{"product_id":"supergirl-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1984-b2-size-51-x-73cm-copy","title":"“Supergirl” (スーパーガール), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1984, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) Q210","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 poster printed in 1984\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the first theatrical release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupergirl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (スーパーガール), the DC Comics fantasy-adventure film starring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelen Slater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in her breakthrough title role. The film also features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaye Dunaway, Peter O’Toole, Mia Farrow, Brenda Vaccaro, Hart Bochner,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarc McClure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with McClure reprising his role as Jimmy Olsen from the Superman film series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Japanese posters for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupergirl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are highly collectible, and this example is especially desirable for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright, pop-fantasy Japanese campaign design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which differs strongly from many Western release posters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilm background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in 1984, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupergirl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e follows Kara Zor-El as she travels from Argo City to Earth in search of the powerful Omegahedron. Taking on the identity of Linda Lee, she discovers her powers while confronting the ambitious sorceress Selena, played by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaye Dunaway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe film occupies a distinctive place in 1980s superhero cinema as one of the earliest major female-led comic-book features. Its mixture of fantasy, adventure, school-life comedy, and comic-book spectacle gives it a cult appeal, particularly among collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDC Comics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, vintage superhero cinema, and 1980s genre posters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Japanese B2 uses a vibrant and energetic layout created specifically for the Japanese market. The central image shows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelen Slater as Supergirl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flying directly toward the viewer, her red cape billowing behind her against a glowing orange sky. The image has a soft, airbrushed fantasy quality, giving the poster a bright and optimistic tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross the top, the huge Japanese title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eスーパーガール\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is printed in bold \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehot-pink lettering with a green outline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, immediately giving the sheet strong 1980s graphic impact. Beneath the title is a row of circular cast portraits, introducing the supporting ensemble to Japanese audiences. The English \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupergirl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e logo appears in a tilted metallic style near the upper centre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower section adds further pop-art energy: a still of the villainess Selena appears at lower left, while a colourful skyline, stars, and graphic bursts stretch across the bottom. The Japanese tagline reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「バキッと初登場！この夏、少女はヒーローになる。」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Making a striking debut! This summer, a young girl becomes a hero.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a highly displayable Japanese release poster: colourful, optimistic, and unmistakably 1980s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please review the photos; they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis poster is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese theatrical B2 from the 1984 first-release campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eover 42 years old!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56960173736314,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-06-09T155010.044.jpg?v=1780987830","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/supergirl-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1984-b2-size-51-x-73cm-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}