{"product_id":"my-neighbor-totoro-original-award-reissue-japanese-movie-poster-1989-ultra-rare-alternative-artwork-b2-size-51-73-cm-n215a","title":"\"My Neighbor Totoro\", Original Award-Reissue Japanese Movie Poster 1989, Ultra Rare Alternative Artwork, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) N215A","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original Japanese poster printed in \u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"191\"\u003e1989\u003c\/strong\u003e to celebrate the many prizes \u003cem data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"241\"\u003eMy Neighbor Totoro\u003c\/em\u003e won during its nine-month domestic run. It features \u003cstrong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"317\"\u003ealternative artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e seen only on this limited award version—Totoro’s grin fills the treetops while Satsuki, Mei and the Catbus peer playfully from the branches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese copy (with English translation)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTop banner:\u003cbr\u003e「このへんな生きものは、まだ日本にいるのです。たぶん。」\u003cbr\u003e“These strange creatures are still living somewhere in Japan… probably.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVertical text by the trunk:\u003cbr\u003e「トトロ いたんだよ！」\u003cbr\u003e“Totoro was really there!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed award ribbons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e「’88年度日本映画賞を受賞！」 – Winner of the 1988 Japan Film Prize!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e「あらゆる人々が絶賛した永遠の傑作！」 – An eternal masterpiece praised by audiences everywhere!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white block lists honours such as the Animage Anime Grand Prix, Mainichi Film Award, Blue Ribbon Special Prize, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilm background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy Neighbor Totoro (Japanese: となりのトトロ, Tonari no Totoro) is Hayao Miyazaki’s 1988 animated fantasy produced by Studio Ghibli and released theatrically as a double bill with the war drama Grave of the Fireflies. Initial box-office returns were modest, but extended play and critical acclaim turned both films into modern classics. Internationally, Totoro is now one of the most beloved and recognisable characters in cinema history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this poster matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAward re-issue – Only two designs were printed in 1989 to trumpet the film’s trophy haul; both are far scarcer than the 1988 advance and release sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriking alternative art – Catbus looms in the canopy, making this a standout companion to the iconic bus-stop image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvestment appeal – Early Totoro posters have risen steadily as Studio Ghibli’s global fan base and museum exhibitions multiply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is over 35 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition. Please refer to the imagery (front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56928638566778,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-05-28T160500.716.jpg?v=1779951915","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/my-neighbor-totoro-original-award-reissue-japanese-movie-poster-1989-ultra-rare-alternative-artwork-b2-size-51-73-cm-n215a","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}