{"product_id":"princess-mononoke-もののけ姫-original-first-release-japanese-movie-poster-1997-b2-size-51-73-cm-j73d-vg","title":"“Princess Mononoke” (もののけ姫), Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1997, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) J73D VG","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster\u003c\/strong\u003e printed in \u003cstrong\u003e1997\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first release of \u003cstrong\u003ePrincess Mononoke\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ 「もののけ姫」, written and directed by \u003cstrong\u003eHayao Miyazaki\u003c\/strong\u003e, animated by \u003cstrong\u003eStudio Ghibli\u003c\/strong\u003e, and distributed in Japan by \u003cstrong\u003eToho\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly desirable original Ghibli theatrical poster, this example is a \u003cstrong\u003etheatre-used copy\u003c\/strong\u003e and shows visible signs of display and handling. The condition has been \u003cstrong\u003ecarefully taken into account when pricing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once framed, it will still display very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilm background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReleased in Japan in \u003cstrong\u003e1997\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePrincess Mononoke\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Studio Ghibli’s defining masterpieces. Set in a mythic version of Japan’s late Muromachi period, the film follows \u003cstrong\u003eAshitaka\u003c\/strong\u003e, a young Emishi prince cursed after an encounter with a raging boar god. His journey west brings him into the conflict between the ancient forest gods and the humans of Irontown, led by Lady Eboshi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre of the story is \u003cstrong\u003eSan\u003c\/strong\u003e, a human girl raised by wolves, who fights fiercely to defend the forest. The film’s Japanese title refers to \u003cstrong\u003emononoke\u003c\/strong\u003e — supernatural spirits or presences — and the story explores anger, survival, nature, industry, violence, and coexistence with extraordinary moral complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis first-release B2 features one of the most iconic images from the original Japanese campaign. \u003cstrong\u003eSan\u003c\/strong\u003e stands bloodied and defiant, holding her dagger, with her mask at her side. Behind her, the great white wolf \u003cstrong\u003eMoro\u003c\/strong\u003e fills the composition, staring directly outward with immense force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vertical tagline on the left reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e「生きろ。」\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Live.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower section is anchored by the bold red title \u003cstrong\u003e「もののけ姫」\u003c\/strong\u003e, paired with the blue credit block \u003cstrong\u003e「宮崎駿 監督作品」\u003c\/strong\u003e — “A film directed by Hayao Miyazaki.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is \u003cstrong\u003eminimal, severe, and deeply powerful\u003c\/strong\u003e: San’s red war paint, Moro’s pale presence, and the dark forest background create one of the most recognisable and sought-after Studio Ghibli poster images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a \u003cstrong\u003etheatre-used example\u003c\/strong\u003e and shows signs of original display and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite these signs of use, the poster retains \u003cstrong\u003estrong colour, excellent graphic impact, and a highly presentable overall appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once framed, it will display very well. The condition has been \u003cstrong\u003etaken into account when pricing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review the photographs carefully, as they show the \u003cstrong\u003eexact poster for sale\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal 1997 Japanese theatrical poster\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57159496761722,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-08-12T184112.746.jpg?v=1786528111","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/princess-mononoke-%e3%82%82%e3%81%ae%e3%81%ae%e3%81%91%e5%a7%ab-original-first-release-japanese-movie-poster-1997-b2-size-51-73-cm-j73d-vg","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}