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(Ghost / Monster Cat)
A cat with supernatural abilities; it is able to create ghostly fireballs, invade dreams, and walk on its hind legs. Another kind of bakeneko has a forked tail, called a nekomata.
Notable characteristics include cat-like features, though much larger than the average cat, and the ability to take humanoid form.