“Son of Godzilla” (怪獣島の決戦 ゴジラの息子), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1967 — Rare, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) Q187

This is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed in 1967 for the first release of Toho’s kaiju classic Son of Godzilla (怪獣島の決戦 ゴジラの息子). Released in Japan on 16 December 1967, it is the 8th film in the Godzilla series, directed by Jun Fukuda, with special effects directed by Sadamasa Arikawa under the supervision of Eiji Tsuburaya—a distinctive Showa-era entry that introduces Minilla, Godzilla’s son, alongside the island monsters Kamacuras and Kumonga.

Offered here in unrestored, excellent condition, this example was previously folded but subsequently stored flat. It presents beautifully, with strong colour, no pinholes, no tears, and no restoration. For a serious kaiju collector, this is a highly desirable first-release Toho B2—an especially vivid and characterful poster from the golden age of Japanese monster cinema.

Film background
A key mid-Showa Godzilla title, Son of Godzilla shifts the series to a remote tropical island setting, where scientific experimentation, giant insects, and volcanic terrain create the backdrop for Godzilla’s unexpected paternal role.

The film is particularly notable for the first appearance of Minilla—Godzilla’s offspring—and for its memorable creature lineup, including Kamacuras, the giant mantis monsters, and Kumonga, the giant spider. The result is one of the most recognisable late-1960s Toho kaiju adventures, combining monster combat, island survival, and the unusual parent-child dynamic that would become an important part of Godzilla’s Showa-era identity.

Poster design
This is classic late-60s Toho spectacle design—dense, colourful, and filled with explosive monster action.

Key visual highlights include:

• Godzilla dominating the central composition, firing his atomic breath across the island battlefield.
• Minilla placed below Godzilla, also emitting his distinctive smoke-ring style atomic breath—one of the poster’s most charming and immediately recognisable details.
• Kamacuras shown in dramatic attacking poses, with the yellow monster label カマキラス printed beside the artwork.
• Kumonga stretched across the lower foreground, labelled クモンガ, adding strong depth and menace to the composition.
• The large vertical red title ゴジラの息子, with the orange title text 怪獣島の決戦 set boldly beside it.
• The wonderful Japanese theatre-poster touch: yellow labels identifying the monsters on the artwork, giving the sheet a lively, almost illustrated “guide map” quality.
• カラー作品 (“Colour production”) printed prominently along the left side—a classic period selling point for Toho’s colour kaiju spectacle.
• The Toho mark 東宝 at the top corner, confirming its studio theatrical issue.
• A striking period detail: the musical-staff motif running along the borders, a graphic flourish closely associated with Toho’s 1960s kaiju poster design.
• The lower printing detail, including Printed in Japan / TOHO CO., LTD., adding further period authenticity.

Rarity and release clarification
This is the 1967 first-release Japanese theatrical B2 for 怪獣島の決戦 ゴジラの息子, not a later reissue, video poster, commercial print, or reproduction. Early Toho kaiju paper is heavily reproduced and frequently misrepresented—especially for major Godzilla titles—so correct first-release examples in premium, unrestored condition are especially sought after.

Authenticity
There are many reproductions and later copies of Toho kaiju imagery in circulation. Rest assured: this is 100% original, vintage Japanese theatrical print on correct period paper—not a modern reproduction. Certificate of Authenticity included.

Rarity and condition
A genuinely scarce first-release Toho B2 for a classic Showa-era Godzilla title—made even more appealing by the fact it is unrestored and presents in excellent display condition. The poster was previously folded, as visible in the photographs, but has since been stored flat. The colours remain strong and the sheet has no pinholes, no tears, and no restoration. We have provided multiple high-resolution photos so you can assess every detail with confidence.

Condition
Excellent. Previously folded, subsequently stored flat. No pinholes, no tears, no restoration. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.
Many of our items are sourced from across Japan, often privately, as our owner is Japanese and has an extensive network across Japan of dealers and collectors developed over ten years.

It is over 58 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.