I love old Japanese ghost movies, especially those that feature ghost cats. Japan produced so many ghost cat films — referred to as kaibyo (mysterious cat) or bakeneko (changed cat, or yokai cat) films in Japanese — that it’s a sub-genre in itself. I’ve watched my fair share, but there is one kaibyo film I just cannot find anywhere: 1937’s Arima neko, aka Ghost Cat of Arima (not to be confused with several other later films from the 50s that share similar titles). Arima neko seems impossible to find in any format. I’m not sure if it’s considered a lost film. I doubt it, as the poster I’m featuring this week is from a 1960s re-release. I also have no idea whether the film is actually any good. But I love its poster — one of my favourites from my collection.
8 comments
Disability-san says:
Sep 6, 2014
You bought this poster? I also an adiment collector of Japanese movie posters from the 80’s and before. I collect them even if they were made in a different country.
Dave Jackson says:
Sep 6, 2014
Yep, I bought it from Posteroid! I’m also a big fan of Japanese movie posters.
Disability-san says:
Sep 10, 2014
Thanks so much. I can’t tell you how ecstatic to find someone who shares this niche interest passion. You’re one of the main reasons I keep coming back to this site. If there is ever potions available for this site than I would like to apply. Thank you for the reliable link. I am always trying to find reliable sellers. Do you know if jposter.net is reliable and safe?
Dave Jackson says:
Sep 10, 2014
I’ve never used jposter.net, but it looks legit. I haven’t got anything from them because they don’t sell many larger size posters. Most of the posters I have from Japan I bought while I was visiting Tokyo. Have you had a look at http://www.emovieposter.com? It’s not just Japanese posters, but they’re always reliable. It’s auction based and I’ve gotten some amazing bargains there.
Sean Shannon says:
Sep 10, 2014
Oh wow ha. Yes I have bought from them before. They’re in my bookmarks. Good stuff. Seems like we’re on the same wave length here. Jposter has every Japanese movie poster I’ve ever sought out, so I’d have to reccomend them..after. I buy from them. I was just in Japan and will be going there for a whole year next August. Iwent to Akihabara three times searching for a movie memorable store (I.E movie posters), but never found a one.
May I have the name and if possible area you shopped at for these posters? Also hopfully I’ll be able to reach you through this site again. I’d like to apply for a place here.
Thanks for ranting with me.
Dave Jackson says:
Sep 10, 2014
The poster shop I went to was in a place called Nakano Broadway. Definitely worth checking out.
niels solberg says:
Jul 23, 2016
hello! there is also several shops in Jimbocho in Tokyo so also have a look there. I have facebook site called movieposterimage that also features japanese poster.
Dave Jackson says:
Jul 23, 2016
Thanks for the tip, Niels. I actually already own this poster – it’s the movie itself I can’t find.