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This is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a theatrical release poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but an official \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enon-sale \/ hibaihin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e promotional item produced as part of Toho’s Kurosawa DVD campaign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower margin confirms its status with the printed text \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“© 2007 TOHO CO., LTD. NOT FOR SALE. FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Toho promotional posters of this type were not sold commercially and were generally distributed in very limited numbers for DVD promotion, making clean examples increasingly difficult to find.\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\u003eDirected by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkira Kurosawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hidden Fortress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stars \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToshirō Mifune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMisa Uehara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinoru Chiaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKamatari Fujiwara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSusumu Fujita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The film follows two greedy peasants who become unwillingly entangled in a dangerous mission to escort a hidden princess and her loyal general across enemy territory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Kurosawa’s most entertaining and influential works, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hidden Fortress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines action, comedy, widescreen spectacle, and political intrigue. It is celebrated for its dynamic use of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTohoScope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e format, Mifune’s commanding performance as General Rokurota Makabe, and its lasting influence on adventure cinema.\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 official Toho promotional poster faithfully uses the striking visual language of the original campaign. At centre, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToshirō Mifune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dominates the composition, sword raised in a powerful defensive stance against a rugged mountain landscape. Beside him stands \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMisa Uehara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as Princess Yuki, also armed, giving the design a strong sense of urgency and movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large gold title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e隠し砦の三悪人\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e runs vertically down the left side, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOHO SCOPE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mark appears prominently at the top, reinforcing the film’s widescreen presentation. On the right, bold vertical text identifies it as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e黒沢明監督作品\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A film directed by Akira Kurosawa.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The lower section carries dense cast and production credits, echoing the layout of vintage Japanese theatrical advertising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors, this poster is especially appealing because it is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eofficial Toho promotional item\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not a modern decorative reproduction. It offers the visual presence of the classic campaign artwork in a clean, displayable B2 format.\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\u003eNear Mint 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\u003eofficial Japanese Toho B2 promotional poster from 2007\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was issued as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot-for-sale DVD promotional item\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 an unofficial reprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\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":56960219185530,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-06-09T165236.115.jpg?v=1780991642","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/the-hidden-fortress-%e9%9a%a0%e3%81%97%e7%a0%a6%e3%81%ae%e4%b8%89%e6%82%aa%e4%ba%ba-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1958-local-city-version-ultra-rare-b2-size-51-73-cm-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}