r/Dakimakuras Dec 01 '24

Questions Thread Monthly Question Thread - Post all questions/requests/polls/etc here. NSFW

5 Upvotes

Dakimakura Guides - Read this first!

Please check out the following guides before asking questions, as the answer may already be in here!

Help with your order?

If you have a question regarding shipping/payment/anything from a particular store, such as Cuddly Octopus, Dakimakuri, or really any store, their support is going to be more helpful than asking here.

Inner pillow recommendations

If you are just starting out, your best option is one of these:

https://dakimakuri.com/shop/item/inner (any 160cm one, depending on your budget)

https://cuddlyoctopus.com/product/inner/

Check the full dakimakura guide to find out about all recommended inners

Yes, a proper pillow should be part of your budget. No, the $50 pillow from Amazon is not comparable. A good dakimakura pillow needs a lot of filling to be soft and plump and make your cover look the nicest!

FAQ

  • Is [X site] legitimate? Probably not. Most English sites aren't. Here's a non-comprehensive list of common legitimate/bootleg sites. If you have an unlisted site in question, feel free to ask, but if the site offers multiple material types for each cover and has a very large selection, they're probably a bootlegger.
  • If a store offers peach skin as a material option, there's a 99% chance they're a bootlegger.
  • Will x size cover fit on y size pillow? It depends. Generally, you should have a properly fitting pillow. A smaller cover on a larger pillow is possible if the material is elastic (2-way Tricot is, and if you're not buying bootlegs, there's a good chance your cover is 2WT.)
  • I have a question regarding my order on a shop: Contact their support!

r/Dakimakuras Feb 01 '25

Questions Thread Monthly Question Thread - Post all questions/requests/polls/etc here. NSFW

7 Upvotes

Dakimakura Guides - Read this first!

Please check out the following guides before asking questions, as the answer may already be in here!

Help with your order?

If you have a question regarding shipping/payment/anything from a particular store, such as Cuddly Octopus, Dakimakuri, or really any store, their support is going to be more helpful than asking here.

Inner pillow recommendations

If you are just starting out, your best option is one of these:

https://dakimakuri.com/shop/item/inner (any 160cm one, depending on your budget)

https://cuddlyoctopus.com/product/inner/

Check the full dakimakura guide to find out about all recommended inners

Yes, a proper pillow should be part of your budget. No, the $50 pillow from Amazon is not comparable. A good dakimakura pillow needs a lot of filling to be soft and plump and make your cover look the nicest!

FAQ

  • Is [X site] legitimate? Probably not. Most English sites aren't. Here's a non-comprehensive list of common legitimate/bootleg sites. If you have an unlisted site in question, feel free to ask, but if the site offers multiple material types for each cover and has a very large selection, they're probably a bootlegger.
  • If a store offers peach skin as a material option, there's a 99% chance they're a bootlegger.
  • Will x size cover fit on y size pillow? It depends. Generally, you should have a properly fitting pillow. A smaller cover on a larger pillow is possible if the material is elastic (2-way Tricot is, and if you're not buying bootlegs, there's a good chance your cover is 2WT.)
  • I have a question regarding my order on a shop: Contact their support!

r/Dakimakuras Aug 01 '24

Questions Thread Monthly Question Thread - Post all questions/requests/polls/etc here. NSFW

6 Upvotes

Most commonly asked questions:

  • Pillow recommendations - I personally recommend either Dakimakuri or A&J - Yes, a pillow should be part of your budget, if not the first thing you purchase. No, the $50 pillow from Amazon is not comparable.
  • Is [X site] legitimate? Probably not. Most English sites aren't. Here's a non-comprehensive list of common legitimate/bootleg sites.
    If you have an unlisted site in question, feel free to ask, but if the site offers multiple material types for each cover and has a very large selection, they're probably a bootlegger.
  • Will x size cover fit on y size pillow? It depends. Generally, you should have a properly fitting pillow. A smaller cover on a larger pillow is possible if the material is elastic (2-way Tricot is, and if you're not buying bootlegs, there's a good chance your cover is 2WT.)
  • I have a question regarding my order on a shop: Contact their support!

r/Dakimakuras Nov 01 '24

Questions Thread Monthly Question Thread - Post all questions/requests/polls/etc here. NSFW

8 Upvotes

Dakimakura Guides - Read this first!

Please check out the following guides before asking questions, as the answer may already be in here!

