Dakimakuras anyone?

It's a very rough top ten for sure. There are just some covers that stick out more than others. And yeah, my Evening Call order with Dizzy just came in last night, but SMJ hasn't invoiced me yet. As soon as I pay it off, I'll probably request an order.


And n0z3bl33d, it can be pretty difficult at first but if you practice at it, you should be able to search out the important parts of a post. I can read a bit of Japanese so it does help in a few cases, but it isn't really necessary if all you want to do is browse for covers; if you use Chrome translation is right at your finger tips.

Searching YJA (excluding the adult section, which only has a fraction of the covers anyway) basically amounts to pulling up the auction page, typing in dakimakura and then selecting the Japanese text for it. Or copy/pasting the name of a particular circle. The only thing you have to worry about is there are a lot of bootlegs on YJA, but you'll start to notice patterns and can avoid them easily enough with a bit of practice, for the most part anyway.


Ordering directly from a circle isn't too hard, either. Just pull up the dakimakura blog.They put all the relevant information about a specific cover right on the page. The important things are sale type, order date, and material if you have a preference. Some will be event exclusives, but other will be translated to something like "web reception". Those will have a range of dates that the order can be placed within (for some Reason Google translate screws up the translation for this sometimes, so it is something you'll want to learn. It's usually pretty straightforward though, and you can generally skip the kanji and just look at the dates) and clicking the image of the cover will take you to where it's being sold.

Then it's just a matter of asking your proxy to buy the item for you.

Damn, son. Someone knows how to hang their dakimakuras/tapestries with extreme precaution and care. ;)

I only know that 4 exist though, the one I'm after is this Dakimakura :)

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10061800

I adore Hinagiku and from the Dakimakura/s I would have chosen are long sold out, not just on the 1999 website from what I've checked around.

Hmmmm a list, 'eh? I just tend to bookmark everything and toss it into a "Dakimakura Related" bookmark folder in FF (occasionally backing up my bookmarks every month or so). But establishing a more detailed list via Excel or Google Doc...that might be something I will have to look into drafting. Good call. :3

Heh, I do that too, but those 10 I listed are a rough top 10 from my actual collection. ^^ Done at the request of a friend who was curious about which covers I would consider my favorites.

Ah, gotcha'. Well, creating a "wishlist" of sorts is still a pretty good idea.
Man, and I was doing good before I found this thread too...damn.

Trust me, I hold the same exact sentiment. I have a bit of debt I still need to pay down, and I keep going "well, it can wait a month or two for a slow dakimakura release period..." but nope, it never happens.

Hi, I just got a dakimakura recently. How should I wash it? Kinda scared washing it since it might destroy the dakimakura itself.

Is this your first one? Do we get to haze you?! >:3
No, I kid.
I would definitely steer clear of any sort of laundromat, that's for sure.

For washing:
Go ahead and set your washer on Cold/Cold, low spin and light load (if any/all are applicable). Use a very mild detergent (hypoallergenic is always a plus), and make sure to turn your dakimakura inside-out. If there is a zipper, don't zip it back up (yes, you can still pull a zipper over to close when it's inside out for those of you who were thinking "Hey, how can you...") in fear of it becoming a giant water balloon in the wash and ripping at the seams. Hey, you never know...

For drying:
I would recommend hang drying it until it is almost dry and then tossing it in the dryer for a "wrinkle release" or "air fluff. on low heat.

If you are still hesitant: clean out your sink/tub with some mild soap (not bleach or a Comet-like product), fill it with room temp water and wash it by hand. Then follow the drying steps above.

Hope this helps and if this is your first dakimakura, welcome to the club of "Hiding Shit When People Come Over." :3

Handwashing is preferred, since you'll be sure to not damage it. Machine washing is ok for some dakimakura, but not all. So why risk it? Just go with handwashing it. Also, make sure to hang dry it as well.

