Seeing that the art was much, much higher quality than I expected, and also being larger so as to nearly cover the entire pillow on each side, this was a steal, considering the often catastrophic drop in quality domesticated Dakimakura have.You can easily tell the fake ones from the real ones, and the reason they're often so insanely expensive ($150-300 typically) is because they are, of course, imported. However, the real ones you can find in Japan (and a few websites, but be prepared to pay a fortune) are made of wonderful fabric that is gorgeous to the touch, and art that is extremely detailed and vibrant.
In addition to actual domesticated Dakimakura, there are simple knockoffs, and a dead giveaway is that they use a material called "peachskin" or something similar, which is far from the description, as it's abrasive and so uncomfortable that you just can't enjoy it. The art is always downgraded to disastrous levels and all you get is a cheap print on cheap fabric.
Anyway, this, as one of the few domesticated Dakimakura that sometimes trickle onto Western shores, is of excellent quality for one in the same class. Shirley Yeager looks and feels great as a hugging pillow. They really do help me sleep, as they retain warmth and are kind of comforting in their own way (and I'm not that big an anime fan, but I find these fascinating), and I'm always excited to see these pop up every once in a while. For the price, it's wonderfully functional.
Great stuff. I gave four stars for "educational", because, depending on how young you are, it is, well, a bit erotic, and it's common for these to be used for masturbatory purposes. Teenagers might find them useful for a different reason than others, so to speak. So long as they don't forget that it is not a substitute for intimacy with a living thing.
Highly recommended for the curious.
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