “8.16 SAT ROADSHOW” announces the original Japanese opening date.
Cultural significance
This poster documents Toei’s summer theatrical pairing of two major tokusatsu franchises. Its combination of armoured heroes, colourful team action and emphatic Japanese typography captures the visual character of early-2000s superhero publicity.
Bringing both productions together on a single sheet, it holds particular appeal for collectors of Kamen Rider 555, Abaranger and Japanese special-effects cinema.
Condition
Excellent+. Please review the photographs—they show the exact poster for sale.
This is an original Japanese theatrical B2 poster from 2003.
It is not a reproduction or a modern reprint.
It is approximately 23 years old.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
