Contribution Guidelines

When adding a new dakimakura entry, it's important to provide accurate and complete product URL information:

• Include a working URL to the product page whenever possible
• Link to all possible storefronts where the dakimakura is or was available
• For older dakimakura that are no longer for sale, it's still valuable to include the URL where it was once available
• You may also include links to other databases such as omiai-dakimakura.com, social media posts on X, or Pixiv pages
• Even dead URLs are useful for duplicate checking and historical reference

Properly categorizing characters helps users find dakimakura more easily:

• Select known characters from the character search box when possible
• If a character doesn't exist yet, you can create a new character entry
• Original characters (OCs) should each get their own entry if they have a name
• For the "Series" field of an OC:
  • For artist OCs: Use the name of the artist as the series
  • For store mascots: Use the store/circle name as the series
• If an OC has no name, select "Unnamed Original Character"

Many dakimakura are released with multiple variants (different designs, NSFW/SFW versions, etc.):

• If a daki has multiple variations sold on different URLs, they should be added as a single entry on Dakidex
• Include all URLs for the different variants in the product entry
• Add each variant separately in the variants section
• Give descriptive names to variants (e.g., "NSFW Version", "Winter Version") when possible

High-quality images are essential for dakimakura entries:

• The first image in a variant should ideally be a combined image showing both front and back of the dakimakura
• If a combined image is not available, use the best full side image available
• Additional images can include close-ups or alternative angles
• Mark variants with NSFW content appropriately using the NSFW toggle
• The first image of every variant is used for automatically generating tags, so make sure it's representative

Proper tagging makes dakimakura discoverable and helps users find what they're looking for:

• We follow Danbooru tagging guidelines as much as possible
• Use specific, descriptive tags for visual elements, character traits, and clothing
• After submitting a new dakimakura, the system will automatically generate relevant tags based on the images and information provided. These auto-generated tags will be added in addition to any tags you enter yourself. Note that meta tags and material tags are not auto-generated and must be added manually if applicable.
• In addition to standard tags, consider adding meta tags for special product characteristics:
  • meta:limited_order_period - For dakimakura with a limited ordering window
  • meta:limited_stocks - For dakimakura with limited quantity production
  • meta:official_product - For official anime/game merchandise
  • meta:visual_novel - For visual novel related items
• For dakimakura sizes:
  • If a dakimakura offers a 50x160cm version, no size tags are needed as this is considered the default size
  • If a dakimakura is only available in 50x150cm, add the tag meta:150cm_only
  • If a dakimakura is only available in non-standard sizes, add the tag meta:abnormal_size_only

Material tags help users identify the fabric type and quality:

• Use material tags to indicate what fabric the dakimakura is printed on
• Some common material tags include:
  • material:aj_lyctron - A&J Lyctron fabric
  • material:kuris_2wt - Dakimakuri's 2WT fabric
  • material:jp_2wt - Generic Japanese 2-way tricot
  • material:cn_2wt - Generic Chinese 2-way tricot
  • material:peach_skin - Peach skin fabric

The product title should be clear, concise, and represent the official name of the dakimakura:

• Use the title provided by the store when available
• Remove excessive information like "[New Release]" or "[Sales from XX/XX to YY/YY]" from the title
• If no title is provided by the store, the field can be left empty and it will automatically be filled with the character name(s)
• For event-exclusive items, you may include the event name if it's part of the official title

Consistent character naming helps users find content more easily:

• For romanized Japanese names, use the Hepburn romanization system (Wikipedia reference)
• Example: "桐谷マリン" should be romanized as "Kitagawa Marin"
• Example: "大空スバル" should be romanized as "Oozora Subaru"
• Japanese names should be written as Last Name + First Name in both English and Japanese name fields
• Western character names should be written as First Name + Last Name
• If a character has an official English localized name that differs from their Japanese name:
  • Use the official English name in the English name field
  • Use the Japanese name in the Japanese name field

When uploading icons for characters, artists, circles, or series, please follow these guidelines:

• Icons must be Safe For Work (SFW) - Do not use NSFW imagery for any icon
• Character icons should preferably be from any official art or source material.
• Face-crop images are preferred for character icons - A clean headshot that clearly identifies the character
• For circles and artists, use their official logo or avatar when available
• Series icons should represent the series as a whole, such as the series logo or a recognizable symbol
• Square images with good resolution work best as icons

Proper labeling of NSFW (Not Safe For Work) content is essential to ensure appropriate content filtering:

• All variants should be properly labeled as either SFW (Safe For Work) or NSFW
• Mark a variant as NSFW if it contains any of the following:
  • Exposed genitals or nipples
  • Excessively erotic expressions or poses
  • Very obvious imprints or cameltoes
  • Sexually suggestive or explicit content
  • Minimal/transparent clothing that reveals intimate areas
• When in doubt, err on the side of caution and mark the variant as NSFW
• All variants in a dakimakura entry can have different NSFW settings (e.g., one SFW variant and one NSFW variant)

Dakidex tracks the reputation of circles and stores to help users make informed decisions. When adding or editing entries, pay attention to the reputation of the circle:

• Legitimate: The circle is considered trustworthy and does not use AI or steal designs.
• Questionable: The circle may be affiliated with bootleggers, have traced designs, or engage in other shady practices. See the circle page for more details.
• Partial AI: The circle uses AI for some of their products, but not all. AI-generated products are not allowed on Dakidex.
• Full AI: The circle uses AI for all or most of their products. AI-generated products are not allowed on Dakidex.
• Bootlegger: The circle is known to steal designs from other artists. Bootlegger designs are not allowed on Dakidex.

• Always include a release date if known, using the calendar selector
• Mark items as "New Release" if they were released in the past month or are currently available for pre-order
• For event-exclusive items, the event date can be used as the release date
• In the Notes section, you can include additional information about availability, such as reprint schedules or whether it was an event exclusive

Thank you for taking the time to contribute to Dakidex! By following these guidelines, you're helping to build a comprehensive and high-quality dakimakura database for the community.

Remember that entries can always be edited later if more information becomes available or if corrections are needed.

If you encounter any errors in existing entries, please report them using the "Report a mistake" button on the entry page. This helps us keep the database accurate and up-to-date.