Mirai Dakimakura Progress

And here is the progress for the Mirai dakimakura. Azami-sensei has done a fantastic job!
I've approved these sketches and sensei is now going to scan and then outline in Photoshop. The outline is called "Senga" [線画] which will give me a better idea of what the final illustration is going to look like.
Once the senga is approved, sensei will then proceed to paint mirai-chan starting with her pichi pichi birthday suit. The clothing and facial expressions are different layers. The whole process will take just 3 days given sensei's other current commitments.
The original size is about 4000px x 8000px at 600dpi. Color is CMYK which is required for print. Once the illustration is done, it will be printed out on paper to check the dimensions and then the data will be sent off to the factory in China.
The factory will then make some samples which should be ready for me to inspect by the 30th of March.
Unfortunately I don't have a say in the retail price of the dakimakura as I'm only licensing the use of Mirai-chans character. I have a feeling that they will price it at the market standard of 10,000 yen. Character licensing is turning out to be an interesting business. Am hooking up with folks at Disney tonight so will ask for more about this industry.
Need your feedback again regarding the dakimakura - lemme know in the poll if you are interested and we will order the first batch based on your numbers. The dakimakura cover should be available at the same online dealers that you get your figures from. They will also stock the actual pillow stuffing too.
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Student/ Anime Club Leader at St. Joseph Secondary
http://haruhiist.blogspot.com/
ohhh will get! will get! whether its sold at an otaku convention, or online, i would still love this to add to my dakimakura collection ^0^
Otari Vader, Sith Lord for Hire, will fillet Makoto Itou for free
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so, does the 10000 yen include the stuffing? if it does, then I guess it's not such a bad deal. I'm loving #3 and #4
I get paid for being awesome
most likly no it wont have the stuffing you'll have to buy the pillow seperate.
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
Yowsers! So much SKIN @.@
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
I like #3 ^^
Warehouse Employee
http://daftline.wordpress.com/
Me too. I prefer Mirai with some "clothes" on (not nekkid). Find it more sexy and it leaves more to one's imagination...
x2 Retired
¬ I second that!
At times, more clothing (adds) to the allure...
Yea, I agree... ^^
Respects!
Otaku / Student in Networking
http://hayasaki-kun.blogspot.com/
Same here #3 is nice ^_^
QA Lead
+1 for #3 :)
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/
Must have #3!
Avid figma collector
http://yuuichikun.wordpress.com/
They're all fantastic and I would buy any combination of any 2 of those images on a dakimakura. I have a Love Hina long pillow I got a while back, but I don't think it can be classified as a dakimakura since it they aren't full body images ^^;;; so this would be my first dakimakura.
Wow, a figma, dakimakura, oppai mousepad coming, add the tare Danny t-shirts and you might have yourself the makings of an online store ;)
Otaku, CNS / IT student
Consider it bought.
College Student
"The factory will then make some samples which should be ready for me to inspect by the 30th of March."
Y'know, I think a sizable volunteer corps could spring up to help you inspect.
Just your average anime fan and blogger...
http://www.thebanzaieffect.com/
"spring" he says ^^"
三年せいとオタク
Number 2 is just wow O.O
http://akari-nyan.deviantart.com/
That's a lot of skin Danny, you sure you want that much exposure for one of your eldest daughters? I'd like a #3 please ^^;
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Wow curious what #2 will look like XD
I don't mind getting it, but hoping for a cheaper price...
Art/Media
http://sgallen.wordpress.com/
kool, thanks for the information on how it is being processed and drawn Danny. :D
hhmm, very huge canvase! My old aging laptop could just about withstand a canvas like 2500x4500px ... its slow... lol
The sketches looks amazing, I'm guessing Azami drew a base and photocopied it, she can then work off that. I did it like that for some Uni project back in the day haha.
Awesome.
University Student
I offer you my 1,000th comment Danny-san
I would try to get one but 10,000yen is a bit pricey.
#3 for the front for sure, and #1 or #4 for the back, #2 is bit too risky for my taste.
Can't wait to see other merchandise from you. =3
流浪人
Will they be double-sided? A 2/3 flip dakimakura would be awesome! ^_^
High School Student
http://theotakushelf.com/
#3 is nice. <3
I'll only get if I have the money... but I'll put yes for now~
COMPENG/SWENG Student
http://ryan2006.deviantart.com
I'm a fan of 1 and 3.
University Student
http://twitter.com/shikinami
I second that. But 3 is better.
