{"product_id":"triton-of-the-sea-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1979-b2-size-51-x-73cm-c291","title":"“TRITON OF THE SEA” \/ 「海のトリトン」, Original Release Japanese Theatrical Poster 1979, Osamu Tezuka \/ Yoshinobu Nishizaki \/ Yoshiyuki Tomino, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) C291","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"365\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 theatrical poster\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"247\"\u003eTriton of the Sea\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ 「海のトリトン」, the 1979 Japanese theatrical version of the celebrated anime work based on the manga by \u003cstrong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"364\"\u003eOsamu Tezuka\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eThis specific design is especially desirable because it features the film’s vivid oceanic key art: \u003cstrong data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"533\"\u003eTriton standing heroically on the back of a great white dolphin\u003c\/strong\u003e, sword raised, red cape billowing behind him, against a brilliant blue sky and rolling sea. It is one of the most attractive and immediately recognizable poster images associated with this important 1970s anime property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eFilm background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"778\"\u003eTriton of the Sea occupies an important place in the history of Japanese animation. The work sits at the intersection of three major creative figures: \u003cstrong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eOsamu Tezuka\u003c\/strong\u003e, the foundational figure of modern manga and anime; \u003cstrong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eYoshinobu Nishizaki\u003c\/strong\u003e, later central to large-scale Japanese anime production culture; and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eYoshiyuki Tomino\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose early work on Triton helped establish his reputation as a major animation director.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003eThe 1979 theatrical version was released in colour through \u003cstrong data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eOffice Academy\u003c\/strong\u003e at Toei-affiliated theatres. It was prepared as a theatrical re-edition of the television series, with the original manga world of Tezuka reshaped for cinema audiences. Although the theatrical version was reportedly prepared in two parts, only the first part was shown in theatres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003eThe bottom credit band identifies the film’s production lineage, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eYoshinobu Nishizaki\u003c\/strong\u003e in planning \/ production and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003eOsamu Tezuka\u003c\/strong\u003e as original creator. The wider staff history of the work also connects it to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eYoshiyuki Tomino\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this poster particularly relevant to collectors of early anime history and major creator-linked Japanese animation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003eThis Japanese B2 poster is a beautiful example of late-1970s theatrical anime promotion. The composition is dominated by a wide marine landscape, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003eTriton poised on a white dolphin above the waves\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a striking image of youth, myth, adventure, and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2532\"\u003eThe upper field is a rich expanse of blue sky, animated by seabirds and soft cloud forms. Below, the sea is rendered with strong painterly texture, giving the image depth and energy. Triton’s red cape provides the poster’s strongest colour accent, while the raised sword creates a clear heroic focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2890\"\u003eAt the bottom, the title \u003cstrong data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2571\"\u003e「海のトリトン」\u003c\/strong\u003e is printed in large red Japanese lettering, giving the poster a powerful graphic base. The vertical Japanese copy at right frames the story as a journey of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003emystery, romance, love, peace, dreams, and adventure\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the left-side text positions the film as a beloved animated ocean romance returning to the screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"3099\"\u003eThe overall effect is both highly decorative and historically significant: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"3060\"\u003eclassic anime adventure imagery, bold theatrical colour, and strong Japanese title design\u003c\/strong\u003e in the original cinema display format.\u003cstrong data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3127\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4350\" data-end=\"4473\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4350\" data-end=\"4363\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4363\" data-end=\"4366\"\u003eVery Good vintage condition. Please review the photograph carefully, as it shows the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4856\" data-end=\"4967\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"4867\" data-end=\"4914\"\u003eoriginal 1979 Japanese theatrical B2 poster\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"4915\" data-end=\"4918\"\u003eIt is \u003cstrong data-start=\"4924\" data-end=\"4966\"\u003enot a reproduction or a modern reprint\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4969\" data-end=\"4997\"\u003eIt is \u003cstrong data-start=\"4975\" data-end=\"4996\"\u003eover 45 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4999\" data-end=\"5040\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4999\" data-end=\"5040\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57035111367034,"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-2026-07-02T102524.420.jpg?v=1782955689","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/triton-of-the-sea-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1979-b2-size-51-x-73cm-c291","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}