Púcalain is an art team specializing in background art and design, based in both Ireland and Japan.
We have collaborated with production companies across various countries, contributing to a wide range of artistic styles.
We have collaborated with production companies across various countries, contributing to a wide range of artistic styles.
Projects Involving Team Members (by Release Date)

Team Reps

Midori Aikawa
・Born in the Netherlands and raised in France and Japan, she is currently based in Ireland.
・Since 2009, she has been working as a 2D background artist for animation studios in Japan and Western countries,
handling tasks such as painting, designing, and supervision. In parallel, she has also been active
as a 2D background designer for Japanese game companies.
・Since 2009, she has been working as a 2D background artist for animation studios in Japan and Western countries,
handling tasks such as painting, designing, and supervision. In parallel, she has also been active
as a 2D background designer for Japanese game companies.

Kumiko Matsumoto
・Based in Ireland; born and raised in Japan. Graduated from Joshibi University of Art and Design with a BFA in Graphic Design.
・Working in animation since 2019 as a Background Artist, Location & Prop Designer and Assistant Art Director.
・Experience as a 2D artist and UI artist for video games, and as an illustrator for book publishing in Japan and Europe since 2005.
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・Working in animation since 2019 as a Background Artist, Location & Prop Designer and Assistant Art Director.
・Experience as a 2D artist and UI artist for video games, and as an illustrator for book publishing in Japan and Europe since 2005.
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