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The film is the first of the celebrated six-film \u003cstrong\u003eLone Wolf and Cub\u003c\/strong\u003e series, adapted from the legendary manga by \u003cstrong\u003eKazuo Koike\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGōseki Kojima\u003c\/strong\u003e, and remains one of the most iconic father-and-son revenge sagas in Japanese cinema.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportantly, this is the \u003cstrong\u003erare alternate photographic B2 design from the original 1972 first-release campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than the more commonly encountered standard artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA superb, remarkably restrained alternate design built around one of the defining images of the entire franchise: \u003cstrong\u003eOgami Ittō carrying Daigorō on his back\u003c\/strong\u003e, standing against an expansive white ground. Wakayama’s severe, controlled expression and the child resting against his shoulder distil the central contradiction of the series—\u003cstrong\u003eextreme violence and paternal devotion existing side by side\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt upper right, the title appears within a brilliant vermilion block:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e「子連れ狼」\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ealongside the full subtitle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e「子を貸し腕貸しつかまつる」\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— approximately, \u003cstrong\u003e“Child for hire, sword-arm for hire.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stark monochrome photography, extensive negative space and vivid red typography give the sheet an unusually modern, almost minimalist character for a 1972 jidaigeki campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmaller details reward closer viewing: at lower left, \u003cstrong\u003eIttō pushes the famous weaponised baby cart\u003c\/strong\u003e, while a row of expressive drawings of \u003cstrong\u003eDaigorō’s face\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a direct visual connection to the original manga. Additional monochrome action stills along the lower portion hint at the extraordinary swordplay to come without overwhelming the principal father-and-son image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a particularly sophisticated first-release design and a \u003cstrong\u003edistinct, materially different poster from the standard B2 campaign artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good+ original condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e The poster was \u003cstrong\u003epreviously folded and has subsequently been stored flat\u003c\/strong\u003e. The original vertical and horizontal fold lines remain visible, together with light associated creasing, minor surface handling and modest edge wear consistent with an original theatrical poster from 1972.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportantly, the \u003cstrong\u003emain photographic image remains strong and highly presentable\u003c\/strong\u003e, with excellent contrast and vivid vermilion typography. We have \u003cstrong\u003efully taken the condition into account when pricing\u003c\/strong\u003e, and once professionally framed the poster should \u003cstrong\u003edisplay excellently\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poster is an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Japanese theatrical B2 from the 1972 first-release campaign, rare alternate photographic design\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is over \u003cstrong\u003e54 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57260927287674,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-09-13T122337.453.jpg?v=1789269835","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/lone-wolf-and-cub-sword-of-vengeance-%e5%ad%90%e9%80%a3%e3%82%8c%e7%8b%bc-%e5%ad%90%e3%82%92%e8%b2%b8%e3%81%97%e8%85%95%e8%b2%b8%e3%81%97%e3%81%a4%e3%81%8b%e3%81%be%e3%81%a4%e3%82%8b-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-1972-b2-size-51-73-cm-f98-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}