I just do not know if I will be able to get one. If I do, I'm sure I'll have a considerable amount of people frowning on me if they see a dakimakura in my bedroom. XD
But I think it's worthy. Also, if I may, 10,000 yen is a little dear to me.
Student and Computer tech
http://blog.benpi.ca/
I second too for a double side Dakimakura with arts #1 and #3 !
For the price, something around 7500 yen sounds really appealing! ;)
hobo inspector
2,3, and 4 are the ones I like. I'll be hitting japan mid-May, hopefully it comes out around then.
Otaku, US Army, Student (Political Science)
http://figure.tsuki-board.net/profile/Syaoran
I vote #3 one side and #1(or #4) the other side ^^
Have to say $50 would be the sweet spot.
Student
http://anime.scripts.mit.edu/miteiru/
Moe~~~
Student
http://cottondream.blogspot.com/
me like image #4.. thou she still got lots of clothes on..
im not getting this.. my otaku lvl isn't high enough to get a dakimakura.. ^____^
Student / Sneakerhead & Otaku
I think that 3 and 4 looks kind of similar.
I will chose the combo of 3 and 1.
Not too sure about number 2, I don't want Mirai crying....
Want her to be smiling, not crying ~
ColdFusion Developer
http://www.moemoerabu.net
Definitely 1 and 3 for me, though unsure if I'll have the spare funds to purchase one just yet.
Unemployed bummer
i'm going for #1 and #2 but #3 is good too except for the lack of expression (not puppy-eyed enough for me)
Programmer
http://www.shacknews.com
Sweet, I'd buy one.
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
awww...there's no 'tease' expression. Like a 'wink' - Gets me everytime
i'd buy if i had money leftover. 50USD is quite cheap even for 1st time buyers
Student, Otaku
Wouldn't buy it (being a teenage girl) but still pretty awesome^^
初音ミク命
I've never been all that interested in a dakimakura but the pictures do look nice so far and I'm still interested in seeing what the final product looks like.
Student, artist, dreamer
http://tranquil-solace.com
It's pretty cute :D. Do you plan to have any other Mirai related merchandise made?
security/3d graphic artist
http://www.kennethleishman.com/
... figma yes.... this... to expensive for my wallet, to many gundams and figures to buy.. though the images would make excellent wallpaper.. :D
High School Student
I love all of them. Would love to get it but I am broke in the coming months. ^_^;
I will definitely get it later on though. Don't know how long but will try.
yup a merchandise for miracle mirai ???
November Echo Echo Tango
http://pauldy.deviantart.com/
Hope that this isn't a Friday the 13th treat ;)
Anyway I like No. 3~ Decent enough to be hung as a poster :)
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
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*NOSE BLEED ATTACK**** lol
Free lancer/gunner for hire
http://gunstray.blogspot.com/
Its now possible to be "inside" of Mirai(I feel so wrong)
???Confused???
Will they be four different ones or only two with inside/outside?...
Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
http://koiaichaku.com/
Would like!!!!!!!
I like number 3 and 4!!!!!!!!
Would love to see the full version with color!!!!!!
Ninja / Engineer / Sensei / 魔法少女 (What!?! I can't be, I'm a guy...)
Wow. Absolutely amazing! I just don't have the pillow to go with it, but still, I like it. ^^
http://darkdam.deviantart.com/
1 and 3 would be my pick for back and front, unfortunately 10000 yen is a little too much, well let's just see what happens and hopefully it's between 50 and 100 usd. Would totally like to have one.
Injured
She looks great and the idea is too. I cannot order those type items at the moment.
Web Design & Development
http://www.nerdculture.org
2 and 3!
Student
http://justobserving.wordpress.com/
I'd say #3 with #1 face, with #2 on the other side.
student / NEET
something isn't right...
i see it as raep-ed...
i can't imagine mirai being @&#*d!!!
NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! (darth vader tone)
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
Love all the designs, though it's a tough sell. Especially at $100 USD.
Pedobear approved
I like the 1st and 2nd one. The 3rd and 4th just seem a bit 'off' with the expression on her face.
Hiki
http://myfigurecollection.net
These sketches are just gorgeous.
I won't order this dakimakura though ^^;
There are to much I have to buy...
Student
No, not a dakimakura person I guess:)
College Freshmen
I'm not really into those kinds of things, although 1 and 3 are nice.
Metrosexual Narcissist
http://www.michaelflux.com
Err... Danny, something is wrong with your image. There's some weird line covering up the #2 image, I can't judge it properly.... :p
Geek Liaison
http://www.thegeekreview.com
Love them all Danny but number four most of all.
