“One Piece Movie: The Desert Princess and the Pirates – Adventures in Alabasta” / 「ワンピース エピソード オブ アラバスタ 砂漠の王女と海賊たち」, Original Japanese Anime Movie Poster 2007, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) F265
“One Piece Movie: The Desert Princess and the Pirates – Adventures in Alabasta” / 「ワンピース エピソード オブ アラバスタ 砂漠の王女と海賊たち」, Original Japanese Anime Movie Poster 2007, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm)
This is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed for the Japanese release of One Piece Movie: The Desert Princess and the Pirates – Adventures in Alabasta / 「ワンピース エピソード オブ アラバスタ 砂漠の王女と海賊たち」, the eighth theatrical film in the One Piece franchise.
Released in 2007, the film presents a feature-length retelling of the celebrated Alabasta Arc, one of the most emotionally significant and enduring storylines from Eiichiro Oda’s original manga and anime series.
Film background
The story follows Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates as they travel to the desert kingdom of Alabasta with Princess Nefertari Vivi.
The country is being driven towards civil war through the secret manipulation of Sir Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and his criminal organisation Baroque Works. As conflict spreads across the kingdom, Luffy and his crew fight to expose the conspiracy, defeat Crocodile, and protect Vivi’s homeland.
Directed by Takahiro Imamura, the screenplay was written by Hiroshi Kashiwabara, based on the original manga by Eiichiro Oda.
The principal voice cast includes Mayumi Tanaka as Luffy, Misa Watanabe as Vivi, Ryūzaburō Ōtomo as Crocodile, Kazuya Nakai as Zoro, Akemi Okamura as Nami, Kappei Yamaguchi as Usopp, Hiroaki Hirata as Sanji, and Ikue Ōtani as Chopper.
The film was conceived as a cinematic celebration of the Alabasta storyline, condensing its major battles and emotional moments into a newly animated theatrical production centred on the bond between Vivi and the Straw Hat crew.
Poster design
The poster uses a dense, action-filled montage set against the blazing colours of the Alabasta desert.
At the centre, a battle-worn Monkey D. Luffy holds the injured and tearful Princess Vivi, whose long blue hair flows dramatically across the foreground. Their positioning gives the poster a strong emotional centre amid the surrounding chaos.
The principal Straw Hat members are arranged around them in combat poses:
Zoro draws his swords, Usopp carries his enormous five-ton hammer, Nami brandishes her Clima-Tact, Sanji prepares a high kick, and Chopper reacts in alarm.
Above them, the scarred face of Sir Crocodile dominates the composition, smiling through cigar smoke with an air of overwhelming menace. At upper left appears Miss All Sunday / Nico Robin, wearing her distinctive cowboy hat and fur-trimmed coat.
Behind the characters, the city of Alubarna, desert warriors, explosions, cavalry, and Baroque Works agents create a layered battlefield panorama.
The red vertical headline at upper right reads:
「ルフィ、敗れる！」
“Luffy, defeated!”
The white vertical text at lower left reads:
「それでも守りたい仲間がいる」
“Even so, there are friends I want to protect.”
These two lines establish the central tension of the film: Luffy’s apparent defeat set against the crew’s determination to protect Vivi and one another.
The lower centre is anchored by the iconic ONE PIECE skull-and-crossbones logo, followed by the film’s Japanese subtitle:
「エピソード オブ アラバスタ
砂漠の王女と海賊たち」
The promotional text along the bottom reads:
「映画シリーズ最高傑作！新たな出会いを君に」
“The greatest masterpiece in the movie series! A new encounter for you.”
The theatrical release date is prominently presented as:
「2007.3.3 ROADSHOW！」
Release note
This poster was printed for the film’s original Japanese theatrical release in 2007 and distributed by Toei Company.
It is an original period Japanese anime cinema poster, not a later reproduction or commercial reprint.
Condition
Excellent condition. A highly attractive example, with vivid colour, sharp character artwork, clear typography, and excellent overall display impact.
There are light signs of age and handling consistent with an original Japanese theatrical poster from this period, but overall it presents extremely well.
Reference: F265.
Please review the photographs carefully, as they show the exact poster for sale.
This is an original 2007 Japanese theatrical poster.
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
It is now nearly 20 years old.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
