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Kenichi Sonoda \"Riding Bean\"B2 Poster – 1989 OVA Pre-Order Promo
Original B2 size promotional postercreated for advance reservation sales of the OVA “Riding Bean” (VHS release:Feb 22, 1989)
This poster was distributed to animeshops and video stores in Japan prior to release, making it an authentic earlypromotional (pre-release) item.
Artwork
Illustrated by: Kenichi Sonoda(Original Creator / Character Designer)
The artwork captures a dynamic scene:
- Bean Bandit braking into a left turn in his car BUFF
- Rally Vincent aiming her firearm in perfect alignment
A powerful composition showcasing Sonoda’ssignature strengths:
- Mechanical detail
- Dynamic motion
- Character-driven action
Historical Context
Because this poster was used before theofficial release, it represents: One of the earliest promotionalmaterials for Riding Bean
It also suggests the existence of: B2posters distributed to customers who pre-ordered VHS / LD copies
making it highly relevant for collectors ofearly OVA marketing materials.
Item Details
- Title: Riding Bean Poster
- Artist: Kenichi Sonoda
- Studio: ARTMIC / AIC / Youmex
- Director: Yasuo Hasegawa
- Release Date: February 22, 1989 (VHS)
- Type: Pre-order Promotional Poster
- Size: B2 (515 × 728 mm / 20.28 × 28.66 in)
- Country: Japan
Condition
- No tears
- Small stain on lower-right edge
- Minor crease marks / paper waviness due to thin paper stock
- Handwritten note on back (upper right): “Anime ‘Riding Bean’”
Overall good vintage condition, withage-related wear typical for 1980s posters
Please check photos for details.
Collector’s Note
Early pre-release promotional posters from1980s OVA titles are extremely hard to find, especially those tied toreservation campaigns.
A must-have for:
- Kenichi Sonoda collectors
- Riding Bean / Gunsmith Cats fans
- 1980s OVA collectors
- Vintage anime poster collectors
Shipping
Item will be carefully packed to ensuresafe international delivery.
Payment
Payment is required within 5 daysafter purchase.
All payments must be completed through secure payment methods,including credit cards and PayPal.
Shipping (United States)
All orders are shipped from Japanwith tracking included.
Shipping options available for theUnited States:
- SpeedPAK Economy
Estimated delivery: 1–2 weeks - SpeedPAK Standard
Estimated delivery: around 1 week - SpeedPAK Expedited
Estimated delivery: 1–4 business days
Handling time: up to 4 business daysafter payment confirmation.
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Please ensure your address is correct before completing your purchase.
Shipping (Other Countries)
For destinations outside the United States,shipping methods will be selected based on availability and destination, usingone of the following services:
- Japan Post (EMS / Registered Airmail)
- SpeedPAK (Standard or Expedited)
All shipments include tracking.
About Us
We are a Japan-based sellerspecializing in authentic Japanese anime, manga, and pop culturecollectibles.
We carefully select each item and pack allorders securely and professionally, with particular attention to thestandards expected by collectors.
If you have any questions or require additional information before purchasing,please feel free to contact us.
Returns
Returns are accepted within 14 days ofdelivery.
• Buyer remorse returns are accepted;return shipping costs are the buyer’s responsibility.
• If the item is significantly not asdescribed or damaged during shipping, a full refund will be issued.
• Replacement items are not available;refunds will be provided instead.
• Please contact us with clear photosbefore initiating any return request.
• In some cases, we may ask you to disposeof the item without returning it.
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For shipments to the United States via SpeedPAK, customs duties are generally prepaid.
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These fees are typically collected by theshipping or courier company and are separate from the item price and shippingcost.
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