{"product_id":"wolf-boy-ken-狼少年ケン-original-japanese-movie-poster-1964-toei-animation-b2-format-c-51-73-cm-t126","title":"“Wolf Boy Ken” (狼少年ケン), Original Japanese Movie Poster 1964, Toei Animation, B2 Format (c. 51 × 73 cm) — T126","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every rare original Japanese B2 theatrical poster for the 1964 release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWolf Boy Ken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, advertising the paired adventures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「ピストル騒動・トーテムポールの魔人」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, translated as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Pistol Commotion \/ The Totem Pole Demon.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Released in Japanese cinemas on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28 March 1964\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this programme brought the popular television character to the big screen during the formative years of Japanese television animation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToei Dōga, now Toei Animation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWolf Boy Ken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e began broadcasting in November 1963 as the studio’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst television anime series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its adventures follow Ken, a human boy raised among wolves, whose courage and resourcefulness help protect his jungle companions. The combination of animal comedy, fantasy and action gave the series a lively identity at a pivotal moment in anime history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two stories advertised here capture that range. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePistol Commotion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a gorilla’s discovery of a handgun overturns the jungle’s balance of power, forcing Ken and the animals to confront their newly armed bully. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Totem Pole Demon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e introduces a supernatural threat when a volcanic eruption releases an imprisoned creature. The poster’s imagery brings these comic and fantastical elements together in a colourful character montage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eenormous portrait of Ken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dominates the upper centre, his sweeping black hair and open-mouthed expression framed by a bright green oval. The bold silhouette makes the character instantly recognisable, while smaller illustrations around him introduce the surrounding animal world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt upper left, a jungle scene shows Ken suspended between two tall palms, watched by animals below. At upper right, he leaps forward carrying a spear beside the snarling profile of a tiger. Wolves and other animal characters occupy the remaining spaces, including a particularly memorable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egorilla holding a pistol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, directly referencing one of the advertised stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross the lower section, a broad woodland illustration shows Ken among his companions. A gorilla eating a banana sits beside a colourful pile of fruit, while two wolves carry fish suspended from a pole. These humorous details balance the action above and give the composition the welcoming energy of a children’s adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe enormous red title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「狼少年ケン」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stretches across the sheet, with small pronunciation guides accompanying the kanji. Beneath it, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow episode lettering on a dark horizontal band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e clearly identifies this particular theatrical programme. The triangular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToei logo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears at the upper right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe headline reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「悪魔も拳銃もけちらして、ますます人気のケン少年!!」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Brushing aside demons and pistols alike—young Ken grows more popular than ever!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its expressive character art, strong primary colours and theatrical episode billing, this is a distinctive piece for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly anime, Toei Animation and 1960s Japanese children’s cinema\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent for its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handling creases, paper undulations and light edge wear are visible, particularly on the reverse and towards the lower portion of the sheet. There is some age toning, while the front retains strong reds, greens and clear character detail. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce framed, this poster will display beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall photographs, including the front and 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese B2 format: approximately 51 × 73 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock code: T126.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Japanese B2 posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese B2 posters typically measure approximately 51 × 73 cm and were widely used for theatrical display. Their combinations of illustration, photography, typography and locally written promotional copy preserve how films were introduced to Japanese audiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57347715596666,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2026-10-05T122547.881.jpg?v=1791170818","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/wolf-boy-ken-%e7%8b%bc%e5%b0%91%e5%b9%b4%e3%82%b1%e3%83%b3-original-japanese-movie-poster-1964-toei-animation-b2-format-c-51-73-cm-t126","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}