“Great Mazinger” (グレートマジンガー), Original Japanese LaserDisc Promotional Poster 1996, B2 Size (c. 51.5 × 72.8 cm) Q63

An original Japanese B2 promotional poster produced by Toei Video for the 1996 LaserDisc release of Great Mazinger. It advertises BOX-1, containing episodes 1–28 across seven discs, released on 13 December 1996 at an original price of ¥35,000 before tax. The lower credits also announce BOX-2 for May 1997.

In Excellent condition, with vivid colour and a monumental illustrated portrait of one of Japanese animation’s defining super robots.

Series background

Created by Go Nagai and Dynamic Productions, Great Mazinger originally aired in Japan from 1974 to 1975, running for 56 episodes. A direct sequel to Mazinger Z, it introduced Tetsuya Tsurugi as the pilot of the powerful Great Mazinger. This poster belongs to the series’ later home-video history, when its original television adventures were collected for the Japanese LaserDisc market.

Poster design

A tightly cropped portrait fills almost the entire sheet. Deep blue and violet armour, silver highlights and luminous yellow eyes give the robot’s face a powerful metallic presence. Above the eyes, Tetsuya is visible beneath the canopy of the Brain Condor, the aircraft that docks with Great Mazinger’s head to form its cockpit.

The Japanese title occupies the lower right in dimensional lettering, combining cream, yellow, orange and red with deep blue shadows. Along the upper right edge, bold white lettering carries the familiar docking command.

「ファイヤーオン!!」
“Fire On!!”

Condition

Excellent overall. The colours remain strong and the artwork presents beautifully. Light handling creases and minor edge wear are visible, with some gentle surface undulation apparent on the reverse. Please review the full front, reverse and detail photographs for the condition of this copy.

An original vintage Japanese promotional poster for Toei Video’s 1996 LaserDisc release.
Nearly 30 years old.
Certificate of Authenticity included.