{"product_id":"moomin-ムーミン-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-1971-illustrated-speed-poster-size-26-73-cm-za139","title":"“Moomin” (ムーミン), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1971, Illustrated Speed Poster, Size (26 × 73 cm) — ZA139","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming original Japanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espeed poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1971 theatrical release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoomin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring Tove Jansson’s beloved characters in a beautifully illustrated mountain landscape. Its slender \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e26 × 73 cm format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives the artwork an elegant vertical arrangement, with vivid red Japanese lettering extending down the upper right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToho on 17 March 1971\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this animated short brought the early Japanese television adaptation to cinema audiences. The story follows Moomin’s friendship with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaogao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a strange creature carried into Moominvalley by a whirlwind, whose mischievous behaviour creates trouble among the residents. Directed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasaaki Osumi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with animation direction by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYasuo Otsuka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it belongs to the formative period of Moomin’s screen history in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artwork captures the distinctive character designs of that early adaptation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoomin, Little My and Non Non\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e occupy the foreground, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoominmamma, Snufkin and Moominpappa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gather beside the cylindrical house behind them. Wildflowers, evergreens and steep mountain slopes create a richly detailed setting, balanced by the soft blue sky above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrast between the gentle landscape and the oversized red title gives this design its particular appeal. The yellow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToho emblem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Japanese promotional text complete a composition that combines the warmth of children’s illustration with the immediacy of theatrical advertising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn attractive example for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoomin, early Japanese animation and illustrated cinema posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its compact width makes it especially versatile for framing, while the extended composition preserves an impressive amount of scenic detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent +.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The front retains lovely colour and presents exceptionally well. Please refer to the photographs for the condition of this individual example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal vintage Japanese theatrical poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a reproduction or modern reprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock reference: ZA139\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57562723484026,"sku":null,"price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/Wallshelfwithornamentscopy2026-11-14-18-57.jpg?v=1794650262","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/moomin-%e3%83%a0%e3%83%bc%e3%83%9f%e3%83%b3-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-1971-illustrated-speed-poster-size-26-73-cm-za139","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}