{"product_id":"king-kong-2-キングコング2-original-first-release-japanese-movie-poster-1986-artwork-by-noriyoshi-ohrai-生頼範義-b2-size-51-73-cm-q212-copy","title":"“King Kong 2” (キングコング2), Original Japanese First-Release Nakazuri \/ B3 Poster 1986, Artwork by Noriyoshi Ohrai, B3 Size (c. 36 × 51 cm) M140A","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B3 nakazuri poster printed in 1986\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the first Japanese release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Kong 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (キングコング2), released internationally as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Kong Lives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The film was promoted in Japan as a major \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1987 New Year roadshow attraction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the poster announcing its theatrical opening from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 December\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a particularly desirable Japanese format: an original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enakazuri \/ train-interior advertising poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, printed for high-visibility public display rather than ordinary cinema lobby use. It is especially collectible for its dramatic 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 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilm background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in 1986, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Kong Lives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the sequel to the 1976 remake of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Kong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Directed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Guillermin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film follows the revived Kong after he is brought back through an experimental artificial-heart operation, only to encounter a female giant ape known as Lady Kong. The Japanese campaign presented the film as a large-scale monster spectacle, emphasising its special effects, military action, and the return of one of cinema’s most famous creatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Japan, the film was marketed under the direct and powerful title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eキングコング2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Kong 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — positioning it as a major sequel event for winter audiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Japanese B3 nakazuri features a striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoriyoshi Ohrai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e illustration at centre. Kong dominates the composition, standing against a moonlit sky as helicopters, tanks, explosions, and military forces surround him. The design gives the image a dramatic, kaiju-like energy, perfectly suited to Japanese monster-film advertising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large red title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eキングコング2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stretches boldly across the lower portion, while the left side carries the English title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Kong 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and promotional copy announcing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「’87年・正月 世界は再びパニックになる！」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“New Year 1987 — the world will panic again!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt upper right, the release information reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「12月20日（土）よりロードショー公開！」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Roadshow release from Saturday, December 20!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmaller inset stills at lower left show scenes from the film, while the central illustration provides the main impact. The overall design is bold, cinematic, and unmistakably Japanese: part Hollywood sequel campaign, part Toho-style monster spectacle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enakazuri posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were designed for display inside trains, usually above the windows or doors, where commuters would view them at close range. Because they were used in public transit advertising, they were often handled, mounted, removed, and discarded after short display periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a result, original nakazuri posters are much harder to find than ordinary theatre posters, particularly in strong condition. This example is especially appealing because it combines the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB3 train-advertising format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a major monster-movie title, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoriyoshi Ohrai artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please review the photos; they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis poster is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese first-release B3 nakazuri poster from the 1986 \/ 1987 New Year campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eover 39 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":56972848333178,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-06-13T080445.030.jpg?v=1781305552","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/king-kong-2-%e3%82%ad%e3%83%b3%e3%82%b0%e3%82%b3%e3%83%b3%e3%82%b02-original-first-release-japanese-movie-poster-1986-artwork-by-noriyoshi-ohrai-%e7%94%9f%e9%a0%bc%e7%af%84%e7%be%a9-b2-size-51-73-cm-q212-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}