Terry Gilliam's hallucinatory adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's gonzo journalism landmark reached Japanese audiences in December 1999 under the title "Rasubegasu wo Yattsukero." This original Japanese theatrical poster spotlights Johnny Depp's committed physical transformation into Raoul Duke, surrounded by the neon detritus of Las Vegas excess. The film's troubled production history and initially divisive reception have given way to its current status as a countercultural touchstone, with Depp and Benicio Del Toro's performances now recognized as career-defining work. An appealing acquisition for collectors of psychedelic cinema and late-1990s American film art.