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Neko means cat in Japanese, and in the physical world, it's not uncommon to see young teens in Japan dressing up "Neko" as a form of cosplay.
Neko means cat in Japanese, and in the physical world, it's not uncommon to see young teens in Japan dressing up "Neko" as a form of cosplay, inspired by Japanese manga and anime.


Within the boundaries of Second Life, a similar "virtual neko" phenomenon has occurred.
Within the boundaries of Second Life, a similar "virtual neko" phenomenon has occurred.


Nekos in Second Life are essentially humans who wear cat ears and a tail. A few have chosen to look more feral by wearing feline-colored skins, paw feet, or whiskers, but even in this form, they still remain distinctly human, without the bulky masks or body shapes typically seen in the [[furry]] community.
Nekos in Second Life are essentially human [[avatar]]s who wear cat ears and a tail. A few have chosen to look more feral by wearing feline-colored skins, paw feet, or whiskers, but even in this form, they remain distinctly human, without the bulky masks or body shapes typically seen in the [[furry]] community.


Second Life resident Stacia Villota has created a blog dedicated to all things Neko in Second Life, with the goal of providing a central resource for the SL Neko community. On this blog you'll find everything from helpful Neko resource pages, store lists, and "how to" guides, to fashion tips, exploring recommendations, and fun Neko clubs, not to mention special Neko events and sales.
To learn more about the history of Neko and find out how to be a Neko in Second Life, visit [http://virtualneko.com/ Virtual Neko in Second Life], a blog dedicated providing a central resource for the SL Neko community, featuring Neko resource pages, store lists, Neko "how to" guides, clothing and fashion, clubs, events, and sales.
 
To learn more about the history of Neko, read more on her [http://virtualneko.com/2008/09/14/the-history-of-neko/.com Virtual Neko blog.]

Latest revision as of 15:27, 9 April 2009

Neko means cat in Japanese, and in the physical world, it's not uncommon to see young teens in Japan dressing up "Neko" as a form of cosplay, inspired by Japanese manga and anime.

Within the boundaries of Second Life, a similar "virtual neko" phenomenon has occurred.

Nekos in Second Life are essentially human avatars who wear cat ears and a tail. A few have chosen to look more feral by wearing feline-colored skins, paw feet, or whiskers, but even in this form, they remain distinctly human, without the bulky masks or body shapes typically seen in the furry community.

To learn more about the history of Neko and find out how to be a Neko in Second Life, visit Virtual Neko in Second Life, a blog dedicated providing a central resource for the SL Neko community, featuring Neko resource pages, store lists, Neko "how to" guides, clothing and fashion, clubs, events, and sales.