{"product_id":"madadayo-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1993-b2-size-51-x-73cm-i285-copy","title":"“Madadayo” (まあだだよ), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1993, Akira Kurosawa Artwork, B2 Format (c. 51 × 73 cm) — I285","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster for the first Japanese release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadadayo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in 1993\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eartwork by Akira Kurosawa himself\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Released in Japan on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17 April 1993\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film was Kurosawa’s thirtieth and final completed feature. This illustrated design offers a particularly personal connection to the director, bringing together his filmmaking and his work as a visual artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten and directed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkira Kurosawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film stars \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTatsuo Matsumura and Kyōko Kagawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, supported by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHisashi Igawa, George Tokoro, Masayuki Yui and Akira Terao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Drawing on the writings of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHyakken Uchida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it follows a retired professor and the former students whose affection sustains him through wartime hardship and advancing age. Gentle humour and moments of sadness shape this reflection on friendship, gratitude and the enduring bond between teacher and pupil. The film was presented as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003especial screening at the 1993 Cannes Film Festival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone B2 sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the composition is dominated by Kurosawa’s exuberant illustration of a banquet. A suited figure dances on a table with a folding fan in each hand, surrounded by rows of animated, open-mouthed guests. Heavy black outlines and energetic passages of blue, green, red and ochre give the gathering warmth and movement. Small bowls and dishes beneath the dancer add an engaging domestic detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe crowded illustration is balanced by the generous pale background below. The Japanese title, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「まあだだよ」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Not yet,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e descends in loose, staggered black lettering, while the cast and production credits occupy the lower-left corner. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurosawa’s printed signature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears beneath the artwork, forming part of the original design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tagline across the top reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「今、忘れられているとても大切なものが、ここにある。」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Here is something precious that we are forgetting today.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe celebratory artwork and quietly reflective wording capture the film’s affectionate view of human relationships. It is an especially appealing example for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkira Kurosawa, Japanese cinema, director-created artwork and illustrated film posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall photographs, including the reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB2 format: approximately 51 × 73 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock code: I285.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\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":57315468673402,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-09-28T193256.809.jpg?v=1790591587","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/madadayo-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1993-b2-size-51-x-73cm-i285-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}