{"product_id":"pokemon-mewtwo-strikes-back-pikachu-s-vacation-original-release-japanese-b1-advance-roadshow-poster-1998-rare-mewtwo-silhouette-key-visual-b1-poster-size-c-73cm-103cm-copy","title":"“POKÉMON \/ POCKET MONSTERS \/ ポケットモンスター” – ORIGINAL JAPANESE B1 TELEVISION PROMOTIONAL POSTER – EARLY KANTO ENSEMBLE DESIGN, 1998","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“POKÉMON \/ ポケットモンスター” – ORIGINAL JAPANESE B1 TELEVISION BROADCAST PROMOTIONAL POSTER – TV TOKYO \/ ORIGINAL SERIES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra-Rare Early Television Promotion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpectacular Landscape B1 Ensemble Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate-1990s Broadcast Campaign, Attributed to 1998\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e | c. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e103 × 72.8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (40.6 × 28.7 in) | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Condition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn extraordinary, original Japanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB1 television promotional poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePocket Monsters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e animated series, bringing together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsh, Pikachu, Misty, Brock and an expansive gathering of Pokémon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a wonderfully exuberant landscape composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than a metre wide, the design presents the early Pokémon universe as a single, colourful gathering. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsh advances through the centre with a Poké Ball extended towards the viewer, Pikachu at his feet and his companions behind him\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while densely arranged groups of creatures fill either side. Above them, the enormous green \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「ポケットモンスター」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e logo establishes the unmistakable identity of the original Japanese series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etelevision broadcast publicity, not a theatrical film poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its printed weekly schedule, network information and production credits are integral to the design, giving it a particular historical character: an advertisement inviting Japanese audiences to return to the Pokémon world each week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors of early Pokémon material, the combination is exceptional—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal-series imagery, Japanese broadcast provenance, the elusive large B1 printing and a beautifully preserved ensemble composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a centrepiece for a collection devoted to the franchise’s formative years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate \u0026amp; Original Television Campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster explicitly identifies its subject as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「テレビアニメーションシリーズ」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Television animation series.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe broadcast announcement along the lower-left edge reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「テレビ東京系全国6局ネット 毎週木曜日19:00〜19:30好評放送中」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Now airing across the six-station TV Tokyo network, every Thursday from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an advertisement for a programme \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealready on air\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than an announcement of its first episode. The Thursday schedule places the campaign in the period beginning in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril 1998.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe small production line names \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTV Tokyo, SOFTX and Shogakukan Production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The SOFTX credit is consistent with the 1990`s production structure before the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1999 merger involving TV Tokyo Software and TV Tokyo Medianet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Taken together with the artwork, these details support a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1998 catalogue attribution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis poster has huge historical appeal. It is one of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearliest Japanese publicity posters for the original television series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preserving the character designs, branding and broadcast information associated with Pokémon’s first years on screen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Series \u0026amp; Its Place in Popular-Culture History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe adventure that turned a world of collectible creatures into a world of personalities, friendships and stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePokémon began with the Japanese release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePokémon Red and Green for the Game Boy in February 1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by the trading-card game later that year. The animated television series launched in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril 1997\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding a new way for audiences to encounter the creatures and their world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original series follows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSatoshi—known internationally as Ash Ketchum—from Pallet Town\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where he receives Pikachu from Professor Oak and sets off to become a Pokémon Master. Gym challenges, encounters with unfamiliar Pokémon and the relationships formed along the journey provide the structure of the adventure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts appeal extends beyond collecting and battling. The creatures have temperaments, habits and vulnerabilities: they can be mischievous, stubborn, affectionate, frightened or unexpectedly brave. That emotional range gives the journey its warmth and makes the companionship between Ash and Pikachu particularly important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis poster expresses that quality beautifully. The Pokémon are not arranged as a numbered scientific chart or a sequence of game statistics. They form a lively company around the central characters, each with a recognisable expression, silhouette and presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe late 1990s were also the period in which Pokémon rapidly expanded internationally. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first feature film opened in Japan in July 1998, while the television anime and Red and Blue games reached the United States that September.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This poster belongs to the early Japanese broadcast culture surrounding that extraordinary expansion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a collector, its importance lies in that proximity to the beginnings: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe original cast, the early creature designs and the Japanese television identity from which so many later memories developed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an exceptionally accomplished \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epanoramic character composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, using a clear central opening to organise an enormous amount of colourful detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsh at the centre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wearing his familiar red-and-white cap, blue jacket, green gloves and pale jeans, Ash moves directly towards the viewer. The extended Poké Ball provides a strong focal point, while his forward stride gives the entire gathering a sense of momentum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePikachu in the foreground:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pikachu’s bright yellow body, red cheeks and zigzag tail introduce one of the strongest colour accents. The rounded silhouette and open expression have tremendous charm, providing an immediate point of recognition beneath the much larger title.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMisty and Brock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Positioned behind Ash, the original travelling companions help establish the poster’s early-series identity. Their contrasting orange, yellow, green and red clothing also connects the central human group to the surrounding Pokémon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe left-hand gathering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An enormous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenusaur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e anchors the foreground, surrounded by smaller creatures including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsyduck, Ditto, Caterpie and Krabby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Above, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlastoise, Charizard, Onix and Mewtwo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contribute dramatically different silhouettes, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e floats in the pale space nearer the logo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe right-hand gathering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander and Meowth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are especially prominent towards the front, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIvysaur, Jigglypuff, Gengar, Scyther and numerous other Pokémon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e layered behind them. Higher up, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGyarados\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e introduces a spectacular open-mouthed silhouette, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJessie and James\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appearing above it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe smaller airborne figures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pokémon including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragonite, Articuno, Moltres and Zapdos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e help carry the composition towards the upper edges. Their spacing prevents the dense groups below from becoming a single undifferentiated mass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogepi’s presence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Togepi appears prominently beside Ash’s feet, its patterned shell and outstretched arms adding a delightful foreground detail. