Difference between revisions of "Neko"

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Neko means cat in Japanese, and in the physical world, it's not uncommon to see cosplayers in Japan dressing up "Neko."

Within the boundaries of Second Life, a similar phenomenon has occured.

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 skin, 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.

Second Life blogger 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, read more on her Virtual Neko blog.

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-A kind of costume which imitates a cat. Neko means cat in Japanese.
+Neko means cat in Japanese, and in the physical world, it's not uncommon to see cosplayers in Japan dressing up "Neko."
-Neko may be a sort of [[furry]] in a broad sense, but the [[avatar]]s don't use masks which furries usually use. They put kitty ears and whiskers on their naked faces, and wear furs, tails and claws. (Some may be omitted.) Their clothes are Goth-like in general.
+Within the boundaries of Second Life, a similar phenomenon has occured.
-The fashion term "Neko" seems to be originated and diffused in Second Life world, not in real world.
+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 skin, 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.
+Second Life blogger 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, read more on her [http://virtualneko.com/2008/09/14/the-history-of-neko/.com Virtual Neko blog.]

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