{"product_id":"kiki-s-delivery-service-魔女の宅急便-original-japanese-promotional-poster-1989-b2-size-51-73-cm-p104-copy","title":"“THE CAT RETURNS \/ 猫の恩返し” (2002) – ORIGINAL JAPANESE B1 THEATRICAL POSTER – HIROYUKI MORITA \/ STUDIO GHIBLI Rare B1 Oversize | Authentic Cinema-Use | Original Japanese Double-Bill Release Campaign (2002) | c. 72.8 × 103 cm (28.7 × 40.6 in) HA14","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"0ea42dde-352f-462b-aea8-2eaf84dc97a4\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:020bab3a-8ac6-45e9-96ad-6708c4e9f71d-29\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-5\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"07dc37b8-7a0d-432d-83ed-3ae12104e146\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eAn authentic, first-release Japanese \u003cstrong data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"314\"\u003eB1\u003c\/strong\u003e theatrical poster for Studio Ghibli’s magical fantasy adventure \u003cstrong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eThe Cat Returns\u003c\/strong\u003e (猫の恩返し), directed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"439\"\u003eHiroyuki Morita\u003c\/strong\u003e (森田宏幸) with \u003cstrong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eHayao Miyazaki\u003c\/strong\u003e credited for planning\/creative oversight. This is the beloved “nighttime town square” key art: a softly lit European-inspired street of cobblestones and warm lantern glow, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eMuta\u003c\/strong\u003e standing proudly in the foreground, a cat statue perched above, and the film’s vertical tagline set against deep twilight blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eMost importantly for collectors, this is a genuine \u003cstrong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"851\"\u003ecinema-use\u003c\/strong\u003e poster—an original advertising sheet that was actually displayed theatrically in Japan. It retains unmistakable period campaign elements, including the bold red \u003cstrong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003e“2002年 夏、全国東宝洋画系ロードショー”\u003c\/strong\u003e (Summer 2002, nationwide Toho roadshow) line at the bottom and the bright pink double-feature burst promoting \u003cstrong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eギブリーズ episode 2\u003c\/strong\u003e (Ghiblies Episode 2), exactly as audiences encountered this release in theaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eDate \u0026amp; Japanese Theatrical Release\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003eThe Cat Returns\u003c\/strong\u003e opened theatrically in Japan in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e2002\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of Studio Ghibli’s original summer release campaign. This \u003cstrong data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eB1\u003c\/strong\u003e poster corresponds to that first-release Japanese theatrical marketing and is an authentic period item from the film’s original cinema run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eThe Film \u0026amp; Its Place in Cinema History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eThe Cat Returns\u003c\/strong\u003e occupies a unique and cherished corner of the Ghibli canon: a brisk, playful fantasy that delivers pure whimsy while still carrying the studio’s signature craftsmanship—lived-in environments, expressive character animation, and that unmistakable blend of humor and wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003eIt also has special lineage within the Ghibli universe. The film is closely connected in spirit (and characters) to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003eWhisper of the Heart\u003c\/strong\u003e, drawing from \u003cstrong data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003eAoi Hiiragi’s\u003c\/strong\u003e Baron-related worldbuilding—making original theatrical paper from this title especially meaningful for collectors who love that interwoven Ghibli “story ecosystem.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2466\"\u003eOriginal Japanese theatrical posters for Ghibli titles carry extra weight because they represent the home-market presentation—how Japanese audiences first encountered the work at the moment it entered culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2471\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2491\"\u003eDesign Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003eThis sheet is a standout piece of Ghibli key art, and it reads \u003cstrong data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003ebeautifully at B1 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"3335\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2739\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2739\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2612\"\u003eNighttime atmosphere:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, velvety blues and soft gradients create a calm twilight mood, contrasted by warm yellow window light and lantern glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2888\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2888\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2778\"\u003eEuropean-storybook architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e charming rooftops, balconies, stonework, and garden flowers—classic Ghibli “lived-in” environmental design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"3017\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"3017\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2922\"\u003eMuta foreground silhouette:\u003c\/strong\u003e the iconic white cat with a brown ear patch anchors the composition with attitude and humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3162\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3050\"\u003eVertical Japanese tagline:\u003c\/strong\u003e crisp white copy cutting through the tree canopy adds intrigue while keeping the artwork clean