{"product_id":"star-wars-return-of-the-jedi-スター-ウォーズ-ジェダイの復讐-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1983-b2-size-51-x-73cm-j12a","title":"“Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” (スター・ウォーズ／ジェダイの復讐), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1983, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) J12A","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"594\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed in 1983 for the first Japanese release of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi\u003c\/strong\u003e, originally released in Japan under the title \u003cstrong data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eスター・ウォーズ／ジェダイの復讐\u003c\/strong\u003e — literally \u003cstrong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eStar Wars: Revenge of the Jedi\u003c\/strong\u003e. Directed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"404\"\u003eRichard Marquand\u003c\/strong\u003e and produced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eGeorge Lucas\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film stars \u003cstrong data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"469\"\u003eMark Hamill\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"488\"\u003eHarrison Ford\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"507\"\u003eCarrie Fisher\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eBilly Dee Williams\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eAnthony Daniels\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"570\"\u003ePeter Mayhew\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eIan McDiarmid\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"954\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eFilm background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eReleased in 1983, \u003cstrong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"658\"\u003eReturn of the Jedi\u003c\/strong\u003e brought the original Star Wars trilogy to its dramatic conclusion. The film follows the Rebel Alliance’s final assault against the Galactic Empire, the rescue of Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, and Luke Skywalker’s confrontation with Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine aboard the second Death Star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eThis Japanese poster preserves the historically important early title \u003cstrong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e“Revenge of the Jedi”\u003c\/strong\u003e in Japanese. Lucasfilm later standardised the English title as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eReturn of the Jedi\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the idea that a Jedi would not seek revenge, but many original 1983 international campaign materials still carried the earlier title concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eA magnificent Japanese theatrical design using the celebrated artwork by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eKazuhiko Sano\u003c\/strong\u003e. The composition gathers many of the film’s central characters and images into one powerful finale poster: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003eLuke Skywalker\u003c\/strong\u003e stands at the centre with lightsaber raised, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eHan Solo\u003c\/strong\u003e holds his blaster beside him, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003ePrincess Leia\u003c\/strong\u003e appears below in her now-iconic Jabba’s palace costume. Behind them, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003eDarth Vader\u003c\/strong\u003e looms over the image, with the Death Star, starfighter battle, Jabba the Hutt, Wicket the Ewok, Lando Calrissian, and other key figures completing the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003eThe top headline reads: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003e「STAR WARSシリーズ第3弾 → 完結篇！」\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003e“Star Wars Series Part 3 → The Final Chapter!”\u003c\/strong\u003e The large Japanese title \u003cstrong data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003eスター・ウォーズ／ジェダイの復讐\u003c\/strong\u003e dominates the lower section in pale blue and red, making this one of the most visually powerful Japanese posters from the original trilogy era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2575\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003eRarity and significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003eOriginal Japanese first-release posters for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2296\"\u003eStar Wars original trilogy\u003c\/strong\u003e remain among the most desirable modern film posters. This example is especially significant because it preserves the Japanese \u003cstrong data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003e“Revenge of the Jedi”\u003c\/strong\u003e title, linking it directly to the early 1983 release campaign before the title history was fully standardised internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2746\"\u003eFor collectors of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2608\"\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/strong\u003e, Japanese film posters, Kazuhiko Sano artwork, and original trilogy material, this is a highly displayable and historically important B2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2988\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2761\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2764\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2790\"\u003eVery Good \/ Excellent.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light handling wear, and minor signs of age\/use are visible, consistent with an original theatrical poster from the period. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3018\"\u003eIt is over \u003cstrong data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3018\"\u003e43 years old!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3058\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3097\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56928283722106,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-05-28T063515.919.jpg?v=1779917728","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/star-wars-return-of-the-jedi-%e3%82%b9%e3%82%bf%e3%83%bc-%e3%82%a6%e3%82%a9%e3%83%bc%e3%82%ba-%e3%82%b8%e3%82%a7%e3%83%80%e3%82%a4%e3%81%ae%e5%be%a9%e8%ae%90-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1983-b2-size-51-x-73cm-j12a","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}