How to Order a Custom Dakimakura: A Practical Guide

A custom dakimakura turns your chosen artwork into a body pillow cover, but the result begins well before checkout. The most useful preparation is not complicated: decide what you want on each side, choose a cover size that matches your inner pillow, select a fabric deliberately, and review every option on the product page before placing the order.

This guide explains how to prepare for a custom dakimakura order using choices that are currently visible on DakimakuraStore. It does not impose an unofficial file specification. Instead, it helps you organize the artwork and decisions that the custom listings actually ask you to provide.

Start by choosing the right custom product

The custom dakimakura collection contains more than one type of product. That matters because the required inputs and available options are not identical across every listing.

The standard custom body pillow cover provides separate Front and Back upload fields. On its current product form, Front is optional and Back is required. It also lets shoppers choose from five sizes—100 × 34, 120 × 40, 150 × 50, 160 × 50, and 180 × 60 cm—and five materials: Peach Skin, Natural Velvet, Smooth Knit, Two Way Tricot, and Upgraded Two Way Tricot.

Custom dakimakura product placeholder showing where submitted artwork appears on a body pillow — The custom-cover listing uses a placeholder to show the body-pillow print area; your selected files define the finished artwork.

A separate custom apart-legs or zipper pillow cover asks for an “Enter Sku” value and offers a Type choice between Apart Legs and Zipper. Its current size choices are 150 × 50, 160 × 50, and 180 × 60 cm, while its material choices are Two Way Tricot and Upgraded Two Way Tricot. If you want a conventional rectangular cover, do not select this specialized listing by accident.

Decision	Standard custom cover	Apart-legs or zipper custom cover
Artwork/input fields	Separate Front and Back uploads	Enter Sku field on the product form
Displayed sizes	100 × 34 through 180 × 60 cm	150 × 50, 160 × 50, and 180 × 60 cm
Displayed materials	Five fabric choices	Two Way Tricot or Upgraded Two Way Tricot
Best fit for	A conventional custom body pillow cover	A shopper intentionally choosing one of the listed specialized constructions

Use the live product form as the final authority. Options and pricing can differ by product and selection, so compare the listing with your plan immediately before checkout.

Prepare the front and back as separate decisions

Even when both sides use the same character, treat them as two separate compositions. A body pillow is tall and narrow, so an image that looks balanced on a square screen can lose important details when adapted to the cover’s proportions.

Choose a clear subject for each side

Start with one primary subject and decide which details must remain visible. Background elements should support the subject rather than compete for the limited width. If the art includes text, signatures, borders, or props near an edge, make a note to check their placement carefully.

Give the front and back files unmistakable names, such as character-front and character-back. Clear naming reduces your own chance of reversing the two sides while completing the upload fields. Open both files one last time after naming them; a filename alone is not proof that the contents are correct.

Use the strongest source file you have

Avoid enlarging a tiny preview or a compressed screenshot when a larger original is available. Zoom in and look for blocky edges, blurred facial features, halos around line art, or compression noise in gradients. These problems are easier to catch on a monitor before ordering than after an image has been adapted to a full-length cover.

The product page does not publish a universal resolution or file-format rule, so this guide will not invent one. If you are unsure whether a specific file can be used, confirm with the store before ordering. Keep an untouched copy of the original artwork in addition to any edited version.

Check the tall crop before uploading

Make a tall preview that roughly follows the selected cover’s proportions. You do not need to guess a production template to perform this visual check. The goal is simply to see whether the character, clothing, hair, and other important details still read well in a narrow layout.

Keep essential facial and character details away from the extreme edges.
Check that neither side contains an accidental blank strip or unrelated screen content.
Make sure the front and back use the orientation you intend.
Review the files at normal view and at high zoom for different kinds of problems.
Save the final versions in a dedicated folder so you upload the approved files.

Choose the size before you finalize the crop

Size affects both physical compatibility and the shape of the artwork area. The correct order of operations is to choose a size, confirm that the matching inner pillow exists for your setup, and then review the art with that size in mind.

If you already own an inner pillow, measure its complete length and width instead of matching only one number. A 150 × 50 cm cover and a 160 × 50 cm inner share the same width but not the same length. The dakimakura size guide explains the matching process and the dimensions currently shown on example covers and inserts.

If you are buying both pieces, write down the selected cover size and choose the same dimensions in the inner pillow collection. Do not assume that a custom cover automatically includes an insert; the site uses separate cover and inner-pillow listings.

Pick fabric for feel, stretch, and use

The standard custom listing currently presents Peach Skin, Natural Velvet, Smooth Knit, Two Way Tricot, and Upgraded Two Way Tricot. The specialized apart-legs or zipper listing presents only the two tricot choices. This is another reason to select the product type before settling on a material.

Fabric choice does not change the dimensions you should buy. A 160 × 50 cm custom cover still needs a 160 × 50 cm inner pillow. Use the store’s dakimakura fabric comparison to review the available materials, then return to the custom listing and verify that your preferred fabric is selectable there.