Would get one but at 10000 yen dakimakura are way over priced.
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
will love to have it but it's too expensive. even if it's at 50USD. :(
3 and 4 looks good for the front and back design.
projectionist, artist
I'd like to buy one, but the risque images stop me. I wouldn't want them "sitting" around, lurking on the other side.
US Navy Sailor
http://punynari.wordpress.com/
If I saw one in Japan, I would pick one up. Though, I doubt I'd ever replace Maria from Hayate no Gotoku from my rack...
My favorites are 1 and then 3. 2 looks like she is being raped so I'd feel a bit creepy owning that. 1 is the one I would most like to buy.
Hope to see one of her sister too. I bet that one sells much better for some reason...
http://flickr.com/photos/sklyanchuk/
Mirai-chan - HAWT! 4th is very cute ^o^'
I wonder why the outlining is done in PS. Wouldn't it be better to do a scalable vector illustration?
Self employed
oh dear when you're holding it will you feel like you're sleeping with Danny?... will be keen but hope the police never turn up in my home.
Student and full-time otaku
So sweet, but a little expensive though. Plus my mom will really disown me if I buy this ^^;
So i guess I'll have to wait for the oppai pad and the figma. Still, the sketches look great: I'd prefer a version with no3 on the front and 1 on the back.
Otaku
http://general-noodles.mybrute.com
50 buck sound more reasonable then other 9000 yen dakimakura =D. Sure would get 1 if it is in an affordable range.
All round good guy and musician
One thing that worries me about so many dakimakura, is the look on the face of the character. Their expression sometimes conveys an aprehension, a forced or a regretful look; like they wish they weren't there.
I'm all for those 'come-to-bed' eyes, but not when the rest of her is saying 'No'!
I'll reserve my order untill I see the completed article ^_^
SOS Brigade Leader
I prefer the non nekkid part is 3 and the nekkid part is 1
being a teenager// high school// life
Nice, I like numebers 1 and 3 the most but these are just a little too expensive. Oh well if I get the money I might just have to order myself one XD
Transportaion
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32193739@N06/
I'll buy one! Is the 10000yen for front and back or just one side?
中学生
http://thezhukeeper.blogspot.com
SO~OOO CUTE! XD I like the 1st one!
but this is the most difficult merchandise to collect.. ^^;
http://pseudospace.blogspot.com/
Now that's what I call a pro sketch. I prefer #3 and #4. ^^;
thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
http://pipopaz.wordpress.com/
kyaaaaa >o< must get to work so i can buy it!!
GIS Tech
http://hamstercorp.blogspot.com
I've always wondered how creators felt about their original characters being used for products like this, whether official or fan works. I'd be interested in reading Danny's, or any one else's, thoughts and motivations and whatnot.
Still, it's pretty damn awesome to be able to have stuff like this and the Figma being made. Must feel pretty great.
Mahasiswa yang terdampar di Singapura.
http://lolipedofin.wordpress.com/
Ok... again I'm gonna say this.. all this stuffs... dakimakura, figma... and it's less than 3 weeks from April 1st... I dunno, for now I'm just going to keep my finger crossed... I do really want both the figma and the dakimakura...^^
Btw, I never knew that Disney was in the Dakimakura business.... O.o
Lowlife
http://www.mistakesofyouth.com
Will this be sold in brick and mortar Japanese stores?
Digital animation
Absolutely love 3 and 4's expression. She's lookin pretty hot.
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
Sugoi!! She's so pretty!! I like the 1st and 3rd pics. Different layers?
http://www.stefkov.com/
Awesome! All the pictures are extremely nice so I can't choose a favourite.
Without a pillow it's quite expensive though. If only I had money to spare...
Editor of a videogames magazine
http://www.gameplayer.it/
Number 3 and numbre 4! Awesome Danny! ^^
http://twitter.com/phossil
http://www.animoe.net
My favorites are number 1 and 2...
but considering a little bit (so you cant say Im a pervert..) design 3 is very good too.
So, since you own the licensing the use of Mirai-chans character, you will get a revenue for that, right? I mean, part of the sales goes to you??
Nyoro-n...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yuki-to/
Looks great, but too eroi for me >.<
すごい Azami-sensei!
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
It is coming along great...Will keep my eyes peeled on her...
Student, Gamer, Part-time EFSF Pilot
Mirai's breasts looky very yummy.
If i had to choose the designs for the dakimakura i guess 3 for the front and 1 for the back but with a slight pantsu-sliding-down-hip.
