{"product_id":"star-wars-episode-v-the-empire-strikes-back-original-japanese-movie-poster-1980-first-theatrical-release-b1-size-c-73-103-cm-ia9-copy","title":"“Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back”, Original Japanese Movie Poster 1980, First Theatrical Release, B1 Size (c. 73 × 103 cm) JA22","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Japanese B1 theatrical release poster\u003c\/strong\u003e, printed in \u003cstrong\u003e1980\u003c\/strong\u003e for the film’s \u003cstrong\u003efirst release in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e. Issued in the impressive \u003cstrong\u003eB1 cinema-display format\u003c\/strong\u003e—approximately \u003cstrong\u003etwice the surface area of the standard Japanese B2 poster\u003c\/strong\u003e—this is a desirable large-format piece from one of the most beloved chapters in the \u003cem\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/em\u003e saga.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design has tremendous impact at this scale: \u003cstrong\u003eDarth Vader\u003c\/strong\u003e looms across the star-filled upper half above \u003cstrong\u003eCloud City\u003c\/strong\u003e, while a densely layered montage brings together \u003cstrong\u003eLuke Skywalker, Han Solo, Leia, Lando Calrissian, C-3PO, R2-D2 and Boba Fett\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside spacecraft and battle imagery from \u003cstrong\u003eHoth\u003c\/strong\u003e. Deep blues and blacks contrast with the snowy landscape below, while the enormous \u003cstrong\u003ered Japanese title\u003c\/strong\u003e, blue \u003cstrong\u003e帝国の逆襲\u003c\/strong\u003e subtitle and vivid orange headline give the composition its distinctive Japanese identity. The top banner, \u003cstrong\u003e「STAR WARSシリーズ第2弾！」\u003c\/strong\u003e, announces the \u003cstrong\u003esecond instalment in the Star Wars series\u003c\/strong\u003e, firmly capturing the excitement of the original release campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eB1 format\u003c\/strong\u003e is especially important here. Compared with the familiar Japanese B2 edition, this \u003cstrong\u003escarcer, substantially larger theatrical version\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the towering Vader image, Cloud City and ensemble montage a far more commanding presence. It is an especially appealing format for collectors seeking an original Japanese \u003cem\u003eEmpire Strikes Back\u003c\/em\u003e poster with the scale to become a centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003evisible wear from handling, folding and storage\u003c\/strong\u003e, as shown in the detailed photographs. The darker upper portion shows these imperfections particularly clearly, including branching creases and areas of wear around the folds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poster also has \u003cstrong\u003esmall tears and earlier tape repairs or reinforcements on the reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e, undertaken by a previous owner or at an earlier stage, \u003cstrong\u003enot by us\u003c\/strong\u003e. The verso shows age toning and scattered marks. These are genuine condition issues rather than features of the printed design, and \u003cstrong\u003ewe have fully taken them into account when pricing this example\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the wear, the \u003cstrong\u003eblue space imagery, red Japanese title and central character montage retain strong visual impact\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eOnce framed, this large B1 will display very well\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the fold and surface wear remaining visible as part of its condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scarce and striking \u003cstrong\u003efirst-release Japanese B1\u003c\/strong\u003e from the original 1980 campaign—a compelling large-format option for collectors who value the design and scale while accepting an example with documented wear and earlier repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is not a reproduction or reprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57236527317370,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"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-2026-09-06T141237.358.jpg?v=1788672904","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/star-wars-episode-v-the-empire-strikes-back-original-japanese-movie-poster-1980-first-theatrical-release-b1-size-c-73-103-cm-ia9-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}