{"product_id":"whisper-of-the-heart-耳をすませば-mimi-o-sumaseba-original-release-japanese-b2-movie-poster-1995-b2-size-c-51-73-cm-n1a","title":"“Whisper of the Heart” (耳をすませば, Mimi o Sumaseba), Original Release Japanese B2 Movie Poster 1995, B2 Size (c. 51 × 73 cm) N1A","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed in 1995 for the first release of \u003cem data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2321\"\u003eWhisper of the Heart\u003c\/em\u003e, produced by Studio Ghibli and directed by Yoshifumi Kondō from a screenplay by Hayao Miyazaki.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003eFilm background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2502\"\u003eWhisper of the Heart\u003c\/em\u003e is a coming‑of‑age romance that follows Shizuku, a book‑loving junior‑high student in Tokyo, whose chance encounters with the mysterious name “Seiji Amasawa” set her on a journey of creativity and self‑discovery. Blending everyday urban life with gentle fantasy, the film is beloved for its nuanced portrayal of first love, anxiety about the future and the struggle to find one’s own voice. It has since become one of Ghibli’s most cherished titles, especially in Japan.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3540\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3031\"\u003ePoster design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3034\"\u003eThe B2 artwork reflects the film’s light, hopeful tone. Shizuku and Seiji ride a bicycle downhill, Shizuku perched on the rear rack, against a detailed backdrop of the quirky hilltop workshop that anchors the story. Soft summer light and lush greenery frame the scene. A small inset image shows the ensemble playing music, teasing the film’s memorable “Country Road” sequences. The bold handwritten red Japanese title “耳をすませば” arcs across the bottom, with the familiar Studio Ghibli logo at the top left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3542\" data-end=\"3722\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3542\" data-end=\"3566\"\u003eRarity and condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3566\" data-end=\"3569\"\u003eOriginal B2s for 1990s Ghibli titles are increasingly sought after and were often displayed in shops and cinemas, leading to handling wear or sun‑fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3724\" data-end=\"3983\"\u003eThis example is in excellent condition. Colours are bright, the white background is clean overall, with only minor handling impressions and light edge wear consistent with careful display and storage. Please check the photos for an exact sense of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3985\" data-end=\"4012\"\u003eIt is over 30 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4014\" data-end=\"4054\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4056\" data-end=\"4095\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57269016854906,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments_14_1dc1f2b5-b37e-42f5-9c96-4583a17af559.jpg?v=1789431956","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/whisper-of-the-heart-%e8%80%b3%e3%82%92%e3%81%99%e3%81%be%e3%81%9b%e3%81%b0-mimi-o-sumaseba-original-release-japanese-b2-movie-poster-1995-b2-size-c-51-73-cm-n1a","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}