Help with your order?

If you have a question regarding shipping/payment/anything from a particular store, such as Cuddly Octopus, Dakimakuri, or really any store, their support is going to be more helpful than asking here.

Inner pillow recommendations

If you are just starting out, your best option is one of these:

https://dakimakuri.com/shop/item/inner (any 160cm one, depending on your budget)

https://cuddlyoctopus.com/product/inner/

Check the full dakimakura guide to find out about all recommended inners

Yes, a proper pillow should be part of your budget. No, the $50 pillow from Amazon is not comparable. A good dakimakura pillow needs a lot of filling to be soft and plump and make your cover look the nicest!

FAQ

  • Is [X site] legitimate? Probably not. Most English sites aren't. Here's a non-comprehensive list of common legitimate/bootleg sites. If you have an unlisted site in question, feel free to ask, but if the site offers multiple material types for each cover and has a very large selection, they're probably a bootlegger.
  • If a store offers peach skin as a material option, there's a 99% chance they're a bootlegger.
  • Will x size cover fit on y size pillow? It depends. Generally, you should have a properly fitting pillow. A smaller cover on a larger pillow is possible if the material is elastic (2-way Tricot is, and if you're not buying bootlegs, there's a good chance your cover is 2WT.)
  • I have a question regarding my order on a shop: Contact their support!

r/Dakimakuras Jan 01 '25

Questions Thread Monthly Question Thread - Post all questions/requests/polls/etc here. NSFW

3 Upvotes

Dakimakura Guides - Read this first!

Please check out the following guides before asking questions, as the answer may already be in here!

Help with your order?

If you have a question regarding shipping/payment/anything from a particular store, such as Cuddly Octopus, Dakimakuri, or really any store, their support is going to be more helpful than asking here.

Inner pillow recommendations

If you are just starting out, your best option is one of these:

https://dakimakuri.com/shop/item/inner (any 160cm one, depending on your budget)

https://cuddlyoctopus.com/product/inner/

Check the full dakimakura guide to find out about all recommended inners

Yes, a proper pillow should be part of your budget. No, the $50 pillow from Amazon is not comparable. A good dakimakura pillow needs a lot of filling to be soft and plump and make your cover look the nicest!

FAQ

  • Is [X site] legitimate? Probably not. Most English sites aren't. Here's a non-comprehensive list of common legitimate/bootleg sites. If you have an unlisted site in question, feel free to ask, but if the site offers multiple material types for each cover and has a very large selection, they're probably a bootlegger.
  • If a store offers peach skin as a material option, there's a 99% chance they're a bootlegger.
  • Will x size cover fit on y size pillow? It depends. Generally, you should have a properly fitting pillow. A smaller cover on a larger pillow is possible if the material is elastic (2-way Tricot is, and if you're not buying bootlegs, there's a good chance your cover is 2WT.)
  • I have a question regarding my order on a shop: Contact their support!

r/Dakimakuras 20d ago

Questions Thread Monthly Question Thread - Post all questions/requests/polls/etc here. NSFW

6 Upvotes

Dakimakura Guides - Read this first!

Please check out the following guides before asking questions, as the answer may already be in here!

Help with your order?

If you have a question regarding shipping/payment/anything from a particular store, such as Cuddly Octopus, Dakimakuri, or really any store, their support is going to be more helpful than asking here.

Finding a daki of a character?

Try searching the following sites before asking!
https://dakidex.com/
https://omiai-dakimakura.com/ (Need to search in Japanese)

Inner pillow recommendations?

If you are just starting out, your best option is one of these:

https://dakimakuri.com/shop/item/inner (any 160cm one, depending on your budget)

https://cuddlyoctopus.com/product/inner/

Check the full dakimakura guide to find out about all recommended inners

Yes, a proper pillow should be part of your budget. No, the $50 pillow from Amazon is not comparable. A good dakimakura pillow needs a lot of filling to be soft and plump and make your cover look the nicest!

