{"product_id":"mirrorman-ミラーマン-miraman-original-release-japanese-poster-1972-speed-poster-size-25-7-cm-x-75-8-cm-l141-copy","title":"“Mirrorman” \/ 「ミラーマン 生きかえった恐竜アロザ」, Original Japanese Movie Poster 1972 — Speed Poster Size (25.7 × 75.8 cm) — S35","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese speed-format theatrical poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produced for the 1972 release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMirrorman: The Revived Dinosaur Aroza \/ 「ミラーマン 生きかえった恐竜アロザ」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistributed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and released on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22 July 1972\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as part of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToho Champion Festival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this theatrical presentation brought an adventure from Tsuburaya Productions’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMirrorman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e television series to cinema audiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster’s unusually tall, narrow proportions give its full-length image of the silver hero an imposing presence, combining dramatic monster-film photography with vivid Japanese typography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilm background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTsuburaya Productions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMirrorman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e originally aired on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFuji Television from December 1971 to November 1972\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It belongs to the celebrated early-1970s wave of Japanese special-effects television, bringing together alien invasion, giant monsters, miniature landscapes, and a transforming superhero.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story centres on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKyotaro Kagami\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, played by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNobuyuki Ishida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a young photographer who discovers his connection to a two-dimensional world. Through reflective surfaces, he transforms into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMirrorman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, defending Earth against the alien Invaders and their monstrous creations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe series developed its own identity through its mirror imagery, angular silver hero design, and atmospheric science-fiction storytelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular poster advertises \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Revived Dinosaur Aroza\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, directed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToshitsugu Suzuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and adapted for theatrical exhibition from the television series’ eighteenth episode.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe adventure concerns \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroza\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a dinosaur brought back to life through the Invaders’ interference. Its threat provides the setting for another confrontation between Mirrorman and the forces attacking Earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printed subtitle identifies this specific theatrical release, making the sheet a record of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMirrorman’s 1972 cinema promotion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as well as a striking piece of television-superhero imagery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition is dominated by a large photographic image of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMirrorman kneeling amid a damaged industrial landscape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne hand is raised beside his forehead while the other is held horizontally across his body. His angular helmet, prominent crest, amber-coloured eyes, and contrasting chest panels remain clearly visible against the dark background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage tanks, scattered debris, and broken miniature structures surround the hero. These details convey his enormous scale while preserving the distinctive physical craftsmanship of Japanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etokusatsu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in which costumed performers and miniature sets created the spectacle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe narrow format closely follows the figure from helmet to boots, giving the image a strong vertical rhythm. A white circular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToho logo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e occupies the upper-right corner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed promotional lettering runs down the right side:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「はね返されたミラーナイフ！ミラーマンあぶない！」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The Mirror Knife has been deflected! Mirrorman is in danger!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wording introduces a moment of jeopardy by suggesting that the hero’s familiar attack has failed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross the bottom, a brilliant blue panel provides a sharp contrast to the darker photographic image. The main title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「ミラーマン」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eappears in enormous yellow lettering, with pointed strokes and a starburst incorporated into the logo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImmediately beneath it, the pink subtitle reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「生きかえった恐竜アロザ」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The Revived Dinosaur Aroza.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower credits identify the colour production and director \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToshitsugu Suzuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, completing a compact and forceful example of early-1970s Japanese superhero advertising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease and format note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an original Japanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espeed poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, measuring approximately:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.7 × 75.8 cm \/ 10.1 × 29.8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts tall, narrow format offers a distinctive alternative to the broader B2 sheet, making particularly effective use of the hero’s full-length pose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMirrorman imagery, Toho theatrical branding, and the named Aroza adventure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes this an appealing example for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTsuburaya Productions, Showa-era tokusatsu, kaiju cinema, and Japanese superhero posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent+ condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster retains strong colour, clear photographic detail, and bright title lettering. A horizontal central fold is visible, together with light handling creases, gentle paper undulations, and minor marks on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, it presents extremely well for its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce framed, this poster will display excellently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference: S35.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall photographs, including the front and 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\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese theatrical poster from the film’s 1972 release campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is now \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eover 54 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\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":57347756491130,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-10-05T140807.649.jpg?v=1791176913","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/mirrorman-%e3%83%9f%e3%83%a9%e3%83%bc%e3%83%9e%e3%83%b3-miraman-original-release-japanese-poster-1972-speed-poster-size-25-7-cm-x-75-8-cm-l141-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}