{"product_id":"mobile-suit-gundam-ii-soldiers-of-sorrow-機動戦士ガンダムii-哀-戦士編-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-1981-b2-size-51-73-cm-o237a-copy","title":"“Mobile Suit Gundam” (機動戦士ガンダム), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1981, First Release, RX-78 Gundam \/ Zaku Design, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) H262","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:0933b918-86c1-4c21-9edd-8e4ebc19ee2d-1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"da037214-058f-40cc-8253-c91e76f4807a\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed for the 1981 first release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMobile Suit Gundam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, distributed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShochiku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and released in Japanese cinemas on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14 March 1981\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A spectacular illustration of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRX-78 Gundam beneath an enormous Zaku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives this design an imposing presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshiyuki Tomino’s three theatrical compilation films\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMobile Suit Gundam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brought the landmark 1979–80 television series to the cinema. It introduces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmuro Ray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a teenager drawn into the war between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon after becoming the pilot of the experimental Gundam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs Amuro joins the crew of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, his encounters with the formidable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChar Aznable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e establish one of anime’s defining rivalries. The film combines mechanical spectacle with the fear, responsibility and emotional strain experienced by young people caught in war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster concentrates on the opposing mobile suits through an exceptionally dramatic use of scale. In the foreground, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGundam stands with its beam rifle aimed directly towards the viewer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, its shield raised beside it. Carefully rendered highlights give its armour a substantial, almost metallic appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehind it, a colossal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZaku head and upper body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e emerge from a deep brown-black background. Red-orange illumination picks out the helmet, armoured contours and distinctive ribbed breathing tubes, while its glowing mono-eye dominates the upper half of the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econcentric targeting circles and crosshair markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e extend across the image, bringing a technical precision to the atmospheric illustration. Tall orange \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lettering runs down the left edge, balanced by the bold turquoise-and-yellow Japanese title at lower right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe white promotional text at the upper right reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「RX78ガンダム VS MS06ザク」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“RX-78 Gundam vs. MS-06 Zaku”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeneath it, the accompanying line invites audiences to carry their excitement into the cockpit. The composition captures the appeal of early Gundam: powerful machinery, dramatic confrontation and a convincing sense of military hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn outstanding display piece for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Gundam, classic mecha anime and Japanese animation posters of the early 1980s\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\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: approximately 51 × 73 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted: 1981 — original first-release campaign.\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57419192959354,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-10-16T065904.350.jpg?v=1792101570","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/mobile-suit-gundam-ii-soldiers-of-sorrow-%e6%a9%9f%e5%8b%95%e6%88%a6%e5%a3%ab%e3%82%ac%e3%83%b3%e3%83%80%e3%83%a0ii-%e5%93%80-%e6%88%a6%e5%a3%ab%e7%b7%a8-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-1981-b2-size-51-73-cm-o237a-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}