A custom shikishi board gives anime artwork a rigid, display-ready format: a printed acrylic art board with a white backing, a glossy face and a clean finished edge. We produce rectangular boards in 100×150 mm, 140×210 mm, 105×148 mm and 148×210 mm sizes, plus square boards in 100×100 mm, 120×120 mm, 140×140 mm, 150×150 mm and 160×160 mm formats (custom dimensions are also available upon request), using three millimeter white-backed acrylic.
This product serves artists, merch brands, game studios, IP holders and event sellers producing illustration prints, character goods and collector editions. Each shikishi art board is checked for layout, background effect, foil edge and packaging on a digital proof before production.
Six decisions shape a complete shikishi board project. Each selection is confirmed on the proof and quotation before manufacturing.
Choose rectangular boards for portrait illustration or square boards for icon, chibi and album-style artwork. The size should match the density of the scene. Custom dimensions can also be tailored to your project.
Print full bleed for a complete art piece, or keep a clean border around the illustration. Important faces and text stay inside the safe area.
Clear and no-glitter backgrounds keep attention on the print. Holographic and glitter layers add movement behind open areas of the design.
Select a foil edge color that coordinates with the character palette, logo or event theme. The edge frames the board without reducing the printable area.
Raised foil accents can highlight names, logos, signatures and line details. Vector foil layers keep edges clean at production size.
Individual protective bags are standard. Backing cards, printed sleeves and custom boxes prepare the boards for retail or collector editions.
| SPECIFICATION | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| MATERIAL | Rigid acrylic shikishi board with opaque white backing |
| THICKNESS | Three millimeter standard white-backed construction |
| RECTANGULAR SIZES | 100×150 mm, 140×210 mm, 105×148 mm and 148×210 mm (Custom sizes available upon request) |
| SQUARE SIZES | 100×100 mm, 120×120 mm, 140×140 mm, 150×150 mm and 160×160 mm (Custom sizes available upon request) |
| PRINTING | Full-color UV printing with opaque color on the white base |
| SURFACE | Glossy display face with clean finished edges |
| BACKGROUND OPTIONS | Clear, no-glitter, holographic and glitter background effects |
| FOIL OPTIONS | Colored foil edges; raised cold foil accents on selected artwork areas |
| ARTWORK FILES | PSD, AI, PDF or high-resolution PNG; foil layers supplied separately in vector form |
| MINIMUM ORDER | Low trial quantity; final quantity depends on size, finish and packaging |
| PACKAGING | Individual protective bag; backing card, sleeve and custom box available |
Beyond the artwork, buyers usually ask how acrylic boards hold up on display, how reorders stay consistent and which choices affect landed cost. These are the practical checks we make before a shikishi board order ships.
The rigid acrylic body keeps the board flat during display and handling. A soft dry cloth is enough for routine cleaning; abrasive wipes and strong solvents can mark the glossy face. Boards ship with surface protection where required.
The approved proof becomes the reference for color, placement, background effect and foil areas. For repeat orders, the confirmed production file keeps board size, print position and decorative details consistent with the earlier run.
Multiple character designs can share one board size and edge specification, or use character-specific foil colors. Cartons can be labeled by design, which helps sellers manage convention stock, online orders and later reorders.
Project cost is shaped mainly by board size, background effect, foil edge, raised foil accents, packaging and total quantity. Standard printed boards suit efficient first runs, while foil and custom boxes support premium collector editions.
Each board is packed individually to protect the glossy face and finished edge. Backing cards, sleeves and custom boxes are available for retail programs, and export cartons are packed flat to reduce movement during transit.
The shikishi board comes from Japanese illustration and autograph culture, where a rigid board gives artwork a finished presentation. In modern anime merchandise, the format is used for character art, event editions and collectible display pieces. The acrylic version adds rigidity, gloss and decorative edge options for larger merch programs.
A common shikishi board size decision is between compact square formats and larger rectangular boards. Mini shikishi formats suit chibi art, icons and coordinated character sets. Larger rectangles give detailed illustrations, backgrounds and vertical compositions more room. The right shikishi size should follow the artwork and the intended display space, and custom dimensions can be requested for unique project requirements.
Shikishi art is usually illustration-led, so faces and focal elements should stay clear of the edge. Full-bleed designs work well when the background carries across the whole board. Pale colors benefit from the white backing, while open background areas can carry holographic or glitter effects.
Foil works best as a frame or accent. A colored foil edge can match the character palette, while raised foil highlights a name, logo, signature or selected line detail. Keep foil artwork in a separate vector layer and avoid very fine lines that may fill in at production size.
Character collections benefit from consistent board sizes, border rules and foil colors. Decide early whether each design will use the same edge color or a character-specific variation. Those choices keep the series visually consistent and make reorders easier to manage.
A complete proof should show the board size, bleed, safe area, holographic background, foil edge and accent layer. Reviewing those elements together reduces print risk and keeps the delivered boards aligned with the approved artwork.
