TOKYO – Two Virgins Inc. announced today, August 27, 2025, the release of the Akira Kurosawa Original Film Poster Collection, a world-first compilation featuring the original theatrical posters from all 30 films directed by the legendary Akira Kurosawa. This long-awaited project for film enthusiasts was made possible through the full cooperation of Kurosawa Production, Toho Co., Ltd., and other associated companies.
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A World First! Posters from All 30 Directed Films Gathered in One Volume
This poster book is a groundbreaking endeavor, bringing together for the first time the original theatrical release posters from the entire filmography of Akira Kurosawa, known to the world as “Kurosawa the Great.” The collection allows readers to trace the director’s half-century career through its iconic poster art, from his debut feature Sanshiro Sugata (1943) to his final work, Madadayo (1993).
The book features posters from masterpieces that shine brightly in the history of Japanese cinema, including Rashomon, Ikiru, Seven Samurai, The Hidden Fortress, Yojimbo, High and Low, and Red Beard. The excitement and passion that these posters once evoked in audiences at theaters and on street corners are now resurrected in a stunning, large-format (B4 size), full-color presentation. Adding to its value, the collection comes in a deluxe package that includes five B4-sized posters as a special supplement.
Ultra-Rare! Limited Bonus is a Replica of the ‘Sanshiro Sugata’ Leaflet
As a limited-time offer, select bookstores and the official online shop will distribute a replica of the promotional leaflet created for the initial release of Kurosawa’s directorial debut, Sanshiro Sugata, on March 25, 1943.
This leaflet is an exceedingly rare promotional item, printed in two colors on a folded A4 sheet during a severe wartime paper shortage, making it a document of significant historical value. It contains an overview of the film, including sections on the “Original Story,” “New Director: Akira Kurosawa,” “Cinematography,” and “Cast.” This exclusive bonus is available in limited quantities and will be discontinued once stock runs out. Details on participating retailers can be found on the official website.
List of Included Works (All 30 Films)
- Sanshiro Sugata (1943)
- The Most Beautiful (1944)
- Sanshiro Sugata Part II (1945)
- The Men Who Tread on the Tiger’s Tail (1945, released 1952)
- No Regrets for Our Youth (1946)
- One Wonderful Sunday (1947)
- Drunken Angel (1948)
- The Quiet Duel (1949)
- Stray Dog (1949)
- Scandal (1950)
- Rashomon (1950)
- The Idiot (1951)
- Ikiru (1952)
- Seven Samurai (1954)
- I Live in Fear (1955)
- Throne of Blood (1957)
- The Lower Depths (1957)
- The Hidden Fortress (1958)
- The Bad Sleep Well (1960)
- Yojimbo (1961)
- Sanjuro (1962)
- High and Low (1963)
- Red Beard (1965)
- Dodes’ka-den (1970)
- Dersu Uzala (1975)
- Kagemusha (1980)
- Ran (1985)
- Dreams (1990)
- Rhapsody in August (1991)
- Madadayo (1993)
Publication Details
- Title: Akira Kurosawa Original Film Poster Collection『黒澤明オリジナル映画ポスター・コレクション』
- Editor: Yuichi Inoue 井上由一
- Price: ¥25,300 (¥23,000 + tax)
- Specifications: B4 size / Hardcover / 192 pages / Full color
- Included Bonus: 5 B4-sized posters
- ISBN: 978-4-86791-059-7
- Release Date: August 27, 2025 (Wednesday) Note: May vary by region.
- Publisher: Two Virgins Inc.
- Planning Cooperation: Kurosawa Production Co.株式会社 黒澤プロダクション
- Special Cooperation: Toho Co., Ltd.東宝株式会社
- Cooperation: Mifune Productions Co., Ltd. / KADOKAWA Corporation / Shochiku Co., Ltd. / Warner Bros. Discovery株式会社 三船プロダクション／株式会社KADOKAWA／松竹株式会社／ワーナーブラザース・ディスカバリー