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A large group of fursuit owners at a furry convention. The furry fandom is a subculture interested in anthropomorphic animal characters. [1] [2] [3] Some examples of anthropomorphic attributes include exhibiting human intelligence and facial expressions, speaking, walking on two legs, and wearing clothes.
The term "fursona" is a portmanteau of the words "furry" and "persona". [1] The term was first used in 1997. [2]According to Fred Patten, it was common for attendants to use their real names or nicknames at ConFurence (world's first furry convention) in 1989.
The first anime involving catgirls, titled The King’s Tail (Ousama no Shippo), was made in 1949 by Mitsuyo Seo. [citation needed] In America, the DC Comics character Catwoman first appeared in 1940, and Cheetah first appeared in 1943. [5] Catgirls were further made popular in 1978 manga series The Star of Cottonland, by Yumiko Ōshima. [6]
Anthropomorphism in literature and other media led to a sub-culture known as furry fandom, which promotes and creates stories and artwork involving anthropomorphic animals, and the examination and interpretation of humanity through anthropomorphism. This can often be shortened in searches as "anthro", used by some as an alternative term to "furry".
A kemono character, exhibiting animal features such as a muzzle and fur A kemonomimi character, exhibiting animal features only in the ears and tail. Kemonā (Japanese: ケモナー) is a Japanese subcultural term used to describe people who are fond of anthropomorphic animal characters, which are referred to as kemono (Japanese: ケモノ).
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 2 December 2024. An overview of common terms used when describing manga/anime related medium. Part of a series on Anime and manga Anime History Voice acting Companies Studios Original video animation Original net animation Fansub Fandub Lists Longest series Longest franchises Manga History Publishers ...
Furry, as it applies to this category, is a slang term typically used in the mainstream to indicate a relation to furry fandom, a group of people who enjoy depictions of anthropomorphic animals. Within furry fandom, the word may also be used to indicate the animal characters themselves.
Furry fandom, a subculture interested in non-human animal characters with human personalities and characteristics Furry convention, a formal gathering of those who participate in the furry fandom; Wendell H. Furry (1907–1984), an American physicist; Furry Lewis (Walter E. Lewis, 1893 or 1899–1981), an American country blues guitarist and ...