My Poster Collection (or How I Put Them Up)

Most random readers will be bored to tears by this page, and it's made worse by the fact that you can't actually see the posters. However, if you're at all interested in how I put my posters up, read on.

I'm a big fan of posters, especially anime posters, but I've been known to put up sci-fi, warplane, video game, and fantasy posters as well, not to mention the John Lennon ("Give peace a chance") poster I used to have (in my Cornell dorm room) adjacent to my Clint Eastwood ("Feelin' lucky, punk?") poster in which he is carrying four guns. Pretty pictures have always appealed to me, so posters are my ideal collectible--providing maximum image at minimal cost. Poster art has its own language--its own style of composition--that distinguishes it from cels, artbooks, animation, and other media.

The most impressive poster job I've ever seen was that of Mike "HaVoC" Yang, my former apartment-mate and CJAS sempai. On every wall and on the ceiling of his bedroom, he had awesome posters, many of them quite rare. Fellow CJAS-members Eddie Chen and Ayesha Sakura Ahmed are also quite good at postering.

Most of the posters I have are in my bedroom. Below is a wall-by-wall diagram showing my poster layout with descriptions of what each poster is. For an explanation of the different types of posters, you might want to read an article I wrote.

(Please note: this list has not been updated since mid-2004. It's only here for historical purposes)

Notice (7/2/03): The following diagrams show how my posters used to be put up (before I moved back to New York). After I moved from Davis, CA, I acquired the following posters:

1. serial experiments lain: Lain. (Original Japanese TV release poster) courtesy of Raymond DiPasquale
2. Morrissey: You Are the Quarry cover image. (Promo poster) from the 5/4 Morrissey concert at the Apollo Theater in NYC
3. Kino no Tabi: Kino. (Original Japanese DVD and CD release poster) courtesy of Raymond DiPasquale
4. L/R - Licensed by Royalty: The main characters in action. (Domestic release poster-Pioneer-signed by Itsuro Kawasaki and Yoshiaki Iwasaki on 8/10/03) from Otakon 2003, courtesy of Raymond DiPasquale
5. Texhnolyze: Ran holding a flower. (Original Japanese DVD, Video, and CD release poster) courtesy of Raymond DiPasquale
6. Millenium Actress: Chiyoko Fujiwara. (American promo poster) from mail order
7. The Importance of Being Earnest: Group shot of the characters. (American DVD and Video release poster) from Super Video in Albany, NY
8. Wings of Honneamise: Shirotsugh Lhadatt and Riquinni Nonderaiko. (Original Japanese poster-signed by Hiroyuki Yamaga and Yasuhiro Takeda on 6/22/03, and Toshio Okada 9/27/03) from Fanime Con 2003
9. Galaxy Fraulein Yuna: "Yuna, Galaxy Fraulein". (Original Japanese poster-0899 Movic) from Fanime Con 2003
10. Rumble: Girl in sailor fuku. (Original Japanese poster) from Fanime Con 2003
11. Tomoko Saito: "Sweet Trance". (Saito-Kai 2000 Calendar-signed by Tomoko Saito) from Fanime Con 2000
12. Macross 7: Top view, group shot of the characters. (Original Japanese poster-'not for sale') from Mandarake in Southern California
13. Galaxy Fraulein Yuna: "Yuna 3--Lightning Angel". (Original Japanese poster-Hudson) from Mandarake in Southern California
14. Otaku no Video: The characters in an epic pose. (Original Japanese poster-Futureland TYCY-5180-signed by Hiroyuki Yamaga 4/1/2001, and Toshio Okada 9/27/03) from Fanime Con 2001
15. Gunbuster: The characters at a celebration. (Original Japanese LD release poster-Emotion-signed by Hiroyuki Yamaga 4/1/2001) from Fanime Con 2001
16. NG Knight Lamune & 40: Group shot of the characters. (Japanese Pencil Board) from Mandarake in Southern California
17. Macross 7: Basara and Mylene. (Japanese Pencil board) from Mandarake in Southern California
18. Jin-Roh: Fuse in armor. (Domestic release movie poster-signed "To: Lawrence" by Michael Dobson 5/25/2001) from the 2nd Annual Japanese Animation Festival at the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center, California State University, Long Beach
19. Jin-Roh: Fuse in armor. (Domestic release movie poster-signed by Michael Dobson 5/25/2001) from the 2nd Annual Japanese Animation Festival at the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center, California State University, Long Beach
20. Dogu Senki: "Utinaguchi"--Munmu on floating stone. (Original Japanese poster-signed by Haruhiko Mikimoto 7/6/01) from Anime Expo 2001
21. Robotech: Rick Hunter in Veritech. (Domestic DVD release poster-ADV Films) from Anime Expo 2001
22. Vampirdzhija Vjedogonia: Various characters. (Domestic CD-ROM computer game release poster-Nitroplus) from Anime Expo 2001
23. Phantom of Inferno: Ein and Drei. (Domestic DVD computer game sales sheet-ComuNet, Inc.) from Anime Expo 2001
24. Macross 7: Mylene in pajamas. (Taiwanese poster) from Manga House at the Irvine Spectrum
25. Yokoyama Chisa: [ef]. (Newtype magazine insert) from David Welte
26. serial experiments lain: Lain. (Original art by Wataru Ito) from Otakon 2001
27. Space Battleship Yamato: Be Forever Yamato. (Japanese magazine insert) from Mandarake in Southern California
28. The Legend of Kamui: Group shot of the characters with Kamui in front. (Original Japanese manga release poster) from Mandarake in Southern California
29. Silent Mobius: "Case: Titanic". (Original Japanese Playstation game release poster-Gainax) from Mandarake in Southern California
30. Silent Mobius-The Motion Picture: Lebia Mavelick, Nami Yamigumo, Katsumi Liqueur, Yuki Saiko, Kiddy Phenil, and Rally Cheyenne. (Original Japanese poster) from Mandarake in Southern California
31. Patlabor: Group shot of the characters with Noa in front. (Original Japanese LD and CD release poster-Warner Music Japan) from Mandarake in Southern California
32. Galaxy Express 999: Maetel and Tetsuro. (Original Japanese LD release poster-Toei Laser Disc) from Mandarake in Southern California
33. Macross Plus-Movie Edition: Isamu Dyson in the desert with Valkyries overhead. (Original Japanese video and LD release poster-Emotion) from Mandarake in Southern California