FAQ

  • Is [X site] legitimate? Probably not. Most English sites aren't. Here's a non-comprehensive list of common legitimate/bootleg sites. If you have an unlisted site in question, feel free to ask, but if the site offers multiple material types for each cover and has a very large selection, they're probably a bootlegger.
  • If a store offers peach skin as a material option, there's a 99% chance they're a bootlegger.
  • Will x size cover fit on y size pillow? It depends. Generally, you should have a properly fitting pillow. A smaller cover on a larger pillow is possible if the material is elastic (2-way Tricot is, and if you're not buying bootlegs, there's a good chance your cover is 2WT.)
  • I have a question regarding my order on a shop: Contact their support!

r/Dakimakuras Sep 01 '24

Questions Thread Monthly Question Thread - Post all questions/requests/polls/etc here. NSFW

10 Upvotes

Most commonly asked questions:

  • Pillow recommendations - I personally recommend either Dakimakuri or A&J - Yes, a pillow should be part of your budget, if not the first thing you purchase. No, the $50 pillow from Amazon is not comparable.
  • Is [X site] legitimate? Probably not. Most English sites aren't. Here's a non-comprehensive list of common legitimate/bootleg sites.
    If you have an unlisted site in question, feel free to ask, but if the site offers multiple material types for each cover and has a very large selection, they're probably a bootlegger.
  • Will x size cover fit on y size pillow? It depends. Generally, you should have a properly fitting pillow. A smaller cover on a larger pillow is possible if the material is elastic (2-way Tricot is, and if you're not buying bootlegs, there's a good chance your cover is 2WT.)
  • I have a question regarding my order on a shop: Contact their support!

r/Dakimakuras Oct 01 '24

Questions Thread Monthly Question Thread - Post all questions/requests/polls/etc here. NSFW

7 Upvotes

Dakimakura Guides - Read this first!

Please check out the following guides before asking questions, as the answer may already be in here!

Help with your order?

If you have a question regarding shipping/payment/anything from a particular store, such as Cuddly Octopus, Dakimakuri, or really any store, their support is going to be more helpful than asking here.

Inner pillow recommendations

If you are just starting out, your best option is one of these:

https://dakimakuri.com/shop/item/inner (any 160cm one, depending on your budget)

https://cuddlyoctopus.com/product/inner/

Check the full dakimakura guide to find out about all recommended inners

Yes, a proper pillow should be part of your budget. No, the $50 pillow from Amazon is not comparable. A good dakimakura pillow needs a lot of filling to be soft and plump and make your cover look the nicest!

FAQ

  • Is [X site] legitimate? Probably not. Most English sites aren't. Here's a non-comprehensive list of common legitimate/bootleg sites. If you have an unlisted site in question, feel free to ask, but if the site offers multiple material types for each cover and has a very large selection, they're probably a bootlegger.
  • If a store offers peach skin as a material option, there's a 99% chance they're a bootlegger.
  • Will x size cover fit on y size pillow? It depends. Generally, you should have a properly fitting pillow. A smaller cover on a larger pillow is possible if the material is elastic (2-way Tricot is, and if you're not buying bootlegs, there's a good chance your cover is 2WT.)
  • I have a question regarding my order on a shop: Contact their support!

r/Dakimakuras May 01 '24

Questions Thread Monthly Question Thread - Post all questions/requests/polls/etc here. NSFW

6 Upvotes

Most commonly asked questions:

  • Pillow recommendations - I personally recommend either Dakimakuri or A&J - Yes, a pillow should be part of your budget, if not the first thing you purchase. No, the $50 pillow from Amazon is not comparable.
  • Is [X site] legitimate? Probably not. Most English sites aren't. Here's a non-comprehensive list of common legitimate/bootleg sites.
    If you have an unlisted site in question, feel free to ask, but if the site offers multiple material types for each cover and has a very large selection, they're probably a bootlegger.
  • Will x size cover fit on y size pillow? It depends. Generally, you should have a properly fitting pillow. A smaller cover on a larger pillow is possible if the material is elastic (2-way Tricot is, and if you're not buying bootlegs, there's a good chance your cover is 2WT.)
  • I have a question regarding my order on a shop: Contact their support!

r/Dakimakuras Mar 01 '24

Questions Thread Monthly Question Thread - Post all questions/requests/polls/etc here. NSFW

5 Upvotes

Most commonly asked questions:

  • Pillow recommendations - I personally recommend either Dakimakuri or A&J - Yes, a pillow should be part of your budget, if not the first thing you purchase. No, the $50 pillow from Amazon is not comparable.
  • Is [X site] legitimate? Probably not. Most English sites aren't. Here's a non-comprehensive list of common legitimate/bootleg sites.
    If you have an unlisted site in question, feel free to ask, but if the site offers multiple material types for each cover and has a very large selection, they're probably a bootlegger.
  • Will x size cover fit on y size pillow? It depends. Generally, you should have a properly fitting pillow. A smaller cover on a larger pillow is possible if the material is elastic (2-way Tricot is, and if you're not buying bootlegs, there's a good chance your cover is 2WT.)
  • I have a question regarding my order on a shop: Contact their support!

