Púcalain is a BG art collective specializing in background art and design, based in both Ireland Europe and Japan. 
We have collaborated with production companies across various countries, 
contributing to a wide range of artistic styles.

This website address will change to 'pucalain.myportfolio.com' in late September 2026. 
 
Projects Involving Team Members (by Release Date)

Please Excuse My Younger Brothers
TV series
Role; Key Background artist

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR
TV series
Role; Background artist

Eren the Southpaw
TV series
Role; Background artist(Episode2)

A NEW DAWN
Feature films
Role; Background artist

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season2
TV series
Role; Background artist(Episode17)
Ryan's World Time Travel Adventures
Dad Time Travel RESCUE! Animation Episode 3

YouTube series
Role; Background artist
Emerald
TV series
Role; Background artist
Ryan's World Time Travel Adventures
Packrat STOLE the Golden Controller! Animation Episode 2

YouTube series
Role; Background artist
#COMPASS 2.0  
TV series
Role; Opening movie Background artist
GOLDiE 
 TV series
Role; Background artist
DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION  
TV series and 
Feature films
Role; Background artist
Isadora Moon 
TV series
Role; Background artist
Mkhuzi and Hatima from Kizazimoto; Generation Fire
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.
 Portfolio  Linkedin
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