South Wall

1. Globe: "globe unplugged live album: first reproducts"--the members of Globe. (Original Japanese CD release poster) from Kinokuniya Bookstore in San Francisco, CA
2. Nadia: Jean, Nadia, Hanson, Sanson, Grandis, Marie, and King pose for a picture aboard the Nautilus. (Original Japanese poster-1290 Movic) from Otakon '97
3. Macross: Hikaru, Misa, and Minmay. (Color printout on glossy paper) from Bryan Jung
4. Tenchi Muyo: Sasami with sunflowers. (Japanese pencil board) from NYC Chinatown
5. Kimagure Orange Road: The Kasuga Twins--Manami and Kurumi. (Black and white printout) from my own printer
6. Cornell University Diploma
7. serial experiments lain: Lain. (Original Japanese poster-Playstation, Pioneer LDC) from Fanime2K
8. NG Knight Lamune & 40: Nekketsu Band--Dacider, Lesuka, Lamune, Milk, and Cocoa. (anime magazine insert) from Mike "HaVoC" Yang
9. Silent Mobius: Yuki Saiko. (signed original B&W character sketch by Kia Asamiya) from San Diego Comic-Con International '98
10. Atsuko Ishida: Original character, presumably. (anime magazine insert) from Lillian Olsen
11. Tenchi Muyo: Sasami and the other characters at festival time. (Original Japanese poster-Yumedia) from Anime Expo '96

West Wall

1. Macross Dynamite 7: Mylene and Elma. (Newtype magazine insert) from Tower Records, Orange County, CA
2. Mobile Suit SD Gundam: Christina MacKenzie in multiple poses and Hathaway Noah(?). (Original Japanese poster-Star Child) from San Diego Comic-Con International '98
3. TRF: "Be Free/It's My Time"--the members of TRF. (Original Japanese CD Single release poster) from Mikado Music in San Francisco, CA courtesy of James Kao
4. NG Knight Lamune & 40: the cast of Lamune singing. (Original Japanese poster-Star Child) from San Diego Comic-Con International '98
5. Ah! My Goddess: Morisato Megumi putting on inline skates. (Korean poster) from Mike "HaVoC" Yang
6. Gundam Wing: Duo, Hildy (Chibi-Noin), and Death Scythe. (Animage magazine insert) from Mike "HaVoC" Yang
7. Slayers: Lina and Naga. (Taiwanese poster) from CJAS auction
8. Urusei Yatsura: Lum. (Taiwanese poster) from James Kao (originally purchased for the scavenger hunt at Otakon '97)
9. Macross 7: Mylene, Basara, Gepelniche, and Gamlin. (anime magazine insert) from Eddie Chen

North Wall

1. The King of Fighters: Kyo Kusanagi. (Official SNK poster) from Street Fighter Alpha 2 tournament giveaway, Southern Hills Golfland, summer '96
2. Gal's Island: Lilith and Bulleta. (Gamest Extra Number no. 205 insert) from Asahiya Bookstore, NYC
3. [Behind the door] Another KOF poster: Kyo Kusanagi. (Taiwanese poster) from San Diego Comic-Con International '98
4. [Behind the Door] Magical Girl Pretty Samy: "Pretty Summer"--Sasami on the beach. (Original Japanese poster-AIC/Pioneer LDC 'not for sale') from San Diego Comic-Con International '98
5. Tenchi Muyo: The characters relaxing on a beach. (Wall scroll) from an Asian bookstore in Southern California
6. Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Yang, Reinhard, Kircheis, Annerose, Lapp, and Edwards. (Original Japanese LD and video release poster-Animage Video) from San Diego Comic-Con International '98
7. Macross 7: Mylene Jenius. (Taiwanese poster) from Manga House at the Irvine Spectrum
8. Macross: "The Best of Macross 1999 Calendar"--(on the cover) lots of Valkyries, the Macross, and Minmay. (Original Japanese calendar-consists of six posters) from Taiyo Do Record Shop, San Francisco, CA
9. Macross 7: Mylene and Veffidas on the beach. (Japanese pencil board signed by Shoji Kawamori 8/8/1998) from Otakon '98 courtesy of John Garza

