Dakimakura Size Guide: Match Covers and Inner Pillows

Choosing an anime body pillow cover is the fun part. Choosing the correct size is the part that determines whether the finished pillow looks smooth, feels evenly filled, and is easy to assemble. This dakimakura size guide explains how to match a cover to an inner pillow using the measurements shown on DakimakuraStore product pages.

The essential rule is simple: match both dimensions exactly. A cover listed as 150 × 50 cm should be paired with a 150 × 50 cm inner pillow, while a 160 × 50 cm cover calls for a 160 × 50 cm inner. Similar-looking sizes are not interchangeable just because they share the same width.

Start with the two numbers, not the character design

Dakimakura measurements are written as length × width in centimeters. In “160 × 50 cm,” 160 cm is the length from end to end and 50 cm is the width across the pillow. Check both numbers before adding a cover or inner pillow to your cart.

The current anime dakimakura collection includes covers with several selectable dimensions. For example, the Ranko Kanzaki pillow cover and Hatsune Miku body pillow cover both show 100 × 34, 120 × 40, 150 × 50, 160 × 50, and 180 × 60 cm options on their product pages. That range makes it especially important to confirm the selected size rather than assuming every cover is the same.

Dakimakura sizes available in the store

The table below summarizes dimensions visible on the cited cover and inner-pillow listings. It is a shopping reference, not a claim that every design is offered in every size. Always use the options on the individual product page as the final check.

Notice the potential trap around 170 × 60 cm. The standard body pillow inner lists that dimension, but the two example character covers above do not. An inner pillow being available in a size does not prove that a particular cover is available in the same size.

How to choose between 150 × 50 and 160 × 50 cm

These two options share a 50 cm width, so the decision comes down to length and compatibility. If you already own an inner pillow, measure it and choose the cover with the same stated dimensions. If you are buying both pieces together, select one size first and mirror that selection on the other product page.

Do not treat the extra 10 cm as harmless. Putting a 160 cm inner into a 150 cm cover asks the fabric and zipper area to accommodate more length than the cover was sold for. Going the other direction leaves a dimensional gap. Exact matching is the cleanest, lowest-guesswork approach.

Measure an inner pillow you already own

1. Lay the inner pillow on a flat surface without compressing or stretching it.
2. Measure end to end for the length.
3. Measure straight across the widest part for the width.
4. Compare the result with the selectable dimensions on the cover page.
5. If your result falls between listed sizes, remeasure before ordering rather than rounding to the nearest option.

A soft pillow can shift while you measure it, so take the reading twice. The store’s cover pages also display a reminder to measure your inner pillow before ordering.

Choose the inner pillow and cover as a system

A dakimakura cover is the printed outer layer; the inner pillow supplies the shape and fill. The store’s inner pillow category is therefore the practical next stop after you choose a cover dimension.

The standard inner-pillow product currently shows six selectable dimensions: 100 × 34, 120 × 40, 150 × 50, 160 × 50, 170 × 60, and 180 × 60 cm. It also shows polypropylene cotton and down cotton as fill selections. A separate double-sided zipper inner pillow specifically names 150 × 50 and 160 × 50 cm in its listing. Use the options actually displayed when you order, because product configurations can differ.

A quick pre-purchase compatibility check

• Cover length equals inner length. Compare the first number.
• Cover width equals inner width. Compare the second number.
• The size is selectable now. Check the live product option, not only a search result or product title.
• You know what is included. A cover product and an inner-pillow product are separate listings unless the page explicitly states otherwise.
• Your bed or display space fits the finished size. Use the centimeter dimensions to check the physical space before ordering.

Does fabric choice change the size you should buy?

No—the listed dimensions should still match. Stretch is a fabric characteristic, not a reason to compensate for a size mismatch. The example cover pages offer Peach Skin, Natural Velvet, Smooth Knit, Two Way Tricot, and Upgraded Two Way Tricot. Their feel and elasticity differ, but a 160 × 50 cm cover should still be paired with a 160 × 50 cm inner pillow.

If fabric is your next decision, use the store’s existing dakimakura material guide for a comparison of those choices. Keeping the decisions separate helps: first match the dimensions, then choose the fabric based on feel, stretch, warmth, and print preferences.

Common size mistakes to avoid

Matching only the width

A 150 × 50 cm cover and 160 × 50 cm inner share a width but not a length. Check the complete pair of numbers.

Assuming the product image represents one fixed size

The same design page can offer several dimensions. The image identifies the design; the option you select identifies the physical size.

Letting fabric stretch substitute for compatibility

Elastic materials may conform differently, but stretching a smaller cover over a larger inner is not the same as selecting a matching set. Follow the listed measurements.

Ordering first and measuring later

If you already have an inner pillow, measure before choosing the cover. If you are starting from scratch, record the selected cover size and use that exact dimension when choosing the inner.

Frequently asked questions

What is the most important dakimakura measurement?

Both measurements matter. The first number is the length and the second is the width. The cover and inner pillow should match on both.

Can I use a 150 × 50 cm cover on a 160 × 50 cm inner pillow?

They are different sizes, despite sharing the same width. Choose a 150 × 50 cm inner for that cover, or select a 160 × 50 cm cover for the longer inner.

Does a dakimakura cover include the inner pillow?

Do not assume it does. The store has separate cover and inner-pillow product listings. Read the individual product page and add a compatible inner separately when needed.

How should I care for the cover after choosing the right size?

Remove the cover from the inner pillow before cleaning and follow the care instructions appropriate to the selected material. The store’s cover and inner-pillow washing guide provides the existing step-by-step reference.

Ready to build a matching set?

Choose a design, write down its full dimensions, and pair it with an inner pillow carrying the exact same two numbers. That one-minute check removes the most common source of uncertainty and lets you focus on the character art and fabric you actually want.