{"product_id":"wandering-ginza-butterfly-銀蝶渡り鳥-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1972-b2-size-51-73-cm-za1190-copy","title":"\"Melody of Rebellion\" (反逆のメロディー), Original Japanese Movie Poster, 1970, B2 Size — ZA1191","description":"\u003csection dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] 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)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--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 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 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\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original Japanese B2 theatrical poster for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1970 Japanese release of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelody of Rebellion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, directed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eYukihiro Sawada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e and starring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshio Harada, Meiko Kaji, and Tatsuya Fuji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. The film opened in Japan on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22 July 1970\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, and this poster carries the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDainichi Eihai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e distribution credit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive film from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNikkatsu’s New Action era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the story follows an outsider whose loyalties bring him into conflict with powerful criminal organisations. Harada’s long-haired, sunglasses-wearing antihero embodies the rebellious spirit of this period, combining the gangster film with contemporary youth culture and disillusionment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese design places \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshio Harada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at its centre through an enormous, amber-tinted portrait. His dark sunglasses and serious expression dominate the background, while the warm yellow and orange palette gives the composition considerable visual impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the foreground, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeiko Kaji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears in a vivid orange trouser suit, holding a pistol at her side. Smaller figures carrying firearms and knives surround her, while a confrontation across the lower portion reinforces the film’s atmosphere of danger and defiance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese title descends through the centre in jagged \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblue and red lettering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, cutting across Harada’s portrait. Black vertical promotional text occupies the upper left, with the cast credits along the lower-left margin and Sawada’s director credit towards the right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDN \/ Dainichi Eihai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e logo connects the poster to the short-lived distribution partnership established by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaiei and Nikkatsu in 1970\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding interest for collectors of Japanese studio history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking piece for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshio Harada, Meiko Kaji, Japanese crime cinema, and 1970s Japanese film-poster design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall photographs, including the reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japanese B2, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e51 × 73 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock code:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ZA1191.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original theatrical poster, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eover 55 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57296463528314,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-09-23T155902.489.jpg?v=1790146772","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/wandering-ginza-butterfly-%e9%8a%80%e8%9d%b6%e6%b8%a1%e3%82%8a%e9%b3%a5-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1972-b2-size-51-73-cm-za1190-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}