“Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack” (機動戦士ガンダム 逆襲のシャア), Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1988, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) C110

This is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed in 1988 for the first release of Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack (Kidō Senshi Gundam: Gyakushū no Shā), directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino.

A landmark title in anime history, Char’s Counterattack is the long-awaited cinematic climax to one of the medium’s most important rivalries: Amuro Ray versus Char Aznable. Featuring voice performances by Tōru Furuya, Shūichi Ikeda, Hirotaka Suzuoki, and Maria Kawamura, the film occupies a central place in the wider Universal Century Gundam canon and remains one of the most sought-after classic Gundam poster titles.

Film background

Released in Japan in 1988, Char’s Counterattack is the first fully original Gundam theatrical feature, rather than a compilation, and serves as the definitive confrontation between the franchise’s two most iconic figures. The film brings the political, philosophical, and personal tensions of the Universal Century storyline to a dramatic conclusion, elevating Gundam from television phenomenon to full-scale science-fiction cinema.

For collectors, this title is especially important because it sits at the intersection of 1980s anime, mecha design history, and the enduring global appeal of the Gundam franchise. Original first-release paper for major Gundam films has become increasingly collectible, particularly for strong, display-driven B2 designs such as this one.

Poster design

The artwork is superb. Dominating the composition is the imposing RX-93 ν Gundam, shown in dynamic foreground scale with beam saber drawn, while above it the striking red MSN-04 Sazabi descends in combat. The background combines outer space, Earth, and a field of missile fire, creating an image that perfectly conveys the film’s sense of apocalyptic finality.

This is exactly the kind of poster collectors want from a major Gundam title: bold, heroic, and instantly recognisable. The large red “GUNDAM” title across the lower section gives the piece tremendous wall presence, while the contrast between the white-and-dark ν Gundam and Char’s vivid crimson mobile suit makes the composition especially dramatic once framed.

Condition
Excellent. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.

This example is in excellent condition, with clean presentation and strong colour throughout. 

Authenticity

This is an original 1988 Japanese theatrical poster, not a reproduction or later reprint.

Certificate of Authenticity included.

It is over 38 years old!