Think about how the cover will be used. A display-focused purchase, a frequently handled cover, and a warmer-feeling fabric preference may lead to different choices. There is no need to force a single “best” material onto every buyer; the useful choice is the one that fits your priorities and appears on your chosen custom product.

A practical custom dakimakura order checklist

Select the product type. Decide whether you want the standard custom cover or intentionally want a specialized construction.
Choose exact dimensions. Match both numbers to an existing or planned inner pillow.
Choose a listed fabric. Confirm that the material appears on the specific custom product, not only elsewhere on the site.
Approve each side. Open the front and back files, check orientation, crop, edges, and visible details.
Complete every required field. The standard listing currently marks Back as required; other custom listings use different inputs.
Review the configured product. Recheck type, size, material, uploads, and the price shown after your selections.
Save your source files. Keep the originals and the exact final files together for reference.

Common mistakes that are easy to prevent

Choosing the artwork before the product type

A conventional cover and a specialized pillowcase do not present the same inputs or choices. Start with the product page so your artwork preparation follows the item you actually intend to order.

Matching only one size number

Width alone is not enough. Match the entire length × width pair between the custom cover and inner pillow.

Uploading from a cluttered download folder

Move the approved files into a clean order folder and use descriptive filenames. This small organizational step helps prevent an old draft, thumbnail, or reversed side from being selected.

Assuming every fabric appears on every custom listing

The current standard and specialized custom products show different material menus. Check the exact listing instead of carrying an assumption from another product page.

Frequently asked questions

Can I order a custom dakimakura with different art on each side?

The standard custom body pillow cover currently provides separate Front and Back upload fields, so prepare and label the two sides independently. Check which fields are required on the live form before submitting.

Which custom dakimakura size should I choose?

Choose the exact dimensions of the inner pillow you own or plan to buy. Match both length and width; do not substitute a 150 × 50 cm cover for a 160 × 50 cm inner.

Does a custom body pillow cover include the inner pillow?

Do not assume that it does. Custom covers and inner pillows are presented as separate product listings on the site, so add a matching insert when your setup needs one.

What image resolution or file format does the store require?

The custom product page does not publish one universal specification in the information reviewed for this guide. Use the best original file available and contact the store before ordering if you need confirmation for a particular file.

Build your custom cover with fewer surprises

A successful custom order begins with a short sequence: choose the correct product, lock in the size and fabric, prepare each side carefully, and check every required field. When those decisions are complete, visit the custom collection, configure the listing that matches your plan, and give the files one final visual review before checkout.

Azur Lane Dakimakura Buying Guide: Standard vs 3D Covers

An Azur Lane dakimakura can be a straightforward printed body pillow cover or a much more specialized 3D piece. That difference matters more than choosing a favorite character first: it changes the price, the setup, the way the cover feels in use, and how carefully you will want to handle it.

This guide compares three real options from the store: standard printed covers featuring Shinano and Anchorage, plus a 3D detachable Nagato cover. The goal is not to rank the characters. It is to help you identify the construction that fits your room, budget, inner pillow, and care routine before you order.

Start with the two main Azur Lane cover types

The Azur Lane dakimakura collection includes familiar printed anime body pillow covers as well as more elaborate designs. For most shoppers, the first useful decision is between a standard flat cover and a 3D detachable cover.

Standard printed body pillow covers

A standard cover keeps the artwork on a conventional two-sided pillowcase. On the Azur Lane Shinano body pillow cover page, shoppers can select from four listed sizes: 120 × 40 cm, 150 × 50 cm, 160 × 50 cm, and 180 × 60 cm. The same page lists Peach Skin, Natural Velvet, Two Way Tricot, and Upgraded Two Way Tricot as material choices.

That selectable format makes a standard cover the flexible route. You can match the cover to an inner pillow you already own, or choose an inner after deciding on a size. You can also make the fabric decision separately from the character decision.

Azur Lane Shinano anime dakimakura body pillow cover — Shinano is a standard printed Azur Lane pillow cover with selectable size and material options.

3D detachable pillow covers

A 3D detachable model is a specialty product rather than a simple fabric swap. The Azur Lane Nagato 3D detachable pillow cover is described as including 3D breast or hip components. Its product information also says the soft artificial component is designed to fit with the 2WAY cover and that the individual-piece structure is intended to keep the clothing arrangement more stable when the pillow turns.

This kind of construction is for a shopper who specifically wants a sculptural display and cuddle experience. It costs substantially more than the standard covers reviewed here, has more parts to position, and deserves a more deliberate care routine. If the 3D feature is not the main reason you are buying, a standard cover is the simpler choice.

Standard vs 3D: the practical comparison

ConstructionStandard covers use a conventional printed pillowcase; the Nagato model adds detachable shaped components.

ChoiceThe reviewed standard product pages offer selectable sizes and fabrics. Check the 3D product page for the exact included configuration.

BudgetStandard printed covers are the lower-cost route. The 3D model is a specialty purchase with a much higher listed price.

