Optic Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) Hello everyone, What do you think of anime dakimakura (hugging) body pillows? To give you an idea of how big they are, think body pillows. Most dakimakuras these days come in size of 150 cm x 50 cm (59" x 19.6"). They come in two parts, the actual body pillow and the pillow cover of your favourite anime character! Example body pillows I've got: 5940 JPY: COSPA Smooth Knit Body Pillow So smooth!! However, shipping is VERY expensive due to size. $25 AUD: BIG W - House and Home Body Pillow Pack (148cm x 48cm ) It's not as comfortable, and the sizing is slightly smaller than the anime covers out there but a good cheap way to test the "experience" before you dive in I actually don't have a cover yet, still waiting for a favourite character to come up, but some official examples below: Of course whether one goes for a cute or explicit pillow cover is completely up to the individual. How about you? Would you get a dakimakura (hugging) body pillow? Edited April 19, 2017 by Guest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frost Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I love body pillows. They are comfortable to sleep with and actually help my back a bit when holding them a specific way when I sleep. However.... I have little to no interest in a waifu/husbando pillow. To each their own, but I personally would feel awkward sleeping with one staring back at me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohloo Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I've always slept with a body pillow, they're very comfortable! I would never get a cover featuring a character though. I just get either solid colours or simple patterns. I do have a small throw cushion though with Link on it. But I don't sleep with it, it stays in the living room to support my head or legs on the couch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Histoire Posted January 3, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2017 I had a body pillow once, complete with a Kasen Ibaraki cover. I woke up one night with it staring at my face and I nearly had a heart attack. I removed the cover and slept peacefully ever since. lol 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCynicalSnob Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) I mean, these are cool and all, but I just got a couple of questions. Can you see the dakimakura in the darkness? What's the point of getting a specific pillow for its outwards appearance if you're not going to see it majority of the time when laying in bed. I know this varies from person to person, but the average time it takes to fall asleep is 10-20 minutes, does looking at a pillow for 10-20 minutes in the dark justify buying one? Unless you sleep with a night light or something, which I can imagine a lot of people don't pass the age of 6. And don't get me wrong, It's fine getting a pillow for outwards appearance, but why on a bed? I can totally get buying a pillow like this for your couch, where people/yourself are places you actively look, but do you personally look at your bed on a daily bases? And if you do often, does it justify buying a pillow that is anime themed? And to add. If you're hugging a pillow that's pointing up, and you're sideways, would you even see the characters face? Of course, you can redirect the pillow directing right in your face, but gravity will eventually re position it to its natural position. Pointing upwards. Edited January 11, 2017 by Guest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesValentine Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 One day I will want one...or 2...maybe more, I dunno, too many characters to choose from that I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optic Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) Oh @ThatCynicalSnob, cynical as usual. I don't think anyone can argue with your logical points. A purchase of this particular type of anime merchandise is definitely more emotional than practical - dedication towards your most favourite character(s). Compared to other anime merchandise it's certainly very low value once used because once you sleep on it, that's it. It's not like anime figures where they retain or even go up in value, even if opened... and the price of these covers are significant, you could get at least two Nendoroids for one cover! If we're going to bring tangible benefits though... the way I see it, it's like sleeping with a teddy bear - anime version style. Helps to make your sleep more comforting, more relaxing, potentially relieve some stress. Yes the anime character of course isn't real, but imagining he/she is can be fun, you have to admit. Also when you're not using the cover there's no reason why you couldn't hang them on a wall or line somewhere. For a body pillow cover size, the quality of the print needs to be very high - assuming you don't go for unofficial ones. Edited January 18, 2017 by Guest 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Bunny of Doom Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 oh gawd I'd love to have one of those... although I doubt I'd ever be able to sleep peacefully ever again (yes I can get embarassed even by a freakin pillow... ;- but they are soooo awesome <3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optic Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 oh gawd I'd love to have one of those... Which character would you choose Bunny? Btw, it was Yui from K-On :3 Awwh! Cute character indeed. Although you discarded yours, would you ever consider getting another one again n future ? Or would that be a definite no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Bunny of Doom Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Which character would you choose Bunny? w-why would you ask such an embarassing question Optic sama?? >///< you know very well of my one true love, Saito!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wodahs Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 lol id get a couple to use as throw pillows , so I can sit with some friends on my couch , awww 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyro Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I want one of Miia from monster musume I wana be hugged by a snake! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoop Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Body pillow? Mm... I suppose, though I can't really think of any character I'd feel particularly compelled to put on it. A nice pattern, or pleasant pink might be nice though. I want one of Miia from monster musume I wana be hugged by a snake! I am so utterly resentful toward that show for not being to my taste. Monster girls, snakes in particular, are downright delicious. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaBD Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) lol id get a couple to use as throw pillows , so I can sit with some friends on my couch , awww I laughed so hard at this post. I don't think I could sleep with one but if someone gave me one I would probably do like the post above and set it up on the couch. I'm not really a body pillow person in general. Edited February 15, 2017 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wodahs Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I laughed so hard at this post. I don't think I could sleep with one but if someone gave me one I would probably do like the post above and set it up on the couch. I'm not really a body pillow person in general. I wasn't serious , like really that would happen , truth be in that situation is never see the remote again !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo_Chīsai Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) I have one there pretty cool. btw its shiro from No Game No Life :3 Edited February 17, 2017 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyro Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I think when I get older I might just buy a bunch so that I can have them as on the sofa. That way, I can seem even weirder to the feast of my family then before Win win situation in my books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChibiChan12 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 This is just me of course, so it's my opinion. But the whole body pillow thing seems a bit creepy to me and it seems more like disrespect to the characters than respect. To me, there just seems like there's something a bit wrong with the idea of getting a human sized pillow and putting a character on it and then sleeping with it. A lot will probably disagree with this and I'm sorry but I'm just being honest about it. So, I don't see myself getting a body pillow unless something changes. Thanks anyway, though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellage Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I already have one dakimakura, the feeling of safety & softness is uncomparable and it is also very comfort to touch and sleep with. If you are worried about people finding your pillow you can always just hide it somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolitaLegionnaire Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 I don't own a body pillow and I don't have any interest in buying one. The internet kind of ruin them in my eyes, when I saw just non stop videos of people feeding and kissing them like an actual person. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grungie Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I find the kind with the half naked characters kind of creepy, particularly on the owner. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RepentantSky Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I find the kind with the half naked characters kind of creepy, particularly on the owner. I have a hard time disagreeing honestly. It's fine you are a huge fan of a character and all, but if you practically groping their image on a pillow and are proud of it, that's just a little off-putting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellage Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) Anime body pillows are not only give you the fantasy of you being with that character lol but also its a great way to cuddle on your own especially because it's super soft. Edited May 9, 2017 by Guest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nectar Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 I don't mind them I suppose I would never have one, but the idea of having a huge pillow sounds pretty damn comfy. Just... personifying them... Not the route I'd take If you want to cuddle with your body pillow, completely fine by me. In fact there's a tiny bit of envy inside of me because you get a massive fluffy cushion and I don't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animelovaku16 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I never had one but maybe one day I will get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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