and cinematic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3335\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3335\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3199\"\u003eDouble-feature campaign burst:\u003c\/strong\u003e the bright pink \u003cstrong data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3235\"\u003eギブリーズ episode 2\u003c\/strong\u003e mark is a fantastic period detail that pins this sheet firmly to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3332\"\u003e2002 theatrical context\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3337\" data-end=\"3340\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3403\"\u003eThe Japanese \u003cstrong data-start=\"3359\" data-end=\"3365\"\u003eB1\u003c\/strong\u003e Format and Why It’s So Hard to Find\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3717\"\u003eJapan’s standard theatrical poster size is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3453\"\u003eB2\u003c\/strong\u003e—which makes \u003cstrong data-start=\"3466\" data-end=\"3472\"\u003eB1\u003c\/strong\u003e a different category entirely. These oversize sheets were produced for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3578\"\u003eselect, high-impact placements\u003c\/strong\u003e (larger lobby displays, premium poster cases, and key locations), and they were never distributed as broadly as standard campaign posters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3719\" data-end=\"4124\"\u003eIn practical terms: \u003cstrong data-start=\"3739\" data-end=\"3786\"\u003efar fewer were printed, far fewer survived.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large posters were working advertising—handled more, displayed briefly, and then discarded. And because \u003cstrong data-start=\"3891\" data-end=\"3919\"\u003eB1 is difficult to store\u003c\/strong\u003e, survival rates are disproportionately low. That’s why original Ghibli \u003cstrong data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"3997\"\u003eB1\u003c\/strong\u003e theatrical posters are so desirable today—especially with authentic cinema-use provenance and strong, unrestored presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4126\" data-end=\"4129\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4131\" data-end=\"4211\"\u003eAbout the Film’s Creators: Hiroyuki Morita, Hayao Miyazaki \u0026amp; Studio Ghibli\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4212\" data-end=\"4424\"\u003eWhile Japanese theatrical posters often spotlight a single illustrator, Studio Ghibli key art is best understood as a studio-level design philosophy—where marketing is treated as an extension of the film’s world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4426\" data-end=\"4785\"\u003eThis poster embodies that approach: atmosphere first, character second, and story implied through environment. Morita’s debut feature direction is supported by Ghibli’s elite production sensibility, and Miyazaki’s influence is felt in the tactile settings—stone streets, lamplight, foliage, and a world that looks like it existed long before the story begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4787\" data-end=\"4790\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4792\" data-end=\"4814\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4815\" data-end=\"5123\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4815\" data-end=\"4877\"\u003eOverall presentation: Excellent (CINEMA-USED, UNRESTORED).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4877\" data-end=\"4880\"\u003eA very attractive original example with only minor signs of real theatrical handling—exactly what you want in a genuine cinema-use Ghibli sheet: strong color, clean image clarity, and a balanced overall look with no major display distractions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5125\" data-end=\"5679\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5125\" data-end=\"5258\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5127\" data-end=\"5258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5127\" data-end=\"5151\"\u003eCinema-use pinholes:\u003c\/strong\u003e one tiny pinhole in each corner from theatrical display (as noted and visible in the additional photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5259\" data-end=\"5484\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5261\" data-end=\"5484\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5261\" data-end=\"5284\"\u003eMinor signs of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e very light edge\/handling wear and faint surface creasing\/waviness typical of posters that were displayed and later stored; a few minor surface marks in the darker sky area can be seen in close-ups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5485\" data-end=\"5568\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5487\" data-end=\"5568\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5487\" data-end=\"5502\"\u003eUnrestored:\u003c\/strong\u003e no linen backing, no touch-ups, no conservation work performed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5569\" data-end=\"5679\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5571\" data-end=\"5679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5571\" data-end=\"5588\"\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original \u003cstrong data-start=\"5598\" data-end=\"5606\"\u003e2002\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese theatrical poster — \u003cstrong data-start=\"5636\" data-end=\"5677\"\u003enot a reproduction or modern reprint. \u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56655905161594,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/minimalist-living-room-with-a-leather-sofa_1.jpg?v=1772846887","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/kiki-s-delivery-service-%e9%ad%94%e5%a5%b3%e3%81%ae%e5%ae%85%e6%80%a5%e4%be%bf-original-japanese-promotional-poster-1989-b2-size-51-73-cm-p104-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}