Dakimakura Size Guide: 150cm vs 160cm vs 180cm (Which to Choose?)

Why Dakimakura Sizes Matter

When you are ready to order a custom dakimakura, selecting the right fabric (like premium 2WAY Tricot) is only half the battle. Choosing the correct physical dimensions is equally critical.

If you pick the wrong size, your character's proportions might look squashed, you might struggle to find a matching inner pillow, or the pillow simply might not fit comfortably on your bed. As a professional anime print shop, here is our definitive breakdown of the three main dakimakura sizes and exactly who they are for.

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160x50cm (63" x 19.6"): The Modern Industry Standard

If you are in doubt, always choose 160x50cm. Over the last decade, the Japanese anime merchandise industry standardized around this size.

• Best Proportions: The 160cm (about 5'3") length is the perfect canvas for drawing life-sized anime characters without squashing their legs or heads.
• Universal Compatibility: Almost all high-end PP Cotton inserts and specialized dakimakura inner pillows sold globally are tailored specifically for 160x50cm covers.
• Print Resolution Target: To get true HD printing on this size, your RGB file should be exactly 19000 x 6000 pixels (or a minimum of 6000 x 2000 pixels).

150x50cm (59" x 19.6"): The Compact & Budget Option

The 150cm size used to be the old standard years ago and remains highly popular for Western buyers.

• Space Saving: If you sleep on a twin-sized bed or live in a smaller dorm room, the 150cm pillow is much easier to manage and cuddle without taking up half the mattress.
• Cheaper Inserts: A 150x50cm cover (roughly 59x20 inches) fits standard American "body pillows" sold at local stores like Target or Amazon. If you want to avoid paying international volumetric weight shipping fees for a bulky PP cotton insert, buying a 150cm cover and sourcing a local insert is a massive money-saver.
• Print Resolution Target: Aim for an RGB file of 17700 x 5900 pixels.

180x60cm (71" x 23.6"): The "Absolute Unit"

The 180cm size is massive. At nearly 6 feet tall and 2 feet wide, this is a premium, life-sized display piece.

• For Tall Characters: If you are commissioning artwork of a particularly tall character (or a heavily armored character that needs more horizontal width), the extra 10cm of width prevents the artwork from looking cramped.
• The Drawbacks: It is heavy, takes up an enormous amount of bed space, and requires a specialized 180x60cm PP Cotton insert which costs significantly more to ship.
• Print Resolution Target: Because the canvas is so large, you need a massive 21000 x 7000 pixel RGB file to maintain crystal-clear print quality.

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Side-by-Side Size Comparison

Size Metric	150x50cm	160x50cm (Standard)	180x60cm
Height (Inches)	~59 inches	~63 inches	~71 inches
Optimal HD Resolution	17700 x 5900 px	19000 x 6000 px	21000 x 7000 px
Insert Availability	Common in local Western stores	Global anime standard	Requires specialized supplier
Best Use Case	Small beds & budgets	90% of anime fans & artists	Tall characters & display

Don't Forget the 2cm Bleed Margin!

Regardless of which size you select, remember that our tailoring team uses concealed bottom zippers. This means the outer edges of your printed fabric will be folded inward and stitched. Always leave a 2cm safety margin around the entire perimeter of your artwork so vital details (like faces or signatures) don't get cut off during sewing.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: I have a 150cm pillow insert. Can I buy a 160cm cover?

A: No. Mismatching sizes is a bad idea. A 150cm insert inside a 160cm cover will leave the ends empty, baggy, and wrinkled. Always match your cover and insert sizes exactly.

Q2: Can I resize a 150x50cm image file to print on a 160x50cm cover?

A: Yes, because the aspect ratio is almost identical, our pre-press team can usually upscale and adapt a 150x50cm RGB image to fit a 160x50cm canvas without noticeable distortion.

Q3: Do you sell the inner pillow inserts too?

A: Yes! We offer high-elasticity PP Cotton inserts perfectly sized for our 150cm, 160cm, and 180cm covers. You can add them to your cart directly from our product page.

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