SetupA standard cover mainly requires a correctly sized inner. A 3D design also requires careful placement of its additional components.

CareA standard cover is easier to remove and wash. Detachable components should be separated and handled according to their product instructions.

Prices and selectors can change, so treat the current product page—not a saved screenshot or an older guide—as the source for the final configuration and total.

How to choose the right standard Azur Lane cover

1. Pick the artwork you want to see every day

Character choice is personal, but the useful shopping question is visual: which composition works at body-pillow scale in your space? Compare the full product images, not just a small category thumbnail. Look at both sides when the gallery provides them, and consider how the main colors fit your bedding or display area.

For another standard option, the Azur Lane Anchorage anime pillow cover offers the same four size choices and the same four listed material choices as the Shinano page. That makes the comparison primarily about artwork once you have settled on a size and fabric.

2. Match the cover and inner pillow dimensions exactly

Do not choose a size by height alone. A 160 × 50 cm cover needs a 160 × 50 cm inner; pairing it with a narrower or shorter insert can leave loose fabric, while an oversized insert can strain the seams and zipper. If you do not already own an insert, review the store’s body pillow inner options before finalizing the cover size.

The 150 × 50 cm and 160 × 50 cm formats share the same width but not the same length, so they are not interchangeable. The 180 × 60 cm option is larger in both directions and requires a matching inner plus enough room on the bed or sofa.

3. Choose fabric by feel and use, not by name alone

The store’s standard Azur Lane product pages reviewed for this guide list Peach Skin, Natural Velvet, Two Way Tricot, and Upgraded Two Way Tricot. The site’s dakimakura material guide explains the verified differences in more detail.

Peach Skin: the guide describes it as polyester with low elasticity, a smooth feel, and an emphasis on durability and value.
Natural Velvet: choose this direction when a thicker, warmer surface is the priority; the guide notes that image definition is softer than on the smoother fabrics.
Two Way Tricot: this is the stretch-oriented option for shoppers who prioritize a smooth surface and elasticity.
Upgraded Two Way Tricot: the product information lists an 82% polyester and 18% spandex composition, compared with 85% polyester and 15% spandex for the regular Two Way Tricot.

No fabric is automatically correct for every buyer. A display-focused shopper may weigh print presentation heavily; someone who hugs the pillow nightly may care more about stretch and hand feel; a colder room may make velvet more appealing. Decide which of those uses is primary before paying for an upgrade.

When the Nagato 3D cover makes sense

The Nagato 3D design makes sense when the three-dimensional construction is the feature you actively want—not merely an add-on that happens to be available. It is a stronger fit for a dedicated collector who has space for the pillow, is comfortable managing detachable pieces, and accepts the difference in price from a normal printed cover.

Before ordering a specialty 3D design, verify the complete product gallery and included configuration on the product page. Plan where you will store the detachable parts when they are not attached. Keep sharp objects and rough surfaces away from both the cover and shaped components, and do not assume the care process is identical to a standard printed cover.

If you are still deciding whether you enjoy living with a full-size anime body pillow, start with a standard cover. It gives you more freedom to experiment with character artwork, fabric, and size without committing to the more complex construction.

A five-minute pre-order checklist

Confirm whether you want a standard printed cover or a specialty 3D detachable model.
Open the full product gallery and inspect the exact design you are selecting.
Write down both dimensions of your inner pillow, not just its length.
For a standard cover, choose the fabric based on feel, stretch, warmth, and print priorities.
Review the live product page for the current option total before checkout.
For a 3D model, confirm the included configuration and plan safe storage for detachable pieces.

Once those six points are clear, browsing the broader anime dakimakura collection becomes much easier: you can compare artwork without repeatedly reopening the size and material question.

Frequently asked questions

Is an Azur Lane dakimakura sold with an inner pillow?

The standard products discussed here are titled and presented as body pillow covers. Choose a matching inner pillow separately unless the live product page explicitly states that an inner is included.

Which sizes are listed for the Shinano and Anchorage covers?

Both reviewed product pages list 120 × 40 cm, 150 × 50 cm, 160 × 50 cm, and 180 × 60 cm. Always recheck the selector on the live page before ordering.

Is Two Way Tricot the only material choice?

No. The reviewed standard cover pages also list Peach Skin, Natural Velvet, and Upgraded Two Way Tricot. The best choice depends on your preferred feel, stretch, warmth, and budget.

What is different about the Nagato 3D cover?

It is a specialty detachable design that includes shaped breast or hip components, rather than only a flat printed pillowcase. That changes the price, setup, handling, and storage considerations.

Should a first-time buyer choose standard or 3D?

A standard cover is usually the more flexible starting point because it offers clear size and fabric choices and is easier to handle. Choose the 3D model when its detachable construction is specifically the experience you want.

Ready to compare the artwork? Browse the Azur Lane collection, shortlist two or three designs, and make the construction, size, and fabric decisions before choosing the character that completes your setup.