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Kemono

Kemono may refer to:Bakemono, a class of yōkai, preternatural creatures in Japanese folklore Kemonā, a Japanese subcultural term used to describe people who are fond of anthropomorphic animal characters Kemonomimi, the concept of depicting human and human-like characters with animal ears, and by extension, other features such as tails and paws

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Kemono (Japanese: ケモノ or , transl. beast) may refer to:

  • Bakemono, a class of yōkai, preternatural creatures in Japanese folklore
  • Kemonā, a Japanese subcultural term used to describe people who are fond of anthropomorphic animal characters
  • Kemonomimi, the concept of depicting human and human-like characters with animal ears, and by extension, other features such as tails and paws
See also

See also

  • Furry fandom, a subculture interested in anthropomorphic animal characters