{"product_id":"star-wars-スター-ウォーズ-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1977-b2-size-51-73-cm-n28","title":"“Star Wars” (スター・ウォーズ), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1977, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) N28","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 movie poster\u003c\/strong\u003e printed in \u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"184\"\u003e1977\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first Japanese theatrical release of \u003cstrong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"243\"\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"257\"\u003eスター・ウォーズ\u003c\/strong\u003e), written and directed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"300\"\u003eGeorge Lucas\u003c\/strong\u003e. The film launched one of the most influential pop-cultural phenomena of the 20th century—introducing audiences to Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Darth Vader, and the epic struggle between the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"564\"\u003eFilm background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"567\"\u003eReleased in 1977, \u003cem data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/em\u003e (later subtitled \u003cem data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"638\"\u003eEpisode IV: A New Hope\u003c\/em\u003e) redefined blockbuster cinema with its mythic storytelling, groundbreaking visual effects, and unforgettable John Williams score. A farm boy’s journey into a wider galaxy becomes a heroic quest—rescuing Leia, joining the Rebellion, and taking the fight to the Death Star. Few films have had such a lasting impact on science fiction, fantasy storytelling, and modern franchise filmmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eA spectacular Japanese B2 featuring the famous space-collage style: a vast starfield anchored by the looming presence of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eDarth Vader\u003c\/strong\u003e, flanked by X-wings and space battles, while the foreground assembles the core cast—Luke, Leia, Han, Chewbacca, C-3PO, and R2-D2—alongside key imagery like stormtroopers and the Death Star trench. The bold blue \u003cstrong data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eSTAR WARS\u003c\/strong\u003e logotype dominates the lower half with huge graphic impact, while the red Japanese title \u003cstrong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003eスター・ウォーズ\u003c\/strong\u003e anchors the bottom edge. The top tagline \u003cstrong data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1584\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e“MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU”\u003c\/strong\u003e gives this design an especially iconic, instantly recognisable finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eGood \/ Very Good. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/strong\u003e The poster still has \u003cstrong data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003estrong visual impact from the front\u003c\/strong\u003e, but there are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003eclear condition issues\u003c\/strong\u003e that should be noted carefully. There is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003eold moisture staining visible on the reverse, particularly along the left edge\u003c\/strong\u003e, with associated light wrinkling and age toning. The poster remains very displayable overall, but this is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e a near mint example, and the condition has been taken into account when pricing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1880\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIt is over \u003cstrong data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003e48 years old!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003eIt is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1880\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56888647811450,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-05-15T142256.891.jpg?v=1778822594","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-release-japanese-movie-poster-1977-b2-size-51-73-cm-n28","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}