Anime Dakimakura Pillow: The Complete Guide to Making Your Own Custom Body Pillow

If you have been searching for an anime dakimakura pillow and keep landing on shops that only sell fixed designs, this guide is for you. A custom body pillow lets you skip the catalog entirely and print the art you actually want, whether that is a favorite character, a commission you paid an artist for, or original work of your own.

What a custom dakimakura actually is

A dakimakura is a full-length body pillow, usually with a printed cover that slips over an insert. When you order a custom dakimakura, you upload your own image, choose the size and fabric, and I print that art onto the cover and ship it. Nothing is pre-designed. The result is entirely yours.

Choosing a size

Sizes run from 34x100 cm up to 60x180 cm, all measured in centimeters. A few things to keep in mind:

• 50x150 cm is the most common full-size choice and fits standard dakimakura inserts.
• 60x180 cm is larger and closer to a person's height, good if you want a fuller pillow.
• 34x100 cm and other smaller sizes work well for desks, travel, or tighter spaces.

Whatever size you pick, make sure your art is high resolution. A large print will expose a small or blurry image, so start with the biggest file you have.

Peachskin vs. 2way fabric

The fabric changes how the cover feels and how the print reads:

• Peachskin is smooth, matte, and durable. Colors stay crisp and it holds up well to everyday use. It is the practical default for most people.
• 2way is a stretchier, softer knit with a bit more give and a slightly different sheen. Fans who want a plusher feel tend to prefer it.

Both take detailed art well. If you are unsure, peachskin is the easier first pick.

Getting your art print-ready

The single biggest factor in how your pillow turns out is the image you send. A few basics that save headaches:

• Match your image proportions to the size you order so nothing gets stretched or cropped oddly.
• Use the highest resolution version of the art you have, ideally an original file rather than a small social media save.
• If you commissioned the art, ask the artist for a print-ready file. Most are happy to provide one.

Ready to build yours?

When you have your art picked out, the easiest way to see it come together is to open the customizer, upload your file, and choose a size and fabric right there. You can start at https://customdakimakura.net and have your own anime body pillow on the way in a few minutes.