{"product_id":"mobile-suit-gundam-ii-機動戦士ガンダムii-original-japanese-king-records-promotional-poster-1981-b2-size-51-73-cm-p94-copy","title":"“After War Gundam X — SIDE.1” (機動新世紀ガンダムX), Original Japanese Soundtrack Promotional Poster 1996, Artwork by Nobuyoshi Nishimura, B2 Size (72.8 × 51.5 cm) — T225","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 landscape-format promotional poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter War Gundam X — SIDE.1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the first soundtrack album accompanying the 1996 television anime series. Released by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Records on 24 July 1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the album features music by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYasuo Higuchi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster’s illustration is explicitly credited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNobuyoshi Nishimura (西村誠芳)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the series’ character designer. Its combination of delicate line drawing and richly textured colour makes it a particularly distinctive piece of Gundam artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet fifteen years after a devastating war, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter War Gundam X\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e follows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarrod Ran\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiffa Adill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through a world still living with the consequences of mass destruction. Their developing relationship gives the series an emotional centre, alongside its exploration of Newtypes, survival and the possibility of rebuilding society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNishimura’s composition brings these human and mechanical elements together in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethree adjoining vertical panels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Garrod fills the left section, smiling against a predominantly blue background. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGundam X\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e occupies the centre, its angular armour and mechanical details drawn over a mottled field of yellow, blue and grey. Tiffa appears on the right, her quieter expression set against warm ochre and peach tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine, sketch-like outlines allow the printed painterly textures to remain visible through the figures. Broad strokes, scraped-looking patches and uneven layers of colour give the image the appearance of a working artist’s canvas. The contrast between Garrod’s open expression and Tiffa’s introspective portrait adds warmth and character to the balanced arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bold black \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“AFTER WAR GUNDAM X”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e logo sits across the upper centre, with the Japanese title and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“SIDE.1”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designation directly beneath it. The small illustration credit along the lower edge leaves the artwork largely uninterrupted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe landscape format gives each subject room to breathe, making this an especially attractive display piece for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGundam X, Nobuyoshi Nishimura, anime soundtrack memorabilia and Japanese illustration of the 1990s\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster retains clear linework and strong colour throughout. There are light handling creases and gentle paper undulations, most apparent on the reverse, together with minor edge wear and a few faint marks. The textured artwork presents beautifully.\u003c\/span\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese B2 size, landscape orientation: approximately 72.8 × 51.5 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock code: T225.\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":57442869182842,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-10-21T183324.210.jpg?v=1792575228","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/mobile-suit-gundam-ii-%e6%a9%9f%e5%8b%95%e6%88%a6%e5%a3%ab%e3%82%ac%e3%83%b3%e3%83%80%e3%83%a0ii-original-japanese-king-records-promotional-poster-1981-b2-size-51-73-cm-p94-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}