You'll need a clean bin, like a plastic storage bin or something. And I suggest doing it in the bath tub or something. Fill the bin with cold water, since cold water is better if you don't want colors to run, but dakimakura tend to be printed with non-fade ink so it shouldn't be a problem. Once the bin has a sufficient amount of water, about enough to completely submerge the dakimakura, add a small amount of detergent. Any kind of clothing detergent is fine, like Tide. I use Gain since I like how it smells. Don't use too much. Think in relation to how much you use for a full load of laundry. A full load usually uses about half a cup, so just a small fraction of that should be enough. like, maybe 1/8 of a cup.
Swirl the water around so the detergent gets mixed in real well, then just plop your dakimakura in, swirving it around to make sure it is completely submerged. Be gentle. :3
If you put any love stains on your dakimakura from brutally raping it last night, make sure to rub your daki together while submerged in water to try to remove it as best as possible. Someone's suggested using a tooth brush to work off stains, but I'd say, use your hands. Once you've thoroughly washed your daki and worked it in the detergent based water, let it sit there for about 20-30 minutes so the detergent can work it.
Ok, once you're back , remove the daki from the soapy water, and drain the water out, and refill the bin with fresh cold water. Plop your daki back in and rinse the daki making sure to get any of the detergent out of it. You can repeat this step until all the detergent suds are out. I'd suggest refilling your bin at least 2 more times to make sure your daki is detergent free.
Once you're done, drain the bin, and hang your daki. I suggest hanging it on the rail of your shower curtain via a clothes hanger, or on the rail itself if it's clean. I do suggest wringing out water from your daki before hanging it up to dry, but try not to be too tough with the wringing, as the last time I wrung out the water, I was a bit rough with how I wrung it, and the seam on the edge of my daki went loose. So I had to go to wallyworld, pick up some needles and thread and learn how to sew it back together (yes, all went well, and my daki is back in tippy top shape.). But, do wring out some of the water. Don't worry about wringing out all of it, as once you hang it, water will drip out of it normally. Be sure to place a dry towel at the base of your shower, or on the floor, so it catches any water that drips off the dakimakura. It should be dry in 8 hours or less, depending on how cold it is.

And there you have it. Make sure you don't need to use the shower during those eight hours though lol.

i recommend woolite detergent for handwashing daki. it's great for delicate fabrics.

I just notice a new infiltrator in our premises.
Anyway, I handwash with softlan and deep in Dove(Yes,that shower foam)

Thanks for your opinion guys, hope my maid won't mess this up or I'll kill them. Actually, I got it from Dengeki G's Festival Vol. 22 Magazine. Erio dakimakura, only one side though. Maybe I'll buy the movic or make a customized one depending whether I have cash or not. Kinda low since I have a lot of preorders lately.

i finally purchased the marks sakura/tomoyo double daki o.O i'm SO happy (^-^);

Shashin invited me. :3

Ankokoubou sale through the weekend. Hope SMJ gets my special order in on time, as they're always hit or miss when an order is submitted on the weekend. Ordered two of the Charlotte/Laura covers and an ero version of the Homura cover.

They say they the covers are in a new variant of Roicot. I already own 3 of the Charlotte/Laura covers(2 of the C80 and the one on sale variant)
I have no interest in the Homura daki.
Tell me the fweeling of the cover when you get .

Oh,Dizzy arrived!

Yeah, I noticed that too so I couldn't resist picking up a few. I decided to go with 1 roika/1 tricot, just to compare them first hand. I'm excited; I love Ankokoubou but their material was the one thing that was sometimes less than desirable. Find it hard to explain, but their material always seemed a little rougher than others.

And the Dizzy looks amazing, I'm so happy I'll have her coming in a few weeks. ^^

I've been wanting to get a hold of that Dizzy cover for days! Where & how much?

Actually, the roicot might be the same as what I have. Their Roicot seems to be actually thicker which may give the feeling off being a bit rougher.

And yes, pictures don't do Dizzy Justice. Damn photos are grainy .