LISA WORKS

"In the room"

One of my goals for 2026 is that drawing illustrations a lot.

First of all, I’d like to share a bit about my company.

There are many animation studios in Japan, such as Studio Ghibli, Toei, Mappa, and many more. These companies usually have the capacity to create entire animations (though it might vary depending on the studio).

However, the company I work for isn’t technically an animation studio. My company doesn’t produce entire anime; instead, we specialize in creating backgrounds for anime. Only the backgrounds.

There are three main departments in my company:

1.Background Design This department creates the worlds in which anime takes place. It is the team that starts work early in the animation production process. This is the department I belong to.

2.Background Art This team focuses on deciding and painting the colors of the backgrounds. It’s the largest department in the company, and many people here aim to become art directors in the future.

3.3D Department This team creates 3D-modeled backgrounds based on the designs created by my department. Apart from modeling, they also render images to match storyboard cuts. They mainly use software like 3ds Max, Maya, and Blender.

Creating anime involves contributions from many people. Sometimes, I feel confused compared to my previous job in the Japanese manga industry. I often worry about my skills and whether they’re sufficient. While I generally enjoy drawing backgrounds, I don’t think I have a special talent for it.

However, I feel truly happy when I create a good piece and someone praises my work.

I’m Lisa.I’ve been working as an animator in Japanese animation for over six years,

specifically in background design.

Do you know what background design is?

It involves creating the worlds where anime takes place,

such as the characters’ rooms or the schools they attend.

It’s quite similar to environmental design or Concept Art in U.S. animation.

I originally wanted to become a manga artist,

so I gained a lot of experience working as an assistant to Japanese manga artists before joining this animation company.

Although I gave up on becoming a manga artist, I’m glad I found this job (even though it comes with its share of challenges…).

In 2025, I decided to try something new, and with the new year, I wanted to write about my job.

I know Japanese animation is more popular than ever,

so one of the reasons I started this blog is to share my experiences with those who might be curious to know more

(and to improve my English skills!).

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