{"product_id":"lady-snowblood-修羅雪姫-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1973-ultra-rare-b2-size-51-73-cm-n5a","title":"\"Lady Snowblood\" (修羅雪姫), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1973, Ultra Rare, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) N5A","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"c4c1564f-8174-400d-b120-7e3d559cc329\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" 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)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-sm:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--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=\"29971300-6036-4bfc-8ed6-5707200e76d4\" dir=\"auto\" 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-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-pro\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese poster printed in \u003cstrong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"163\"\u003e1973\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"175\"\u003eToho\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first release of \u003cstrong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"226\"\u003eLady Snowblood (修羅雪姫)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the iconic jidaigeki revenge film directed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"299\"\u003eToshiya Fujita (藤田敏八)\u003c\/strong\u003e and based on the manga by \u003cstrong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eKazuo Koike \u0026amp; Kazuo Kamimura (小池一夫・上村一夫)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The film stars \u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"408\"\u003eMeiko Kaji (梶芽衣子)\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eToshio Kurosawa (黒沢年男)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"467\"\u003eMasaaki Daimon (大門正明)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"494\"\u003eEiji Okada (岡田英次)\u003c\/strong\u003e. A cult touchstone, \u003cem data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eLady Snowblood\u003c\/em\u003e helped define modern screen vengeance—its snow‑garden duel, operatic violence, and icy poise profoundly influenced \u003cstrong data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eQuentin Tarantino’s \u003cem data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"680\"\u003eKill Bill\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (visual homage and narrative structure). Kaji’s recordings—\u003cstrong data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"785\"\u003e“Shura no Hana \/ The Flower of Carnage”\u003c\/strong\u003e (the \u003cem data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eLady Snowblood\u003c\/em\u003e theme) and \u003cstrong data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e“Urami Bushi”\u003c\/strong\u003e (from \u003cem data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eFemale Convict Scorpion\u003c\/em\u003e)—were used on the \u003cem data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eKill Bill\u003c\/em\u003e soundtracks, cementing her status as an international cult icon whose voice and presence resonate far beyond Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003ePrinted for the film’s initial theatrical run, this scarce original \u003cstrong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eB2 (半裁)\u003c\/strong\u003e poster is highly prized—one of the most sought‑after 1970s Japanese cult titles and a centerpiece for collectors of Meiko Kaji, Koike\/Kamimura adaptations, and Toho’s golden‑age genre cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eWhy this example is extraordinary (rarity \u0026amp; market)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003eLady Snowblood\u003c\/em\u003e B2 appears only sporadically on the market and is avidly pursued across film‑poster, manga‑adaptation, and soundtrack collecting communities. Demand has surged in recent years thanks to continuing global discovery of Kaji’s films and music. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"2321\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eA stark portrait of the kimono‑clad avenger raises a concealed blade; the radiating spokes of a black umbrella slash across the foreground like shrapnel. Scattered white\/yellow blossoms punctuate the night field. The colossal scarlet brush‑stroke title \u003cstrong data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003e「修羅雪姫」\u003c\/strong\u003e runs vertically (furigana \u003cstrong data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003eしゅらゆきひめ\u003c\/strong\u003e in red), with crisp cast\/credit blocks including \u003cstrong data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003e岡田英次 \/ 大門正明 \/ 黒沢年男\u003c\/strong\u003e. At lower left sits the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003eToho roundel (東宝)\u003c\/strong\u003e; a green bracketed legend \u003cstrong data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003e「カラー作品」\u003c\/strong\u003e affirms the colour release. The image captures the film’s icy lyricism—grace balanced with mortal intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"3208\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003eExcellent overall \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease review all provided front‑and‑back photos—the images show the exact poster offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3327\"\u003eIt is over \u003cstrong data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3233\"\u003e52 years\u003c\/strong\u003e old!\u003cbr data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3241\"\u003eIt is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3254\"\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e a reproduction or a reprint.\u003cbr data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3286\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3286\" data-end=\"3327\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3543\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3543\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eA rare opportunity to acquire one of the most in‑demand Japanese cult posters—uniting Meiko Kaji’s legendary screen presence with the music and imagery that continue to inspire filmmakers and audiences worldwide.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\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","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56954132332922,"sku":null,"price":1175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-06-07T083233.881.jpg?v=1780788798","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/lady-snowblood-%e4%bf%ae%e7%be%85%e9%9b%aa%e5%a7%ab-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1973-ultra-rare-b2-size-51-73-cm-n5a","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}