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kemonomimi
What does kemonomimi mean?
A character who has animal features such as ears and a tail attached to an otherwise human body. Cat-eared 'nekomimi' are the best-known subtype.
"Half the cast are kemonomimi — foxes, cats, the works."
Origin
Japanese 獣耳 (kemonomimi), 'animal/beast ears'.
Frequently asked questions
What does kemonomimi mean?
It refers to an otherwise human character given animal features like ears and a tail. The word literally means 'beast ears' in Japanese.
What is the most popular kind of kemonomimi?
The cat-eared 'nekomimi' is by far the best-known subtype, though foxes, dogs, rabbits and other animals are common too.
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