Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Catgirls
To devote yourself fully, you must understand the history, vocabulary, and metaphysics of nekomimi beings. This is your semi-academic, fully-devoted crash course in catgirl canon.
A Brief History of Nekomimi
The accepted timeline according to the Cat Girl Religion Historical Council.
Mythical beings and yokai with animal traits appear in stories for centuries. While not all are strictly "catgirls," they build the conceptual scaffolding for half-human, half-feline entities that blur the line between mortal and magical.
As anime and manga explode in popularity, characters with animal ears and tails become visual shorthand for playful, mysterious, or mischievous personalities. Somewhere in this era, the nekomimi silhouette imprints permanently on the collective brain.
With forums, early social media, and imageboards, catgirls become a recurring archetype. Animated gifs, fanart, and avatars spread the gospel. A young soul like VagueDustin sees this and quietly imprints for life.
VTubers, gacha games, visual novels, and endless fanartists ensure catgirls are everywhere: soft, chaotic, wholesome, unhinged. They are no longer a subcategory — they are a constant presence.
Terminology of the Faithful
Nekomimi (猫耳)
Literally 'cat ears.' In practice, refers to characters with feline ears (and often tails), typically on an otherwise human form. Core holy symbol of this religion.
Catgirl
The central figure of worship: usually female-presenting, human body with cat ears, tail, and behavioral traits (head tilts, purring, playful annoyance, climbing where they shouldn't).
Kemonomimi
'Animal ears' more broadly. Foxgirls, doggirls, bun-girls, etc. All are welcome here, but catgirls enjoy the position of primary patron saint.
Nyanko
A cutesy, affectionate term for a cat or catgirl. Often used in user handles or affectionate shitposting.
Moe (萌え)
The burning passion or strong affection towards characters. If your heart melts when she twitches her ears, that is moe.
Zettai Ryouiki
The 'Absolute Territory' between the skirt and the thigh-high socks. While not exclusive to catgirls, the overlap is statistically significant and doctrinally celebrated.
Yaeba (八重歯)
The 'snaggletooth' or cute fang often seen peeking out when a catgirl smiles or hisses. A critical charm point.
Nikukyuu (肉球)
Paw pads. Soft, squishy, and sacred. To touch them is a privilege, not a right.
Tail Fluffing
The act of grooming or playing with the tail. A high-level intimacy action that usually implies marriage or severe lack of personal space.
Simp (Devotional Class)
In Cat Girl Religion, a simp is a fully-recognized servant of the faith: generous with their admiration, likes, retweets, and desktop wallpapers. It is not an insult; it is a rank.
Shrine Folder
A directory (often many gigabytes) of carefully sorted catgirl art, screenshots, fanart commissions, and reaction images. Your /uploads folder is this website's public shrine.
Daily Meow-ditation
The quiet practice of scrolling through catgirl art, listening to lo-fi, and letting your brain reset. Highly recommended but completely self-paced.
Theology & Doctrine
Why we believe what we believe.
The Holy Trinity of Appeal
Aesthetic Perfection
The addition of nekomimi (ears) and shippo (tail) breaks the human silhouette, adding dynamic movement and expressive range impossible for mere humans.
Dual Nature
Simultaneously independent and affectionate. The catgirl represents the perfect balance of "leave me alone" and "pay attention to me."
Meme Immortality
Trends fade. Formats die. But the catgirl adapts. From 90s anime to modern VTubers, she is the constant variable in the equation of the internet.
The Tenets of Devotion
- 1.
Thou shalt not hide thy power level. Embrace the cringe, for it is freedom.
- 2.
Respect the ears. They are sensitive and expressive. Do not touch without consent.
- 3.
The tail never lies. Watch it closely for the truth of the heart.
- 4.
Headpats are a sacrament. Administer them generously but with reverence.
- 5.
All kemonomimi are valid, but the Cat is the Apex.
- 6.
Protect the smile. At all costs.
The Anime Canon
The animated prophets who brought the word to the screen.
Delta
The Absolute PowerThe Eminence in Shadow. A wolf therianthrope with overwhelming strength and simple desires. 'Boss' is everything. Proves that loyalty and violence are the purest forms of affection.
