{"product_id":"pokemon-pocket-monsters-ポケットモンスター-1997-original-japanese-b1-television-broadcast-promotional-poster-tsc-tv-tokyo-network-ka9-copy","title":"“Pocket Monsters \/ Pokémon” (ポケットモンスター), Original Japanese Television Launch Promotional Poster 1997, Rare, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) G9","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 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erare original Japanese B2 promotional poster printed in 1997 for the launch of the first Pokémon television series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall 151 original Pokémon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e alongside the principal human characters, it captures the franchise at a defining moment: the arrival of Ash and Pikachu’s adventures on Japanese television.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated to announce the programme’s debut across the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esix-station TV Tokyo network\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a particularly significant piece of early Pokémon publicity. Its appeal combines a wonderfully detailed character chart with a printed announcement of the broadcast that began one of animation’s most enduring stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries background and dating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe crucial wording appears prominently across the lower section:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「毎週火曜日18:30〜19:00 4月1日より放送スタート！」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Every Tuesday, 6:30–7:00 p.m.—broadcasting starts April 1!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis identifies the poster with the series’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 April 1997 premiere campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, placing it before the December 1997 interruption commonly known as “Pokémon Shock.” When broadcasting resumed in April 1998, the programme moved to Thursday evenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe explicit premiere announcement gives this example particular historical interest. It records Pokémon being introduced to its first television audience, as the world established by the original Game Boy games expanded into an ongoing animated adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully organised composition gathers the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal 151 Pokémon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, each labelled with its Japanese name in Roman lettering and katakana, around the enormous dimensional 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSatoshi \/ Ash, Misty, Brock and Pikachu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e occupy the upper centre. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessor Oak, Nurse Joy and Officer Jenny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appear at the left, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJessie, James and Meowth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bring Team Rocket’s unmistakable presence to the lower right. Familiar favourites, the original starters and their evolutions, the legendary birds, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMew and Mewtwo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reward close inspection throughout the sheet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vertical slogan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「こんどはテレビからやってくる！」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e announces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This time, they’re coming to television!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Below, the broadcast schedule, TV Tokyo logo, production credits and sponsor names preserve the poster’s original promotional purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pale background allows the colourful illustrations to stand out, giving the design the absorbing appeal of an illustrated Pokémon encyclopaedia. A remarkable display piece for collectors of the franchise’s earliest Japanese television material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent overall, with a small area of paper loss at the upper left edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, clearly shown in the additional close-up photograph. The colourful character illustrations and central title retain strong display appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce framed, this poster will display excellently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please review all photographs, including the close-ups and reverse—they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e29 years old!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\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":57461802631546,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-10-26T122347.002.jpg?v=1792985146","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/pokemon-pocket-monsters-%e3%83%9d%e3%82%b1%e3%83%83%e3%83%88%e3%83%a2%e3%83%b3%e3%82%b9%e3%82%bf%e3%83%bc-1997-original-japanese-b1-television-broadcast-promotional-poster-tsc-tv-tokyo-network-ka9-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}