Wouldn't pay 50 bucks for something of this kind though... Even if it is cute Mirai-chan.
Looking for work again
http://flickr.com/photos/darktek13/
I love her hand gripping the sheet :-)
Student
still can't believe there will be a Mirai-chan dakimakura made available, will definitely get, but I got to wonder which two of the four sides will be chosen
Japan lover
http://loveandpeace.elbruto.es
2 is a must buy
~Undine~
http://bluebluewave.wordpress.com
Looks pretty nice! ^^
3
Don't think I'll buy it though.
~Undine~
http://bluebluewave.wordpress.com
3 and 1 would be my pick.
Sorry, pressed 'submit' too soon. ^^;; TGIF!
Dental Technician, i make teeth!
http://antsizedman.blogspot.com/
As cool as it looks i aint into the, will get the figma though.
Web developer
yeah 1 and 3 even though its the same pose, but then again I'm broke so no get.
Professional talentless hack
http://phantomcatmotorsports.com
Totally into #3 and #4!
IMO, would be nice if she has 2 different poses for each of the pillow. That way it doesn't look like it was shopped >.>
Graphic Designer
I would like for one side to be number 3, and the other side of the case to be number 2.
Will definitely get one. I like all designs, but hope the dakimakura will come printed on both sides with a different illustration for each side.
Graphic Designer / Multi-class-worker-character
2 and 3
the skirt just turn me on =D
and the other side, well, the classic nekkid =3
Close-protection officer/Martial artist
Avast, I would buy one, but I'm still on the tight budget. I couldn't tell you which combo would be ideal though, because the poses don't look gratuitous at all, so they're all quite nice. Not sure if I'd want a fully naked Mirai though, but I'd probably buy it anyway if I had the monies. You know, supporting the Choo and all that... ^^; Very nice art, the dakimakura will look marvelous, for sure!
Theme Park Otaku
http://servoism.blogspot.com/
I am for #3 and #4!
But feel free to disregard my opinion since I don't have the money and if I did I'd most likely get another character.
(^ ^;)
Speaking with folks from Disney about Character Licensing, very interesting! I'd love to hear some stories about it since Disney is another big interest of mine, if you can't tell from where I'm from.
(^o^)/
Scientist, unemployed.
http://fmphoenixhawk.livejournal.com
I really like #2 and #4. Can I have?
# 3 is the prettiest.
Student artist
http://www.requestview.wordpress.com
The hips are a little off, just saying
Dedicated and certified lunatic, Beer snob extraordinaire...
make all, I want's !!!
Magi 2nd network assistant
No. 3 and 4, the eyes look "empty". They have an innatural look, like Masamune's "empty shell with no ghost" kind.
Otherwise the drawings are very good. Looks great! Very nice job.
Network Architect, Administrator, Vmware Guru
http://www.finetoo.org/
I like the sketchwork, the pose is very Dakimakura-y. Service #1 ( '-')/
Since there are paired images in this case, I assume yours will be double sided, hm? Are you going to go for the poly-peachskin for fabric like the fuwa fuwa Sasara-chama?
At 10,000Y I'd pick it up. DCCOM Memorabilia is not exactly a commonplace item.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Will ask them to do the sasara fuwa type ^^
http://animaticfigmation.com/
They all look so nice to me I couldn't settle on any two. I trust your choices will be good though. If they aren't ready to buy too soon I should be able to purchase one, I've been recently looking into getting my first dakimakura.
For 8 weeks im a NEET
i like 3 and 4 but mostly 3. they are all cool. as everyone has their own tastes
Student, Musician, PHP
http://www.tojikomori.com.ar
OMG!! Gorgeous! I would definitively say a GET if I could (don't have money, not even a makura that size, and my father would call the police for me being a nuts perv).
She looks so cute :3~~
Student
http://www.cssbrain.com
3 and 4 ftw =)
That's really a great job.
Project Management
http://www.gf-hunters.de
How nice!!! Guess I would take about 10 for me an my friends here ;) !
I T
http://Mikuru.net
i vote 1 and 2, maximum exposure possible..
Student, Sophomore
eto...this is awesome^^
Student
I'll definitely get one if there were hot guys for darimakura. T.T
Guitar Teacher, Musician
http://www.youtube.com/user/roskotroff
Great designs, I like them, super kawai desu.
http://www.c-games.info
I like the design, too but 10,000Y is a very steep price for me :(
Wannabe Jack-of-all-trades
http://h8gwb.deviantart.com
If Mirai bed sheet DO WANT GET.