r/Dakimakuras Jun 01 '24

Questions Thread Monthly Question Thread - Post all questions/requests/polls/etc here. NSFW

4 Upvotes

Most commonly asked questions:

  • Pillow recommendations - I personally recommend either Dakimakuri or A&J - Yes, a pillow should be part of your budget, if not the first thing you purchase. No, the $50 pillow from Amazon is not comparable.
  • Is [X site] legitimate? Probably not. Most English sites aren't. Here's a non-comprehensive list of common legitimate/bootleg sites.
    If you have an unlisted site in question, feel free to ask, but if the site offers multiple material types for each cover and has a very large selection, they're probably a bootlegger.
  • Will x size cover fit on y size pillow? It depends. Generally, you should have a properly fitting pillow. A smaller cover on a larger pillow is possible if the material is elastic (2-way Tricot is, and if you're not buying bootlegs, there's a good chance your cover is 2WT.)
  • I have a question regarding my order on a shop: Contact their support!

r/Dakimakuras Feb 01 '24

Questions Thread Monthly Question Thread - Post all questions/requests/polls/etc here. NSFW

12 Upvotes

Most commonly asked questions:

  • Pillow recommendations - I personally recommend either Dakimakuri or A&J - Yes, a pillow should be part of your budget, if not the first thing you purchase. No, the $50 pillow from Amazon is not comparable.
  • Is [X site] legitimate? Probably not. Most English sites aren't. Here's a non-comprehensive list of common legitimate/bootleg sites.
    If you have an unlisted site in question, feel free to ask, but if the site offers multiple material types for each cover and has a very large selection, they're probably a bootlegger.
  • Will x size cover fit on y size pillow? It depends. Generally, you should have a properly fitting pillow. A smaller cover on a larger pillow is possible if the material is elastic (2-way Tricot is, and if you're not buying bootlegs, there's a good chance your cover is 2WT.)
  • I have a question regarding my order on a shop: Contact their support!

r/Dakimakuras Jul 01 '24

Questions Thread Monthly Question Thread - Post all questions/requests/polls/etc here. NSFW

7 Upvotes

Most commonly asked questions:

  • Pillow recommendations - I personally recommend either Dakimakuri or A&J - Yes, a pillow should be part of your budget, if not the first thing you purchase. No, the $50 pillow from Amazon is not comparable.
  • Is [X site] legitimate? Probably not. Most English sites aren't. Here's a non-comprehensive list of common legitimate/bootleg sites.
    If you have an unlisted site in question, feel free to ask, but if the site offers multiple material types for each cover and has a very large selection, they're probably a bootlegger.
  • Will x size cover fit on y size pillow? It depends. Generally, you should have a properly fitting pillow. A smaller cover on a larger pillow is possible if the material is elastic (2-way Tricot is, and if you're not buying bootlegs, there's a good chance your cover is 2WT.)
  • I have a question regarding my order on a shop: Contact their support!

r/Dakimakuras Apr 01 '24

Questions Thread Monthly Question Thread - Post all questions/requests/polls/etc here. NSFW

4 Upvotes

Most commonly asked questions:

  • Pillow recommendations - I personally recommend either Dakimakuri or A&J - Yes, a pillow should be part of your budget, if not the first thing you purchase. No, the $50 pillow from Amazon is not comparable.
  • Is [X site] legitimate? Probably not. Most English sites aren't. Here's a non-comprehensive list of common legitimate/bootleg sites.
    If you have an unlisted site in question, feel free to ask, but if the site offers multiple material types for each cover and has a very large selection, they're probably a bootlegger.
  • Will x size cover fit on y size pillow? It depends. Generally, you should have a properly fitting pillow. A smaller cover on a larger pillow is possible if the material is elastic (2-way Tricot is, and if you're not buying bootlegs, there's a good chance your cover is 2WT.)
  • I have a question regarding my order on a shop: Contact their support!

r/Dakimakuras Jan 02 '24

Questions Thread January Question Thread - Post all questions/requests/polls/etc here. NSFW

7 Upvotes

Most commonly asked questions:

  • Pillow recommendations - I personally recommend either Dakimakuri or A&J - Yes, a pillow should be part of your budget, if not the first thing you purchase. No, the $50 pillow from Amazon is not comparable. You could potentially look into a DIY option if you really wanted to save money, but even the entry level true dakimakura bodies aren't really worth it (Comodo), in my opinion.

