{"product_id":"star-wars-スター-ウォーズ-original-japanese-movie-poster-1978-first-release-artwork-by-seito-cinema-used-example-b2-size-51-73-cm-d273","title":"“Star Wars” \/ 「スター・ウォーズ」, Original Japanese Movie Poster 1978, First Release, Artwork by Seito, Cinema-Used Example, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) D273","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"299\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"215\"\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ 「スター・ウォーズ」, printed in \u003cstrong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"249\"\u003e1978\u003c\/strong\u003e for the film’s first Japanese theatrical release.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eThis is the celebrated Japanese \u003cstrong data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"358\"\u003eSeito artwork variant\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most desirable Japanese Star Wars poster designs. This particular example is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"470\"\u003ecinema-used copy\u003c\/strong\u003e, previously displayed in a cinema near \u003cstrong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eFukuoka\u003c\/strong\u003e, and shows signs of original theatrical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"811\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eFilm background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eWritten and directed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"630\"\u003eGeorge Lucas\u003c\/strong\u003e, Star Wars follows \u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eLuke Skywalker\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"687\"\u003ePrincess Leia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eHan Solo\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eC-3PO\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eR2-D2\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the Rebel Alliance in their battle against the Galactic Empire and the Death Star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eFirst released internationally in 1977 and in Japan in 1978, Star Wars transformed modern popular cinema and became one of the defining cultural phenomena of the 20th century. Japanese release material proudly referenced the film’s success at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e50th Academy Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it received major technical and visual recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eThis Japanese B2 poster features exclusive painted artwork by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eSeito\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose signature appears near Leia’s feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003eThe design reinterprets the classic heroic Star Wars composition for the Japanese market. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003eLuke Skywalker\u003c\/strong\u003e stands with lightsaber raised dramatically to the stars, while \u003cstrong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003ePrincess Leia\u003c\/strong\u003e stands in the foreground, her white robes sweeping across the image. Behind them looms the spectral blue presence of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003eDarth Vader\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eDeath Star\u003c\/strong\u003e and a formation of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003eX-wings\u003c\/strong\u003e sweeping through the galaxy at left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eUnlike many Western campaign designs, this Japanese version gives \u003cstrong data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003eC-3PO and R2-D2\u003c\/strong\u003e prominent placement in the lower foreground, while the deep blue cosmic background, white star field, and luminous lightsaber beam give the poster a striking sense of scale and myth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2204\"\u003eAt lower right, the bold blue \u003cstrong data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003eSTAR WARS\u003c\/strong\u003e logo anchors the design, with the red Japanese title \u003cstrong data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003e「スター・ウォーズ」\u003c\/strong\u003e beneath. The lower-left section includes a gold Oscar graphic and Japanese copy celebrating the film’s Academy Award success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003eThis is one of the most visually important Japanese Star Wars poster designs: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003edramatic, painterly, highly displayable, and uniquely tied to the film’s original Japanese release campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2649\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003eCinema-used example\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003eThis particular poster was \u003cstrong data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2520\"\u003epreviously stuck \/ affixed and displayed in a cinema near Fukuoka\u003c\/strong\u003e. It therefore carries the character and authenticity of a genuine working theatrical poster, rather than an unused archive copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2871\"\u003eThe signs of use have been taken into account when pricing. 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There are visible signs of age and cinema use, including fold lines, handling creases, surface wear, edge wear, minor marks, small tears, and evidence of previous display \/ mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3322\" data-end=\"3473\"\u003eThese condition points are consistent with an original Japanese theatrical poster that was actually used for cinema display more than four decades ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3593\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"3486\" data-end=\"3547\"\u003eoriginal 1978 Japanese first-release B2 theatrical poster\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3551\"\u003eIt is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3557\" data-end=\"3592\"\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"3623\"\u003eIt is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3622\"\u003eover 45 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3625\" data-end=\"3666\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3625\" data-end=\"3666\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57038342259066,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-07-03T071627.708.jpg?v=1783030604","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/star-wars-%e3%82%b9%e3%82%bf%e3%83%bc-%e3%82%a6%e3%82%a9%e3%83%bc%e3%82%ba-original-japanese-movie-poster-1978-first-release-artwork-by-seito-cinema-used-example-b2-size-51-73-cm-d273","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}