my name is Jay Shimabukuro and welcome to my portfolio!
for any inquiries, feel free to contact me at: [email protected]

illustration

a collection of some original illustrations and fanart

character design + concept art

a collection of concept art, character sheets, and explorations for
various projects and personal work

animation reel

PSA: Check Your Layers.

a light-hearted PSA fellow digital artists might relate to a little too much.

Late Night Fright

in the dead of night, a video store worker has an unexpected encounter.

Tag Team (rough animatic)

two heroes work together to take down a mechanically equipped bird-themed villain and his grunts.

Coffee & Cuties

amid the stressful exam season, a student finds herself lovestruck in a cozy cafe.

The Legend of Chang'e

a simple telling of the Chinese myth of Chang'e the Goddess of the Moon, and her husband Hou Yi a Legendary Archer.

About Me

Hiya! My name is Jay Shimabukuro, better known online as squishcat. I am an Okinawan/Chinese-American from Hawaiʻi. Currently I'm studying at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa earning my BA in animation!I'm an animator and illustrator who just wants to help bring stories to life. I'm an avid lover of Spider-Man and watcher of concerningly long video essays.for any inquiries feel free to reach out at: [email protected]