"Star Wars" ("Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope"), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1978, Ultra Rare, B0 Size c. 100.0 x 160 cm
"Star Wars" ("Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope"), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1978, Ultra Rare, B0 Size c. 100.0 x 160 cm
"Star Wars" ("Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope"), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1978, Ultra Rare, B0 Size c. 100.0 x 160 cm
"Star Wars" ("Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope"), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1978, Ultra Rare, B0 Size c. 100.0 x 160 cm
"Star Wars" ("Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope"), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1978, Ultra Rare, B0 Size c. 100.0 x 160 cm
"Star Wars" ("Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope"), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1978, Ultra Rare, B0 Size c. 100.0 x 160 cm
"Star Wars" ("Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope"), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1978, Ultra Rare, B0 Size c. 100.0 x 160 cm
"Star Wars" ("Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope"), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1978, Ultra Rare, B0 Size c. 100.0 x 160 cm
"Star Wars" ("Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope"), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1978, Ultra Rare, B0 Size c. 100.0 x 160 cm
"Star Wars" ("Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope"), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1978, Ultra Rare, B0 Size c. 100.0 x 160 cm
"Star Wars" ("Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope"), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1978, Ultra Rare, B0 Size c. 100.0 x 160 cm
"Star Wars" ("Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope"), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1978, Ultra Rare, B0 Size c. 100.0 x 160 cm
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"Star Wars" ("Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope"), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1978, Ultra Rare, B0 Size c. 100.0 x 160 cm

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This is an original ultra rare Japanese poster printed in 1978 for the first release of Star Wars.

"a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away,"

The B0 format of poster is one of the rarest in Japan. They are very rare, especially for more popular film titles, and are highly sought after by collectors today. Japanese collectors are space conscious and prioritized collecting 7 x10 inch chirashi. Therefore, this huge B0 is just not able to be displayed in most Japanese homes. Flash forward to the present day and this ultra rare poster for the first film in the most influential film series ever is hugely important we have never seen another before in Japan let alone in the West, and there are no traces of this online for sale... anywhere!

This large Japanese poster features a dynamic collage of live-action scenes, inspired by the Star Wars artwork of Thomas Jung and the Hildebrandt Brothers. At the top, the iconic tagline "May The Force Be With You" is displayed in muted orange letters, set against a starry background. On the upper left, an iconic image of the Death Star appears upside down, while the center showcases several action-packed moments from the film. These include a Stormtrooper running down a prison block corridor, C-3PO and R2-D2, Luke and Han firing blasters, Chewbacca and Obi-Wan Kenobi with his lightsaber drawn, and more Stormtroopers standing guard near the Millennium Falcon.

In the lower right section, a blue Star Wars logo is accompanied by the Japanese title "スター・ウォーズ" in bold red lettering. Below the titles, the cast and credits are mostly in Japanese, with additional logos for 20th Century Fox, Dolby System, and the Eirin (映倫 53009) certification.

On the left side of the poster, a list highlights the seven Academy Awards Star Wars won at the 50th Academy Awards ceremony. This is shown with a row of seven small Oscar statuettes, with each award listed vertically.

Printed as a single piece for large-scale display, this poster was intended to be showcased on walls or buildings. Fun fact: Due to limited wall space in Japan, this particular size is referred to as a "billboard" poster.

Star Wars (later retitled Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope) is a 1977 American epic space opera film written and directed by George Lucas. Produced by Lucasfilm and distributed by 20th Century Fox, it is the first installment in the Star Wars franchise and the fourth chapter in the chronological Skywalker Saga. Set "a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away," the story takes place in a universe dominated by the oppressive Galactic Empire. The film stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness, David Prowse, James Earl Jones, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, and Peter Mayhew.

It is over 46 years old!

This poster has no tears, pinholes, and is in incredible condition - we have provided additional imagery.

This poster is in excellent condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale. 

It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

Certificate of Authenticity included.