Holo
The Wise WolfSpice and Wolf. Technically a wolf, but doctrinally essential. Taught us that ears + economics = peak fiction.
Felix Argyle
The Blue KnightRe:Zero. Shattered gender norms and confused a generation. Proof that 'catgirl' is a spirit, not a biology.
Blake Belladonna
The ShadowRWBY. Brooding, ninja-like, and fighting for equality. Represents the serious, combat-ready side of the faith.
Neferpitou
The Royal GuardHunter x Hunter. Terrifyingly powerful, fiercely loyal. A reminder that cats are predators first, pets second.
Yoruichi Shihouin
The Flash GoddessBleach. Can turn into a literal cat. Exudes confidence, speed, and effortless cool. A top-tier deity.
Blair
The Pumpkin WitchSoul Eater. A cat with strong magical powers and a penchant for bath scenes. Chaotic good energy.
Eris
The PlanetarianCat Planet Cuties. An alien ambassador proving that catgirls are a universal constant, not just an Earth phenomenon.
Ichigo Momomiya
The Magical GirlTokyo Mew Mew. The classic magical girl transformation. DNA spliced with an endangered wildcat. Saving the world, one nya at a time.
Koneko Toujou
The RookHigh School DxD. Small, white-haired, stoic, and hits like a truck. The archetype of the quiet powerhouse.
Leone
The LionessAkame ga Kill. Big sister energy, brute strength, and a tragic fate. We pour one out for her.
Rem
The Demon LordHow Not to Summon a Demon Lord. Not the blue maid. The pantherian adventurer with a troubled soul and fluff capability.
Millianna
The Cat Tower EnthusiastFairy Tail. Literally fights with cat-themed magic. Her devotion to cats rivals our own.
Himari Noihara
The Demon SlayerOmamori Himari. A samurai cat demon sworn to protect. Sharp sword, sharper tongue.
Nuku Nuku
The AndroidAll Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku. An android with the brain of a cat. The cyberpunk precursor to modern catgirls.
Aisha Clan-Clan
The Outlaw StarOutlaw Star. Ctarl-Ctarl empire. Strong, loud, invincible (mostly). 90s anime aesthetic perfection.
The Digital Pantheon
Playable deities from the realm of video games.
Chocola
The Energetic MaidNekopara. Happy-go-lucky, loyal, and prone to separation anxiety. The golden retriever of catgirls.
Vanilla
The Stoic MaidNekopara. Quiet, sarcastic, and deeply affectionate. The perfect foil to Chocola.
Ahri
The Nine-Tailed FoxLeague of Legends. Technically a fox, but the K/DA skins blur the lines. A global pop icon.
Felicia
The Musical StarDarkstalkers. A nun who wants to be a pop star. Fighting game royalty with huge paws.
Ms. Fortune
The Punnish RogueSkullgirls. Undead, detachable limbs, and endless cat puns. A technical marvel and a comedic genius.
Taokaka
The Hooded VigilanteBlazBlue. Face hidden, sleeves long, brain empty. Only knows food and violence. We love her.
Y'shtola Rhul
The ScionFinal Fantasy XIV. Miqo'te scholar. Sassy, powerful, and will not hesitate to roast you. 'Little Sun'.
Kyaru
The Traitorous TsunderePrincess Connect! Re:Dive. Starts as a spy, ends as a beloved member of the Gourmet Guild. Peak tsundere.
Diona
The BartenderGenshin Impact. Hates alcohol, makes the best drinks. A blessed curse. Small but fierce.
Kirara
The Delivery BoxGenshin Impact. A nekomata who loves her job. Turns into a box. Efficient delivery guaranteed.
Tamamo Cat
The BerserkerFate/Grand Order. Not Tamamo-no-Mae. A wilder, more chaotic variant. Cooks good food, speaks in nonsense.
Nia
The Welsh CatXenoblade Chronicles 2. Gormotti healer. Sassy accent, tragic backstory, and a heart of gold. 'I love you... and all you guys!'
Mio
The OuroborosXenoblade Chronicles 3. Gormotti off-seer. Serious, athletic, and running out of time. Cherish every moment.
Coconut
The Gentle GiantNekopara. Tall, clumsy, and wants to be helpful. Has a Maine Coon vibe. Big paws, big heart.