{"product_id":"princess-mononoke-もののけ姫-original-first-release-japanese-movie-poster-1997-b2-size-51-73-cm-s144","title":"“Princess Mononoke” (もののけ姫), Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1997, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) S144","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\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\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Please refer to the close up imagery provided. This poster was displayed at the cinema and has a tiny pinhole in each corner. There is also very a small tear - additional close up image provided. We have repaired and stabilised the tear on the verso using archival acid free tape. We have taken this into consideration when pricing. Once framed, this poster will display exceptionally well.\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":57523645055354,"sku":null,"price":422.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/Wallshelfwithornaments2026-11-06-08-02.jpg?v=1793919764","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-s144","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}