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.
Projects Involving Team Members (by Release Date)
#COMPASS 2.0  
TV series
Role; Opening movie Background artist
GOLDiE 
 TV series
Role; Background artist
DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION  
TV series/Feature films
Role; Background artist
Isadora Moon 
TV series
Role; Background art
Mkhuzi and Hatima from Kizazimoto; Generation Fire Mkhuzi 
Short animation films anthology
Mkhuzi Roles; Location designer, Background artist, Ink&Paint artist.
Hatima Roles; Location design, Background art
The Cuphead Show!  
TV series
Role; Background artist
Transformers BotBots  
TV series
Roles; Concept artist, Location and Prop designer, Background artist
Sonny Boy & Dewdrop Girl 
Feature film
Role; Background artist
PAULETTE'S CHAIR 
Short film
Role; Background art
Puella Magi Madoka Magica 
TV series/Feature films
Role; Background artist
Kantai Collection  
TV series/Feature film
Role; Background artist
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.
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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