{"product_id":"star-wars-episode-v-the-empire-strikes-back-スター-ウォーズ-帝国の逆襲-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1980-b2-size-51-73-cm-n280","title":"\"Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back\" (スター・ウォーズ／帝国の逆襲), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1980, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) N280","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed in \u003cstrong\u003e1980\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Japanese first release of \u003cstrong\u003eStar Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back\u003c\/strong\u003e (スター・ウォーズ／帝国の逆襲), directed by \u003cstrong\u003eIrvin Kershner\u003c\/strong\u003e and starring \u003cstrong\u003eMark Hamill\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHarrison Ford\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCarrie Fisher\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eBilly Dee Williams\u003c\/strong\u003e. Widely regarded as the finest film in the saga, Empire deepened the mythology and raised the stakes—delivering some of the franchise’s most iconic moments and cementing Star Wars as a global cultural phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign\u003cbr\u003eA classic Japanese campaign one-sheet packed with full-saga energy: \u003cstrong\u003eDarth Vader’s helmet\u003c\/strong\u003e looms as a shadowed presence over a starfield, while the heroes and key set-pieces are collaged beneath—Luke, Leia, Han, Chewbacca, Lando, droids, walkers, and battle imagery—anchored by a central “space station” motif. The bold header \u003cstrong\u003e「STAR WARS シリーズ第2弾！」\u003c\/strong\u003e (“Star Wars series, Part 2!”) frames it as the essential sequel event, while the huge red title \u003cstrong\u003eスター・ウォーズ\u003c\/strong\u003e and blue subtitle \u003cstrong\u003e帝国の逆襲\u003c\/strong\u003e lock in that unmistakable early-1980s Japanese typography style. A superb display piece with strong colour and instant recognition on a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eExcellent. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere is very minor edge wear - please see additional close up image provided. We have taken this into account when pricing. Once framed, this poster will display excellently.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poster is an original Japanese theatrical B2 from the 1980 first-release campaign.\u003cbr\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is over 45 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57189927485818,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-08-21T071044.374.jpg?v=1787263854","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/star-wars-episode-v-the-empire-strikes-back-%e3%82%b9%e3%82%bf%e3%83%bc-%e3%82%a6%e3%82%a9%e3%83%bc%e3%82%ba-%e5%b8%9d%e5%9b%bd%e3%81%ae%e9%80%86%e8%a5%b2-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1980-b2-size-51-73-cm-n280","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}