{"product_id":"star-wars-return-of-the-jedi-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1983-b2-size-51-x-73cm-b202-copy","title":"\"Star Wars: Return of the Jedi\", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1983, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) N269","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--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 @[53.5rem]\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] 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 wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster\u003c\/strong\u003e printed for the first Japanese release of \u003cem\u003eStar Wars: Return of the Jedi\u003c\/em\u003e in 1983.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the celebrated painted artwork of \u003cstrong\u003eKazuhiko Sano\u003c\/strong\u003e, this was one of several B2 designs produced for the film’s original Japanese campaign. Sano’s spectacular ensemble composition became one of the defining international images for the concluding chapter of George Lucas’s original \u003cem\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/em\u003e trilogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilm background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirected by \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Marquand\u003c\/strong\u003e from a screenplay by \u003cstrong\u003eLawrence Kasdan and George Lucas\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eReturn of the Jedi\u003c\/em\u003e completed the story begun with \u003cem\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/em\u003e in 1977 and continued through \u003cem\u003eThe Empire Strikes Back\u003c\/em\u003e in 1980.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe film follows Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and their allies as they rescue Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt and join the Rebel Alliance’s final assault against the Galactic Empire. While the Rebel fleet attacks the second Death Star and the Ewoks battle Imperial forces on Endor, Luke confronts Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine in a final attempt to redeem his father.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe film stars \u003cstrong\u003eMark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Ian McDiarmid, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew and David Prowse\u003c\/strong\u003e, with John Williams returning to compose the monumental orchestral score.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in Japan on \u003cstrong\u003e2 July 1983\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film was promoted as the concluding chapter of the original series. The headline across the top of the poster declares:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e「STAR WARSシリーズ第3弾 → 完結篇！」\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The third Star Wars film—the concluding chapter!”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe original Japanese title\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poster preserves the film’s original 1983 Japanese title:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e「スター・ウォーズ／ジェダイの復讐」\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eStar Wars: Revenge of the Jedi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough George Lucas changed the English title from \u003cem\u003eRevenge of the Jedi\u003c\/em\u003e to \u003cem\u003eReturn of the Jedi\u003c\/em\u003e before release, the Japanese campaign retained \u003cstrong\u003eジェダイの復讐\u003c\/strong\u003e, or “Revenge of the Jedi.” Posters and associated promotional material had already been prepared using that title, which remained in use in Japan until the official Japanese name was changed to \u003cstrong\u003eジェダイの帰還\u003c\/strong\u003e—“Return of the Jedi”—in 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the small English \u003cem\u003eReturn of the Jedi\u003c\/em\u003e logo and the enormous Japanese \u003cem\u003eRevenge of the Jedi\u003c\/em\u003e title makes original 1983 Japanese material particularly interesting from a historical and collecting perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKazuhiko Sano’s densely layered composition places \u003cstrong\u003eLuke Skywalker and Han Solo\u003c\/strong\u003e at the centre of the action. Luke raises a brilliant blue-white lightsaber diagonally across the image while Han aims his blaster directly towards the viewer. Behind them, the immense shadow of \u003cstrong\u003eDarth Vader\u003c\/strong\u003e emerges from deep space, framed by the unfinished second Death Star, X-wings and TIE fighters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrincess Leia appears prominently in her costume from Jabba’s palace, surrounded by characters including \u003cstrong\u003eJabba the Hutt, an Ewok, Lando Calrissian and members of Jabba’s entourage\u003c\/strong\u003e. The arrangement moves from the vast interstellar conflict above to the film’s heroes and creatures below, encapsulating the extraordinary narrative and visual scale of the trilogy’s conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poster’s enormous turquoise Japanese \u003cem\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/em\u003e typography contrasts dramatically with the predominantly black background, while the red subtitle \u003cstrong\u003e「ジェダイの復讐」\u003c\/strong\u003e anchors the lower margin. The black, turquoise and vivid red palette gives the Japanese B2 a particularly powerful graphic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poster is in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good+ condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has \u003cstrong\u003esmall original display pinholes and several very minor edge tears\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with light handling and creasing consistent with a cinema-used poster of this age. These points are visible in the detailed photographs of both the front and verso of the exact poster offered for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central artwork remains vivid and complete, with excellent colour and strong contrast. \u003cstrong\u003eOnce professionally framed, it will display extremely well.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition has been \u003cstrong\u003efully taken into account when pricing the poster\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003eover 40 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57163811651962,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-08-14T171922.455.jpg?v=1786695599","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/star-wars-return-of-the-jedi-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1983-b2-size-51-x-73cm-b202-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}