Nicker Japanese Color Brands
Welcome to Nicker Colour, where the art of Japanese paint craftsmanship meets innovation in color creation.
Nicker Japanese Color Brands
Welcome to Nicker Colour, where the art of Japanese paint craftsmanship meets innovation in color creation.
Beyond colors
Our paints are not just colors; they are a canvas for creativity, trusted by professionals across calligraphy, design, and animation industries, including the iconic Studio Ghibli.
Quality & innovation
Elevate your artistic expression with Nicker Colour's professional-grade poster paints!
Our meticulous approach uses finely ground pigments for vibrant, opaque colors with a stunning matte finish. Pure gum arabic binder ensures effortless application on any surface, letting you focus on what matters most - your art.
Professionals trust Nicker Colour for its commitment to simplicity and pure color. No unnecessary "extras" just unleash your creativity with our curated palette.
Bring your vision to life with Nicker Colour, where quality meets inspiration!
Why I use Nicker Colour
Yoichi Watanabe
Representative Director / Animation Art Director, VASA Entertainment Co.
Career
From 2006 to 2009 he worked for Studio Ghibli.
In 2011, he established VASA Entertainment and became the president of the company.
Since "Howl's Moving Castle", he has participated in many Studio Ghibli productions as a background artist.
Most prominent work as art director
Poster Color
These paints used in Japanese hand-painted anime background studios have excellent spreadability and vivid colors.
Designer's Colors
These opaque watercolors stand out as the finest among Nicker's products, suitable for a range of applications including design, illustration, painting, and calligraphy.
Line Drawing Brush SOU-YO
Anime Background Brush Set
How to Paint Animation Backgrounds
These videos showcase the entire production process of various Japanese animation background art, featuring Yoji Takeshige, Studio Ghibli's Art Director as a special guest.
Enter the URL and password provided on the download guide to watch the video on any browser.
*Note: The products are download guides for digital data that will be needed to be downloaded as per the instructions.
Giclee Prints
Painting Accessories
Shop now
browse all products
Get in touch
Do you have any questions? Contact us at [email protected]
FAQ
NICKER is a Tokyo-based art supply company specializing in high-quality paint products, including poster colors, acrylics, and watercolors. Founded in 1950, it has a long history of producing supplies that cater to professionals in animation, calligraphy, and design.
NICKER offers a range of art supplies, including opaque watercolor paints (poster colors, gouache), acrylics, watercolors, paintbrushes, and comic book supplies.
NICKER paints are highly acclaimed for their exceptional saturation and quality. They are notably used by major Japanese animation studios, including Studio Ghibli, for their capacity to produce vivid and lasting colors, making them ideal for animation backgrounds.
Consider the medium and technique you plan to use. Poster colors are excellent for vibrant, opaque applications, watercolors for translucent effects, and acrylics for their versatility and richness. NICKER’s product descriptions and usage guides can help you decide.
Frequently Asked Questions
ZenPlus makes it easy to buy products directly from Japan, with only a few clicks. For your peace of mind, here's some common questions and answers.
More questions?
ZenPlus is an online shopping platform connecting Japan with the rest of the world. We're part of the ZenMarket, Inc. umbrella in Osaka, Japan.
Our sellers' agreement fully compels all stores to list only authentic items. We help you buy exclusive and authentic items from Japan, online!
We ship to all countries where Japan Post air freight services and international couriers currently operate. We don't use surface mail.
Shipping costs depend on the size, weight, and destination of your parcel. We provide shipping costs for your order at checkout.
It depends on your country and its customs regulations. Our service does not cover duties and import taxes — in general, if the customs office in your country applies charges to your package, you are required to pay them.
