{"product_id":"spirited-away-千と千尋の神隠し-set-of-three-original-japanese-movie-posters-2001-advance-main-theatrical-record-breaking-alternate-styles-b2-size-51-73-cm-each-copy","title":"“Spirited Away” \/ 「千と千尋の神隠し」, Set of Two Original Japanese Movie Posters 2001 — Advance \u0026 Main Theatrical Styles — B2 Size (51 × 73 cm Each)","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing is for an exceptional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematching set of two original Japanese B2 theatrical posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produced for the first-release campaign of Hayao Miyazaki’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpirited Away \/ 「千と千尋の神隠し」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in 2001.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe set brings together two principal B2 designs from the film’s original Japanese theatrical campaign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle A — Advance \/ teaser poster: Chihiro in the family car — Reference N252\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle B — Main theatrical poster: Chihiro, the pigs, and the spirit town — Reference N251\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, the two posters chart the development of the campaign from its mysterious advance promotion to the principal theatrical release. Their contrasting compositions introduce Chihiro first in the familiar human world, then within the extraordinary spirit realm into which she is drawn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal 2001 Japanese theatrical printings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not later Studio Ghibli shop posters, decorative reproductions, or commercial reprints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilm background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpirited Away\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e follows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-year-old Chihiro Ogino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who is travelling with her parents to their new home when the family enters what appears to be an abandoned town.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter her parents consume food intended for the spirits and are transformed into pigs, Chihiro discovers that she has entered a supernatural realm governed by the powerful witch \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYubaba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. To survive, she accepts work at Yubaba’s bathhouse and is renamed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the help of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaku, Kamaji, Lin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and other inhabitants of the spirit world, Chihiro must preserve her identity, save her parents, and find her way back to the human world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten and directed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHayao Miyazaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, produced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToshio Suzuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and animated by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio Ghibli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film features music by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoe Hisaishi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and was distributed theatrically in Japan by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in Japan on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 July 2001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpirited Away\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e became an extraordinary cultural and commercial phenomenon. It broke Japanese attendance and box-office records, won the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Bear at the 2002 Berlin International Film Festival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and received the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcademy Award for Best Animated Feature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in 2003.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sequential Japanese poster campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese two designs represent distinct stages in the film’s original Japanese promotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle A advance poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e introduced audiences to Chihiro before revealing the supernatural world. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle B main theatrical poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e presented the spirit town, the transformed pigs, and the central danger of the story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth carry the same evocative tagline, connecting their very different settings through the promise of a mysterious world beyond the tunnel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplayed together, the pair offers a compelling view of how the film’s original campaign moved from quiet anticipation to an expansive presentation of its fantasy setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle A — Advance \/ teaser poster: Chihiro in the car — N252\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first design was issued as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadvance teaser poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, building anticipation before the film’s theatrical opening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt depicts Chihiro reclining across the rear seat of her family’s car, surrounded by moving boxes, bags, a red school satchel, and a thermos. She holds a bouquet of pink sweet peas tied with a yellow ribbon, while her yellow trainers rest against the packed belongings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer expression is tired, detached, and quietly apprehensive. The small farewell card attached to the bouquet reinforces the emotional significance of leaving her old home behind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe image comes from the ordinary human world at the beginning of the story, before Chihiro discovers the tunnel and crosses into the spirit realm. Rather than revealing the film’s fantasy characters, the poster presents a familiar childhood experience: being carried towards an uncertain future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe title appears across the upper section in large purple lettering with a soft grey shadow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「千と千尋の神隠し」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbove it appears:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「宮崎 駿 監督作品」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A film directed by Hayao Miyazaki.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe yellow vertical text reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「トンネルのむこうは、不思議の町でした。」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Beyond the tunnel, there was a mysterious town.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pale surrounding space, muted blue upholstery, pink flowers, and carefully observed everyday objects give this design a gentle, reflective atmosphere. Its restrained imagery makes it an exceptionally effective advance teaser.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference: N252.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle B — Main theatrical poster: the spirit town and pigs — N251\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second design is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprincipal theatrical poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e associated with the film’s original Japanese release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChihiro stands in the foreground wearing her red bathhouse uniform, looking back towards the viewer. Behind the railing, an enormous pig faces outward, while another is partially visible at the lower left, recalling the transformation of her parents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe background reveals the film’s extraordinary spirit town at night. Red lanterns, illuminated shopfronts, wooden balconies, hanging signs, and narrow passageways create a densely layered supernatural environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark, translucent spirits occupy the streets and entrances. Their indistinct forms contrast with Chihiro’s clearly drawn face, emphasising her vulnerability within this unfamiliar world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe yellow vertical tagline reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「トンネルのむこうは、不思議の町でした。」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Beyond the tunnel, there was a mysterious town.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe principal Japanese title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「千と千尋の神隠し」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis presented in large white lettering with violet shadowing across the lower portion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbove it, a red panel carries the yellow director credit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「宮崎 駿 監督作品」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A film directed by Hayao Miyazaki.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese voice-cast names appear along the left side, with the production and distribution credits arranged across the bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis design introduces the film’s essential narrative elements: Chihiro’s bathhouse identity, the transformation of her parents, and the mysterious world in which she must learn to survive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference: N251.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant authenticity note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e official modern reproductions and Studio Ghibli retail posters exist for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpirited Away\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and should be distinguished from original theatrical material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two examples offered here are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egenuine original Japanese B2 posters printed and distributed for the film’s 2001 first-release theatrical campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot later Ghibli shop editions, reproductions, or decorative reprints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease and format note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach poster is an original Japanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB2-size theatrical poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, measuring approximately:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e51.5 × 72.8 cm \/ 20.3 × 28.7 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey represent two stages of the film’s original Japanese theatrical promotion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle A — Advance teaser campaign — N252\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle B — Principal theatrical campaign — N251\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBringing these two original B2 styles together offers a wonderful opportunity for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio Ghibli, Hayao Miyazaki, Japanese animation, and original theatrical poster art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth posters are in excellent+ condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey retain vivid colour, crisp character artwork, clear typography, and excellent overall display impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight handling creases, gentle paper undulations, minor edge wear, and small pinholes near the margins are visible. The reverses show some faint handling marks. Both present extremely well and form a visually complementary set when displayed together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce framed, these posters will display excellently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review the photographs carefully, including the reverses, as they show the exact two posters included in this listing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne original 2001 Japanese B2 Style A advance teaser poster — N252\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne original 2001 Japanese B2 Style B main theatrical poster — N251\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are now \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eover 20 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot reproductions or reprints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificates of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57347739615610,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"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_31_216d57b9-e3bf-4831-a8d9-5b599d1d45c8.jpg?v=1791173993","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/spirited-away-%e5%8d%83%e3%81%a8%e5%8d%83%e5%b0%8b%e3%81%ae%e7%a5%9e%e9%9a%a0%e3%81%97-set-of-three-original-japanese-movie-posters-2001-advance-main-theatrical-record-breaking-alternate-styles-b2-size-51-73-cm-each-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}