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe green title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The enormous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「ポケットモンスター」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lettering dominates the upper centre, combining deep emerald passages, pale highlights and sharp, serrated contours. The gold-toned English \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“POCKET MONSTERS”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lettering beneath it provides a more delicate horizontal counterpoint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pale background:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The open space is essential to the design. It separates the characters, keeps Ash and Pikachu readable and allows even the smaller Pokémon to retain their individual shapes. Soft printed shadows beneath the foreground figures give the gathering a shared ground plane.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result works on two levels: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea bold, immediately recognisable image from across a room, and an absorbing collection of individual characters when viewed closely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. At B1 scale, that second experience becomes particularly rewarding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Original Japanese Promotional Message\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe red vertical slogan at the right reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「みんなもポケモンゲットだぜ！」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“You can catch Pokémon too!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wording makes the advertisement participatory. It does not simply introduce characters to be watched; it invites the audience into the adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt lower right, the publishing announcement reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「小学館コロコロコミック好評連載中!!」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Also serialising in Shogakukan’s CoroCoro Comic!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether with the television schedule, these details reveal the poster’s promotional purpose. It connects \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe animated series, its audience and its wider publishing presence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than advertising a particular cinema release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe six named broadcasters are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TV Hokkaido, TV Setouchi and TXN Kyushu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Their names are valuable period details, preserved as part of the original printed layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower-right sponsor line also names \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomy, Nagatanien, Meiji Seika, Media Factory, Shogakukan and Nintendo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These are sponsor credits, distinct from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTV Tokyo, SOFTX and Shogakukan Production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e production line at the opposite side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuch information may appear small beside the artwork, but it gives the sheet an identity beyond an ordinary decorative image: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit is an advertisement tied to an actual Japanese broadcast schedule and its supporting commercial network\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese B1 Format \u0026amp; Collector Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented horizontally, the Japanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB1 format measures approximately 103 × 72.8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing roughly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwice the surface area of B2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The landscape orientation gives this particular design the width needed to accommodate its expansive cast without sacrificing the central figures. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere, scale is fundamental to the appeal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenusaur’s broad face, Pikachu’s silhouette, the smaller creatures tucked between larger forms and the layered green logo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e all benefit from the additional space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the elusive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge-format broadcast promotional sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not a later enlargement of familiar artwork. Its combination of period scheduling information and original-series imagery makes it particularly attractive alongside early Pokémon games, cards, publications and other contemporary promotional material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA poster of this size also requires care in handling and storage. Its extensive pale areas readily reveal stains or intrusive repairs, while creases can interrupt the clean outlines and flat colour fields. The survival of an example with such an attractive principal image is therefore an important part of its appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis poster is a holy grail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly Japanese television publicity, an exceptionally rich ensemble design, the scarce B1 printing and Excellent condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a dedicated early Pokémon collection, this is a piece around which a display can be built.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreative Character \u0026amp; Original Printed Credits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artwork is expressed in the clear visual language of the early animated series: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econfident black outlines, broad colour fields, expressive faces and carefully differentiated silhouettes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts achievement is largely one of arrangement. The designer has gathered a huge variety of forms—plants, birds, reptiles, insects, rock-like bodies and fantastical creatures—without losing the immediate identity of Ash and Pikachu at the centre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printed copyright line includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNintendo, Creatures, Game Freak, TV Tokyo, Sho-Pro and JR Kikaku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the production and planning credits preserve the original broadcast framework. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall condition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent. Original unbacked sheet, with vibrant colour and outstanding display appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster retains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrong yellows, rich greens, clear blues, warm orange and pink accents, and crisp black character outlines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The main logo and the enormous ensemble remain beautifully legible, including the many smaller Pokémon within the crowded side groups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elight handling and storage impressions and gentle paper undulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A little localised creasing is visible around portions of the pale border, including the area near the broadcast information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent describes the poster’s overall condition, not a claim that it is flawless or demonstrably never displayed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its particular strengths are the clean principal image, strong colour, complete layout and impressive landscape scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original vintage Japanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB1 television promotional poster for the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePocket Monsters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1998\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from its broadcast and production information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLandscape B1, approximately 103 × 72.8 cm; single sheet, unbacked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot a modern reproduction, theatrical movie poster or later commemorative print.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review the photographs of the front, reverse and details carefully, as they show the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexact poster offered for sale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce framed, this will make an exceptional display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn extraordinary survivor from Pokémon’s formative television years—combining the original cast, a spectacular gathering of early Pokémon, richly nostalgic Japanese branding and the commanding scale of the B1 format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57305291391354,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/man-looking-at-an-art-gallery-wall_21_64a19169-92d1-4d40-87d8-270a3e72f6c6.jpg?v=1790327547","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/pokemon-mewtwo-strikes-back-pikachu-s-vacation-original-release-japanese-b1-advance-roadshow-poster-1998-rare-mewtwo-silhouette-key-visual-b1-poster-size-c-73cm-103cm-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}