Nekomimi - better known as "Cat Girls"

When have you watched an Anime, read a Manga or played a game and seen a woman with cat ears and/or a tail? I am sure you have had to cross this in one form or another as they are spread throughout them all. I remember seeing a plethora of them in an episode of UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie.

I decided to give it a bit of digging and found that this is actually called Nekomimi or Cat Girl. It pretty much describes any girl that has cat ears, cat tail or other features that would be on a human body. They usually also make the cute hand/paw movements and say "mew, mew" when they talk. In the Anime, you see their ears move when they hear something too. Here is a list composed by Wiki on cat girls (and cat boys) and seems quite detailed, but I am sure it needs updating.


This seems to be a wild fetish that I am sure interests several people (me included). I think it adds a bit of cuteness to them as well. I have seen it where a favorite character has been done up as a Nekomimi in a series. I am sure they are doing this to get ratings and to fill a niche. I have also noticed them used around "moeish" characters as well to get on that band wagon as well.

What are your thoughts on using Nekomimi's in series?

Here are some pics I found of these lovely anthromorphic figures from various medias. I just hope that they do not spray when they go into heat or else, off to the Vet to get fixed.

Pic Source: Sankaku Complex