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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]
Wikipe-tan, a combination of the Japanese word for Wikipedia and the friendly suffix for children, -tan, [1] is a moe anthropomorph of Wikipedia. Moe anthropomorphism (Japanese: 萌え擬人化, Hepburn: moe gijinka) is a form of anthropomorphism in anime, manga, and games where moe qualities are given to non-human beings (such as animals, plants, supernatural entities and fantastical ...
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".
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 ...
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).
Blake Belladonna, a character of the Faunus race from RWBY [26] Catra from the She-Ra franchise. [27] [28] M'Ress, a Caitian communications officer from Star Trek: The Animated Series [29] Olive, a catgirl in High Guardian Spice [30] Pururin, a catgirl Puru Puru Pururin, a show-within-a-show in the novel Welcome to the N.H.K. [31]