{"product_id":"nausicaa-of-the-valley-of-the-wind-風の谷のナウシカ-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1984-very-rare-promotional-edition-b2-size-51-73-cm-q68","title":"“Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind” (風の谷のナウシカ), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1984, Very Rare Promotional Edition, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) Q68","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese poster printed in 1984 for the promotion of the first theatrical release of \u003cstrong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"294\"\u003eNausicaä of the Valley of the Wind\u003c\/strong\u003e (風の谷のナウシカ), written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, animated by Topcraft, and scored by Joe Hisaishi. Issued prior to the founding of Studio Ghibli in 1985, \u003cem data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eNausicaä\u003c\/em\u003e is the film that catalyzed the studio’s creation and is now regarded as an essential part of its canon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eUnlike the standard theatrical B2s, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"642\"\u003every rare promotional variant\u003c\/strong\u003e was produced in extremely limited numbers for specialty circulation. These pieces rarely surface on the market today and are highly coveted by collectors of anime history and Japanese design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eWhy this example is extraordinary (rarity \u0026amp; market)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"976\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eEarly country-of-origin promotional issue\u003c\/strong\u003e tied to the film’s landmark 1984 release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eDramatically rarer than the standard B2s\u003c\/strong\u003e, with this artwork variant seldom encountered on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eHistorically important:\u003c\/strong\u003e this film marked the start of Miyazaki and Hisaishi’s legendary partnership and directly led to the founding of Studio Ghibli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003ePoster design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003eA breathtaking and painterly composition: rendered in a delicate watercolour-and-pencil style, this design shows Nausicaä within the Toxic Jungle beside strange insect life and a vast organic shell-like form, capturing the film’s atmosphere of wonder, fragility, and ecological mystery. The cool blue-grey palette and open, airy composition give the piece an unusually quiet and lyrical feeling, while the elegant \u003cstrong data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eNAUSICAA in the Valley of Wind\u003c\/strong\u003e logotype at lower right and the minimalist copyright line at lower left anchor the image with striking restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003eThe absence of heavy copy lines or commercial clutter allows the artwork to speak for itself—a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003egallery-worthy\u003c\/strong\u003e piece that feels closer to an animation study or concept illustration than a standard theatrical poster, and one that reflects the artistry of Miyazaki at the dawn of his cinematic career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2439\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003eExcellent for its age.\u003c\/strong\u003e Colours remain soft and attractive, the paper lies flat, and the poster presents beautifully overall. Please review the photos (front and back); they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003eIt is over 41 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2505\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2544\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56818370609530,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-04-18T194719.675.jpg?v=1776509300","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/nausicaa-of-the-valley-of-the-wind-%e9%a2%a8%e3%81%ae%e8%b0%b7%e3%81%ae%e3%83%8a%e3%82%a6%e3%82%b7%e3%82%ab-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1984-very-rare-promotional-edition-b2-size-51-73-cm-q68","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}