{"product_id":"pokemon-mewtwo-strikes-back-pikachus-vacation-original-release-japanese-b1-advance-roadshow-poster-1998-rare-pikachu-key-visual-b1-poster-size-c-73cm-103cm-ha4-copy","title":"“Pokémon Heroes \/ Camp Pikachu”, Original Release Japanese B1 Advance \/ Roadshow Poster 2002, Rare Pikachu \u0026 Pichu Brothers Key Visual, B1 Poster Size (c.73cm × 103cm) BAK-A","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 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal, rare, Japanese B1 advance \/ roadshow poster\u003c\/strong\u003e printed in \u003cstrong\u003e2002\u003c\/strong\u003e to promote the Japanese theatrical release of \u003cstrong\u003eGekijōban Pocket Monsters: Mizu no Miyako no Mamorigami Latias to Latios\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003e劇場版ポケットモンスター 水の都の護神 ラティアスとラティオス\u003c\/strong\u003e), internationally known as \u003cstrong\u003ePokémon Heroes\u003c\/strong\u003e, released in Japanese cinemas on \u003cstrong\u003e13 July 2002\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eCamp Pikachu\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eピカピカ星空キャンプ\u003c\/strong\u003e) shown alongside it. The \u003cstrong\u003efifth Pokémon feature film\u003c\/strong\u003e, this release continued the early tradition of pairing a full-length adventure with a playful, Pokémon-led short. This poster is the \u003cstrong\u003ePikachu and Pichu Brothers character key visual\u003c\/strong\u003e from the original \u003cstrong\u003e2002 Japanese theatrical campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e, presented in the impressive \u003cstrong\u003eB1 format\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilm background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePokémon Heroes\u003c\/strong\u003e follows \u003cstrong\u003eAsh and Pikachu\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003eAlto Mare\u003c\/strong\u003e, a city of canals and historic buildings inspired by \u003cstrong\u003eVenice\u003c\/strong\u003e, where they encounter the Legendary Pokémon \u003cstrong\u003eLatias and Latios\u003c\/strong\u003e. The siblings protect the city’s mysterious treasure, the \u003cstrong\u003eSoul Dew\u003c\/strong\u003e, which becomes the target of two thieves, placing the entire city in danger. Directed by \u003cstrong\u003eKunihiko Yuyama\u003c\/strong\u003e and written by \u003cstrong\u003eHideki Sonoda\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film brings a distinctive architectural setting and a story of friendship, protection and sacrifice to the early Pokémon movie series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying short, \u003cstrong\u003eCamp Pikachu\u003c\/strong\u003e, reunites \u003cstrong\u003ePikachu with the Pichu Brothers\u003c\/strong\u003e, who find themselves stranded in a forest after falling from a train. Their efforts to return home become a cheerful adventure involving other Pokémon, a rainstorm and an eventful night in a water mill. Also directed by \u003cstrong\u003eYuyama\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a screenplay by \u003cstrong\u003eYukiyoshi Ohashi\u003c\/strong\u003e, the short provides the character connection behind this poster’s exuberant three-Pokémon composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSatoshi Tajiri\u003c\/strong\u003e, the creator of Pokémon, is credited on the poster for the original concept. \u003cstrong\u003ePikachu’s original design was created by Atsuko Nishida\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eKen Sugimori and Koji Nishino\u003c\/strong\u003e also involved in the character’s development. The \u003cstrong\u003ePichu Brothers\u003c\/strong\u003e, previously featured in the 2000 theatrical short \u003cstrong\u003ePikachu \u0026amp; Pichu\u003c\/strong\u003e, bring a particularly distinctive early-2000s identity to this design. Together, the three characters connect the franchise’s instantly recognisable mascot with the playful world of its original theatrical shorts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrinted in the \u003cstrong\u003erare, large Japanese B1 cinema-poster format\u003c\/strong\u003e, approximately \u003cstrong\u003e72.8 × 103 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, this design is wonderfully direct: a \u003cstrong\u003ecolossal, smiling Pikachu\u003c\/strong\u003e rises behind the \u003cstrong\u003etwo Pichu Brothers\u003c\/strong\u003e, with all three characters filling almost the entire sheet. Pikachu’s raised paw, the brothers’ outstretched arms and their open, delighted expressions turn the composition into an invitation rather than a conventional action montage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design’s impact comes from its \u003cstrong\u003ebrilliant yellow colour fields, crisp black outlines, red and pink cheeks, and uncluttered pale background\u003c\/strong\u003e. The characters’ ears extend towards—and beyond—the edges of the composition, giving the image an expansive quality that is especially effective at B1 scale. The slightly different head shapes, including one brother’s distinctive tuft, give the two Pichu individual personalities without interrupting the design’s graphic simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove Pikachu, the red Japanese tagline \u003cstrong\u003e「劇場で待ってるよ！」\u003c\/strong\u003e translates naturally as \u003cstrong\u003e“We’ll be waiting for you at the cinema!”\u003c\/strong\u003e Below the characters, the metallic-green \u003cstrong\u003e「劇場版ポケットモンスター」\u003c\/strong\u003e title and stylised \u003cstrong\u003e2002\u003c\/strong\u003e logo establish the annual movie campaign. A small inset at lower left reproduces the feature’s \u003cstrong\u003eornate, medallion-style teaser artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the bold red opening announcement reads \u003cstrong\u003e「2002年7月13日（土）全国東宝系ロードショー」\u003c\/strong\u003e—announcing the \u003cstrong\u003e13 July 2002 nationwide release through Toho cinemas\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportantly, the sheet uses the \u003cstrong\u003e“Pocket Monsters 2002” advance branding\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than displaying the feature’s full final title across the main image. Its emphasis is firmly on \u003cstrong\u003ePikachu, the Pichu Brothers and immediate character recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e: a joyful counterpart to the more mysterious imagery associated with the Latias and Latios adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eover a metre tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, the B1 format gives this deceptively simple composition tremendous presence. The combination of \u003cstrong\u003elarge-scale character artwork, original Japanese typography and vivid colour\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it an especially appealing display piece for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003ePikachu, Pichu and early Pokémon cinema\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poster is in \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent+ condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003estrong, vibrant yellows, rich black outlines and beautifully preserved red and pink accents\u003c\/strong\u003e. There are\u003cstrong\u003e tiny pinholes near the corners\u003c\/strong\u003e, visible on close inspection in the detailed photographs. Please refer to the photographs of the front and back, as this is the \u003cstrong\u003eexact poster for sale\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eOnce framed, it will display fantastically.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003eover 24 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint\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":57248395395450,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"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-2026-09-09T173224.247.jpg?v=1788942759","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/pokemon-mewtwo-strikes-back-pikachus-vacation-original-release-japanese-b1-advance-roadshow-poster-1998-rare-pikachu-key-visual-b1-poster-size-c-73cm-103cm-ha4-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}