{"product_id":"star-wars-スター-ウォーズ-original-japanese-movie-poster-1978-first-release-b2-size-51-73-cm-artwork-by-seito-k192","title":"“Star Wars” (スター・ウォーズ), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1978, First Release, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm), Artwork by Seito K192","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original Japanese B2 poster printed in \u003cstrong\u003e1978\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first theatrical release of \u003cem\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/em\u003e (later retitled \u003cem\u003eStar Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope\u003c\/em\u003e), produced by Lucasfilm and distributed in Japan by 20th Century Fox. Featuring exclusive painted artwork by illustrator \u003cstrong\u003eSeito\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is one of the most desirable Japanese Star Wars posters and a centerpiece for any saga collection. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilm background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten and directed by \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Lucas\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/em\u003e follows Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and the droids as they battle the Empire and attempt to destroy the Death Star. A global phenomenon on release, the film transformed modern blockbuster cinema and went on to win multiple Academy Awards, with Japanese marketing proudly calling out its seven Oscar wins at the 50th ceremony. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeito’s illustration reimagines the famous “Style A” composition: \u003cstrong\u003eLuke\u003c\/strong\u003e stands heroically with lightsaber raised to the stars while \u003cstrong\u003eLeia\u003c\/strong\u003e poses at his side, robes swirling in an otherworldly wind. Behind them loom \u003cstrong\u003eDarth Vader’s\u003c\/strong\u003e spectral visage and the \u003cstrong\u003eDeath Star\u003c\/strong\u003e, with X‑wings streaming into battle at left and \u003cstrong\u003eC‑3PO\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eR2‑D2\u003c\/strong\u003e moved prominently to the foreground. Seito subtly adjusts the likenesses of Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher and refines the droids’ appearance to better match the film, creating a uniquely Japanese take on the classic image. Along the bottom, a gold Oscar icon and copy celebrate the film’s Academy Award haul, while the bold blue \u003cstrong\u003eSTAR WARS\u003c\/strong\u003e logo and red Japanese title \u003cstrong\u003e「スター・ウォーズ」\u003c\/strong\u003e anchor the design. Seito’s signature appears near Leia’s feet, confirming this sought‑after art variant. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poster is in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e (please refer to imagery of the exact poster for sale).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is over 45 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57201963893114,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-08-25T173926.925.jpg?v=1787647178","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-b2-size-51-73-cm-artwork-by-seito-k192","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}