Dakimakura Size Guide: 137x50 vs 150x50 vs 160x50 vs 180x60 cm

One of the most common mistakes first-time buyers make is ordering a custom dakimakura cover based on how big they think they want it, without checking their inner pillow or their image file first. An oversized cover on a small insert leaves saggy, empty corners, while cramming a huge insert into a smaller case puts way too much stress on the hidden zipper.

Whether you're printing your favorite character or turning your own OC art into merch, here is a practical, no-nonsense breakdown of our four main sizes—137×50cm, 150×50cm, 160×50cm, and 180×60cm—plus custom sizing options.

Quick Size & Ratio Comparison

Before you upload your file, look at both the physical measurements and the aspect ratio (height-to-width shape). Different sizes require slightly different artwork crops:

1. 137 × 50 cm: The "US Body Pillow" Lifesaver

If you live in North America and already bought a regular body pillow from a local department store, there is a huge chance it measures 20 × 54 inches. In metric terms, that is right around 137 × 50 cm.

In the past, buyers with a 54-inch insert had to buy a 150cm cover and deal with 13 centimeters of loose, floppy fabric at the bottom. Our 137×50cm option solves that headache completely. Just keep in mind that because this format is shorter and stockier (around a 2.74:1 ratio), full-body artwork drawn for a longer pillow will need to be cropped or adjusted so your character doesn't look squished.

2. 150 × 50 cm (Standard): The Classic All-Rounder

For years, 150×50cm was the go-to size in the anime community. It uses a clean 3:1 aspect ratio, takes up a manageable amount of space on a twin or full-sized bed, and is super easy to handle.

If you already own a classic 150×50cm insert, or if you want a traditional anime body pillow feel without it taking over your entire mattress, this is a solid, reliable choice.

3. 160 × 50 cm (Most Popular): Why It Took Over

Today, 160×50cm is our most popular option for a reason. That extra 10cm of length brings the pillow closer to real human height, making it much more comfortable for taller people to hug without their knees hanging off the bottom.

From an artist's perspective, most modern dakimakura commissions are drawn natively for 160×50cm (a 3.2:1 ratio) so the character's head and feet don't get cut off. Pro tip: If your artwork was originally drawn at a 3:1 ratio (for 150cm), don't stretch the image vertically to fit a 160cm canvas—ask your artist to extend the background slightly instead.

4. 180 × 60 cm (Full Size / Oversized Edition): The Heavyweight Option

At nearly six feet long and 10cm wider than the standard options, 180×60cm (Oversized Edition) has serious presence. Because it goes back to a 3:1 ratio with extra width, it gives artists much more breathing room on the left and right sides for flowing hair, tails, weapons, or wider poses.

Before you pick 180×60cm, do two practical checks:

• Measure your bed: It takes up a lot of room, especially on smaller mattresses.
• Check your insert plan: You will need a matching 180×60cm inner pillow. While our dakimakura listings default to the pillowcase only, we also sell matching dakimakura body pillow inserts in our store (including 180×60cm!). Since inserts are purchased separately, just make sure to add one to your cart or factor it into your budget if you don't own one yet.

How to Prep Your File for Any Size

Once you've locked in your size and chosen between our recommended 2WAY Tricot (soft, smooth, and elastic) or budget-friendly Peach Skin (lightweight and smooth), make sure your artwork file is ready for production:

• File Format & Color: Use RGB color mode at 300 DPI. We strongly prefer PNG files (high-quality JPGs without compression noise also work).