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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, inspired by Japanese manga and anime [http://virtualneko.com/2008/10/25/of-cosplay-and-death-notes/ [1]]. | 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 [http://virtualneko.com/2008/10/25/of-cosplay-and-death-notes/ [1]]. | ||
Within the boundaries of Second Life, a similar "virtual neko" phenomenon has occurred [http://virtualneko.com/2008/09/14/the-history-of-neko/ [2]]. | Within the boundaries of Second Life, a similar "virtual neko" phenomenon has occurred [http://virtualneko.com/2008/09/14/the-history-of-neko/ [2]]. | ||
Nekos in Second Life are essentially humans who wear cat ears and a tail [http://virtualneko.com/2008/11/14/ears-a-tail-for-you-neko/ [3]]. A few have chosen to look more feral by wearing feline-colored skins [http://virtualneko.com/2008/10/17/how-to-skin-a-cat-or-a-neko/ [4]], paw feet [http://virtualneko.com/neko-paws-and-paw-feet-boots/ [5]], or whiskers [http://virtualneko.com/neko-whiskers/ [6]], but even in this form, they remain distinctly human, without the bulky masks or body shapes typically seen in the [[furry]] community. | Nekos in Second Life are essentially humans who wear cat ears and a tail [http://virtualneko.com/2008/11/14/ears-a-tail-for-you-neko/ [3]]. A few have chosen to look more feral by wearing feline-colored skins [http://virtualneko.com/2008/10/17/how-to-skin-a-cat-or-a-neko/ [4]], paw feet [http://virtualneko.com/neko-paws-and-paw-feet-boots/ [5]], or whiskers [http://virtualneko.com/neko-whiskers/ [6]], but even in this form, they remain distinctly human, without the bulky masks or body shapes typically seen in the [[furry]] community. | ||
Source: Virtual Neko in Second Life, a blog dedicated providing a central resource for the SL Neko community, featuring Neko resource pages, store lists, "how to" guides, clothing and fashion, clubs, events, and sales. | Source: Virtual Neko in Second Life, a blog dedicated providing a central resource for the SL Neko community, featuring Neko resource pages, store lists, "how to" guides, clothing and fashion, clubs, events, and sales. | ||
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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, inspired by Japanese manga and anime [1].
Within the boundaries of Second Life, a similar "virtual neko" phenomenon has occurred [2].
Nekos in Second Life are essentially humans who wear cat ears and a tail [3]. A few have chosen to look more feral by wearing feline-colored skins [4], paw feet [5], or whiskers [6], but even in this form, they remain distinctly human, without the bulky masks or body shapes typically seen in the furry community.
Source: Virtual Neko in Second Life, a blog dedicated providing a central resource for the SL Neko community, featuring Neko resource pages, store lists, "how to" guides, clothing and fashion, clubs, events, and sales.