{"product_id":"pinocchio-ピノキオ-original-japanese-first-release-movie-poster-1952-ultra-rare-b2-size-51-5-72-8-cm-approx-51-73-cm-gallery-copy","title":"“Pinocchio” (ピノキオ), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1959 Re-release, Daiei, B2 Format (c. 51 × 73 cm) P232","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster for the 1959 Japanese-language re-release of Walt Disney’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinocchio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Distributed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaiei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this colourful sheet celebrates the introduction of the film’s first Japanese theatrical dub, making it a particularly appealing piece of early Disney advertising in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally released in America in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1940\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinocchio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was Disney’s second full-length animated feature. Adapted from Carlo Collodi’s story, it follows a wooden puppet brought to life by the Blue Fairy, whose ambition to become a real boy depends on learning courage, honesty and compassion. Accompanied by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJiminy Cricket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, he encounters temptation, deception and danger before discovering the importance of putting others first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe film received \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcademy Awards for its original score and “When You Wish Upon a Star,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the song that became closely associated with Disney itself. Its expressive character animation and richly detailed settings remain central to its enduring appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the film’s initial Japanese release in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1952\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1959 dubbed presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offered audiences the opportunity to hear its characters speaking and singing in Japanese. This distinction is central to the poster’s design: a prominent wooden signboard announces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「日本語版」—“Japanese-language version.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its printed cast includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKen Mitsuda, Saburō Bōya, Toshi Matsuda and Kiyokazu Sasaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, alongside \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Dark Ducks and the Rhythm Sisters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artwork centres on an affectionate exchange between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinocchio and Geppetto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Seated on a workbench, Pinocchio smiles with his gloved hands open, while Geppetto leans towards him, pointing a finger. Their bright clothing stands out against a softly shaded green background, giving the composition a welcoming, storybook atmosphere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow them, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonest John and Gideon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e introduce a mischievous counterpoint, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJiminy Cricket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears immediately above the wood-grain cast panel. These supporting characters give the design an engaging sense of narrative without crowding its central scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enormous Japanese title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「ピノキオ」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stretches across the top in pink-red lettering with pale yellow highlights. A dark blue heading identifies \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalt Disney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film’s full-colour animation and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaiei distribution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Printed endorsements beneath the title include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eselection by Japan’s Ministry of Education\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reflecting the campaign’s appeal to family audiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vertical promotional text reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「世界中のこどもの人気者ピノキオが 日本語でしゃべりまくり うたいまくる楽しい夢と、すばらしい冒険！」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Pinocchio, beloved by children around the world, talks and sings in Japanese—a delightful world of dreams and wonderful adventures!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining familiar Disney characters with distinctive Japanese lettering and a prominently advertised local voice cast, this is a characterful example for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisney animation, Pinocchio and early Japanese theatrical advertising\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very Good+.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Previously folded, with visible horizontal and vertical fold lines, associated creasing, handling wear and a small split (stabilised with archival tape on the verso) at the upper edge along the central fold. The front retains strong colour and clear illustration, with attractive overall presentation for a poster of this age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce framed, it will display very well.\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 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\u003eB2 format: approximately 51 × 73 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock code: P232.\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Japanese B2 posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese B2 posters, typically measuring around 51 × 73 cm, have been widely used for theatrical advertising. 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