{"product_id":"pokemon-3-the-movie-spell-of-the-unown-結晶塔の帝王-エンテイ-original-japanese-first-release-promotional-poster-2000-b1-landscape-size-c-103-73-cm","title":"“Pokémon 3: The Movie – Spell of the Unown” (結晶塔の帝王 エンテイ), Original Japanese First-Release Promotional Poster 2000, B1 Landscape Size (c. 103 × 73 cm)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Japanese B1 promotional poster from the 2000 first-release campaign for\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePokémon 3: The Movie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, released in Japan as \u003cstrong\u003e結晶塔の帝王 エンテイ\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eEmperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei\u003c\/em\u003e). This distinctive \u003cstrong\u003ePokémon character-chart design\u003c\/strong\u003e promotes the third Pokémon feature film rather than a video-game release or a stand-alone character collection. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirected by \u003cstrong\u003eKunihiko Yuyama\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film opened in Japan on \u003cstrong\u003e8 July 2000\u003c\/strong\u003e, distributed by \u003cstrong\u003eToho\u003c\/strong\u003e. The poster also advertises the accompanying short, \u003cstrong\u003eピチューとピカチュウ — \u003cem\u003ePikachu \u0026amp; Pichu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying it with the original Japanese theatrical programme. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e103 × 72.8 cm in landscape orientation\u003c\/strong\u003e, this large-format sheet combines an expansive numbered character display with a central illustration of \u003cstrong\u003eAsh and Pikachu\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a particularly engaging alternative to conventional film-poster artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst a pale background, \u003cstrong\u003eAsh Ketchum—known as Satoshi in Japan—extends a Poké Ball towards the viewer\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Pikachu perched above his shoulder. Their energetic central pose interrupts the otherwise orderly arrangement of smaller illustrations, giving the composition both movement and a clear focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurrounding them is a remarkably detailed \u003cstrong\u003ePokédex-style catalogue of Pokémon numbered 001–250\u003c\/strong\u003e, beginning with Bulbasaur and extending through Ho-Oh. Familiar figures including \u003cstrong\u003eCharizard, Blastoise, Gengar, Eevee, Dragonite, Mewtwo and Mew\u003c\/strong\u003e appear alongside \u003cstrong\u003eChikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Umbreon, Espeon, Lugia and the legendary trio Raikou, Entei and Suicune\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn important detail is the \u003cstrong\u003elarge question mark following No. 250, Ho-Oh\u003c\/strong\u003e. The poster therefore \u003cstrong\u003edoes not illustrate all 251 Pokémon\u003c\/strong\u003e: it presents the numbered sequence through 250, followed by an unidentified space. The alphabet-like forms of \u003cstrong\u003eUnown\u003c\/strong\u003e are also grouped together within the chart, adding another distinctive graphic element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small captions reward close inspection. The earlier entries include \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese and English names\u003c\/strong\u003e, while many of the later entries have \u003cstrong\u003equestion marks in the corresponding English-name position\u003c\/strong\u003e. These printed placeholders are an especially interesting feature of this period design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the central illustration, bright red lettering announces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e「劇場で待ってるよ！」\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“We’ll be waiting for you at the cinema!”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the bottom, the metallic-style \u003cstrong\u003e結晶塔の帝王\u003c\/strong\u003e title is paired with the \u003cstrong\u003eピチューとピカチュウ\u003c\/strong\u003e logo. The accompanying Japanese copy announces a \u003cstrong\u003eJuly summer theatrical release through the nationwide Toho cinema circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with the promise that Japan would see the film ahead of the rest of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese release announcements make the poster’s purpose explicit: \u003cstrong\u003ea character-chart promotional design supporting the film’s original Japanese cinema campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than simply a decorative Pokémon reference poster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eB1 landscape format\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly effective here. At approximately twice the surface area of a standard B2 sheet, it gives the individual illustrations room to be appreciated while preserving the impact of the central characters. 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