The power to use the abilities of a bakeneko. Variation of Yokai Physiology and Feline Physiology.
Also Called
- Bakeneko Mimicry
- Nekomata Physiology
Capabilities
User with this ability either is or can transform into an Bakeneko (changed cat), cat yōkai with supernatural abilities. All bakeneko (unless they are born from two bakeneko) start as normal cat that becomes a bakeneko in a number of ways: they may reach a certain age, be kept for a certain number of years, grow to a certain size, or be allowed to keep a long tail. While their true form is unusually large cat with forked or doubled tail and ability to walk upright, they are able to change their shape. They are also known for holding grudges and haunting the houses they dwell in.
Applications
- Dream Walking
- Feline Physiology
- Enhanced Immunity
- Flight
- Ghost Lights
- Human Disguise/Shapeshifting
- Matter Ingestion
- Necromancy
- Poison Immunity
Variations
- Kasha: either demon touched or demonic bakeneko, known for stealing corpses before burial/cremation.
- Nekomata: particularly malevolent and slightly more powerful bakeneko able to bring misfortune and gloom with them.
Associations
Known Users
- Yoruichi Shihōin (Bleach)
- Haineko (Bleach)
- Felicia (Darkstalkers)
- Koneko Tōjō (Highschool DxD)
- Kuroka (Highschool DxD)
- Natsuki Sasahara (Hyper Police)
- Kirara (InuYasha)
- Matatabi (Naruto)
- Yugito Nii (Naruto)
- Himari Noihara (Omamori Himari)
- Espeon (Pokémon)
- Blair (Soul Eater)
- Matamune (Shaman King)
- Chen (Touhou Project)
- Rin "Orin" Kaenbyō (Touhou Project)
- Nekomata (Valkyrie Crusade)
Gallery
Kuroka (Highschool DxD) is a nekomata and a powerful magic user.
Koneko Tōjō (Highschool DxD) reveals herself to be a nekomata.
Kirara (InuYasha) is a nekomata who can transform into a larger form for flight.
Yugito Nii (Naruto) transforming into her full nekomata form by utilizing Matatabi's powers.
Himari Noihara (Omamori Himari) is a bakeneko, partially transforming into her cat form.
Vee (Pokémon Adventures) is an Espeon, a Pokémon with the characteristics of a nekomata.
Matamune (Shaman King) is a small bakeneko.
Chen (Touhou Project), the Black Cat of Bad Omens.
Rin "Orin" Kaenbyou (Touhou Project), the Hell's Traffic Accident and a Kasha.
Nekomata (Valkyrie Crusade)