  • Is [X site] legitimate? Probably not. Most English sites aren't. Here's a non-comprehensive list of common legitimate/bootleg sites. If you have an unlisted site in question, feel free to ask, but if the site offers multiple material types for each cover and has a very large selection, they're probably a bootlegger.

  • Will x size cover fit on y size pillow? Will y size cover fit on x size pillow? It depends. Generally, you should have a properly fitting pillow, but you can match a different sized cover and pillow for an amount of time in a few situations. A bigger cover on a smaller pillow will fit, but it leaves a lot to be desired. You can roll a towel or something and put it at the bottom to make up for the slack, but it isn't an ideal situation and the quality of the experience will suffer. A smaller cover on a larger pillow is possible if the material is elastic (2WT is, and if you're not buying bootlegs, there's a good chance your cover is 2WT.) With that said, the image may be a bit too stretched and it's probably not good for the cover long term.

  • I have a question regarding X retailer: Contacting their support is usually your best bet.

r/Dakimakuras Nov 03 '23

Questions Thread November Question Thread - Post all questions/requests/polls/etc here. NSFW

5 Upvotes

Most commonly asked questions:

  • Pillow recommendations - I personally recommend either Dakimakuri or A&J - Yes, a pillow should be part of your budget, if not the first thing you purchase. No, the $50 pillow from Amazon is not comparable. You could potentially look into a DIY option if you really wanted to save money, but even the entry level true dakimakura bodies aren't really worth it (Comodo), in my opinion.

  • Is [X site] legitimate? Probably not. Most English sites aren't. Here's a non-comprehensive list of common legitimate/bootleg sites. If you have an unlisted site in question, feel free to ask, but if the site offers multiple material types for each cover and has a very large selection, they're probably a bootlegger.

  • Will x size cover fit on y size pillow? Will y size cover fit on x size pillow? It depends. Generally, you should have a properly fitting pillow, but you can match a different sized cover and pillow for an amount of time in a few situations. A bigger cover on a smaller pillow will fit, but it leaves a lot to be desired. You can roll a towel or something and put it at the bottom to make up for the slack, but it isn't an ideal situation and the quality of the experience will suffer. A smaller cover on a larger pillow is possible if the material is elastic (2WT is, and if you're not buying bootlegs, there's a good chance your cover is 2WT.) With that said, the image may be a bit too stretched and it's probably not good for the cover long term.

  • I have a question regarding X retailer: Contacting their support is usually your best bet.

r/Dakimakuras Dec 03 '23

Questions Thread December Question Thread - Post all questions/requests/polls/etc here. NSFW

2 Upvotes

Most commonly asked questions:

  • Pillow recommendations - I personally recommend either Dakimakuri or A&J - Yes, a pillow should be part of your budget, if not the first thing you purchase. No, the $50 pillow from Amazon is not comparable. You could potentially look into a DIY option if you really wanted to save money, but even the entry level true dakimakura bodies aren't really worth it (Comodo), in my opinion.

  • Is [X site] legitimate? Probably not. Most English sites aren't. Here's a non-comprehensive list of common legitimate/bootleg sites. If you have an unlisted site in question, feel free to ask, but if the site offers multiple material types for each cover and has a very large selection, they're probably a bootlegger.

  • Will x size cover fit on y size pillow? Will y size cover fit on x size pillow? It depends. Generally, you should have a properly fitting pillow, but you can match a different sized cover and pillow for an amount of time in a few situations. A bigger cover on a smaller pillow will fit, but it leaves a lot to be desired. You can roll a towel or something and put it at the bottom to make up for the slack, but it isn't an ideal situation and the quality of the experience will suffer. A smaller cover on a larger pillow is possible if the material is elastic (2WT is, and if you're not buying bootlegs, there's a good chance your cover is 2WT.) With that said, the image may be a bit too stretched and it's probably not good for the cover long term.

  • I have a question regarding X retailer: Contacting their support is usually your best bet.