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Hierarchy of Feline Yokai
Stages of Age and Supernatural Power

Hierarchy of Feline Yokai

The hierarchical evolution of aged cats as they gain demonic power, altering their forms and status. From the newly transformed bakeneko, to the twin-tailed nekomata, and ultimately the kasha, which snatches corpses from funeral processions. The Gotoku-neko and Neko-musume are kindred spirits connected to this lineage. The placement of the kasha at the apex is one prominent theory.

  1. Bakeneko
    Bakeneko
    化けはじめ
  2. Nekomata
    Nekomata
    二股の古猫
  3. Kasha (Corpse-Dragging Fiend)
    Kasha (Corpse-Dragging Fiend)
    最上位(一説)
  4. Gotoku Neko (Trivet Cat)
    Gotoku Neko (Trivet Cat)
    眷属
  5. Cat Maiden
    Cat Maiden
    眷属

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