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Choose a smaller dakimakura by both dimensions
A 100 cm vs 120 cm dakimakura comparison is useful when you want a shorter setup or already own a smaller inner pillow. The choice is more than twenty centimeters of length. The two dimensions offered on the products discussed here are 100 × 34 cm and 120 × 40 cm, so the width changes as well. Treat each as a complete size rather than two versions of the same width.
Start with the item you already have, if any. If your insert is labeled 100 × 34 cm, look for a cover with that matching stated size. If you are building a new setup, first consider the space you want the pillow to occupy, then check whether the cover and insert you want are both available in your chosen dimensions.
This guide focuses on those two smaller sizes. It does not establish that every character design is available in both, or that one size will feel right for everyone. The practical decision is to choose a complete, clearly specified setup that suits your intended use and the available product options.
What actually changes between 100 × 34 and 120 × 40 cm?
The longer size is also wider
Moving from 100 × 34 cm to 120 × 40 cm adds 20 cm in stated length and 6 cm in stated width. If you are comparing space on a bed or sofa, account for both changes. A place that accommodates the length may still feel crowded once the extra width is included.
These numbers describe the listed dimensions. They do not tell you the finished thickness, filling weight or how firm a configured insert will feel. Do not turn a size comparison into a comfort promise. First resolve the dimensions, then consider any separate filling choices described on the insert listing.
The cover and insert need their own checks
A cover labeled 120 × 40 cm is not the same size as an insert labeled 100 × 34 cm. Sharing the category “smaller dakimakura” does not make them a matched pair. The difference affects both directions, so trying to compensate by arranging the fabric or compressing the pillow is a poor substitute for choosing compatible dimensions.
If a retailer lists only the length in a heading, open the full product information to find the width. Save the result as length × width. A note that says “120 cm pillow” leaves an important part of the decision unresolved.
Use your existing insert as the starting point
For a replacement cover, the first useful reference is the insert label or original order specification. Record its stated length and width before browsing artwork. If that information is missing, use the body pillow measuring guide to make a careful fit assessment rather than guessing from how large the pillow looks in a photograph.
A soft, filled pillow is not a rigid ruler. Its rounded edges and fullness can make a quick measurement unclear. If your reading seems close to one of these sizes, compare it with any original specification you can find and repeat the check. An uncertain measurement is a reason to investigate, not a reason to assume that either smaller cover will work.
Also note whether the insert has a straightforward rectangular shape. A nonstandard outline or unusual bulk may need additional compatibility guidance even when the length seems familiar. Do not assume the nominal size alone answers every fit question.
Plan a new setup with a simple space check
If you have neither part yet, mark out a 100 × 34 cm rectangle and a 120 × 40 cm rectangle on the surface where you expect to keep the pillow. You can use a measuring tape and temporary markers without putting adhesive on a cover. This gives you a useful comparison of the stated dimensions before choosing a design.
The rectangles are planning aids, not exact models of a filled pillow. A real insert has depth and curved edges. Leave room for the surrounding bedding or cushions, and think about where the pillow will go when you are not using it. A smaller listed size may suit one location while the longer option fits another better.
Choose on that practical basis rather than assuming the smallest size is automatically easier or the larger size is automatically more comfortable. If you expect to move the pillow between rooms, consider both locations. If you are buying a gift, obtain the recipient’s insert dimensions instead of using the available shelf or bed space as a substitute.
Check a real insert menu before choosing the cover
The standard anime dakimakura inner pillow currently offers both 100 × 34 cm and 120 × 40 cm in its Dimension menu. The same listing also includes larger sizes. This makes it a useful starting point for a smaller setup, but the presence of a size in its menu does not mean you have already selected it.
Its material menu uses the labels Polypropylene cotton and Down cotton. Those choices are separate from the dimension selection. Read them as the store’s option labels; do not assume that a name alone specifies an exact fiber composition, filling weight or measured firmness.
When comparing alternatives in the inner pillow collection, open each listing independently. Different products can offer different size ranges. A smaller dimension available on the standard insert is not a guarantee that another insert design includes it.
Confirm that your chosen artwork has the matching size
Once you have settled on the insert dimensions, check the exact cover listing. The custom character pillow cover includes 100 × 34 cm and 120 × 40 cm among its size choices. That verifies these options for this particular product; it should not be generalized to every ready-made character cover.
For a catalog design, inspect its live size menu before becoming attached to a specific configuration. If it offers 120 × 40 cm but not 100 × 34 cm, the missing option should not be inferred from another product page. Choose a size that is explicitly offered, or ask the store about the configuration you need before ordering.
For custom artwork, tell the store the intended cover dimensions clearly. The physical size and the design instructions are related decisions, but one does not replace the other. Do not infer how artwork will be arranged on a smaller cover solely from a generic product photo.
Keep units and prices separate from the fit decision
If you usually measure in inches, keep the original centimeter dimensions beside your conversion. The dakimakura centimeter-to-inch guide can help you compare units. Rounded inch values are useful for planning space, while the exact centimeter option remains the clearest reference for ordering.
After the fit is resolved, compare the amount displayed for your selected size and material. Product options can change the configured amount. Do not compare a starting price for one item with a selected total for another and conclude that the size itself explains the whole difference.
Before paying, record a short specification: cover listing, selected dimensions, selected fabric, insert listing and insert dimensions. For these two sizes, the key fit check is simple: both numbers should correspond to the intended setup, not just the first number.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 120 cm dakimakura just a longer 100 cm version?
For the options discussed here, the listed width changes from 34 cm to 40 cm as well. Compare 100 × 34 cm with 120 × 40 cm rather than considering length alone.
Can I put a 100 × 34 cm insert in a 120 × 40 cm cover?
They are different stated dimensions. For a clearly matched setup, select the cover and insert with corresponding sizes instead of planning around the mismatch.
Does every character cover offer both smaller sizes?
No size range should be assumed across the catalog. Check the available options on the exact cover listing you intend to buy.
Which size is better for a gift?
If the recipient already owns an insert, obtain its dimensions first. For a complete new setup, confirm their available space and preferences, then select matching cover and insert options.
Choose one complete size before choosing the final configuration
Start with the existing insert or the space you have planned, compare both dimensions, and confirm that your chosen products offer the match. Once 100 × 34 cm or 120 × 40 cm is settled, you can concentrate on artwork and material choices with a clearer buying plan.