East Wall

1. Silent Mobius: Yuki Saiko. (Color printout) from my own printer
2. Silent Mobius: Yuki Saiko. (Color printout) from my own printer
3. Macross 7: Queadlunn Ouilqua Power Armor. (Black and white printout) from my own printer
4. Tenchi Muyo: Sasami as Magical Girl Pretty Samy. (Taiwanese poster) from James Kao
5. NG Knight Lamune & 40 EX: Dacider, Lesuka, Hebi-Meta-Ko, Lamune, Milk, Cocoa, and Tama-Q. (Original Japanese poster-Star Child) from Otakon '97
6. Silent Mobius: Rally Cheyenne, Lebia Mavelick, Nami Yamigumo, Yuki Saiko, Kiddy Phenil, and Katsumi Liqueur. (Taiwanese poster) from Manga House at the Irvine Spectrum
7. Armitage III Poly-Matrix: Naomi Armitage. (Color printout) from my own printer
8. Gunbuster: Takaya Noriko in episode 6. (Black and white printout) from my own printer
9. Shazna: A-O-I IZAM NIY. (Advertisement cutout) from Asahiya Bookstore, Los Angeles, CA
10. Tenchi Muyo: Sasami, Tsunami, and the other characters at a beach. (Color printout) from James Kao
11. Zeiram 2 (live action): Yuko Moriyama as Iria. (autographed photo) from San Diego Comic-Con International '98
12. Akira: Kaneda on his motorcycle. (Black and white printout) from my own printer
13. Moon Child: "Pop & Decadence"--the members of Moon Child. (Original Japanese CD release poster) from Kinokuniya Bookstore in San Francisco, CA
14. Macross 7: Basara, Mylene, and Gamlin. (Original Japanese poster-0795 Movic) from Otakon '97
15. Kimagure Orange Road: Hikaru, Manami, Kurumi, and Madoka. (Japanese pencil board) from Otakon '97
16. Tokimeki Memorial: Mio Kisaragi, Yumi Saotome, Ayako Katagiri, Shiori Fujisaki, and Saki Niijino. (Japanese pencil board) from Otakon '97

Other Posters

1. Nadia: Nadia, Jean, Nemo, King, and the Nautilus. (Original Japanese poster-0690 Movic) from Otakon '97
2. Escaflowne: Dilandau and the Dragon Slayers. (Original Japanese LD and video release poster-Emotion) from Otakon '97
3. The Lord of the Rings: Gandalf, Frodo, and Sam. (poster by Jimmy Cauty of the KLF) from downtown Davis, CA
4. Once Upon a Time in America. (American poster) from the Buena Park Mall, CA
5. The Outlaw Josey Wales: Clint Eastwood. (American poster) from the Buena Park Mall, CA
6. A Fistful of Dollars: Clint Eastwood. (American poster) from the Buena Park Mall, CA
7. Andy Warhol: "In the future everyone will be famous for fifteen minutes"--Andy Warhol and two others. (American poster) from UC Davis, CA
8. The Alfee: "Justice for True Love"--the members of The Alfee. (Original Japanese CD release poster) from Asahiya Bookstore in Los Angeles, CA courtesy of James Kao
9. Tenchi Muyo: Sasami in Wonderland. (Original Japanese poster-0795 Movic) from UCI bookstore
10. Queen Emeraldas: Emeraldas. (Original Japanese LD and video release poster-Maxam) from Fanime2K
11. Magical Girl Pretty Samy: "Magical Girl in Pretty Summer"--Pretty Samy and Pixy Misa. (Original Japanese LD and video release poster-AIC, Pioneer LDC) from Fanime2K.
12. Bamboo Forest: A watercolor painting by my mother

1. Kiki's Delivery Service: Kiki flying on a broom. (Taiwanese poster) from Oakland Chinatown
2. Evangelion: Most of the characters on a text background. (Taiwanese poster) from Oakland Chinatown
3. Evangelion: Horaki Hikari. (Original Japanese poster-KIVA 257/KILA 157, Star Child) from James Kao

Other postering jobs I've done in the past include my Cornell dorm room, James Kao's dorm room in JAM (layout, not content), and the F1 ('97-'98) living room, kitchen, and bathroom with my own and other people's posters.